GULF OF GUINEA (March 19, 2024) The expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) transits from the port of Tema, Ghana to the Gulf of Guinea. 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 Ethan Jaymes Morrow)