.about-section {
  padding: 4rem 2rem 5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: -1px; /* Seamless connection with hero */
  scroll-margin-top: 80px; /* Account for fixed nav when scrolling */
}

.about-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}