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The Chief of Civil Engineers and Seabee Force Master Chief (FORCM) visited Naval Station Rota Feb. 17 and 18 as part of a visit to assess engineering support facilities and bases throughout the Region.

Rear Adm. Katherine Gregory and Seabee FORCM Christopher Levesque met with Span-ish and American personnel assigned to Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Public Works Rota, held an all-hands call with Seabees and civilians assigned to Rota, and toured construction projects aboard the instal-lation.

"For the United States Navy, Rota is a tre-mendously important base," said Gregory. "In the last several years it has become an even more important base as we move ships here ... getting those ships here and supporting this activity in the Mediterranean and in the Atlantic is very important to the U.S. and our allies."

Gregory went on to say that the work NAVFAC Rota has accomplished has been "a journey of discovery ... but you have all done it brilliantly. If there's one thing the Navy has done well in the last several years, it has been you and Rota supporting the Forward Deployed Naval Forces mission."

Prior to Gregory's call, she coined Utilities-man 1st Class Mike Boyle saying, "I want to give this coin to Petty Officer Boyle, but really

it's for all of you" she said, referring to all per-sonnel in attendance.

Levesque also spoke to the Spanish and American personnel touching on the important role of Rota's Seabees.

"NAVFAC has a tremendous amount of activity going on around the world and Rota, Spain, is no exception," said Levesque. "The world out there is changing and our forward presence is so important to the mission of our Navy."

NAVFAC is the Systems Command that delivers and maintains quality, sustainable facilities, acquires and manages capabilities for the Navy's expeditionary combat forces, provides contingency engineering response, and enables energy security and environmental stewardship.

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To all Department of Defense personnel:I am honored to become your Secretary of Defense. I am proud to

lead men and women who devote their lives to the highest calling - the defense of our nation. And I am grateful to follow in the footsteps of Secretary Hagel, one of our nation’s most honorable and conscien-tious public servants.

We live in challenging times - times that demand leadership and focus. And starting today, I will be calling on each and every one of you to help carry out three top priorities.

Our first priority is helping the president make the best possible national security decisions for protecting our country - and then implementing those decisions with our department’s long-admired

excellence. We confront a turbulent and

dangerous world: continuing turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa, and the malignant and savage terrorism emanating from it; an ongoing conflict in Af-ghanistan; a reversion to archaic security thinking in parts of Eu-rope; tensions in the Asia-Pacific; the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; and intensify-ing threats in cyberspace.

In addressing these chal-lenges, I have pledged to provide the president my most candid strategic advice. I will count on

your experience and expertise as I formulate that advice. I will also ensure the president receives candid professional military advice.

But as we tackle the many threats to our national security, we must never lose sight of our nation’s enduring strengths - or of the opportu-nities to make a brighter future and better world for our children. The United States remains the strongest and most resilient nation on earth. Because of you, we have the finest fighting force the world has ever known. We have friends and allies in every corner of the world, while our adversaries have few. We have long possessed the world’s most dynamic and innovative economy. And our values, principles, and leadership continue to inspire hope and progress around the world.

Safeguarding America’s security and global leadership will depend on another of my main priorities: ensuring the strength and health of you who make up the greatest fighting force the world has ever known – our soldiers, Sailors, airmen, Marines, civilians, and contractors all around the world.

I will do that by focusing on the well-being, safety, and dignity of each of you and your families. I will ensure your training and equipment are as superb as you are. And I pledge to make decisions about send-ing you into harm’s way with the greatest reflection and utmost care - because this is my highest responsibility as Secretary of Defense.

Honoring all these commitments also requires us to focus on build-ing the force of the future, which is my third priority.

We must steer through the turmoil of sequestration, which imposes wasteful uncertainty and risk to our nation’s defense. We must bal-ance all parts of our defense budget so that we continue to attract the best people - people like you; so that there are enough of you to

Message from Secretary Ashton Carter to all DOD PersonnelaS WRitteN by SecRetaRy of DefeNSe aShtoN caRteR

Chief of Civil Engineers, Rear Adm. Katherine Gregory speaks about budget cuts and how they will affect the Seabees during an all hands call in Rota, Feb. 17. Gregory and Seabee Force Master Chief Christopher Levesque are conducting site visits throughout the European Region to assess various engineering support facilities and bases. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Grant Wamack/Released)

Seabee Force Master Chief Christopher Levesque speaks directly to Rota’s Seabees and thanks them for their efforts during an all hands call in Rota, Feb. 17.See SECDEF | page 3

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Team Rota, I want to take this opportunity to provide you a little infor-

mation on some great young Motivators that we have aboard Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain. Last year we incor-porated the first Service Member of the Year (SMOY) award to recognize our E-6 and below personnel who are doing great things not only in their respective commands but also aboard

NAVSTA Rota and in the local community.

The SMOY is designed and broken down into two categories, the Senior SMOY, E-5 or E-6, and the Junior SMOY, E-3 or E-4, to recognize two of the best all-around service members who excelled in performance, leadership, self-improvement, com-mand/community involve-ment, and military appear-

ance. These service members continue to demonstrate pride, dedication, and courage beyond what is expected. They show concern for their fellow service members, their community, and the country they serve. Many of the candidates are often overlooked and have gone unrecognized. This award abso-lutely provides us the opportunity to recognize them on their well-deserved accomplishments.

I think one of the most amazing phases is, the “board pro-cess.” Each candidate, in their Service Dress Blues or service equivalent uniform, smartly marches into the room and presents themselves to eight Senior Enlisted Leaders from all services and answers questions on current events, United States and military history, uniform regulations, Uniform Code of Military Justice, chain of command, thought provoking, and Joint Op-erations. Every nominee ABSOLUTELY made our jobs very tough in deciding the top candidate to recommend for approval to Capt. Greg Pekari as our choice for Senior and Junior SMOY.

Finally, out of the 1,205 eligible nominees 18 of them were nominated to go through this board process. I don’t care who

you are, being part of that 1.5 percent is pretty impressive, not only for them but also for their leadership, peers, juniors, and family. If you happen to see them around make sure you congratulate them on a job extremely well-done. Just being nominated is a major milestone in anyone’s career, and for me as well as the other senior enlisted advisors, it was pretty cool to watch these nominees perform and answer questions not only on their respective service but also from a joint perspective. 212!

To the command leadership of the nominees below: Thank you for your support, and continue to motivate and train your replacements.

Senior SMOY NomineesYeoman 1st Class Quinston Barfield (NAVSTA Rota) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jorge Castilleja (NEPMU 7)Staff Sgt. Derrick Dickson (725th)Equipment Operator 1st Class Joshua Lamb (NMCB 11)Information Systems Technician 1st Class Maurice Hill

(NCTAMS) Yeoman 1st Class Raul Ramirez (NMC) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Lawrence Limson (FLC) Operations Specailst1st Class Amparo Balderas (CTF 68)Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Javier Palacios (USNHR)Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Beach (EODMU8)Sgt. Joshua Bavender (FASTEUR)

Junior SMOY NomineesHospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jay Cherluck (NEPMU 7)Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Brian Shallue

(NCTAMS)Lance Cpl. Matthew Castillo (FASTEUR)Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Kalyn Clark (FLC)A1C Kody Mayes (USAF 725th)Builder 3rd Class Amber Mabrey (NMCB 11)Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Keith Davendonis (USNHR)Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Omar Ibarria (NAVSTA Rota)The awards ceremony will be held Friday at the base Chapel

at 9 a.m. Come out and support these great Motivators and congratulate them on a job well done.

