+Dave 2,322 Posted October 12, 2010 17 sailors on the USS Cole were killed in Aden, Yemen on this day in 2000. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+daddyairplanes 10,259 Posted October 12, 2010 was in germany getting ready for the field when that happened. heard about it on AFN that evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted October 12, 2010 I read an article today about how the failure to react from 2 different administrations emboldened Al Qaeda and started the path to 9/11. When you're attacked, you can't do NOTHING, you just invite more vicious attacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macelena 1,070 Posted October 13, 2010 This attack made the US and allied navies change their mind to "terror mode" even before the 9-11.I remember seeing ships such as the USS Brainbridge in the military port of my city, surrounded by anti diver nets, and Gunner Mates aremd to the teeth all along the deck. My father, who was stationed on an AEGIS frigate, said that the concept of "force protection" went far enough for his ship to sail off Lisbon (not exactly a terrorists nest) in Battle Stations. Also, remember the incident on Dansk past year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xclusiv8 35 Posted October 13, 2010 How did this happen? Never heard of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted October 13, 2010 Was it a torpedo?..or a suicide boat?..I cant remember the details I'm afraid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macelena 1,070 Posted October 13, 2010 Bad guys sent a fishing boat, around 40 ft lenght, loaded with explosives and two kamikazes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted October 13, 2010 Bad guys sent a fishing boat, around 40 ft lenght, loaded with explosives and two kamikazes Thanks m8...I was 'reasonably' sure another vessel was involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
