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Looking Ahead to Future ChallengesHola Rota,

Although it still feels as if I just checked aboard, this final 2011 issue of the Coastline reminds me that more than half a year has passed since I arrived. It has been quite a ride

thus far, with high-level visits from a multitude of Congressional and Senate leaders, civilian and military leader-ship from all branches of the service as well as diplomatic and business leadership from Spain and the U.S. And, though we are well into our sixth decade on the station, next month will kick off base master planning initiatives aimed at shaping our infrastructure and capabilities well into the future. We are

also deep into planning for the future arrival of the Forward Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) which will swell our ranks to nearly double our current size and lead the Navy into a new era characterized by an overseas forward deployed posture. In the meantime, intermodal operations and material and weapons transfers remain our bread and butter, and a host of newly envisioned missions are eyeing the installation. Indeed, Rota is leading the way as a model base – intimately partnered with Spain and serving Fleet and Combatant Commanders on three continents. The interoperability and relationship-building that happen here with our friends and allies will continue to be a valuable piece of the CNO’s maritime strategy and validate

Rota’s mission in the years to come. If mission and operational growth are a reflection of capability and expectation, then Rota, you are looking good.

All of this optimism, however, cannot diminish the fact that we are growing in the shadow of the largest defense budget drawdown in a generation. The continuing resolution amend-ments are a constant reminder that what we do must be constrained within a tight budget. A defense budget that may have one time been considered a “cash cow” by some is no more – it is being scrutinized to a level most of us have never seen. Though construction and upgrades will continue in the coming years, the base will have to absorb the increased op-erational tempo largely as we currently stand. In many ways, we will be asking each of you to do more this coming year than has been asked of you before – it will take a concerted effort by all members of Team Rota to make this transition to an increasingly magnified installation happen smoothly and efficiently. Speed bumps are to be expected, but I know you will all continue to welcome each challenge with vigor and enthusiasm, and as always, exceeding expectations.

I wish you and your families a warm, happy holiday season. Please be safe and take care of one another. The holidays are an especially tragic time of year to suffer incidents and ac-cidents. Take this time to rest, spend time with your families and re-charge for 2012. We will all need to be healthy and mission-ready to tackle this exciting new year!

Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 250 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 170 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. Together, these fires resulted in 21 deaths and 43 injuries. Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy. Christmas Trees

If your household includes a natural

Focus on Fire Safety: Holiday Fire Safety

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tree in its festivities, keep the tree watered. Selecting a Tree for the Holidays

Needles on fresh trees should be green and hard to pull back from the branches, and the needles should not break if the tree has been freshly cut. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If many needles fall off, the tree has been cut too long and, has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard. Caring for Your Tree

Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. Do not leave your live tree up for longer than two weeks. Maintain Your Holiday Lights

Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the in-

sulation, broken or cracked sockets and excessive kinking or wear before hanging.Do Not Overload Electrical Outlets

Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Use Only Nonflammable Decorations

All decorations should be nonflam-mable or flame-retardant and placed away from heat vents. If you are using an artificial tree, make sure it is flame retardant.Avoid Using Lit Candles

If you do use lit candles, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be easily knocked down. Never leave the house with candles burning.

Never Put Wrapping Paper in the FireplaceWrapping paper in the fireplace can result in a very

large fire, throwing off dangerous sparks and embers that may result in a chimney fire.

Happy Holidays from Rota Fire and Emergency Services

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relocation of assets takes place as part of the United States ongoing effort to better position forces and defensive capabilities in coordination with our Euro-pean allies and partners. This announcement should send a very strong signal that the United States is still continuing to invest in this alliance, and that we are committed to our defense relationship with Europe even as we face growing budget constraints at home. This is too important not to continue to invest in this partnership. In this challenging fiscal environment, partnerships like NATO are even more essential to protecting our common interests. Our work together to boost NATO's naval presence in this critical region will help us to better achieve the goal of safety and security for all member states.

These ships will also support NATO's critical ef-forts to build effective missile defense. Alongside important agreements that were recently concluded with Romania, Poland, and Turkey, Spain's decision represents a critical step in implementing the European Phased Adaptive Approach, as our leaders agreed to

WASHINGTON (NNS) Statement made Oct. 5 by Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta on stationing Aegis ships at Rota, Spain:

Good afternoon. I am delighted to be here. This is my first meeting here at NATO as secretary of defense and I am particularly delighted to be here alongside President Zapatero and Secretary-General Rasmus-sen to join them in announcing this very important agreement to station United States Aegis ships at Rota Naval Base in Spain. I'd like to thank President Zapatero for making the trip to Brussels in order to make this important announcement. The American people greatly appreciate his work and his efforts to help forge a deeper bilateral security relationship between our two nations and his strong support for the NATO alliance.

Today that security partnership takes a major step in the right direction. With four Aegis ships at Rota, the alliance is significantly boosting combined naval capabilities in the Mediterranean, and enhancing our ability to ensure the security of this vital region. This

S E C D E F A n n o u n c e s Stationing of Ships at Rota

story by department of defense publIC affaIrs (publIshed oCt. 13, 2011)

in Lisbon. For its part, the United States is fully com-mitted to building a missile defense capability for the full coverage and protection of all our NATO European populations, their territory and their forces against the growing threat posed by ballistic missiles.

Beyond missile defense, the Aegis destroyers will perform a variety of other important missions, including participating in the Standing NATO Maritime Groups, as well as joining in naval exercises, in port visits, and maritime security cooperation activities.

By hosting these ships, Spain will continue its vital role in enhancing the security of the European region, the Mediterranean Basin, and the Atlantic Ocean. The agreement also enables the United States to provide rapid and responsive support to the U.S. Africa and U.S. Central Commands, as needed.

Again, I'd like to close by thanking President Za-patero and Secretary-General Rasmussen for their vision for their support of this important effort, and for their shared commitment to the continued strength and vitality of this NATO alliance. Thank you.

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alism and commitment that the members have in the department to make this possible. I'm very proud of all of them,” said Ybarra. "And, I know they'll continue this level of success in the future."

According to Assistant Fire Chief Eugene Corpuz, winning awards is nothing new for Rota’s firefighters. “The last four years that I’ve been here, we’ve won every year. We always go on to compete at the DoD level. Last year we came in second.”

They were graded on customer service, awards and certifications achieved, innovation, management, health

and safety initiatives and quality of life initiatives.

Corpuz credits the depart-ment’s “progressive” style for their success in these com-petitions. They were the first department overseas to obtain Fire Service Accreditation from civilian fire chiefs, a process which took five years to com-plete. During the process fire chiefs scrutinized every aspect of their operation, from training and equipment to hiring prac-tices. The accreditation was

Most would assume that a wounded service member would steer away from the idea of returning to combat, especially when the Sailor is still recovering from severe injures, including the partial loss of one leg.

But, that rationale doesn’t apply to Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class Joseph Miller, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 at Naval Station Rota, Spain. He is doing what-ever it takes to speed up his recovery so he can lead another team into combat.

Miller admired the fact that no two days were the same for Sailors assigned to an EOD mobile unit, but didn’t think Sept. 6 would be so drastically different.

That morning Miller woke up and faced a relatively routine day for an EOD technician deployed to Afghanistan. He and his team were called out to an area suspected of being laden with land mines. Their primary mission was to clear the area so ground forces could maneuver

'I Will Never Give Up'story by mC2(sw/aw) travIs alston (publIshed nov. 23, 2011)

EOD1 Joseph Miller, assigned to EODMU-8 in Rota, receives medical attention shortly after stepping on a land mine.

freely. Security personnel provided ad-ditional support and escorted the team on their mission.