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Military service members' February leave and earning statement (LES) will carry a reminder that as of Oct. 1, 2015 any accrued leave more than 60 days will be lost.

Since 2008 Sailors have been allowed to carryover up to 75 days of leave each fiscal year as authorized by Congress. That authorization will end at the end of fiscal year 2015 after which leave carryover will revert to 60 days. In general, any leave balance in excess of 60 days on Sept. 30, 2015 will be lost.

Service members' LES may have an incorrect use/lose leave balance. Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) is reprogramming pay systems to ac-count for the return to the 60 day leave carryover by the June 2015 LES.

Sailors should check their LES and talk with their Command Pass Coordinator (CPC) for help understand-ing their correct use/lose balance.

There are some specific exceptions. Sailors with more leave days than the authorized carryover limit, who are also assigned to hostile fire or imminent danger pay areas or deployed on a ship or mobile unit for at least 60 continuous days, may apply for special leave accrual (SLA) to retain any excess leave days. This request is typically done at the command level. Instructions on how to apply for and administer SLA are outlined in MILPERSMAN 1050-070.

Sailors are encouraged to work with their commands to manage their leave balances throughout FY15.

Commands with questions on leave policies should contact their local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) or call the NPC Customer Service Center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672).

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defend our interests around the world; and so that you are always well-equipped and well-trained to execute your critical mission.

To win support from our fellow citizens for the re-sources we need, we must show that we can make better use of every taxpayer dollar. That means a leaner organization, less overhead, and reforming our business and acquisition practices.

It also means embracing the future - and embrac-ing change.

We must be open to change in order to operate effectively in an increasingly dynamic world; to keep

pace with advances in technology; and to attract new generations of talented and dedicated Americans to our calling.

I first arrived at the Pentagon more than three de-cades ago, and have had the privilege of serving 11 Secretaries of Defense in Democratic and Republican administrations. I took the oath of office this morning because I love our country and am devoted to you who defend it. And I am committed to our fundamental mis-sion: the defense of our nation.

I look forward to leading and serving alongside you at this extraordinary moment in our nation’s history.

May God bless you and your families, and may God bless America.

FroM ChieF oF naval PerSonnel PuBliC aFFairS Cholesterol has recently been the topic of discussion, and for good reason. Many do not understand the fundamentals of cholesterol, or even realize that there is a good and bad form of cholesterol.

The “bad” kind is known as low-density lipoprotein, or more commonly as LDL. This transports cholesterol to different places throughout your body, where it may be deposited or used to repair cell membranes. An ideal level of LDL cholesterol is less than 100 mil-ligram per deciliter (mg/dl).

The other form of cholesterol, or the “good” cholesterol, is known

as high-density lipoprotein, also known as HDL. This assists with clearing excess cholesterol from your body. Healthy ranges for HDL for men range from 40 to 50 mg/dl, in women the range is from 50 to 60 mg/dl. An HDL level of less than 40 mg/dl is considered to be low. Some lifestyle habits that can attribute to low HDL are smoking, being overweight, or being seden-tary. Diet plays a large role in your cholesterol levels, but there are a variety of things you can do to improve your cholesterol levels and get them back to a healthy level.

Limiting meat to 4 to 6 ounces a day is all that most adults need. Removing the fat and skin from

foods before cooking as well as avoiding fried foods is ideal. Dairy products also have cholesterol, so either limiting dairy, or using 1-per-cent or skim milk is recommended.

Subtle changes can make a big difference. As always, make sure to check with your medical provider if you feel that cholesterol may be an issue with you so that you can stay Healthy for Life!

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1. Do not underestimate water leaks. Repair leaky faucets promptly. One faucet leaking one drop per second can waste 2,400 gallons of water a year. That’s 13 years worth of drinking water for one person.

2. Repair “silent leaks” in the toilet. If food coloring put in the tank ends up in the bowl without flushing, it leaks. Repairing the leak will save up to 200 gallons of water a day. Flush after 45 minutes of testing to avoid staining the fixture.

3. Install low-flow showerheads.

Weekly Energy Tip: Water Conservation

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Daylight Sav-ing Time in S p a i n i s March 29 a t 2 a .m. P l e a s e note, this is three weeks after the time change occurs in the U.S.

The issue of retaliation, especially toward victims of sexual assault, has been in the news lately. Retalia-tion is a destructive behavior, and you can play a role in preventing and reporting it.

Here are five things you need to know about retali-ation:

1. Retaliation is harmful action against someone for something they did or said. It includes ostracism and is often described as professional or social. Retaliation is a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

2. Professional retaliation against a Sailor could be loss of privileges, a denied promotion or training, or being transferred to a less favorable job. If you or someone you know is assigned extra watches, or denied chances to qualify for a warfare pin because they reported a crime or other violation, it’s your duty to let someone know so it can be stopped and those responsible held appropriately accountable.

3. Social retaliation, or ostracism, means excluding someone from social acceptance, or denying privilege of friendship just because they reported or intend to report a crime. Retaliation amongst peers can be just as damaging to someone as professional retaliation.

4. Social media can be a common platform for social retaliation. Commands and Sailors should be aware

that in the online world, messages and comments can discourage reporting of a crime and ostracize those who have already stepped forward. Social media posts should be treated just the same as if the message was publicly announced on the mess decks. If you wouldn’t say it in person in public then you shouldn’t be posting it on social media.

5. From recruits, to junior petty officers, to com-manding officers, training is being updated to ensure retaliation is better recognized and discussed in order to work towards eliminating it in the fleet. But you don’t have to attend a class to put a stop to this problem. You can act now. Every command, and everyone in it, must work to assess its climate to ensure there is an environment that allows for Sailors to do the right thing without fear of retaliation.

Retaliation against anyone, in any form, is prohib-ited. We must stop the harm that retaliation brings to a Sailor, a command and our Navy. It’s your job to report offenses that come under your observation. It’s your job to treat all of those who report a crime with honor and respect. It’s your job to report retaliation when it occurs, and you can do that through your chain of command, through a trusted mentor, or through the inspector general hotline at 1-800-522-3451 or visit the Secretary of the Navy website: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/ig.

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utAbove: Students and instructors from Sagrado Corazon de Jesus School in El Puerto de Santa Maria visit Spanish navy frigate Navarra (F 85) during a tour of the installation, Feb. 19. (Photo by Manual Alba Jamie)Below: Naval Station Rota Commanding Officer, Capt. Greg Pekari, center, is surrounded by Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) personnel during the Supply Corps Birthday cake-cutting at the galley, Monday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Grant Wamack)

Naval Station Rota Commanding Officer, Capt. Greg Pekari signs the Military Saves Week proclamation, Feb. 19. The 2015 Military Saves Week, 'Build Your Savings Arsenal,' runs through Friday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Grant Wamack)

Diversity Committee members surround their book display at the Rota Morale, Welfare and Recreation Library, Tuesday, following a poem reading and story time with local children celebrating African-American/Black History Month . (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Grant Wamack)

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Public Works (PWD) Rota has been working through-out the past two years on a project that will save energy by retrofitting the lighting at the aircraft parking located on the airfield, also called Apron lights.

The project, which is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of March, will replace existing lamps with light emitting diode (LED) lamps. These lights operate everyday, all night long to illuminate the parking area used by the U.S. Air Force for their C-17 and C-5 air-planes, and they are a key element to their operations and missions within the airfield. The annual energy saved by this project is estimated at $176,737.

