On October 12, 2000, a suicide bombing ripped open the side of the USS Cole. Seventeen lives lost. Dozens injured. And yet, in the chaos, the crew’s courage shone through. They worked around the clock, side by side, determined to save their ship and each other. This isn’t just a story of tragedy—it’s a story of sacrifice, resilience, and the willpower of America’s sailors in the face of unthinkable destruction. 'USS Cole: Al Qaeda’s Strike Before 9/11' captures it all through powerful first-hand

The aftermath of the underwater accident on the USS San Francisco (SSN-711) revealed extreme damage to the bow of the United States Navy nuclear-powered attack submarine. The bow appeared to be crushed and folded by the force of the impact with an undersea mountain not listed on navigational charts, while paint peeled off and the external structure suffered severe deformation. However, the main pressure hull remained intact, allowing the vessel to escape total destruction. 🕊⚓🇺🇸 The incident r

Twenty-one years later, a piece of her heart has never healed. Dianne McDaniels' son James was one of the 17 victims of the USS Cole terrorist attack on October 12, 2000. News 3 reporter Chelsea Donovan WTKR shares the Sailor's legacy through his heartbroken mother’s memories. Read more: https://bit.ly/3v5Bqlw | WTKR News 3