USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visit in Liberia highlights shared vision for regional security

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Monrovia, Liberia, for a scheduled port visit on July 28. The visit also kicks off the U.S. Embassy in Liberia’s year-long observance of the 175th year of the Republic of Liberia.

By U.S. Embassy in Liberia , U.S. Embassy in Liberia MONROVIA, Liberia Aug 03, 2021

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visit in Liberia highlights shared vision for regional security

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visit in Liberia highlights shared vision for regional security

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Monrovia, Liberia, for a scheduled port visit on July 28. The visit also kicks off the U.S. Embassy in Liberia’s year-long observance of the 175th year of the Republic of Liberia.