The project has been funded by the Air Force. The ratio of the total savings during the life cycle of the project over the total investment, usually called Savings over Investment Ratio, or SIR, is 4.7, and the payback (time to recoup the initial investment) is estimated in 4.3 years, so it can be considered a “fast payback” project and a good energy investment. The project will also save maintenance dollars, since the new lights last longer and require less maintenance.

Naval Facilities Engineering Command has been working within the last two years in performing illumina-tion surveys, selecting the appropriate material, and

managing the installation of the new lights. The actual work is being performed by the PWD Rota shops and it is near completion.

New Apron LED Lighting on Airfield Saves Energy, Money

Left: The old Apron lights are being replaced by energy-efficient LED lights, which is expected to save Rota $176,737 annually. Above: Public Works Rota personnel work to install the new LED lights on the airfield. (Photo provided by David Barbosa)

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The commanding officer of U.S. Naval Hospital Rota would like to invite you to the Health Care Consumer Council (HCCC) on March 11 at 11:30 a.m. This is an opportunity for Naval Station Rota departments, tenant commands, staff, and consumer representatives to exchange health care informa-

tion and address areas of mutual concern. Council meetings provide information on health care policies, procedures, changes in regulations, services provided, and items related to the delivery of quality health care services that can affect health care delivery to eligible beneficiaries.

Topics of the discussion include:

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (razor bumps), overseas screening pro-cess, vaccinations, and the new lactation instruction.

The HCCC will convene on March 11 at 11:30 a.m. in confer-ence room A221, of Building 1. We invite you to get involved in your health care!

U.S. Naval Hospital Rota is Reaching Out to YouThe Urinalysis Program Coordinator (UPC) office

has moved to building 3257, Fire Station 1 located behind the galley. All new arrivals to Naval Station Rota, Spain have 72 hours to check in with the UPC.

Ensure all newly reported member(s) are ready to provide a test sample at the time of check in.

For any questions or concerns, contact Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kenneth Williams at 727-1681 or VPN 18-727-5405.

Urinalysis Office Relocated

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Every year, countless volunteers across the country are getting excited and prepared for another March Madness.

These volunteers may be looking for-ward to another unpredictable basketball season, but the real reason they are look-ing forward to March is another opportu-nity to make a difference and to save lives.

Just like the hopeful basketball teams that have prepared countless number of hours for a spot in the tournament, the American Red Cross has been preparing to make a difference in our communities across the globe. Many of you here in Rota may know where our office is, but should you ask someone, “What does the American Red Cross really do here on base?” not everyone can provide you that answer. As a part of our exciting Red Cross Month, we want to change that. We want you to know a little of the history of our organization, how we serve our com-munity, and how you can volunteer and make Rota just a little more awesome than it already is.

We are passionate about our long withstanding history as an organiza-tion because of our consistent goal of helping people. That’s our number one goal - to help people. Regardless of who they are, where they come from, or what basketball team they cheer for in their lucky unwashed T-shirt emblazoned with school colors.

Our American Red Cross history starts in 1881, the year the American Red Cross was formed. Less than four months after our inception, we came to the aid of victims of tragic wildfires in Michigan in 1881. The American Red Cross has helped in events such as the Spanish-American War, aid-ing victims of the Titanic, WW I, WW II, Korean War, Hurricane Katrina, 2010 Haiti Earthquake, and the 2011 Japanese tsunami. March (Red Cross Month) Mad-ness all started with President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s proclamation of March as Red Cross Month in 1943 saying, “I request that during that month (March) our people rededicate themselves to the splendid aims and activities of the Red Cross.” Every year since then, the President of the United States of America has proclaimed March officially as Red Cross Month.

One thing I love about working as a volunteer with the American Red Cross is learning just how the organization’s remarkable history has helped to make the lives of the military just a little easier. It is also nice to know that should I ever end up on Jeopardy with a daily double question and am asked about the great Clara Barton that I will know the answer. Through Clara Barton’s unrelenting work in the Civil War to alleviate human suf-fering has grown a tradition of service to the Armed Forces for the American Red Cross. As the founding member of the

The American Red Cross is Ready for March MadnessBy kryStle Saxton

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NMCRS Classes in MarchRota’s Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) has the following classes in March. Be sure to sign up by calling them at 727-1614.Understanding Pregnancy: March 5, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN Clinic.Budget for Baby class: March 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Support Building, 3293, room A010. Come to the Budget for Baby class and receive a layette, or Junior Seabag filled with baby items. Labor and Delivery: March 12, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN Clinic. Postpartum and Breast-feeding class: March 19, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN Clinic.Breast-feeding Series Group: March 18, 11 a.m. to noon at the Community Support Building, 3293, room A010 Sibling Class: March 21, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the OB/GYN clinicBaby Basics class: March 26, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN Clinic.

NMCRS HoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 727-1614 or 956-82-1614 if you need assistance. For after-hours support, call 660-98-4511 or VPN cell 18-727-0800. Shop at the NMCRS Thrift Shop, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (priority shopping for active duty and their families for the first 30 minutes).

Preschool Services for Children with DisabilitiesChild Find for children 3 - 5 years of age is an ongoing 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 727-4185 or 727-4435.

WIC Overseas Women, Infants and Children Overseas is a nutrition, education and supplemental food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian employees, DoD contractors living overseas and their family mem-bers. Participants include pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC benefits include one-on-one nutrition counsel-ing, nutrition and health screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. Call 727-2921 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous MeetingsAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are scheduled every Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the chapel. For more information, call the DAPA at 727-2357 (VPN: 18-727-2357) or commercial 638-83-6854. AA off-base: "Rota Drydock," every Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Calle Calvario, 67, Inglesia del Carmen, Rota (Lat: 36.624466, Long: -6.356386). For information about the meeting in Rota, call Joe Garcia at 629-27-1312 or 956-81-5842. Online, visit http://www.aaoline.net or http://www.aaspain.org.

DLPT, DLAB Testing at Navy College OfficeNavy College Office Rota has assumed responsibility for the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB). Testing is by appointment only - walk in testing will not be per-mitted. Individuals without One-Net access must call

Neville Hollin at 727-2126. He will coordinate a time for the individual to come by to Building 3269 to start filling out the SAAR-N for access to One-Net. Access to One-Net is a requirement for DLPT/DLAB testing and a requirement to set up the appointment for testing. For more information, please contact Sandra Whitaker or Brenda Carpenter at 727-2798/2785.

An investment for your future: FAFSA Friday in FebruaryThe staff members of universities on base would like to assist you in submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application for academic year 2015 to 2016. Visit the Navy College Office Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and let one of our school representatives assist you in the completion and submission of your FAFSA form. Please make sure to bring income tax information and W-2 forms. Don't let tuition fees discourage you from pursuing your goals or living your dreams! Call 727-2984 with any questions.

Prepare for the SAT or ACT NoweKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civilians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online at http://www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-25-6407.

Visit these schools in the Community Support Building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ERAU Has a Program for YouEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has the graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs to

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So how are your New Year’s resolutions coming along?The most popular ones often include getting fit or los-

ing weight, saving money, getting a better job, spending more time with family and friends, volunteering, quitting smoking, drinking less, traveling to new places, and being

less stressed.Some, like the following

tweets, are comical:“My New Year’s resolu-

tion is that donuts are good for me.”

