190221-N-AN383-3109 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Feb. 21, 2019) Naval Supply Systems Command Master Chief Mark Schlosser places a U.S. flag into the ceremonial flame during a flag retirement ceremony at Naval Air Station (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)