Congratulations on your orders to USS COLE (DDG 67)! You will be joining a fine ship and an outstanding group of officers and enlisted personnel. USS COLE has an excellent reputation of being the best ship on the waterfront. We are excited to have you join us in continuing that legacy. Your assignment will be challenging yet rewarding.
Command Vision: USS COLE (DDG 67) is a great ship, crewed by great Sailors, doing great things.
Command Philosophy: To continue to expand COLE’s legacy, we must operate with RESPECT – for each other, for our ship, for our Navy, for our Nation. PROFESSIONALISM – in all things, be a professional. RESPONSIBILITY – take personal responsibility and… ACCOUNTABILITY – hold each other accountable. INVESTMENT – in our fellow Determined Warriors and ourselves. Operate with ENTHUSIASM – be a cheerleader and celebrate the team’s success!
You will be receiving correspondence from your sponsor to assist you in your transition to the command. Your sponsor’s contact information is as follows:
Sponsor’s name:
Department/Division:
Phone: DSN 757-445-4571
Email:
The Command Coordinator, GMC Kaltenberg, can be reached at (757) 995-6644 or tylor.kaltenberg@ddg67.navy.mil
The Command Master Chief, CMDCM Boulay, can be reached at (757) 445-4571 or lauren.boulay@ddg67.navy.mil
The Command Ombudsman, Mrs. Jully Pequeno, can be reached at (757) 439-0014 or ddg67ombds@gmail.com
We are home ported at Naval Station Norfolk, VA. The quarterdeck is manned 24 hours and the phone number is (757) 445-4571. If after working hours (0800-1630) contact the Command Duty Officer. Please bring a copy of your orders, page two, and SGLI with you to check-in.
If the ship is underway when you report, report to Naval Station Norfolk, transient personnel unit (TPU) 1683 Gilbert St BLDG J50, Norfolk, VA 23511/ 757-444-1640. Personnel at the Naval Station gates will give you directions to TPU. TPU will then notify the ship of your arrival in the area, and provide lodging until our return to homeport or when we are able to have you meet the ship at out next port of call.
The Norfolk international airport has a USO lounge and military help desk. The USO lounge is open from 0900-2100 and can be reached at (757) 233-0567. The military help desk is manned from 0830-0100 and can be reached at (757) 444-3040. For additional information please visit https://www.facebook.com/ddg67 or https://www.surflant.usff.navy.mil/ddg67/
Once again, welcome aboard and congratulations on your orders! USS DARYL S. COLE (DDG 67) is looking forward to your arrival.
M E Faulkenberry, CDR, U.S. NAVY, COMMANDING OFFICER, SENDS.