NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Feb. 2, 2022) Capt. Kevin Pickard, commanding officer of Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, talks with members of the media before their departure to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) from NAS Sigonella, Feb. 2, 2022. NAS Sigonella's strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josh Cote)