Early on in the operation a member of the security team stepped on a land mine that didn't go off. Security person-nel were immediately backed out of the area. Moments later there was a loud explosion. A sheep had stepped on a nearby land mine causing it to detonate. The team continued to search the sur-rounding area and did not find any more land mines. Within moments, they would realize they missed at least one.

“I wasn't unconscious, but I don't remember much,” said Miller. “I immedi-ately grabbed a tourniquet out of my kit, and placed it above my knee.”

Miller had stepped on a land mine. He said he knew something had gone wrong because of the pool of blood forming around his leg. His training took over as he gave himself first aid. It wasn’t until he laid down and put his leg in the air that

2he realized his foot was completely gone.

“Pink mist. When an explosion oblit-erates a part of the body into just tiny particles and makes, literally, pink mist. Blood was spurting out. My first thought was that I would have to save myself, because I didn’t want anyone coming in the area and getting hit."

Miller’s team had already begun clear-ing a path to him and clearing a landing zone for the incoming medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) helicopter.

The MEDEVAC took Miller to Forward Operating Base Lagman for initial treat-ment. Then he received follow-on care at Kandahar Airfield. He was ultimately sent to Bethesda Naval Hospital for further care and treatment. He remains there today working through rehabilitation.

“He's doing very well, given the pain is sometimes bad and keeps him up at night,” said Miller’s fiancé Iia Bell. “He is mentally doing very well and is being very sweet. He's very grateful that he's

alive. Honestly, it has brought out a much more appreciative side of him. I've never felt more loved. Even though he's been in a lot of physical pain, he still goes to his therapy daily to help speed up the recovery process and get back on the field.”

Though missing a foot, Miller is not going to let this experience detour his career as an EOD tech.

Naval Station Rota’s Fire Department won Navy Fire Department of the Year (medium department) April 20 and will go on to compete against the winners of other department of defense fire departments worldwide for the Department of Defense top honors in fire and emergency services (F&ES). Rota’s ABHC(AW/SW) Gilbert Chavez was selected as Military Fire Officer of the Year and Fire Chief Timothy A. Ybarra was runner-up for Military Fire Chief of the Year.

“NAVSTA worked very hard to obtain this level of success, especially, now with the level of profession-

N AV S TA R o t a F i r e Depar tmen t Wins Awardsstory by mC2 brendan morgan (publIshed may 5, 2011)

one of many certifications the F&ES team has earned. “This department is always on the ball with certifica-tions, in the fire department and DoD, certification is a big thing,” he said.

All U.S. civilian employees and military firefighters are required to obtain certifications up to their job’s level, the 27 Spanish firefighters at the fire department are exempt from this requirement, but that hasn’t stopped them from meeting it anyway.

“That’s what makes us an exception, that’s one of the reasons why we win here. Our local nationals have their certs up to what they’re rated or more,” said Corpuz.

Acting Naval Station Rota Commanding Officer Cmdr. Ron Dennis was also pleased with the Fire De-partment’s performance.

“I could not be prouder of the cohesion our firefighting team exhibits. From our uniformed Navy firefighters, to the U.S. and Spanish civilian firefighters, they are all a portrait of exemplary teamwork - coming together, American and Spanish, military and civilian, drawing on all of their individual strengths to build a stronger team,” said Dennis. "I am not the least bit surprised that the Chief of Naval Operations has recognized the NAVSTA Rota Fire Department as the Best Medium Fire Department in the entire Navy. Their outstanding achievements speak for themselves."NAVSTA Rota Fire Department, winners of the Navy Fire Department of the Year.

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Baby Basics and Breast-feeding ClassesThe NMCRS visiting nurses are scheduled to hold the Baby Basics/Breast-feeding Combo class Tuesday, 5 - 7 p.m. Call NMCRS at 727-1614 for more information.

NMCRS Office and Thrift Shop Holiday HoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society will be closing at noon on Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 and closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 for the holidays.

DLA Disposition Services ClosureThe Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services will be closed Dec. 26 - Jan. 2 for all serviceable, unserviceable and hazardous materials. Contact Joe Beyer at 727-1360 or 659-96-7957 with any questions.

Budget for Baby ClassThis class helps expectant parents plan for their new baby by providing resources to become more aware of the costs related to the birth of a child and how to make better financial choices. Participants receive a Junior Sea Bag containing Gerber products and other free items. Our next class is scheduled for Jan. 11. Sign up at the NMCRS office in building 3293 or call 727-1614 for more information.

WIC Overseas Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas is a nutrition, education and supplemen-tal food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian employees, DoD contractors living overseas and their family members. WIC provides important benefits including: one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips, and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods at the commissary and Nexmart. For eligibility screening and more information, call 727-2921.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings AA meetings are scheduled for every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at the base chapel. Call DAPA at 727-2876 for more information.

Spouse Tuition Aid ProgramThe gift of an education is always in season. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offers an interest-free loan program for full-time and part-time undergraduate or graduate tuition up to $3,000 per year. For more information, contact Rota's NMCRS office at 727-1614.

Preschool Developmental ScreeningChild Find for children 3 to 5 years of age is an on-going outreach program that locates and identifies children who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and need special services. If you have concerns regarding your child's development, please contact Linda Hill at 727-4185 or 727-4435.

Central Texas College Term IIIRegister for CTC Term III classes in Early Childhood Education and Criminal Justice which will run Jan. 16 - Mar 16. Contact rota@europe.ctcd.edu or call 727-2574.

Central Texas College Needs InstructorsIf you have an associate degree or higher is a specific field, you could be quali-fied to teach for CTC. Instructors are currently needed in Automotive Mechanic/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology (EMT), Food and Beverage Manage-ment, Legal Assistant and Applied Management/Military Science fields. Contact ctcrota@gmail.com or call 727-2574 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to find out more.

Prepare for the SAT or ACT NowEKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs worth $200 to service members of all branches. This program is available to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civilians performing military support, as well as their family members. There is a $17.55 fee for registration, shipping and handling. Materials may be ordered online at www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-256-4076.

UMUC Field Study Courses Explore fascinating locations in Europe while earning university credit. Upcoming field study courses include Expatriate Writers in Paris: 1920s and Renaissance Art in Florence. Classes are held Jan. 7 - 14 and registration deadline is Dec. 16. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy for details.

ERAU Term III RegistrationSign-up now for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Term 3 classes. ERAU offers degrees in Aviation Maintenance Management, Professional Aeronautics, Technical Management and Master of Aeronautical Science. Certificates in Avia-tion Maintenance Technology (type 65), Aviation Safety, Occupational Safety and Health and Logistics and Security and Intelligence are also available. Classes start Jan. 21. Online and Eagle Vision home classes are also available. Visit us for an academic evaluation, and see how your military training transfers into col-lege credit. Walk-ins are welcome, or make an appointment by calling 727-2984 or e-mail rota@erau.edu.

Community News

Navy College

Early Release for DGF StudentsDGF students will have an early release dismissal at 1:30 p.m. Friday.

DGF Winter BreakDGF students will be on winter break Dec. 19 - Jan 2. School will resume Jan. 3.

DGF Schools

It’s Sunday morning and approaching 8 o’clock. The smell of coffee is certainly in the air. The students are trickling into the classroom at Rota’s Navy College, along with the visiting professor from the Univer-sity of Oklahoma’s (OU) main campus in Norman, Okla. This is the last day of HR 5013-220-12, Current Problems in Human Relations, a face-to-face class and one of four core classes needed for the OU Master of Human Relations (MHR).

