GULF OF GUINEA (Aug. 10, 2021) The crew of the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) man the rails for a ceremonial pass-in-review with ships from the Nigerian navy, Aug. 10, 2021. Hershel "Woody" Williams is conducting a maritime security capability exercise to build on its existing partnership with the Nigerian navy and joint interoperability operations with allies and partners in support of U.S. national interests and security in Africa and the Gulf of Guinea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Malachi Lakey)