190730-N-KC543-182 GAETA, Italy (July 30, 2019) Children greet their father as he comes ashore as the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returns to homeport in Gaeta, Italy, on July 30, 2019. Naval Support Activity Naples is an operational ashore base that enable U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alora R. Blosch/Released)