These students began this course Tuesday at 6 p.m. and finished the class at 9:30 p.m.that evening. They would repeat the same attendance schedule Wednesday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday are slightly longer: 8 a.m. until approximately 4:30 p.m. Six days, and one course completed! If repeated successfully for nine more classes, the reward is the completion of the required classes, a milestone toward a master’s degree!

Ten classes, six semester hours for an internship and comprehensive exams,

that’s all it takes for a MHR with OU. In as little as sixteen months you can com-plete a master's degree! All four core classes are offered each year. Three elective courses are also offered each year. All classes are offered as face-to-face classes. Internships may be found as close as your desk in your own office. Or, you can locate many organizations on Naval Station Rota that welcome interns.

There are 14 sites throughout Europe in Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium and the U.K. that offer classes, where you can take a class that interests you or finish your degree earlier. Also, after you have completed five classes face-to-face, you can take OU courses online.

You will find the usual books to read, papers to write, group activities in which to participate, and presentations to be made. But, the discussions are the best. Discussions are exciting and well facili-tated. Many times you will hear, “Wow. I never considered that topic from your viewpoint!”

Completing Your Master's Degreestory by gaIl sChwenk, unIversIty of oklahoma

(Above) University of Oklahoma student Ana Texidor gives a class presentation as part of her master’s degree program.

(Left) University of Oklahoma students take a break to pose for a photo during one of the classes held at NAVSTA Rota.

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Business Resumés Friday, 9 - 10 a.m. Ten seconds! That is the average time your resumé will receive. Discover the key elements on a resumé and how to catch the employer’s eye. Learn how to market yourself for your dream job.

Special Christmas Cooking ClassFriday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy this special cooking class where you will learn how to make the traditional Spanish recipes for Christmas. Learn how to prepare the follow-ing specialties: empanadillas, pestiños, roscos and a typical Christmas menu at a local restaurant. After the class, enjoy eating what you prepared and take home some of the pastries made in class so you can share with friends and family. The number of participants is limited. Class fee is 30 euros per person and payment is required at time of registration.

Resumé Review Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Have a current job announcement and need your resumé reviewed? Drop off or e-mail your resumé with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available. Sign up and review your resumé with our specialists.

Christmas Kids ICR and Nativity ScenesMonday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Need something to do during Christmas recess? Bring your 6 - 12 year old children to the FFSC to have fun and learn more about Christmas in Spain. Activities include crafts, snacks and a field trip to Rota to visit a nativity scene.

Fleet & Family Support CenterCall 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.

Command Financial Specialist TrainingMonday - Dec. 23, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This exciting, interactive, five-day class will help service members become more aware of their personal financial situation. Come get all of the information you need to become a financial resource at your command. This class will cover the training needed for the Personal Financial Management program, debt management, savings and investing, retirement planning, insurance and car buying, as well as how to be an effective financial counselor. The Navy needs highly motivated and influential senior military personnel to help service members become more financially aware. This CFS class will also be a refresher class for any CFS who has previously received training but needs the latest materials and to dust off those financial skills. There is only room for 12 participants, so contact us early to pre-register.

Contrary to popular belief, for many people the holiday season is not the joyous, harmonious experience for which we all wish, but a time of intensified stress and added family conflicts.

Examples of stressors:- Shopping - Fighting traffic and crowds - Planning travel or having guests - Cooking - Cleaning - Eating and drinking too much - Financial strain The holiday season also involves getting together with

family members where there may be a history of hurt, disappointment, jealousy or resentment. Or for others who may be isolated from family, the holidays can be a

time of loneliness, or grieving the loss of loved ones. We can see how all of these ingredients are a recipe

for disaster, but with planning, you can make the holiday season a more positive experience for yourself and those around you.

While you may not be able to totally avoid all stress, you can reduce your stress level significantly by giving yourself a G.I.F.T.

G - Guilt Must Go I - Importance RulesF - Family MattersT - Think ahead Be sure to plan some time for yourself to do something

that you enjoy. It is very important to take special care of yourself during the holidays.

If you are going out of town to visit relatives consider

staying at a hotel. Having a separate haven will reduce your stress and give you some control over your own space. If the demands of your extended family are more than you can handle each year, consider making an an-nual holiday vacation some place neutral as a new family tradition. If you feel that the holiday season is more than you can handle or it is affecting your life on many levels, don’t hesitate to call the FFSC counselors. Taking this extra time may make the rest of the holiday season more enjoyable.

Counseling services are free and are not entered into your service record. They do not affect your advance-ment opportunities. During the first meeting, FFSC coun-selors will explain the limits to privacy and confidentiality and the circumstances under which they are required to report to the command or others.

Educational Tip From the Fleet Family and Support Center: Did You Know?

Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A Christmas tradition in Spain is to set up a nativity scene and to visit an exhibition of Christmas Dioramas that represent the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Visit Jerez with us where there is a par-ticular nativity scene which is located in an old winery and is considered one of the best in the area.

Field Trip: Nativity Scenes in Jerez

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Christmas is often thought of as the season of giv-ing, celebrated through giving special gifts to friends and family. Why the season of giving? You might

think of the story of the real Saint Nicholas - whose name evolved through the ages, condensing to “Saint’niclaus” and to our current “Santa Claus”- where he was said to anonymously give money to the poor and destitute - it was once said, by dropping gold coins down the chimney of a poor man.

At this time of year, some of us remember the gifts of the wise men who came a long distance to present gifts to the young Christ child. Of course, during this season of Christmas, Christians particularly remember God’s own gift: that “He gave his only begotten son.”

Chapel Christmas ConcertThe chapel community invites everyone to a Christmas concert to help cure the holiday blues and make the Christmas season even brighter at the base chapel Sunday, 6:30 p.m.

Operation Good CheerHelp the base community give 1,088 NAVSTA Rota single Sailors a taste of home during the holidays by donating a goody bag filled with treats. The last day to drop off donations at the base chapel is Dec. 20.

AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on chapel events.

But in one very important sense, Christmas is perhaps well thought of as the season of humility. Christians think not only of Christmas as the time that God gave his son, but Christmas is also a celebration of what is called the “incarnation,” of God humbling himself so as to become a man. Consider what humility is demonstrated in the thought that the very omnipotent God who had made the universe became a helpless baby, being born to a family too poor to afford any better birthplace than a common barnyard. St. Paul describes that he who was “in very nature God … made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness … he humbled himself.”

In fact, Santa Claus himself (that is, the historical St. Nicholas) certainly believed in and taught of this humility in God. St. Nicholas was part of the Christian Council at Nicea, which developed a statement known as the “Nicean

Creed,” which noted well the humility Christians observe in God at Christmas: that the one “by whom all things were made … for our salvation, came down and was incarnate and was made man.” We notice a similar humility in the real Santa Claus’ own life: The original reason he is said to have dropped gifts down a chimney was to remain an anonymous benefactor.

So if you observe the Christmas holiday, may you also, with me, embrace this same spirit of Christmas: to follow both the example of the real Santa Claus as well as that of the Christ he served: in humility consid-ering others more important than ourselves, willing to sacrifice for them, and to be servants to those we are called to serve.

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Holiday ServicesCatholic ServicesChristmas Eve Mass Dec. 24, 5 p.m.Christmas Day Mass Dec. 25, 11:30 a.m.New Years Eve Mass Dec. 31, 5 p.m.New Years Day Mass Jan. 1, 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 15, 2011 11C L NEWS

D.C. after the 9/11 disaster at the Pentagon. The scaffolding was still up, the repairs still ongoing. The city was quiet, still in mourning. It was the first time my mom had been back since she was stationed there in 1942, and as she took us through the Roosevelt Memorial running along the Tidal Basin, I listened to her stories of the war, her visit to the White House, tea with Eleanor Roosevelt, marching in President Roosevelt's funeral - I had to find a way to serve my country.

