THE BIG PICTURE: USS Cole (DDG 67), an Ingalls-built destroyer, arrived in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for a brief fuel stop on June 11, 2025.
- The ship is operating under U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet
BECAUSE OF YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS: DDG 67 is supporting maritime operations that strengthen security and cooperation with partner nations across the region.
OPERATION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Port visit in Guantanamo Bay as part of a broader deployment
- Working alongside Caribbean, Central and South American maritime forces
- Supporting unity, stability and regional security through trusted partnerships
HOW IT RELATES TO YOU:
- USS Cole (DDG 67) was built at Ingalls and christened in 1995
- Severely damaged in 2000 during a terrorist attack and brought back to Ingalls for repairs
- Shipbuilders watched the ship return – a somber and powerful moment – then restored her with care, precision and pride
- Sailed away from Ingalls a second time in 2002, ready to rejoin the fleet and once again defend our nation
THEIR Mission is OUR Purpose:
- For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense, building ships that project power, maintain peace and safeguard seas across the globe.
- Click the Ingalls Ships in Action section on the IngallsConnect App to see how the hard work you do each day comes together to help these mighty ships as they protect and defend our nation.