170915-N-OY339-376 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Sept. 15, 2017) Newly pinned chief petty officers are congratulated by family, friends and shipmates following the Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella chief pinning ceremony. NAS Sigonella is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where 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)