I had friends who had taught for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) many years ago, and they had suggested it to me in passing, but I never knew anything about DoDEA schools. I went to the Web site and found myself mesmerized. Before I knew it, I was sending in my application, requesting recommendations from former princi-pals and friends. I had a terrific job and awesome students, but I knew something else was out there. The waiting game was on.

The school year in Texas ended on May 24 in 2002. I took my cheerleaders to camp and was looking forward to school year 2003/2004. In the back of my mind, I was disappointed I had not heard anything from DoDEA, but I knew I had applied late and maybe it would happen next year.

At 7:30 a.m. on Monday, June 3rd, 2002, I re-ceived a call from E.B. Stafford, the principal of DGF High School in Rota, Spain. He asked me if I would like to come and teach in Spain. I knew the door I had been looking for had just opened, and I knew I

On Sept. 11, 2001, I stood in a middle school pre-engineering lab in Grapevine, Texas and tried to explain to my innocent 7th and 8th graders that their world had just changed and would never be the same. 9/11 would profoundly affect many of these students and their parents, but my life would also take a turn that I never expected.

Growing up, I knew what it meant to serve. My mom and dad were both veterans. My dad served in the Pa-cific with the Navy as well as in the Korean conflict as a member of the U.S. Army, and my mom in Washington D.C. as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard. My brother was with the Army in Germany. Patriotism and service to the United States of America was always there. All of my uncles and many of my aunts were also veterans of World War II, it's what their generation did.

I had my heart set on joining the military, but a hor-rific water skiing accident and subsequent knee surgery when I was 18 years old put an end to that dream for me. The Marine recruiter I had been working with just shook his head and tore up my paperwork when I hobbled up on crutches with a cast from my hip to my toe. I knew that one of my childhood dreams was not going to be realized.

Then, 9/11 happened. It affected all of us and that gnawing desire to serve my country came back stronger than ever. I just did not know how in the world I was going to find a way to work in or for the military.

April 1, 2002 found my mom, my sister and me in Washington, D.C. for the Cherry Blossom Festival. We were some of the first tourists to find our way back to

How 9/11 Changed My Lifeby ruthanne bloyd, dgf mIddle/hIgh sChool (publIshed sept. 15, 2011)

Ruthanne Bloyd teaches mathematics and is the varsity cheerleader head coach at David Glasgow Farragut Middle and High School. The events of 9/11 changed her life and are the reason she became a teacher for DoDEA.

had to walk through. About two months later, I landed in Jerez, Spain and

said hello to the life 9/11 had created for me. I have been here in Rota teaching at DGF High

School for 10 years now, and I cannot imagine miss-ing a single minute of this. It has been and still is my privilege to teach and mentor the sons and daughters of the civilian and military personnel who sacrifice so much of themselves for our county. It isn’t what I had in mind on Sept. 11, 2001, but I finally got my chance to serve my country, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Naval Station Rota, Spain’s airfield arresting gear was utilized for the first time in more than eight years when the pilot of a C-2A "Greyhound" from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) Detachment One executed a precautionary engine shutdown and made an arrested gear landing with a single engine Jan. 30.

The plane, which is attached to USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Strike Group, had been working out of Rota for two weeks and was midway between the naval station and Enterprise when the aircraft lost oil pressure in its port engine.

The six-person arresting gear crew was manned and ready within 30 min-utes of being notified.

“On other bases, the arresting gear is already set up where operators just show up,” said Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 1st Class (AW/SW) Jorge Pavon. “Here, because of the heavy aircraft of the Air Force we get here, ours is not. We have to set it up across an active runway and torque it down so it can be ready. Doing that in

NAVSTA Rota Traps F i rs t Aircraft in More Than 8 Years

story and photo by mC1(sw) paul Cage (publIshed feb. 10, 2011)

abe1 (aw/sw) Jorge pavon, abe2(aw) osmar rodas, abe3 mIChael robbIns, abh2 (aw/sw) anthony sheppard, abe1 (aw/sw) marCelIno olIvarez, abe1(sw) adrIan Johnson and abe3 (aw/sw) Joseph barr pose In front of the C-2a from uss enterprIse (Cvn 65) that trapped at navsta rota, Jan. 30.

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30 minutes is a great time.”“I am impressed with what our ar-

resting gear personnel did. This is something our Sailors have trained for and are prepared for,” said NAVSTA Commanding Officer Capt. Bill Mosk. “We showed the base, the Region and the Navy that NAVSTA Rota has a group of Sailors on standby to trap in any emergency.”

“You never know when you are go-ing to get a trap,” said Aviation Boat-swain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class (AW/SW) Osmar Rodas. “I was really nervous. It was our first time as a team, and I was trying to keep calm. As soon as it took the trap and we found out the pilot was okay, I was relieved.”

Another person who was relieved was the pilot, Lt. Cmdr. Chris Dotson.

“The arresting gear crew did a phe-nomenal job in getting the gear ready for us. One turn in holding, and they were ready for us,” said Dotson.

“It’s comforting knowing there is ar-resting gear available for the safety of the crew and passengers.”

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said Mauritania navy Lt. Mohamed Yahya Sidiya. Both Spanish and Ameri-can units are very knowl-edgeable with all aspects of maritime security and combat strategy.”

To conclude the exer-cise, each unit demon-strated its newly gained knowledge by completing an objective where all drills were combined.

“We want [the West African navy] to have the knowledge and experience to train their forces back home in our tactics as well as develop a lasting relationship amongst the allied forces,” said Jevons.

Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68 is responsible for exercising tactical control and functional component command over assigned forces and for the direction, control and approval of movements, maneuvers and

Naval Station Rota completed its most recent intermodal operation with the U.S. Army's 159th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), the 101st CAB, which are deploying to Afghanistan.

Intermodal operations reduce the heavy de-mand for costly contingency airlift assets by pro-viding alternate methods of transporting material into an area of responsibility. Rota possesses a seaport and airport on the same installation. The result is increased velocity, decreased delivery times, and maximized capacity with significant cost savings.

"Operationally, this last intermodal went very smooth,” said Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Sigonella - Rota Command and Control Officer Lt. Jeremy Grennan. “The introduction of the use of the Air Force’s C-5M Super Galaxy as well as implementation of many prior lessons learned were the true reasons.”

Moving material via cargo ship across the Atlantic Ocean, intermodal operations allow U.S. Transportation Command, responsible for moving warfighter material into combat and returning to the U.S., to meet combatant commander require-ments in a responsive, effective and efficient manner.

“This allows for easy transport of equipment from the ship to the airfield and subsequently on to AMC aircraft,” said Commander, 725th Air Mobility Squadron Lt. Col. Scott Gaab. “Using a multi-modal concept of operation through Rota saves USTRANSCOM and the DoD approximately $50 million compared to exclusively flying the equip-

NAVSTA Ro ta Un i t s Comp le te I n t e r m o d a l O p e r a t i o n

story by mC1(sw) paul Cage (publIshed marCh 10, 2011)

AH-64 A/D Apache Helicopters of the U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division's Combat Aviation Brigade from Ft. Hood, Texas, are staged on the pier before being towed to the airfield during an inter-theater movement of aviation assets from Ft. Hood to Afghanistan through Naval Station Rota.

ment between the United States and the area of operation.”

