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U.S. Marine Corps Commandant, General David H. Berger, speaks during the ship commissioning ceremony for the USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center in Norfolk, Virginia, on Mar. 7, 2020. The USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams will serve as a flexible platform to support a variety of missions, including air mine countermeasures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security and humanitarian missions. The Ship is named in honor of Williams for his gallant efforts during the battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Desmond Martin)
200307-M-NJ594-002.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Desmond Martin

Apr 29, 2020
NORFOLK, Va. - U.S. Marine Corps Commandant, General David H. Berger, speaks during the ship commissioning ceremony for the USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center in Norfolk, Virginia, on Mar. 7, 2020. The USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams will serve as a flexible platform to support a variety of missions, including air mine countermeasures, counter-piracy operations, maritime security and humanitarian missions. The Ship is named in honor of Williams for his gallant efforts during the battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Desmond Martin)


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