“My New Year’s resolu-tion is to love myself like Kanye loves himself …”

“My New Year’s resolu-tion is to spend less time interacting with people and

more time with my phone.”“Forgot to make resolutions? Just write out everything

you did last night and at the beginning add the word ‘STOP.’”

Some say that New Year’s resolutions are simply the “To Do” list for the first week of January.

Others have been quoted: “I’m gonna lose weight. I’m gonna exercise every day. I’m gonna go on a diet and stick to it … Is that cake?”

FORMING HABITSFor the longest time it was believed that it took 21 days

to form a new, lasting habit in your life. In the 1950s Dr. Maxwell Maltz had noted that it took his patients about 21 days to get used to seeing their new face after a nose job and about the same for an amputee to get over the phan-tom limb sensation. In short, he observed a phenomenon that a minimum of 21 days is required for an old mental image to dissolve and a new one to jell. Before long, self-help gurus everywhere were proclaiming that you could change your life by incorporating a new, transforming habit in just 21 days.

So we’re well over 21 days into the New Year - how’s it going? Discouraged? Frustrated? Hopeless? Perhaps you’ve already given up. Not so fast.

A new study by Phillippa Lally, a health psychology researcher at University College London, found that it actually takes more than two months before a new be-havior or habit becomes automatic -- 66 days to be exact.

In fact, depending on the person and associated behaviors and circumstances, it took anywhere from 18 days to 254 days to form a new habit. Yep, that’s right - anywhere from two to eight months. For years, our self-help, Zen-like masters have been leaving out the fact that Maltz observed a “minimum” of 21 days. I think we all intuitively knew that it takes longer than a few days to

instill life-changing behaviors.<collective sigh of relief>There’s still hope. We’re not even to the 66-day

mark yet.FALLING OFF THE HORSEWhat’s more, the study found that missing an oppor-

tunity to perform the behavior from time to time has little significant impact on the habit formation process. In other words, it’s OK to make mistakes, to fall off the horse. Don’t give up. Life is about falling down a thousand times and getting up a thousand and one.

With me now: <collective sigh of relief>Now dust off your list and get back to work.ORGANIC SPIRITUAL HABITSAnd what about those spiritual resolutions or habits?I know - there’s the trinity of habits constantly touted as

the keys to spiritual vitality - praying, reading your Bible (or sacred text), and gathering together in community. And it usually goes something like this: pray when you wake up and before you go to bed; read your Bible for 30 minutes a day; and go to church as often as the doors are open.

Staples, yes; but without creativity, staples can quickly become stale. One of the keys of forming good and consis-tent spiritual habits is to become a spiritual artisan. Expand your mind. Think outside the box. Create. Spiritual habits should be, among other things, organic. Organic to the way you live life, to the flow and rhythm of your natural comings and goings.

At the end of my early morning runs I stop by the ocean and have a few words with God during my post workout stretch and before hitting the shower and morning coffee. When I re-ceive a troubling email, I sometimes pause to say a short, simple prayer in that exact moment (rather than telling someone I’ll pray for them and most of the time forgetting to follow through on my promise). Rather than trying to read through the entire Bible in a year (as most spiritual resolution wizards recom-mend), I once mulled the short story of Jonah for a whole year, allowing myself to completely absorb its meaning and significance by asking questions of ap-plication in many personal experiences throughout the

journey. From time to time, I listen to a helpful podcast while taking a walk.

First, observe your life and its patterns. Next, match habits organic to your way of life. The options are endless and variety is key. But there’s more.

EVERYTHING IS SPIRITUALFor me, every conversation is spiritual. And by that,

I do not mean that every conversation has to be about “spiritual things.” Every human interaction is inherently spiritual, as is every word, every thought, and every action. Everything is spiritual. The binary dualism of spiritual and non-spiritual is a man-made, Western fallacy. We just need eyes to see, minds to explore, and bodies to feel.

Watching movies of all genres (yes, including contro-versial movies that religious groups often like to boycott) becomes an enjoyable exercise in examining both my life and the culture and lives of those around me (also a spiritual habit). Trying new foods and embarking on new adventures becomes an exploration of all that is good and an enjoyment of life and creation (also a spiritual habit). Work becomes opportunity to grow, to share, to interact, and to create (also spiritual habits). Grocery shopping becomes an exercise in taking care of my physical body (also a spiritual habit).

See where I’m going with this? Everything is spiritual. Be aware. Be intentional.

RESOLVED IN 2015There’s still 10 months left in 2015, and you only need

two to eight months. We need to become spiritual artisans and the habits will

begin to flow with life in rhythmic harmony, not as external add-ons or addendums. Paired with vision and repetition, your spiritual habits will become indistinguishable from life itself. It just becomes life and a life lived well.

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help you achieve your academic and career goals. While in Rota, with Embry-Riddle Worldwide, you can get your education in a way that works best for you: in the traditional classroom, available at more than 150 locations throughout the world; online, from anywhere across the globe; EagleVision Classroom-web video conferencing between classrooms; EagleVision Home Web video conferencing from the convenience of your home; and Blended, which allows you to combine learn-ing modes to suit your lifestyle. Visit our website at http://worldwide.erau.edu or contact your local office at rota@erau.edu to learn about available programs and courses. Call ERAU at 727-2984.

UMUC Offers Multiple DegreesThere’s a reason more than 93,000 students have cho-sen UMUC. They have experienced faculty with profes-sional knowledge, plus UMUC is regionally accredited and internationally recognized. UMUC Europe offers several certificate programs, along with many associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs. On top of that, there are many other degree options through the UMUC Stateside Campus. Stop by the UMUC office here in Rota and find out how UMUC can help you reach your academic goals. They are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can't stop by their office in the Community Service Building (CSB), call them at 727-2917 or email them at rota-europe@umuc.edu.

Central Texas College (CTC) Classes Central Texas College is a regionally accredited college serving various certificate degree programs. Currently, CTC is offering four face-to-face degree programs in criminal justice, fire protection, child development and hospitality management. CTC face-to-face courses are

eight weeks long, one night a week, 6 - 9 p.m. There are several other available online degree programs, and registration for these is open every month. If you’re inter-ested in enrolling and registering to take classes, please contact CTC field representatives for more information at 727- 2574 or email CTC at ctcrota@gmail.com.

OU Offers Master of Human Relations The University of Oklahoma offers a Master of Human Relations. The Master of Human Relations program offers emphasis in organizational studies, counseling and the helping professions and social change. Face-to-face classes are taught Tuesday through Friday, 6 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Online classes are also available each semester. The MHR is a non-thesis program which includes four core classes, six electives and one internship experience for a total of 36 semester hours. For more information, call OU at 727-2799 or email at aprota@ou.edu.

TerraNova TestingTerraNova standardized testing for all students, March 9 to 13.

Early ReleaseSchool improvement day March 13. Early release at 1 p.m. for elementary school students and 1:15 p.m. for middle/high school students.

End of Third QuarterEnd of third quarter, April 2.

Spring RecessSpring recess for all students is April 6 through 12. Classes resume April 13.

Survival Spanish with Sr. Clemente Tuesday and Thursday in February and March, 9 to 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and enjoy our 14-hour Spanish course for beginners during the month of February. This course for beginners is simple, fun, useful, easy, and interesting. We will take you from speaking no Spanish at all to being able to fulfill basic communication needs. Call 727-3232 for more details.