Getting the cargo from the port to the airfield is a combined effort of Sailors and Soldiers. Aircraft and equipment are taken off the ship in the port by Sailors and Soldiers and are convoyed to the staging area. Once the aircraft are reassembled and ready to role, the 725th AMS gets the C-5 Galaxy missions flying as scheduled to include the C-5M Super Galaxy and C-5B, which was used for the first time here last year.

Gaab said while the squadron is focused on the airlift component of the operation, the unit worked closely with the Navy Air Ops, and the Army user to ensure the aircraft were maintained, loaded,and serviced on time to meet the warf-ighter requirements.

“The joint team at Rota has become very ef-ficient and effective in conducting this operation,” said Gaab. “The current operation finished on time, deploying and redeploying more than 175 Army helicopters and support equipment.”

Rota’s reputation of getting the job done for the warfigher is heralded across the Department of Defense. General Duncan McNabb, Commander, USTRANSCOM refers to Rota as his "crown jewel" for intermodal operations.

Grennan said, "General McNabb summarized intermodal operations using a quote from Secre-tary of Defense, '[Intermodal operations] is like oxygen. When you got it, you are good. If you don't have it, there's nothing you want more. And when you don't have it long enough, you die.’”

In preparation for exercise Phoenix Express 2011, Marines attached to 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST), Company Europe, began training with members from the Spanish marines and the West African navy, March 20, aboard Naval Station Rota.

The 2nd and 3rd Brigade of Spanish Armada Infan-tería de Marine and Mauritania Navy of West Africa are training with Rota Marines to get the most benefit out of the upcoming exercise.

Phoenix Express is a semi-annual exercise that includes more than a dozen European and African na-tions, and is designed to strengthen maritime partner-ships among participants.

“The objective of this training is to prepare the Mau-ritania navy for Phoenix Express,” said 1st Platoon Commander Capt. Michael A. Jevons. “This also gave U.S. Marines an opportunity to build teamwork and camaraderie with allied forces.”

During the 10-day training exercise, drills in close quarter-battle tactics, fast roping, reppelling and search and seizure operations are the practiced tactics.

“The training we received was very beneficial,”

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Forces Prepare for Phoenix Expressstory and photo by mC2(sw/aw) travIs alston (publIshed marCh 31, 2011)

Cpl. Fernando Nunez of 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST), Company Europe, helps a Mauritania navy Sailor properly don his safety gear.

operations necessary to accomplish Commander, 6th Fleet assigned missions and tasks.

“Rota and its tenant commands play a crucial role in supporting our Nation's Maritime Strategy by providing the facilities and opportunities for evolutions such as this,” said NASTA Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Bill Mosk. “We want to ensure we are providing exceptional support to our warfighters.”

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By Karen Lucas, Coastline Publisherkaren@CoastlIne.e.telefonICa.net

Celebrate New Year’s at Hotel Duque de Nájera or Hotel Puerto SherryHotel Duque de Nájera in Rota and Hotel Puerto Sherry

in Puerto have great offers for New Year’s Eve. Both offer wonderful menus, lucky grapes and dancing until the wee

hours as well as the option of staying over night and en-joying a buffet breakfast the next morning. Hotel Puerto Sherry has included in the offer baby sitting services

for children from 2 to 12. If you have young children, you can’t beat that. Don’t wait until the last minute to make your reservations.

Giovi, the gift shop located in La Plaza on base has a great Christmas offer: 30 percent off everything in the shop! The offer is good the entire month of December. Also, they would like to inform clients that you can special order those beautiful ceramic mirrors. If you don’t see the size or style you want, they can make it for you.

Magic American Diner has a Christmas special as well: a menu of just 6.50 euros! Take advantage and enjoy a lunch at Magic in downtown Puerto. Everything I have tried there has been top quality and done to perfection.

The Christmas season officially started in Spain this past weekend so enjoy the lighting and the Nativity scenes around Rota and Puerto. Another typical event that you will be hearing about is the “Zambombá Flamenco”.

The “Zambomba” is a rustic musical instrument made of a cylindrical clay pot closed on one end with a piece of animal skin and in the center it has a bamboo cane that when rubbed with a moist hand makes a loud, monotonous sound. With the arrival of December, this area, especially Jerez, is the scene of fiestas known as “Zambombás” (the musical instrument has no accent; the fiesta does) where everyone joins in songs and the principal instrument is the “zambomba.” This fiesta seems to have originated in the 18th century in the communal patios of what were known as neighborhood houses. Here friends, neighbors and relatives would gather on

the eve of Christmas Eve, light a bonfire, dance, sing Christmas songs, eat Christmas sweets and drink wine and punch. The main difference between a “zambombá” and other flamenco fiestas is that everyone participates in the “zambombá” while in other fiestas there is a clear separation between performers and the audience.

You have the chance of experiencing a zambombá on Dec. 22 in El Patio de las 7 Esquinas in Puerto starting at 8 p.m. It is such a lovely place and now with Christmas decorations it is even more so. Experience a zambombá in such an appropriate setting.

This Sunday, the Living Nativity takes place in Medina Sidonia. It goes on from 1 to 8 p.m. and is the highlight of the Christmas season. More than 600 people participate to bring to life 66 scenes. Make a day of it in Medina and enjoy lunch or dinner at La Vista de Medina, located right across from the main church.

Restaurante La Dolce Vita in Rota would like to inform clients that they will be closed for vacation from Dec. 19 - Jan. 11. They wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Richard from the Asian restaurant ZEN in Rota asked me to pass on that they now serve Teriyaki chicken and will be open on Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Molly Malone is having a special “burger night” featur-ing all kinds of burgers tomorrow. They are also planning a New Year’s Eve extravaganza with dinner, a D.J and surprises. Make reservations to join them!

Looking ahead to the New Year, make a resolution to learn Spanish now that you are in Spain. Trinity School is offering a great discount on their full time (morning) courses starting on Jan. 30. Students with an intermediate level who study four weeks will get one week free. The same offer can be made of beginning students, but there must be a minimum of four. If there is a group that can only go in the evening, this can be arranged. Tell them what you need and they will do their best to organize it for you. Trinity School is an accredited Cervantes school

and has an excellent reputation. They will be closed from Dec. 23 - Jan. 9, but you may e-mail for information. Put it off no longer!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! The Coastline will be back on Jan. 12.

Anything you want me to pass along? Let me hear from you about your favorite places or coming events. I do like hearing from you! Send me an e-mail to Karen@coastline.e.telefonica.net or give me a call at 607-56-4132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.

Navy Lodge has rooms available for your visiting guests this holiday season. Navy Lodge saves military families and friends 45 percent compared to other hotels and there are no extra person charges.

"Navy Lodges are the perfect place for guests of military members to stay during the holidays,” said Navy Lodge Rota manager, Luis Bernal. “We offer a great value considering our spacious guest rooms, kitchens and other guest comfort amenities. Guests can also enjoy a free breakfast in the morning along with free Internet access.”

Every Navy Lodge guest room offers queen-sized beds, high-speed Internet access, and a kitchenette complete with microwave and refrigerator. Navy Lodges also offer convenient on-base parking, guest laundry facilities, as well as handicapped accessible and non-smoking rooms. Navy Lodges are conveniently located near other on base amenities, such as the gym, pool, restaurants, and the NEX minimart.

As an added convenience, select Navy Lodges allow dogs and cats up to 50 pounds in weight to stay when traveling with their owners. Check with the Navy Lodge for more details.

To make a reservation for any of the 40 Navy Lodges worldwide, call toll free at 1-800-628-9466 or log onto www.navy-lodge.com. For other military lodging options, go to www.dodlodging.com.

