Rear Adm. Benjamin R. Nicholson, Commander, Military Sealift Command (MSC), tours the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB-4) in Newport News, Va., August 6, 2026, where he walked the spaces, spoke with the crew and met with the ship's leadership.
Hershel "Woody" Williams, a hybrid-crewed vessel operating with both Civil Service Mariners and service members, provides dedicated support for airborne mine countermeasures, expeditionary missions, counter-piracy, maritime security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
MSC directs and supports operations for approximately 140 civilian-crewed ships that replenish Navy ships at sea, conduct specialized missions, preposition combat cargo at sea around the world, perform a variety of support services, and move military equipment and supplies to deployed forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Molly Burgess)
| Date Taken: | 08.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.07.2026 09:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9856010 |
| VIRIN: | 260806-N-XF571-1000 |
| Resolution: | 4000x6000 |
| Size: | 2.09 MB |
| Location: | US |
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