200307-N-NU634-100 NORFOLK (March 7, 2020) Sailors aboard the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) bring the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony, March 7, 2020. USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) is the Navy’s second, purpose-built expeditionary sea base. While originally created to operate as a Military Sealift Command support ships, both USS Hershel “Woody” Williams and USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) have been commissioned to provide greater mission flexibility in accordance with the laws of armed conflict. USS Hershel “Woody” Williams is named after the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Darien G. Kenney/Released)