Happiest Toddler on the Block Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. This workshop will teach parents techniques to reduce tantrums and boost your toddler’s patience and cooperation. You will learn how to calm outbursts, help prevent tantrums before they happen and build a loving and respectful relationship. If interested in a New Parent Support Program consultation or to sign up for the workshop, please contact FFSC at 727-3232 or email Melinda King at melinda.king@eu.navy.mil.

Field Trip: Cadiz Fresh Produce Market Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Part of getting to know your host country is getting to know its culinary traditions. Do you wonder where you can go shopping for fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and meat in Spain? The Mercado Publico is the name for this place. Join us on this field trip and we will teach you all about how to buy these products, how to find the best prices, qualities, and local specialties. Call 727-3232 for more details and to sign up.

ICR (Mandatory)Monday to March 5 and March 17 to 20, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Intercultural Relations Course (ICR) is a mandatory

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Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) will admin-istratively realign the Navy's Voluntary Education (VOLED) program under Naval Educa-tion and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) in Pen-sacola, Florida, Monday.

According to Rear Adm. Mike White, commander of the

Naval Education and Training Command, the move will be ad-ministrative and will have zero impact on the purpose, mission or abilities of VOLED.

"For the Sailor using VOLED, the change will be seamless and transparent," said White. "In fact, each of the 33 Navy Col-lege Offices worldwide and the Virtual Education Center (VEC) will remain unchanged; they will retain the same physical

locations, the same telephone numbers, the same email ad-dresses, and the same com-mitment to serving service members."

VOLED will continue to sup-port Sailors with dedicated, committed assistance and coun-seling to help them develop tailored plans to meet their edu-cational and credentialing goals.

VOLED is currently cele-brating 40 years of Sailors'

educational successes through diverse programs including tuition assistance, numerous testing programs, the Navy College Program for Afloat Col-lege Education - where Sailors can complete courses while on type 2 and 4 sea duty, and the United Services Military Ap-prenticeship Program (USMAP) - which provides Sailors with the opportunity to earn a certifi-cate of apprenticeship from the

U.S. Department of Labor by documenting tasks of their Navy rating while on the job.

Regardless of the education-al goal, Navy College Offices and the Virtual Education Cen-ter are available to assist Sailors in accelerating their future.

For more information on Navy Voluntary Education, visit the Navy College Program web-site: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil.

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Attention Patriot Express/CAT B travelers: Passengers traveling on the Patriot Express are encouraged to check in early and check back often. Travelers are able to check in and drop off baggage 24 hours prior to departure and up to two hours prior to departure. Not only does this help passengers drop off luggage but you can check to ensure your flight is still departing at the scheduled time. Is important to check back often prior to departure in the event the show time has changed. To check the status of your flight, please call Passenger Services at 727-2411/956-82-2411.

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UT1 (SCW/SW) Thomas WaltonTeam Rota in the Spotlight

A native of Seattle, Utilitiesman 1st Class Thomas Walton joined the Navy in January 2002. After completing basic training in Great Lakes, Illinois he attended Utilities-man “A” School at Sheppard Air Force Base, near Wichita Falls, Texas for three months. Afterward he joined his first command Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 40 in Port Hueneme, Cali-fornia from until 2007. From there he transferred to Public Works in Sigonella, Italy where he was stationed for three years. Then he joined NMCB 4 in Port Hueneme, California for the next three years. In October 2013 he arrived in Rota, Spain and joined the Emergency Management Office.

Walton serves as the emergency management leading petty officer and manages six Sailors at the emergency services office. He manages the base-wide chemi-

cal, biological, radiological (CBR) defense program and oversees the integrated dispatching center where 9-11/emergency service calls are received. Additionally, he helps manage the emergency notification system and operates the emergency operations center.

“I’m not used to being in the spotlight, but I have to give presen-tations around base,” said Walton. “It’s a good chance to network and meet people. Definitely a learning experience," since Walton isn’t used to being inside an office most of the day.

Walton said his biggest accom-plishment thus far is continuing his education and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmen-tal Management.

Walton said one his biggest influences in regard to his work ethic comes from an unknown au-thor, “Amateurs work till they get it right. Professionals work until they can’t get it wrong.”

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The city of Malaga has everything you may want: Mediterranean waters, tasty restaurants, quaint streets, beautiful parks, old castles, amazing sights, and friendly people. However, for many, it’s merely a departure point and a visit to the airport may be the only reason some visit this delightful city. Don’t let Malaga be a departure point, make it a destination.

Over the recent long weekend, we experienced not only Valentine’s Day but Valentine’s Day meets Carnival, which involved roses, heart-shaped balloons, people dressed as cupid, and men dressed in tutus with … questionable attire. Don’t let the lure of all-night dancing and tasty tapas cause you to detour from seeing some of the amazing sights.

Stretching along the Mediterranean Sea, Malaga has more than 500,000 people who live within the city, includ-ing a large English-speaking expatriate population. When you need an escape and haven’t had a chance to book a flight, consider stopping here.

While in Malaga, put together a list of must-see places. Depending on what you like to do while sightseeing and wandering, a visit to Malaga’s Cathedral, the Alcazaba, El Paseo de Parque, Picasso’s house and the museum, and Gibralfaro Castle are just a few of the many sights to see.

AlcazabaMalaga’s Alcazaba is a smaller version of an Alcazar

(castle) and was built in the 11th century. For those who have seen the Alhambra in Granada, this is a smaller version, but still as impressive. The Alcazaba has wind-

ing paths, Moorish arches, elegant columns adorned with blue and yellow flowers, a pottery display, two patio areas, and sights over the Malaga docks. Those with limited mobility may have a difficult time navigating the pathways as it frequently has uneven surfaces and you have to retrace your steps in order to exit.

Entrance to the Alcazaba is 2,20 Euro. If you combine that with a visit to Castillo de Gibralfaro it is 3,55 per person. Entry is free for both locations on Sunday after 2 p.m. Their hours of operation are April 1 to Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Nov. 1 to March 31 they are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On your way out, don’t miss the Roman Theater adja-cent to the site. Built in the 1st century B.C., the theater has rows of seats and is well lighted at night. Entry to the theater is free. You can wander through a few steps or stand at the base and gaze up through the rows, which

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is nestled just below the Alcazaba. Once you’ve tackled those two sights, spend the next 25 minutes hiking to Castillo de Gibralfaro.

Castillo de GibralfaroThe 25-minute walk is beautiful but exhausting

for those with mobility issues - and even those a little out of shape. Between stairs and steep ramps, walking to the top is a great workout. If walking isn’t your cup of tea, or if you don’t fancy pushing a stroller up the side of a mountain (hill, but it feels like a mountain), you can take a bus or taxi to the top. If not, strap on your walking shoes and be sure to stop at the scenic overlook located about 3/4 of the way up to the top. The overlook provides an amazing view over the bullring and gardens just below the castle.

Gibralfaro Castle is an amazing sight to see as it’s situated high on a hill offering breathtaking views of Malaga and the mountain range, dotted with windmills. Built in the 14th century, the castle was built as a place for troops protecting the Al-cazaba, according to the city’s tourism website. The castle is smaller in scale than the Alcazaba but it’s still a great opportunity to get up high and look around. Wander through the small gardens and enjoy the views or grab a coffee at the coffee shop located on the grounds. There are also free bathrooms available for visitors.

