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Cole sailors honored for bravery after Aden bombing
Norfolk ceremony honors 107 sailors of the USS Cole among its 317 crew. The ship's crew received a combat action ribbon and a Navy unit commendation for meritorious service after the October 12 attack in Aden that killed 17 and wounded 37. Rear Adm. John B. Foley III praised the sailors as the ceremony highlighted their heroism. Petty Officer Will Merchen expressed pride in seeing everyone again.
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Norfolk, Va
Norfolk Naval Station
Irear Adm
John B. Foley III
Atlantic
U.S. Navy
Yemen
Aden
Will Merchen