NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 31, 2021) Volunteers prepare blankets for distribution to evacuees from Afghanistan as they arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Aug. 31, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the 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 Nathan Carpenter)