Malaga CathedralAnother sight to see would be the Malaga Ca-

thedral. Fondly called “La Manquita,” or the one-armed lady, the cathedral sits among busy walking streets and restaurants. The bell tower on the left isn’t open to visitors but it’s beautiful to watch the bells swing as they tone with the time. The other tower was never finished. Depending on what history you read, the money that was supposed to be used to finish the tower was given to the king and the American colonies to fight Great Britain in 1780. As a result of the money being donated, the tower was never finished. Don’t let this keep you from visiting. For 5 euro per person, take a stroll through the halls, marvel at the stained glass windows, and view the beautiful altars.

If sightseeing wears you out, be sure to try one of the hundreds of restaurants in the city. Whether you’re looking for vegetarian (there are a surpris-ing number in the city), or ethnic food, this is the place to satisfy your palate. Stuffed from all the food? Pop into a café and have a coffee or tea. There are a plethora of other sights to see in this charming city. Whether it’s shopping at Plaza de la Merced, or having lunch in the same plaza and watching the performers, to visiting where Picasso was born and the Picasso museum, there is no shortage of things to do.

Enjoy this warm southern town, and make Malaga more than a departure point - make it a destination

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four-day course for all newly stationed personnel aboard Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain; uniform of the day is required for all service members and business attire for civilians and dependents. You will be trained in diplomacy and learn some of the customs, traditions, and history of the host country. Participation in the ICR pro-gram is critical to the successful and smooth adjustment to living overseas in the Kingdom of Spain. Vouchers are available for childcare services during class times. Your ICR instructor will give you the voucher upon completion of the course. These vouchers allow for free MWR child care services at the Child Development Center (CDC) hourly care during the ICR class, plus an additional 30 minutes (15 minutes before and 15 minutes after class) driving time each day of the course. Space reservations at the hourly care should be made one week in advance by contacting the CDC at 727-1100. For further ICR information please contact the FFSC at 727-3232.

Cultural Seminar: Easter in Spain Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn more about the Holy Week traditions of Easter in Spain including Holy Thursday and Good Friday. The purpose of Holy Week is to reenact, relive, and participate in the pas-sion of Jesus Christ. There will be parades all over Spain with tens of thousands of people in the streets. During this seminar you will discover places to go to enjoy the traditions. Call 727-3232 for more informa-tion or to sign up.

Ombudsman Assembly MeetingTuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. An Ombudsman Assembly is a monthly meeting for all command ombudsmen. The meeting is an excellent forum for sharing and exchanging information, resources and best practices. Command

points of contact are also encouraged to attend. For more information, please call 727-3232 or email angel.rivera@eu.navy.mil.

Developing a Spending Plan Tuesday, 9 to 10 a.m. Hands-on training to determine your financial fitness, realize your goals and plan for your future. You will leave the class ready to save, pay down debt, and track expenses. Call 727-3232 to sign up!

Federal Résumé Workshop Wednesday and March 19, 10 to 11 a.m. Target your federal résumé to highlight your qualifications to human resource offices and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility, and the special requirements of a federal résumé. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.

Men’s GroupWednesday and March 11, 18, 25, 6 to 8 p.m. A new Men’s Group is forming in March. The group of 10 men will meet weekly to discuss topics of mutual interest, personal issues confronting us, and share the passing of our lives. Such groups create deep friendships that are often missing in today’s world of impersonal interac-tions. We will be using 'The Men’s Group Manual' as our organizing guidebook. For more information or to register, please call 727-3232 or email angel.rivera@eu.navy.mil.

Post-deployment BriefMarch 5, 11 a.m. to noon. Just returning from deploy-ment and need to get back into a routine? The post-deployment brief can assist you in putting together a plan to get your finances, household, and any other areas back into their pre-deployment mode. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend this brief. Call 727-3232 to sign up.

Single Parents Support GroupMarch 5, 12, 19, 26, 6 to 8 p.m. You don’t need to go it alone; we can support each other. Who best to learn from than the ones who are really doing the single par-enting? Come help the group get organized. For more information or to register, please call 727-3232 or email angel.rivera@eu.navy.mil.

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American Red Cross, she worked with congress to receive an official Congressional Charter in 1905. This charter (which is updated annually) is what allows the American Red Cross to provide service members and their family’s emergency communica-tion messages, and the help they may need.

Knowing a little bit about our history helps you know what kind of organization we are at our core. The American Red Cross has been helping others for the last 134 years, and is constantly striving to continue the proud tradition of helping make their communities a little better and always lending a helping hand. Every year the American Red Cross designates a theme for American Red Cross Month, which is our March Madness, and this year is Ev-eryday Hero.

If you are looking to make an impact on your community for the better, maybe gain a few hours on your résumé volunteering, take a class on how to save someone’s life, or you need to send an emer-gency communication message, give us a call at 727-2333 or email us at rota@redcross.org. Check out our Facebook page - American Red Cross Rota, we are always updating it with new information. Please join us in celebrating this year’s theme by becoming - An Everyday Hero.

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Music

Guided tours through Puertas de Tierra and Torreon (old city gate and tower), Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission

Guided tours through Rota's Luna Castle, Saturday and Sun-day, 1 and 5 p.m. Prior registration is required at the Tourist Office, 2, Cuna Street, tickets €1

Picobarro Second Hand Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sargento Cespedes Street, Rota

Alcazar de Jerez, oldest Moorish Fortress of Jerez, camara obscura, octogonal tower, Arab gardens, Villavicencio Palace, oil mill, mosque and Arab baths, Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Flea Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. -to2 p.m., Alameda Vieja (by the Moorish castle), Jerez de la Frontera

Sevilla bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., tickets €7, Mondays, 3 - 7 p.m., entrance is free. Call 954-22-4577

Sevilla Reales Alcázar (Moorish fortress) guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., tickets €8.75

Sevilla Cathedral and Giralda tours, Mondays, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays, 2:30 - 6 p.m., tickets €8

Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m., visit http://www.rutadelossenti-dos.com

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), every Tuesday and Thursday, noon, Recreo de las Cadenas, Duque de Abrantes Avenue, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €19 - 25, call 956-31-8008 or visit http://www.realescuela.org

Eat/DrinkRuta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, guided tour, Tues-day and Thursday, 11 a.m., tickets €10 for adults and €5 for children, call 697-34-5807

Gonzalez Byass Bodega - Jerez de la Frontera, Monday to Saturday, noon, 1, 2, and 5 p.m., tickets €12 - 15

Flamenco

ArtsActivities

Sports

Painting and sculpture display by Jose Felix Llopis, ends Sunday, Casa de Iberoamerica, Cadiz

Vidas Gitanas painting display by several artists, through March 8, Villavicencio Palace (Moorish castle), Jerez de la Frontera

Limes Fidei 750 Años de Cristianismo en Jerez painting display, through March 19, cathedral in Jerez

Los Ojos del Tiempo painting display by several artists and private collections, through March 22, Santa Catalina Castle, Cadiz

Flamenco show by several artists, Thursday, 9 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez de la Frontera

Flamenco recital by Alfonso and Jose Carpio, Friday, 7 p.m., Palacio de Villavicencio (Moorish castle), Jerez de la Frontera

Flamenco recital by Ana Salazar, Saturday, 7 p.m., Sala Paul, Paul Street, Jerez de la Frontera

Flamenco show by Antonio Gades Company, Saturday, 9 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez de la Frontera

