INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Alexis Woods, from Columbus, Ga., uses signaling lights to direct aircraft during flight operations on the flight deck of the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), Dec. 31, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Conner D. Blake)