HORN OF AFRICA (February 04, 2021) Information Systems
HORN OF AFRICA (February 04, 2021) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Tristan Roberts removes rust from the ship while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) from the Hor... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) conducts a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Senegalese Navy patrol vessel Kedougou (OPV 45), in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 21, 2020. Hershel “Woody” ... More
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 20, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 20, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 3rd Class Koji Iwasaki stands a security watch while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4... More
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 22, 2021) Sailors simulate
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 22, 2021) Sailors simulate providing medical care to a Sailor volunteering to participate in a mass casualty drill in the hangar bay of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Wood... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2021) Aviation Support Equipment
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2021) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class John Fazio, right, conducts forklift operator training with Sailors on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams ... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 04, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s
HORN OF AFRICA (February 04, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aviation Handling) Airman Zachary Sorensen uses a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) during a Crash and Salvage drill on the flight deck of the Expedition... More
HORN OF AFRICA (January 30, 2021) Landing Signalman
HORN OF AFRICA (January 30, 2021) Landing Signalman Enlisted Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Sydney Payne (left), and Landing Signalman Enlisted Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Kieara Dexter lift a U.S.... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) sails in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 17, 2020. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), left, conducts maneuvers during a maneuvering exercise with Nigerian Navy ships NNS Okpabana (F93), front, and NNS Prosperity (P21) , with USS He... More
Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle,
Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle, Buck G, returns to the Expeditionary Sea-Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) from a 10- hour night surveillance in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 26, 2020. ... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) conducts a training exercise with the Royal Moroccan Navy’s Floreal-class frigate Mohammed V, front, in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 15, 2020. Hershe... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 27, 2020) USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
NORFOLK, Va. (July 27, 2020) USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va. for deployment. Williams is conducting its inaugural deployment following its commissioning in March. (U.S. N... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Emely Ortega prepares a sample of JP-5 fuel to test for its flash point on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams ... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), front, conducts a training exercise with the Royal Moroccan Navy Floreal-class frigate Mohammed V in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 15, 2020. Hershel ... More
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 09, 2021) Dr. Monica Juma,
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 09, 2021) Dr. Monica Juma, Cabinet Secretary and Minister of Defence to Kenya, walks through the side boys of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in Mombasa,... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 06, 2021) Chief Master-at-Arm’s
HORN OF AFRICA (February 06, 2021) Chief Master-at-Arm’s Jeremiah Black counts the score of a shooting target during a crew serve weapon qualification course on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woo... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2021) Damage Controlman 1st
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2021) Damage Controlman 1st Class Jacob Tuggle explains how to properly shore a bulkhead during a damage control training day while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody”... More
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Dec. 31, 2020) U.S. Navy
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Dec. 31, 2020) U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 1st Class Sean Berrios, left, from Phoenix, and currently in-transit to the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), watches as Boatswain’s ... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) sails in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 17, 2020. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 05, 2021) Seaman Dion Dumayas
HORN OF AFRICA (February 05, 2021) Seaman Dion Dumayas uses a grinder to remove rust from the ship while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Horn of Africa, Feb. 5, 2... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Airman Dominique Stanback uses a needle gun to remove rust from a pad-eye while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody”... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), right center, conducts a tracking exercise with Ivorian Navy ships OPV C.F. Sekongo and OPV L’Emergence and Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Mar... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 05, 2021) Seaman Lamacio Veal
HORN OF AFRICA (February 05, 2021) Seaman Lamacio Veal uses a needle gun to remove rust from the ship while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Horn of Africa, Feb. 5... More
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 20, 2021) During a previously
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 20, 2021) During a previously scheduled port visit the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) pulls into the Cape Town harbor of South Africa, Feb. 20, 2021. H... More
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 08, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 08, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Adam Insley looks upon the shore of Mombasa, Kenya from the flight deck of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Wood... More
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 09, 2021) U.S. Service Members
