Destroyer diplomacy: USS Cole brings symbolic punch to tense Middle East

Think of the USS Cole's symbolic value in the Middle East. Unlike many other vessels, this one has already been bloodied in battle. If things get dicey while the Cole is on patrol off Lebanon, moreover, do you suppose that ship's crew might be in the mood for a little payback? Read The Mil & Aero Blog online at www.pennwellblogs.com/mae.