Chapter

Protecting US Navy Ships
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39:23 - 43:44 (04:21)

The US Navy contracts with a special ship hauling vessel to safely transport damaged ships to repair facilities. The Navy also takes precautions such as employing NCIS and maintaining a safe distance to protect ships from potential terrorist attacks.

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A Navy veteran recounts the terrorist attack on the USS Cole in Yemen 20 years ago, shares how the crew responded to the tragedy, and discusses the preparation and mission of taking the ship back to the waters where she was tested 16 years ago.
39:23 - 42:32 (03:08)
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USS Cole
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A Navy veteran recounts the terrorist attack on the USS Cole in Yemen 20 years ago, shares how the crew responded to the tragedy, and discusses the preparation and mission of taking the ship back to the waters where she was tested 16 years ago.

Chapter
Protecting US Navy Ships
Episode
48 Hours: NCIS: The Terrorists, The Spies, the Hackers
Podcast
48 Hours
The persistence of terrorism remains a major concern in the United States as the threat has expanded over time.
42:44 - 43:44 (01:00)
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Terrorism
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The persistence of terrorism remains a major concern in the United States as the threat has expanded over time. Despite the vigilance that goes along with an increasing threat, as long as violent extremism exists, terrorism is going to be with us.

Chapter
Protecting US Navy Ships
Episode
48 Hours: NCIS: The Terrorists, The Spies, the Hackers
Podcast
48 Hours