NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Aug. 28, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan depart a U.S. Navy Boeing C-17A Clipper at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Aug. 28, 2021. NAS Sigonella is currently supporting Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kegan E. Kay)