NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Sept. 8, 2021) Thomas Smitham, Chargé d' Affaires U.S. Embassy Rome, center, speaks with Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore, vice commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, left, Kimberly Krhounek, political minister counselor, U.S. Embassy Rome, far left, and Capt. Kevin "Kepper" Pickard Jr., commanding officer, Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, right, onboard NAS Sigonella, Sept. 8, 2021. NAS Sigonella is supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erika L. Kugler)