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 09, 2021) U.S. Service Members and Kenyan officials receive a presentation on flight deck firefighting and the equipment needed to help put out fires while on board the Expeditionary Se... More
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 09, 2021) Cmdr. Joseph Fitzpatrick
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 09, 2021) Cmdr. Joseph Fitzpatrick gives a presentation to Kenyan officials and U.S. Service Members on the types of medical care that can be provided afloat while on board the Expediti... More
Side by Side, US Marine Corps Photo
U.S. Marines with VMM-263 and Sailors aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, conduct flight operations with MV-22B Ospreys and MH-60S Seahawk helicopter over the Atlantic Ocean on Sept.... More
Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle,
Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle, Buck G, awaits to launch aboard the Expeditionary Sea-Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 25, 2020. The UAS is piloted by ... More
CAMP LEMMONIER, Djibouti (January 29, 2021) Sailors
CAMP LEMMONIER, Djibouti (January 29, 2021) Sailors assigned to the flight deck team check for debris before conducting training drills on the flight deck of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Willi... More
INDIAN OCEAN (February 07, 2021) The Expeditionary
INDIAN OCEAN (February 07, 2021) The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) steams along in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 7, 2021. Hershel Williams is operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet to conduct inte... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2021) Sailors participate in
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2021) Sailors participate in a crash and salvage drill on the flight deck of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 18, 2021. Hershel Wi... More
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 22, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 22, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Adam Insley, right, simulates providing aid to Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Airman Walter Shaw du... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 27, 2020) USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
NORFOLK, Va. (July 27, 2020) USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va. for deployment. Williams is conducting its inaugural deployment following its commissioning in March. (U.S. N... More
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Dec. 31, 2020) U.S. Navy
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Dec. 31, 2020) U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 1st Class Sean Berrios, center, from Phoenix, and currently in-transit to the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) stands at attention du... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 27, 2020) Sailors perform line handling
NORFOLK, Va. (July 27, 2020) Sailors perform line handling duties as USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va. for deployment. Williams is conducting its inaugural deployment follo... More
INDIAN OCEAN (February 07, 2021) Lieutenant Peter Lindhome
INDIAN OCEAN (February 07, 2021) Lieutenant Peter Lindhome observes Sailors conducting Search and Rescue Swimmer (SRS) training alongside a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the Expeditionary Sea Base USS ... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) conducts a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Senegalese Navy patrol vessel Kedougou (OPV 45), in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 21, 2020. Hershel “Woody” ... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 03, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s
HORN OF AFRICA (February 03, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Zachary Campbell (right) and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Apprentice Charles Emory prepare to check fuel samples for sedi... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2021) Electronics Technician
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2021) Electronics Technician 1st Class Orlando Richardson performs maintenance on the Sea Giraffe radar system while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB ... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) sails in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 17, 2020. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of... More
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 09, 2021) Dr. Monica Juma,
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 09, 2021) Dr. Monica Juma, Cabinet Secretary and Minister of Defence to Kenya, walks across the brow of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in Mombasa, Kenya... More
INDIAN OCEAN (February 10, 2021) The ships medical
INDIAN OCEAN (February 10, 2021) The ships medical team prepares a training volunteer during Role 2 Light Maneuver (R2LM) medical training on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4... More
INDIAN OCEAN (February 07, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman
INDIAN OCEAN (February 07, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jorge Loli participates in Search and Rescue Swimmer (SRS) training alongside a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Her... More
NORFOLK (March 7, 2020) - Lt. Mark Macsule salutes
NORFOLK (March 7, 2020) - Lt. Mark Macsule salutes Chief Warrant Officer Four Hershel "Woody" Williams USMC (Ret.) after being handed the "Long Glass" during the commissioning of the USS Hershel "Woody" William... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), left, conducts a training exercise with the Royal Moroccan Navy Floreal-class frigate Mohammed V in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 15, 2020. Hershel “... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 05, 2021) Seaman Dion Dumayas
HORN OF AFRICA (February 05, 2021) Seaman Dion Dumayas uses a grinder to remove rust from the ship while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Horn of Africa, Feb. 5, 2... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), right center, conducts a tracking exercise with Ivorian Navy ships OPV C.F. Sekongo and OPV L’Emergence and Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Mar... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2021) Culinary Specialist Seaman
