170217-N-HB733-072 GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 17, 2017) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) crouch to avoid heat and smoke during a general quarters drill. Cole is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, preserve the freedom of navigation and free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna K. Green/Released)