NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Sep. 2, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan board a Boeing 777 before departing Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Sep. 2, 2021. NAS Sigonella is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and other populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kaila V. Peters)