GULF OF GUINEA (April 9, 2024) Chief Gunner's Mate Kevin Founds gives instructions to Cmdr. Deirdre Collins, the executive officer of the Lewis B. Puller-class Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), during a .50-caliber machine gun live-fire exercise. 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)