Navy Lodge Offers Great Value and Prices This Holiday Season

Dec. 15, 2011 15C L ACTIVITIES

ActivitiesLive Nativity, Arcos de la Frontera, Saturday, 6:30 - 11:30 p.m. and Medina-Sidonia, Sunday, 1 - 8 p.m.

Second Hand Market, bring things you would like to sell to the Central Market, Rota, Saturdays

Flea Market, Ramon y Cajal Street, Sanlucar, Sundays and holidays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Flea Market, Alameda Vieja (by the Castle), Jerez, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Flea Market, Picabarro, Rota, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces, (How Andalusian Horses Dance), Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon, Recreo de las Cadenas, Avda. Duque de Abrantes, Jerez, tickets 19 - 25 euros, 956-31-8008, www.realescuela.org

Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays at 10:15 a.m. and Juega con los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Satur-days at 6 p.m.

Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, a guided tour, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m., tickets 5 euros (children) and 10 euros (adults)

Castillo de Luna, Rota, weekend guided tours at 1 and 5 p.m., request tickets in advance at the tourist office, Calle Cuna 2

Sevilla Bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., tickets 6.50 euros

Sevilla, Reales Alcazares (Moorish Fortress) guided tours, Monday - Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., tickets 7.50 euros

Sevilla, Cathedral and Giralda guided tours, Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m., tickets 8 euros

Music/Dance

ArtsEsencia de Andalucia, a painting display by Rocio Martinez, until Jan. 8, Café Azul, Bajo de Guia, Sanlucar

Painting and sculpture display by Jesus Jimenez Cabral, until Jan.13, Galeria de Arte Belen, Jerez

Handcraft's display by Sisters of Belen, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., La Cartuja Monastery, Jerez

Painting, sculpture and drawings display by Alberto Giacometti, until Feb. 5, Museo Picasso, Malaga

FlamencoFlamenco style Christmas songs (Zambombas) Saturday, 4 p.m., Bodegon de Arte “A Contratiempo,” Calle San Miguel 5, Sanlucar

Flamenco recital by Estrella Morente, Jan. 21 - 22, at 8:30 p.m., Teatro de La Mae-stranza, Paseo de Cristobal Colon 22, Sevilla, tickets 22 - 38 euros

Flamenco show, Jerez, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, 956-33-8334

Flamenco show, Sanlucar, Fridays at 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Bodega de Arte “A Con-tratiempo,” Calle San Miguel 5, tickets 12 euros, 956-07-1099

Eat/DrinkRuta del Mosto, free testing of the typical wine of the region in different bars of San-lucar, until Jan. 8

SportsHippodrome de Andalucia, Dos Hermanas, Dec. 18, 24 and 31, admission free Los Palacios Half Marathon, Sunday, www.mediamaratonlospalacios.com

San Silvestre de Rota 5 km, San Silvestre de Chipiona 5 km, San Silvestre Jer-ezana, 5 km, San Silvestre Gaditana 5 km, Sunday, www.clubatletismo.es/pages/calendario.htm

Christmas Concert by Real Orquesta Sinfonica de Sevilla, Sunday, at noon and 6 p.m., Teatro de La Maestranza, Paseo de Colon 22, Sevilla, tickets 10 - 24 euros

Christmas Concert by Camareta Vocal and Instrumental del Gran Teatro Falla, Dec. 23, at 9 p.m., Gran teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets 6 - 15 euros

La Bayadere, Ballet Nacional de Polonia, Jan. 10 - 14, at 8:30 p.m., Teatro de La Maestranza, Paseo de Colon 22, Sevilla, tickets 25 - 48 euros

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2011 Changes of Command8

Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Hileman (right) takes com-mand of the 725th Air Mobility Squadron. (Published July 14, 2011)

Commander Peter Maculan (right), takes over as NMCB 5’s commanding officer at Camp Mitchell.(Published Aug. 18, 2011)

Captain Bruce Laver ty ( le f t ) takes the helm of U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain.(Published May 12, 2011)

Rear Admiral Juan Ruiz Casas (right) assumes com-mand as Chief of Rota Naval Base.(Published Jan. 13, 2011)

Captain Bradley Martin takes over as Commodore, Naval Task Force Europe and Africa (CTF) 68.(Published Aug. 25, 2011)

(Lef t ) Captain Scott Kravrath assumed com-mand o f U.S. Naval Activities, Spain.(Published June 2, 2011)

(Above) Major Gary Cobb takes command of Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) Company Europe.(Published July 14, 2011)

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The Admirals did just that, making use of their most potent weapon, the cannon-like arm of All-Europe sophomore Aspen Luna, to sink the Wild Boars in straight sets; 25 - 19, 25 - 13 and 25 - 15.

The opening set was the hardest fought, as Flor-ence tipped and dumped balls into holes in the Rota defense.

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — The undefeated Rota Admirals rolled over most opponents this season, but they needed a few key turnovers and several hard-hitting runs Saturday evening to topple the Bamberg Barons, 44-32, in the DoDDS-Europe Division III championship game.

“The key was maintaining our composure,” Rota coach Robert Coronado said. “It was the first time we had really been tested, and our boys rose up to the occasion. I’m happy that it was a hard fight for the championship. We worked really hard for this.”

Coronado said that he enjoyed watching his team take home the title.“I get pleasure watching them cheer, cry, knowing that they’re champions,”

he said. “That’s where my joy comes from.”

I t 's Close, but U n b e a t e n R o t a W e a r s C r o w nstory by seth robbIns, stars and strIpes (publIshed nov. 10, 2011)used wIth permIssIon from stars and strIpes. © 2011 stars and strIpes

Rota's Terrence Paris gains yardage in Saturday's Division III football championship game.

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - The Rota Admirals came into Saturday’s match against the International School of Florence seeking a second straight Division III volleyball title.

In order for that to happen, they had to figure out a way to stop the feisty and technically proficient Flor-ence squad.

Luna-led Admirals Capture Another Titlestory by mark patton, stars and strIpes (publIshed nov. 10, 2011)used wIth permIssIon from stars and strIpes. © 2011 stars and strIpes

After drawing within three points deep in the first set, Rota senior setter Yesenia Solis rallied her team-mates by serving for four straight points, the last one punctuated by a Luna kill - one of her 16 on the day. The Admirals never looked back.

“I’m really proud of the team, we really worked hard,” Luna said.

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Cheerleading squads from Heidelberg, Naples and Rota were selected as the best in their divisions Saturday at the DoDDS Europe Cheer Championships, held in conjunction with the girls and boys basketball tournaments.

Twenty-six teams put on 2.5-minute routines before judges and sup-porters at the packed MWS Halle am Herzogenried, a German gym, and were also rated on their performances at tournament games.

Division III team winners — 1) Rota, 2) Sigonella, 3) Incirlik

Judges Name Top Cheerleading Squads in DoDDS Europestory by stars and strIpes (publIshed marCh 3, 2011)

The Rota Admirals cheer team won the Division III title at the DoDDS Europe Cheer Championships in Mannheim, Germany.

MANNHEIM, Germany — Rota junior center Tim Drake was talking about the collisions down low in Saturday night's game, but his assessment applied equally to the European Division III boys basketball championship game in its entirety.

“It was a battle,” Drake said after his top-seeded Admirals ground out a 65-61 victory over the second-seeded Sigonella Jaguars to earn their second-straight European title, both of them the results of wins over Sigonella in the championship game.

Rota spent most of the game jumping out to double-digit leads — the most significant of them 45-31 with 6 minutes, 10 seconds to go in the third quarter — only to see the Jaguars mount comeback after comeback.

