150208-N-TC720-075 DARDANELLES STRAIT (Feb. 8, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) transits the Dardanelles Straits. Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mat Murch/Released)