NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Coleis scheduled to return to Naval Station Norfolk on Monday. The vessel was deployed for more than seven months to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe – Africa and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command areas of operation. USS Cole was used in the response by the U.S. after Iran launched missiles at Israel, firing a dozen interceptors in October. Cole deployed for 224 days to the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden andArabian Gulf, providing deterrence and defense to U.S. Allies and partners. "The ship served as an air defense unit for strike group forces in the Red Sea and worked closely with Allies and partners during a variety of missions, contributing to stability in the region," a release states. Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.