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2021) Culinary Specialist Seaman Janea Coleman prepares asparagus in the galley while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 15... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) conducts a passing exercise (PASSEX) with Senegalese Navy patrol vessel Kedougou (OPV 45), in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 21, 2020. Hershel “Woody” ... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 04, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate
HORN OF AFRICA (February 04, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Tyler Matthews uses a needle gun to remove rust from the ship while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) from the H... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), center, conducts a tracking exercise with the Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo (F 596), right, and the Ghana Navy Snake-class patrol ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2021) Sailors stand in formation
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2021) Sailors stand in formation during an all hands meeting in the hangar bay while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 16,... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2021) Electrician’s Mate 2nd
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2021) Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Santiago Pilo teaches a basic Damage Control class in the enlisted lounge while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4)... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 06, 2021) Gunners Mate 1st
HORN OF AFRICA (February 06, 2021) Gunners Mate 1st Class Lary Sager observes Retail Services Specialist 2nd Class Eric Evans fire the 9-mm service pistol during a crew serve weapon qualification course on boar... More
Side by Side, US Marine Corps Photo
U.S. Sailors aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams launch an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter alongside U.S. Marines with VMM-263, MV-22B Ospreys over the Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 12, 2020. Her... More
PORT OF DJIBOUTI, Djibouti – U.S. Navy Sailors assigned
PORT OF DJIBOUTI, Djibouti – U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Marine Expeditionary Security Forces (MSRON) 8 provide security as tugboats guide the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) through the Port of Djibouti... More
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 20, 2021) LCDR Sarah
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 20, 2021) LCDR Sarah Chamberas observes the coastline of Cape Town while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) during a previously scheduled port... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Jose Cortez performs routine maintenance on an M-240 Bravo machine gun while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the ... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 27, 2020) Sailors perform line handling
NORFOLK, Va. (July 27, 2020) Sailors perform line handling duties as USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va. for deployment. Williams is conducting its inaugural deployment follo... More
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 20, 2021) Cryptologic
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Feb. 20, 2021) Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Kalynn Fitzgerald observes the coastline of Cape Town while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” William... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 27, 2020) Mooring lines are taken
NORFOLK, Va. (July 27, 2020) Mooring lines are taken in as USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Va. for deployment. Williams is conducting its inaugural deployment following its c... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2021) Culinary Specialist Seaman
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 15, 2021) Culinary Specialist Seaman Janea Coleman prepares asparagus in the galley while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 15... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), front, conducts a tracking exercise with the Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo (F 596), middle, and Ghana Navy Snake-class patrol vess... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), right center, conducts a tracking exercise with Ivorian Navy ships OPV C.F. Sekongo and OPV L’Emergence and Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Mar... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Airman Zachary Sorensen dons firefighting gear during a crash and salvage drill on the flight deck of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS He... More
HORN OF AFRICA (January 30, 2021) Landing Signalman
HORN OF AFRICA (January 30, 2021) Landing Signalman Enlisted Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Kieara Dexter lands a French SA 330 Puma helicopter from the 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment as part of the Exped... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2021) Chief Master-at-Arms Jeremiah
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2021) Chief Master-at-Arms Jeremiah Black serves ice cream during an ice cream social held by the Chief’s mess on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in ... More
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 16,
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 16, 2020) The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrives at the Marathi NATO Pier Facility in Souda Bay, Greece, for a routine logistics p... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 03, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate
HORN OF AFRICA (February 03, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Layug blows the Boatswain’s pipe during a Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Willia... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), right, conducts maneuvers during a maneuvering exercise with Nigerian Navy ships NNS Prosperity (P21), center, and NNS Okpabana (F93) in the Gulf... More
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 16,
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Nov. 16, 2020) The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrives at the Marathi NATO Pier Facility in Souda Bay, Greece, for a routine logistics p... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), right center, conducts a tracking exercise with Ivorian Navy ships OPV C.F. Sekongo and OPV L’Emergence and Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Mar... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 04, 2021) Information Systems
HORN OF AFRICA (February 04, 2021) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Samuel White removes rust from the ship with a grinder while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) ... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 06, 2021) Personnel Specialist
