The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) conducted a change of command ceremony during a scheduled port visit in Piraeus, Greece, Jan. 21. During the event, Cmdr. James Quaresimo assumed command of the ship from Cmdr. Dennis Farrell. While serving as commanding officer, Farrell led Cole’s 331 Sailors and oversaw their numerous accomplishments, including a successful completion of a complete training cycle; numerous bilateral and NATO exercises, the ship’s participation with Fleet Week New York 2014; and a deployment to U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations – including operations in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Under his command, the ship travelled more than 49,300 miles.