180417-N-OY339-1117 SIGONELLA, Sicily (April 17, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Kristina Buford dons her firefighting ensemble for firefighting training 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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Gordon/Released)