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The USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in Djibouti

Leaders from the US Embassy in Djibouti, Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), toured the USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (USS HWW), Jan. 22, 2021, at Port de Djibouti, Djibouti. The tour gave them an opportunity to learn about the history of its namesake, the capabilities of the ship, as well as the day-to-day operations.

By Senior Airman Kristin Savage ,  Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Port de Djibouti, Djibouti Jan 27, 2021
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USS Hershel "Woody" Williams

Leaders from the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), tour the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, Jan. 22, 2021, at Port de Djibouti, Djibouti. The USS HWW conducts U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) missions and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
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The USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in Djibouti

U.S. Navy Capt. David Gray, commanding officer, USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (USS HWW), begins the tour of the ship, Jan. 22, 2021, at Port de Djibouti, Djibouti. Senior leaders from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), and the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, were given the opportunity to learn about capabilities and day-to-day operations during the tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
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USS Hershel "Woody" Williams

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Ms. Andrea Tomaszewicz, acting ambassador, U.S. embassy in Djibouti, and U.S. Navy Capt. Kyle Schuman, commanding officer, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), learn about the history of the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, Jan. 22, 2021, at Port de Djibouti, Djibouti. The senior leaders learned about the history of the USS HWW as well as the service member it was named after. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
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USS Hershel "Woody" Williams

U.S. Navy Capt. Kyle Schuman, commanding officer, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CJDJ), talks with Ms. Andrea Tomaszewicz, acting ambassador, U.S embassy in Djibouti, during a tour of the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams”, Jan. 22, 2021, at Port de Djibouti, Djibouti. Senior leaders from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), and the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, were given the opportunity to learn about capabilities and day-to-day operations during the tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
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The USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in Djibouti

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Jeremy Byrd, senior enlisted leader, USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, talks with U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Alex Hebert, command senior enlisted leader, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Jan. 22, 2021, at Port de Djibouti, Djibouti. The USS HWW recently began its first deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
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The USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in Djibouti

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), receives a plaque from the leadership team on the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, Jan. 22, 2021, at Port de Djibouti, Djibouti. Flora along with other senior leaders learned about the history of the USS HWW as well as the service member it was named after. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
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The USS Hershel "Woody" Williams in Djibouti

Leaders from the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), tour the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, Jan. 22, 2021, at Port de Djibouti, Djibouti. Just like the senior leaders, the USS HWW also works alongside mission partners in support of maritime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin Savage)
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