Sept. 24 (UPI) -- The USS Hershel 'Woody' Williams conducted passing and communications exercises with the Senegalese naval counterpart patrol vessel Kedougou this week, according to the Navy.
"It was an honor and pleasure working beside the Senegalese Navy Warship OPV Kedougou and her crew," said Capt. David L. Gray, commanding officer, Hershel 'Woody' Williams, blue crew. "Their team was very professional and outstanding at ship driving, tactical signals, and excellent communicators. The Hershel Woody Williams looks forward to our future interoperability with the country of Senegal and the Kedougou crew."