190221-N-AN383-3039 SIGONELLA, Sicily (February 21, 2019) The Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella color guard parades the colors at the beginning of a flag retirement ceremony at NAS Sigonella. 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 Gunner’s Mate Seaman Rashond Grant/Released)