GULF OF GUINEA (Oct. 2, 2020) Capt. David Gray, commanding officer of the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Blue crew, waves to the Nigerian navy patrol boat NNS Ekulu (P 188) in the Gulf of Guinea, Oct. 2, 2020. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Conner Foy)