NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (April 22, 2021) U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kirk Smith, Deputy Commander, United States Africa Command, front, speaks with U.S. service members with the North-West Africa Response Force and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 during a site visit to Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, April 22, 2021. NAS Sigonella's strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kegan E. Kay)