190123-N-IW288-1067 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 23, 2019) American and Italian firefighters assigned to the Fire and Emergency Services Department at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella participate in a technical rope rescue certification course taught by U.S. airmen assigned to the 435th Construction and Training Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. NAS Sigonella is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed and when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jessica Vargas/Released)