Drake said Sigonella’s refusal to go away provoked an equal reaction in the two-time champs.“We just told ourselves to pick it up again,” he said about his team’s reaction to Sigonella’s unceasing

chipping away at Rota’s lead. “We told ourselves we’re not going to lose.”

Rota Holds Off Sigonella to Take D-II I Crownstory by mark patton, stars and strIpes (publIshed marCh 3, 2011)

Rota's Tim Drake lifts coach Ben Anderson in a bear hug as the Rota Admirals celebrate their 65-61 win over Sigonella in the DODDS Europe Division III boys basketball final. From left are Nick Holland, Tre'von Owens, Niko Fichera, Drake, Anderson and assistant coach Jeffery Shelton.

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20 Dec. 15, 2011 C LSPORTS

S p o r t s I m a g e s o f 2 0 11Aaron Rodgers makes his imaginary title belt a real one. Placing two hands together at the center of his waist, the Packers Quarterback (QB) then pulls them outward as if

he was proudly displaying a title belt. Ever since Rodgers replaced Brett Favre as the starter four years ago, the gesture has joined the Lambeau leap as a Packer tradition. This past season though, Rodgers put on an actual title belt as he led the cheese heads back to their favorite pastime, winning championships. Despite be-

ing ravaged by injuries, the green and gold won three road playoff games and beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. Rodgers not only gave the Packers their fourth Super Bowl title, he also put himself in the conversation along with Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Payton Manning as the best QB in the NFL.

Tony La Russa rides the Budweiser Clydesdales into the sunset. The longtime St. Louis manager led the Cardi-nals to an improbable World Series title this past year; days later he announced his retirement from baseball. During the championship celebration a very loyal and affectionate fan base bid farewell to the longtime manager as he took a victory lap around Busch Stadium in a horse carriage that was pulled by the beer companies famous Clydesdales.

2011 would also see Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan retire after 22 seasons with the team, a tenure that included two trips to the NBA Finals. In the NFL, Jeff Fisher called it quits after 16 years with the Tennessee Titans. The player’s coach took the team to six playoff appearances and to its first Super Bowl in 1999. Fisher had been with the team since their days as the Houston Oilers and kept his mullet and mustache throughout.

Dirk Nowitzki runs off the court to seek solitude after winning his first NBA title. With tears of joy in his eyes and the last seconds’ ticking off the clock in the series clinch-ing game six, the 7-foot center was overcome by emotion and jumped over the scorers table and into an American Airlines arena tunnel. In an era of preconceived touchdown celebrations and made for TV drama, this spontaneous ac-tion was a sight to remember. It is easy to understand the relief that the introverted German felt; having fallen short of his goal in his previous 10 playoff appearances.

The series was a re-match of the 2006 NBA Finals which saw the Miami Heat, led by Shaquille O’Neal, upset the Dallas Mavericks. Against the three-headed monster of Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh, the Mavericks were heavy underdogs. Having lost game one and trailing in the fourth quarter of game two, the aging Mavericks appeared to be overmatched; however, Nowitzki and his veteran teammates showed their mettle and came back to win the game and eventually the title in a finals that will not be soon forgotten.

Novak Djokovic laughs after fighting off match point in the U.S. Open. Facing two match points against Roger Fe-derer in the fifth set, Djokovic saved the first one by returning the Swiss’s serve with a furious a crosscourt forehand that

just clipped the inside of the line. John McEnroe called it, “one of the all-time great shorts.” Despite the pressure facing the Serbian he could be seen laughing after he hit the winner, he went on to win the next point, the match and the tournament.

The tournament capped what was without a doubt one of the best individual tennis years of all time, Joko started the season wining 43 straight matches and went on to win 10 tournaments in all including three grand slams.

David Stern points his finger at Heat guard Dwayne Wade during labor negotiations. “You're not pointing your finger at me. I'm not your child," is apparently how the NBA All-star responded to the commissioner’s ges-ture. The exchange illustrated the animosity between the two sides during this contentious labor disagreement.

In an effort to modify the current labor agreement to en-sure that small market teams could be profitable and com-petitive, NBA owners decided to lockout the players. Unlike prior sports labor disputes, this one at times appeared to be less about business and more about personalities. Insiders say years of players' pent up frustration towards owners and Stern manifested itself during negotiations. Players resented several of Sterns previous actions, such as the implementation a dress code as well as his condescend-ing and dismissive attitude towards those who questioned his authority. An agreement was eventually reached but not before two months of regular season games were lost.

Cam Newton proclaims himself Superman. Cam New-ton began his rookie campaign with a touchdown dance where he announces to the world that he is a super hero. While not original, few could doubt the declaration. In the past year he lead Auburn University to a national champi-onship, went on to become the top overall pick in the NFL draft and in his first season, led the Carolina Panthers to respectability. He proved many of his detractors wrong, proving that he could throw the ball as well as anyone and breaking the record for rushing touchdowns by a quarter-back along the way.

Derrick Williams and the Arizona Wildcats dunk on and dominate Duke in the NCAA tournament. The defending champions Duke were blown out by 16 points in a Sweet Sixteen game that they led at halftime. Williams was one of several Wildcats who dunked over the helpless Duke defenders; Arizona scored 93 points and shot better than 50 percent for the game.

The legendary program lost more than the game though, they lost their pride and some even began to question Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s ability to win the big game as his team once again under achieved in the tournament. The Wildcats would go on to lose the next game to even-tual champions UCONN. Williams, just a sophomore, left school early and became the second overall pick in the NBA draft, behind Duke point guard Kylie Irving, who went first to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Colts center Jeff Saturday hugs Patriots owner Robert Kraft. After a protracted labor dispute, the two men came together at a press conference to announce that an agree-

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Saturday*Real Madrid at Sevilla 10 p.m.Real Madrid will look to bounce back from their defeat in El Clasico. Sevilla will hope “Los Blan-cos” don’t take out their anger in Andalucia.

Sunday*Arsenal at Manchester City 5:10 p.m.This is a key Premiere League matchup as City will try to stay atop and Arsenal is trying to break into the top four and gain a Champions League spot.

*Malaga at Valencia 9:30 p.m.While neither team can challenge Madird or Bar-celona, both have the talent to finish third in the league and qualify for Champions League. This will be the last Spanish La Liga game before the holiday break.

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ment had been made between NFL owners and players. After a long and warm embrace and with tears in his eyes, Saturday said about Kraft, “Without him, this deal does not get done.” It was an emotional time for Kraft, who despite losing his wife to cancer in recent months, had continued to be a presence at the negotiations. Although the dispute was at times contentious, an agreement was eventually reached before any regular seasons games had to be cancelled.

Lionel Messi flicks the ball over the goalie and into the net. With goalie Manuel Almunia rushing at him and defenders giving chase from behind, the Barcelona forward had the wherewithal to tap the ball into the air out of the goalie’s reach and then smashed the volley into the net. The goal which was scored during a Champions League game was nominated for FIFA goal of the year and was just another example of why Messi is regarded as the best soccer player in the world. While a select group of other professional players may have the talent to do what he does; few, if any, have the confidence or are brazen enough to execute those plays during an actual game.

Yuval Fleming is a biased sports fan who lives in Rota, Spain and writes a weekly sports column for Coastline. Please send comments and article ideas to yuval.fleming@eu.navy.mil.