Flamenco guitar recital by Paco Cepero, Sunday, 9 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez de la Frontera

Toreros Muertos in concert, Thursday and Friday, 10 p.m., Sala Milwaukee, Avenida Bajamar, El Puerto de Santa Maria, tickets €18

Second in concert, Feb. 28, 11 p.m., Sala Supersonic, Cadiz, tickets €15

Lenny Kravitz in concert, July 20, Barclaycard Center, Madrid, tickets €40 to 70, for more information visit http://www.livenation.es

Campeonato del mundo de motociclismo, May 1 to 3, Jerez Circuit, kilometer 6, Jerez-Arcos Road

Hipodromo de Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, for winter season program visit http://www.hipodromosdeandalucia.com

Dia de Andalucia, SaturdaySemana Santa (Holy Week), March 29 to April 5

XIX Festival Flamenco de Jerez, through March 7, Teatro Vil-lamarta, Plaza Romero Martinez, Jerez de la Frontera, for more information visit http://www.festivaldejerez.es

Flameco recital by Rancapino Chico and Tamara Tañe, March 6, 9 p.m., Teatro Municipal Pedro Muñoz Seca, El Puerto de Santa Maria, tickets €8.50

Directo al Corazon flamenco guitar concert by Miguel Ramos, March 28, 9 p.m., Sala Central Lechera, Cadiz, tickets €10

Ballet Flamenco de Sara Baras, April 23 to 26, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, tickets €20 - 50

Denominacion de Origen flamenco recital by David Palomar, May 16, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €15 - 25

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NEW DUPLEX IN ROTA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath, kitchen and laundry rm., lvg./dng. rm., garage, storage rm., central heating, A/C and fireplace, large terrace with views to the pool and rooftop terrace, €1,150/mo. Call Ana at 647-91-2971.

PRETTY TOWNHOUSE IN NEW AREA OF ROTA: Lots of light, 2 bdrm. (one large), private parking, big basement, 80 m2 terrace with lots of sun and okay for barbecue. Call 629-73-7038.

M I S C E L L A N E O U SSEEKING EMPLOYMENT: S er ious, responsible girl with many years of experience with references, available for cleaning and childcare. Medium level of English, owns car. Call 626-37-6625.

BIBLE STUDIES: If you would like to have Bible studies in Morón please contact Pastor Beck at 651-10-4951 or http://www.bethelbaptistrota.com.

HOUSEKEEPER/CHILD CARE: I make houses sparkle and kids smile and am waiting for your call. I have a car, I live in Rota, speak English and can't wait to hear from you. Call Sandra at 647-13-6278.

ENGLISH INSTRUCTORS: Looking for native English instructors to work in Rota with chi ldren. Must possess Spanish work permit. Call 622-74-1735.

BICOCAS HOME CARE SERVICES: Looking for domestic HELP? Yes we can help you!! Would you like to employ a part time nanny, cook, cleaner, seamstress, babysitter or housekeeper in general? We will also help you with all the required documents. Ask for Manuela 678-45-5175 / mqr_rota@hotmail.com.

PERSONAL TRAINER: Experienced

BABY SUPPLIES: Large collection of baby furniture to include cabinets, strol lers, potty training, playpen, crib and mattress, bassinet, etc., all the furniture you need for babies 0 - 4 years old, everything negotiable. Call Rob at 722-37-6538 for details.

R E N T A L SHOUSES AND APARTMENTS: With sea views, pools and yards, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 bedrooms in Rota, Costa Ballena, Chipiona, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar, no rental fees to Americans. Call Antonio at 685-20-4466 or email a n t o n i o d u q m a q 5 2 @ y a h o o . c o m .

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Cleaning and maintenance, key handling, access to U.K. rental bookings. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.

C H I P I O N AAPARTMENT BY CHIPIONA MARINA: 2 bdrm., 2 bath, underground parking, r o o f t o p t e r r a c e , 3 - m i n u t e w a l k to marina and beach, furn optional, €1,200/mo., negotiable, free Internet and cable, English-speaking landlords. Call 956-05-3624 or 600-89-8066.

E L P U E R T O DETACHED HOUSE NEAR VISTAHERMOSA CO M M E R C I A L C E N T E R : 4 b d r m . , 2 bath, separate storage, pool, AC, automatic driveway, gardener, pool and maintenance included, €1,600/month. Email dnumdeb2@gmail.com.

CHALET IN PUERTO: 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, large yard with fenced pool area, kids house and separate outbuilding, €1,600/month. To see, please visit http://www.peraino.com/egipcia. Listed with housing. Ringabell@hotmail.com

A P A R T M E N T R I G H T O N T H E FUENTEBRAVIA BEACH WITH AMAZING VIEWS: 2 bdrm., 1 bath. lvg./dng. area and kitchen, A/C, heat, and solar panel system for hot water, furnished or unfurnished. Asking €1,100 (includes community fees). Listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 or Brigitte 956-85-1396.

CHALET IN EL CARMEN: 300 m2 built, 2 floors, 600 m2 lot, 5 very ample bdrms., dressing rooms, 4 full bath, large living room, game room, laundry room, large kitchen, enclosed fireplace w/vents, central heat and A/C, ground level parking with automatic gate. A-1153. Price: €2,100/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

CHALET IN EL AGUILA: 250 m2 built, 2,000 m2 lot, 4 ample bedrooms, 3 ½ bath, enclosed fireplace w/vents, ample kitchen with off ice, central heat and air, pool, well, enclosed 2 car garage. A-1349. Price: €2,800/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

ATTACHED HOUSE IN EL AGUILA: 200 m2 built, 2 very ample bedrooms plus 1 bedroom in the half basement, 3 bath, living room, separate dinning ro o m , k i tc h e n w i t h o f f i c e , l a rg e half basement, covered porch, yard, central heat and air, ground level parking. A-1381. Price: €1,500/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

H O U S E F O R R E N T I N P U E R T O BEHIND BAILEY'S: 4 bdrm., 2 bath, "adosado" in quiet neighborhood, lvg./dng. rm. w/chimney, ample pantry in kitchen, breakfast nook w/skylight, large storeroom, deck off upstairs rear bedroom, balcony off upstairs front bedroom, A/C and heat, covered front porch and yard w/orange tree, off-street parking, 6 miles to USN HQ bldg, 10 min walk to beach. Tel: 649-43-9254.

TOWNHOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 minutes from the beach, ocean view from master bedroom. Kitchen, bathroom, living room with A/C and fireplace on main floor, 3 bdrm., and bathroom upstairs, small yard in front and back with driveway for car. Could be furnished if so desired. Listed in housing, €1,104/mo., negotiable. Call 637-07-0876.

SINGLE HOME IN PUERTO: 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, large yard with fenced pool area, kids house and separate outbuilding, €2,100/month. Contact Ringabell@hotmail.com or visit http://www.peraino.com/egipcia. Listed with housing.

B E A C H F R O N T P E N T H O U S E I N FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath with awesome views, furnished kitchen, nice spacious lvg./dng. area, A/C and heat, solar panel hot water, 2 beachfront terraces, underground parking for cars, asking €2K (includes community fees ). Sorry, no pets and no smoking on premises. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 (English spoken).

TOWNHOUSE IN EL MANANTIAL: 135 m2, 3 floors, 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, ample lvg./dng. room with fireplace, kitchen, terrace and patio, A/C in lvg. rm. and master bdrm., wood floors in bedrooms, marble in living room and kitchen, 2 minutes from the beach and next to the pine forest, €950/mo. (community

up to date, beautiful small, fuel-efficient car, €3,200, European spec., 653-78-0296.