HORN OF AFRICA (February 06, 2021) Personnel Specialist 1st Class Ricardo Herrera draws his 9 mm service pistol while participating in a crew serve weapon qualification course on board the Expeditionary Sea Bas... More
Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle,
Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle, Buck G, awaits to launch aboard the Expeditionary Sea-Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 25, 2020. The UAS is piloted by ... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), right center, conducts a tracking exercise with Ivorian Navy ships OPV C.F. Sekongo and OPV L’Emergence and Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Mar... More
INDIAN OCEAN (February 07, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman
INDIAN OCEAN (February 07, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jonathan Arevallo prepares to enter the water during Search and Rescue Swimmer (SRS) training from a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the Expeditio... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2021) Aviation Support Equipment
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2021) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class John Fazio, right, conducts forklift operator training with Sailors on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams ... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “Ghost Riders” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, right, and an Italian NH 90 helicopter execute a fly-by of the Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (February 10, 2021) Cmdr. Jeff Moore simulates
INDIAN OCEAN (February 10, 2021) Cmdr. Jeff Moore simulates providing oxygen to a patient during a Role 2 Light Maneuver (R2LM) medical training on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams ... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 03, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s
HORN OF AFRICA (February 03, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Zachary Campbell checks a JP-5 fuel sample for sediment on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 18, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Emely Ortega collects a fuel sample from the pump room on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the In... More
INDIAN OCEAN (February 10, 2021) Medical personnel
INDIAN OCEAN (February 10, 2021) Medical personnel carry a Sailor on a stretcher during Role 2 Light Maneuver (R2LM) medical training on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in ... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) sails in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 17, 2020. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of... More
INDIAN OCEAN (February 07, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman
INDIAN OCEAN (February 07, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jorge Loli enters the water during Search and Rescue Swimmer (SRS) training from a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the Expeditionary Sea Base USS ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 12, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 3rd Class Kieara Dexter completes shoring a bulkhead during a damage control training day while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) sails in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 17, 2020. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2021) Members of the Chief’s
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2021) Members of the Chief’s mess served ice cream to Sailors during an ice cream social on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Indian Ocean, Feb.... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2021) Culinary Specialist Seaman
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2021) Culinary Specialist Seaman Jordan Arnold prepares food in the galley while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Indian Ocean, Feb. 16, 202... More
Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle,
Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle, Buck G, awaits to launch aboard the Expeditionary Sea-Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 25, 2020. The UAS is piloted by ... More
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the “Ghost Riders” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, front, and an Italian NH 90 helicopter land on the Expeditionary Sea Base Hershel “Woody” William... More
CAMP LEMMONIER, Djibouti (January 29, 2021) Sailors
CAMP LEMMONIER, Djibouti (January 29, 2021) Sailors prepare to conduct crash and salvage training drills on the flight deck of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB-4) in the Port of Djib... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 04, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s
HORN OF AFRICA (February 04, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aviation Handling) Airman Zachary Sorensen (right) and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aviation Handling) 3rd Class Koji Iwasaki (middle) participate in ... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2021) Electrician’s Mate 2nd
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 16, 2021) Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Santiago Pilo teaches a basic Damage Control class in the enlisted lounge while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4)... More
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class
INDIAN OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Jose Cortez performs routine maintenance on an M-240 Bravo machine gun while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the ... More
Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle,
Aerosonde Unmanned Arial Surveillance (UAS) vehicle, Buck G, awaits to launch aboard the Expeditionary Sea-Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 25, 2020. The UAS is piloted by ... More
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams
The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), front, conducts a tracking exercise with the Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo (F 596), middle, and Ghana Navy Snake-class patrol vess... More
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 09, 2021) The Governor of
MOMBASA, Kenya (February 09, 2021) The Governor of Mombasa County, Ali Hassan Joho, (center) talks with U.S. Service Members and embassy officials while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” W... More
HORN OF AFRICA (February 05, 2021) Sailors perform
HORN OF AFRICA (February 05, 2021) Sailors perform a Foreign Object and Debris (FOD) walk down on the flight deck of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) in the Horn of Africa, Feb. 5... More