NAPLES, Italy – Vice Adm. Thomas E. Ishee, Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet / Commander, Task Force SIX relieved Capt. Lenard C. Mitchell as the commanding officer of USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command. Capt. Mitchell served as commanding officer of the Gold Crew since Nov. 20, 2022.
