USS Hershel “Woody” Williams joins allies, partners for exercise Grand African NEMO

An Italian NH 90 helicopter assigned to the Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo, lands on the Martinengo during Grand African NEMO, in the Gulf of Guinea, Oct. 08. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.



By MCSN Conner Foy U.S. Naval Forces Africa Gulf of Guinea Oct 16, 2020
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