Protected Over-coming the ship-repair backlog By ANI - January 31, 2024 0 518 The U.S. Navy expeditionary sea base Hershel “Woody” Williams sits in dry dock at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard on May 24, 2023. (Christina Johnson/U.S. Navy) Recent maritime events underscore the importance of continuous global naval operations. They have also reignited debates about how best to employ forces without overcommitting or burning them out, Defense News reports. Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)