B M W 3 1 6 i : I n e xc e l l e n t s h a p e , € 3 , 7 0 0 , g a s o l i n e , I T V g o o d , E u r o p e a n s p e c . , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

2005 RENAULT CLIO: 2005 model (matriculated end of 2004), 57K miles, black, impeccable shape, ITV good and European spec., this fuel-efficient, small, reliable car is highly pursued by Spaniards, €3,400, 653-78-0296.

2010 TATA: Spacious family car, diesel, 27K mi les, €2,250, 653-78-0296 .

2 0 1 2 O P E L CO R S A AU TO M AT I C : 4-door hatchback, white, l ike-new condition, navigation, back-up sensors, less than 13K kilometers, warranty, € 8 , 5 0 0 O B O. C a l l 9 6 5 - 4 8 - 2 1 6 3 .

2006 FIAT PANDA: In great shape, new t iming belt, water pump, al l m a i n t e n a n c e t o d a t e , I T V g o o d, great l i tt le fuel- eff ic ient car, 68K miles, 5-doors, €3,800, 653-78-0296.

F O R D P U M A : 1 . 7 i c t e c , c o u p e sports car, silver, in excellent shape, 95K mi les, €2,400, 653-78-0296.

2006 SUZUKI IGNIS: Silver, diesel, 85K miles, mint, €5,400, 653-78-0296.

1 9 9 3 V O L K S WAG E N V E N TO 1 . 6 : 4-door, gasoline, manual, good car for new arr ivals, runs good, good gas mileage, rel iable, wil l pay for ITV inspection in November, $1,500 OBO. Cal l Duane at 625-08-2152.

2 0 0 4 F O R D M O N D E O : S t a t i o n wagon, great family car in excellent mechanical shape, interior and exterior clean, low miles, €4,400, 653-78-0296.

2000 CITROEN XSARA HDi: Diesel, 121K miles, just passed ITV, timing belt just changed, owned by brother o f a g o o d m e c h a n i c , i n p e r f e c t shape, red, €2,950, 653-78-0296.

2006 MAZDA 6: Diesel, car is like-new, immaculate, 83K miles, €5,700, European spec., ITV passed, all the extras, timing belt, water pump, oil and filters all new, total up to date on maintenance. Call Ray, 653-78-0296.

F O R S A L ED I N I N G R O O M TA B L E : B roy h i l l dining room table with 6 chairs and matching china cabinet, $200. Call 606-54-1502 bjgruselle@hotmail.com.

A U T O S1998 AUTOMATIC HONDA CIVIC LX: 5-door hatchback, dark green with cloth interior, A/C, electronic windows, CD/radio, excellent condition, always garaged, 1 owner, only 85K miles (140K kilometers), and perfectly maintained. New tires and breaks. Price is €3,000. Call 654-08-8362.

AUTOMATIC FIAT PUNTO: New timing belt and distribution kit, maintenance up to date, car is excellent, 1.2-liter, fuel- eff ic ient, IT V good, European spec., 99K miles, €3,300, 653-78-0296.

2006 OPEL CORSA: 1.3l diesel, 3-door, excellent condition, ITV good until 2017, very fuel efficient, oil and filters changed in December 2014, €2,500. 607-54-8068.

2002 AUTOMATIC FORD FOCUS: 1.6 gasoline, in excellent mechanical shape, inside very clean, 99K miles, ITV good, European spec., €3,400, 653-78-0296.

2001 NISSAN ALMERA: 1.5- l i ter gasoline, 66K miles, not a nice paint job but a reliable car, €1,950, 653-78-0296.

1 9 9 9 DA E W O O N U B R I A : S i l ve r, 68K miles, in good shape, ITV good, European spec., €1,850, 653-78-0296.

2001 AUTOMATIC BMW 530M: Mint, beautiful car, €5,200, 126K miles, ITV good, European spec., 653-78-0296.

1999 FORD ESCORT: White, perfect mechanical shape, immaculate in and out, 39K miles, one owner who puttered around locally, ITV good, European spec., gasoline, €2,300, 653-78-0296.

2006 OPEL CORSA: Chain distribution, excellent condition, fuel- efficient, 58K miles, priced to go at €2,950, ITV good, European spec., 653-78-0296.

2 0 0 3 V O L K S W A G E N P A S S A T : L u x u r y f i n i s h e s , l i k e - n e w, l o w m i l e s , € 4 , 2 0 0 , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

2005 PEUGEOT 206 1.4 X-LINE: 75 PS, in great shape, 78K miles, €4,400, European spec., ITV good, 653-78-0296.

2000 CITROEN XSARA: In excellent mechanical shape as per independent a d j u s t e r s , b o d y g o o d , i n t e r i o r good, 149K miles, €2,500, ITV good, E u r o p e a n s p e c . , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

VOLKSWAGEN LUPO: Previously owned by a Lupo fanatic, impeccable car, ITV to 2017, 62K miles, timing belt and distribution just changed, all liquids and maintenance

personal trainer can help you reach your goals. Contact Carlos at 664-57-9018 or litoserrano1@hotmail.com.

C A R D E TA I L I N G : H a n d wa s h i n g and detailing of any vehicle. Please c a l l M e r c h i a t 6 7 5 - 1 3 - 5 2 3 5 .

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Dog sitting, lots of experience who loves animals. Home care provider lots of experience. Worked in the States for 7 years. First aid, CPR and courses in child abuse detection, safety, learning environment and health, exc. references with lots of children and elderly experience, has transportation, excellent spoken English. Call Inma at 617-18-3881.

L O S T A N D F O U N DDo you think you lost or misplaced something? NAVSTA Rota Lost and Found may have it! We currently have lost property in our inventory. If you have lost or misplaced personal items please contact 727-LAWS (5297) and ask for a Lost and Found Custodian to identify/claim your item. We will try to contact owners of lost items if there are personal identifiers available. All items will be disposed of after 90 days.

E M P L O Y M E N TNEX: Come work for us! Search for jobs, apply online or just create a profile for future job openings all at the click of a button! Visit http://www.NavyExchange.jobs

HRO: Technical cost specialist, GS-1101-12, closes Thursday; Health promotion coordinator, GS-0303-07, closes Friday; Fire protection inspector, GS-0081-08, closes Tuesday; Safety and occupational health specialist, GS-0018-07/09, closes Wednesday; Supervisory firefighter, GS-0081-09, closes March 5; and, Housing referral assistant, GS-0303-05, closes March 5. SPANISH POSITIONS: Supply technician (OA), EA-5, closes Tuesday; and, Legal assistant (language assistant), EA-7, closes Monday. Customer service hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments can be made from noon to 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info

MWR: CYP assistant, CY-I/II (flex); CYP assistant, CY-II (part-time); Cashier, NF-01 (flex); Recreation aide (Golf), NF-01 (flex); Club operations assistant, NF-02 (flex); Bartender, NA-03 (flex); Lifeguard, NF-01 (flex); Recreation assistant (located in Madrid) NF-02 (flex); and, Material handler, NA-04 (flex). Applications and forms can be downloaded and submitted through Rota MWR's website by visiting http://www.rotamwr.com. No need to come to the office, fill it out and submit it all from your home.

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