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(Above) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead visited service members as-signed to Naval Station Rota, Spain May 24 to show his appreciation for their service and dedica-tion to the military.(Published May 26, 2011)

(Left) The Navy's senior enlisted Sailor, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West, visited service members assigned to Naval Station Rota, Spain May 10 -14.(Published May 19, 2011)

Dec 24 Cordoba Self-guided Trip Dec 21 $35Dec 30-Jan 2 New Year in Lisbon Dec 16 $390Jan 7 Ronda Historical Tour Jan 4 $60/$45Jan 13 Bodega Tour, Dinner & Flamenco Show Jan 11 $75/$45Jan 14 Sevilla Historical Tour Jan 11 $60/$45Jan 15 Zahara & Grazalema Tour Jan 11 $60/$45Jan 16 Gibraltar Rock Tour Jan 11 $60/$45Jan 21 Granada Self-Guided Trip Jan 18 $35Jan 27 Dinner & Flamenco Showp Jan 25 $60/$45Jan 27 Cordoba Self-Guided Trip Jan 25 $35

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TUESDAYCOMMUNITY CLASSESBallet Class4 - 4:45 p.m. • $48 • Ages 9-12Jazz/Tap Class 6 - 7 p.m. • $64 • Ages 8-12Hip Hop Dance Classes5:30 - 6:15 p.m. • $30 • Ages 8-12Jazz & Hip Hop Dance Class7 -8 p.m. 9 $32 • Ages 13+Rota Rockets Junior Dance Team5 - 6 p.m. • $64 • Ages 8-12Rota Dance Team! Grades 7-10 6:30 - 8 p.m. • $60Parent and Child Tumbling6 - 6:30 p.m. • $48 • 18-36 monthsGymnastics4:45 - 5:45 p.m. • $80 / 8 weeks • Grades 1st - 3rdPiano Lessons4 - 8:30 p.m.• $15 per sessionPoetry Writing & Publishing Class5 - 6 p.m. • $52

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WEDNESDAYCOMMUNITY CLASSESPre-Ballet Classes5 - 6 p.m. • $64 • Ages 3-5Ballet/Jazz Class6 - 7 p.m. • $64 • Ages 5-7Ballet Class4 - 4:45 p.m. • $48 • Ages 6-8Adult Ballet Class 9:30-10:30 a.m. • $48 • Ages 18+Contemporary Dance Class7 - 8 p.m. • $32 • Ages 13+Rota Dance Team! Grades 7-10 5:30 - 7 p.m. • $60Parent and Child TumblingCall for times • $48 • 18-36 monthsGymnastics5:30 - 6:30 p.m. • $80 / 8 weeks • Grades 1st - 3rdPiano Lessons4 - 8:30 p.m.• $15 per sessionPoetry Writing & Publishing Class5 - 6 p.m. • $52

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Thursday, December 15th 7 p.m. Happy Feet 2 (PG), 100’ 9:30 p.m. Dream House ☻ (PG13), 92’

Friday, December 16th 5 p.m. The Big Year (PG), 100’ 7:30 p.m. The Three Musketeers (PG13), 111’ 10 p.m. 50/50 ☻ (R), 100’

Saturday, December 17th 2:30 p.m. The Muppets (PG), 98’ 5:15 p.m. Footloose (PG13), 113’ 7:30 p.m. Paranormal Activity 3 (R), 84’ 10 p.m. The Thing (R), 103’ DRIVE-IN ’ 7 p.m. Johnny English Reborn (PG), 102’

Sunday, December 18th 2:30 p.m. Johnny English Reborn (PG), 102’ 5 p.m. The Ides of March (R), 101’ 7:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve (PG13), 117’

Monday, December 19th 12 p.m. The Santa Clause ☺ (PG), 97’ 2:30 p.m. Arthur Christmas (PG), 98’ 5 p.m. The Three Musketeers (PG13), 111’ 7:30 p.m. Real Steel (PG13), 127’

Tuesday, December 20th 2:30 p.m. Happy Feet 2 (PG), 100’ 5 p.m. Johnny English Reborn (PG), 102’ 7:30 p.m. The Big Year (PG), 100’ 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve (PG13), 117’

Wednesday, December 21st 12 p.m. The Santa Clause 2 ☺ (G), 104’ 2:30 p.m. Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (PG13), 117’ 5:15 p.m. Paranormal Activity 3 (R), 84’ 7:30 p.m. The Thing (R), 103’

Thursday, December 22nd 2:30 p.m. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause ☺ (G), 97’ 5 p.m. New Year’s Eve (PG13), 117’ 7:30 p.m. Hugo (PG), 121’ 10 p.m. Footloose (PG13), 113’

Johnny English RebornStarring: Rowan Atkinson, Gillian Anderson, Pierce Brosnan, Dominic West, Rosamund Pike(PG) Action, Adventure, Comedy, Thriller, 102’

Now that the world needs him once again, Johnny English is back in action. With one shot at redemption, he must employ the latest in hi-tech gadgets to unravel a web of conspiracy that runs through-out the KGB, CIA and even MI-7. With mere days until a heads of state conference, one man must use every trick in his playbook to protect us all. For Johnny English, disaster may be an option, but failure never is.

New Year’s EveStarring: Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, Robert De Niro, Josh Duhamel(PG13) Comedy, Romance, 117’

The intertwining stories of a group of new yorkers as they navigate their way through romance over the course of New Year’s Eve.

The Big Year (PG) 100’. Com-edy. Starring: Steve Martin, Jack Black, Owen Wilson. Everyone is searching for something-and Stu Preissler, Brad Harris, and Kenny Bostick are determined to not only find their “something”, but to be the very best at it. For Stu, Brad and Kenny, that means be-ing the world’s greatest birder. .

The Thing (R) 103’. Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Suspense. Starring: Mary Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen. Paleontologist Kate Lloyd has traveled to the desolate region for expedition of her lifetime. Joining a Norwegian scientific team that has stumbled across an extra-terrestrial ship buried in the ice, she discovers an organism that seems to have dies in the crash eons ago.

Paranormal Activity 3 (R) 84’. Horror, Sci-Fi. Starring: Chloe Csengery, Jessica Tyler Brown. In 1988, young sisters Katie and Kristi befriend an invisible entity who resides in their home.

The Three Musketeers (PG13) 111’. Action, Adventure, Romance. Starring: Logan Lerman, Milla Jovovich, Mathew Mac-fadyen. The hot-headed young D’Artagnan joins forces with three rogue Musketeers in this reboot of Alexandre Dumas’ story. They must stop the evil Richlieu and face off with Buckingham and the treacherous Milady.

MWR THEATERS OTHER PICKS THIS WEEK

THIS WEEK

As a reminder to all movie patrons, COMNAVACTSPAINST 1754.3 requires that all minors must have supervised transportation from the theater movies that end after sunset. Minors are prohibited from walking home from the Drive-In after dark.

MWR’s Movie Info Line: 727-2624. Theater Phone Number: 727-2328Check www.rotamwr.com for full listing.

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G – General Audiences.PG – Parental Guidance Suggested.PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned.R – Restricted.

MOVIE RATINGS

If no patrons arrive within 30 minutes after showtime, movies will be cancelled. Movies are subject to change without notice.

The Three MusketeersGateway Theater,Dec 16th, 7:30 p.m.Dec 19th, 5 p.m.

Paranormal Activity 3Gateway TheaterDec 17th, 7:30 p.m.Dec 21st, 5:15 p.m.

Johnny English RebornDrive-In,Dec 17th, 7 p.m.Gateway Theater,Dec 18th, 2:30 p.m.Dec 20th, 5 p.m.

New Year’s EveGateway Theater,Dec 18th, 7:30 p.m.Dec 20th, 10 p.m.Dec 22nd, 5 p.m.