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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota February 7, 2013 Volume 23, Issue 5 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain
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Cub Scouts Race in Pinewood Derby
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Report Theft in a Few Steps
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WASHINGTON - African-Americans have made and continue to make major contributions to the nation’s defense, the director of the Defense Department’s office of diversity management and equal opportunity said in a recent interview.
As National African-American History Month com-mences today, this year’s theme - “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington” - is important for two reasons, Clarence Johnson told the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service.
“The Emancipation Proclamation is 150 years old, and the March on Washington is 50 years old,” said Johnson. “The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves, but it also enhanced America’s freedom.”
Because 1963’s March on Washington precipitated the Civil Rights Act, DoD components worldwide will celebrate with those events in mind because of their contributions to diversity and freedom, Johnson said.
National African-American History Month gives people an opportunity to recognize African-Americans who have contributed to the nation’s defense, and that recognition is important, he said.
“It gives us the time to appreciate the strides we’ve made,” he added. “I think we pride ourselves in … [making] sure all our individuals are treated with equality, dignity and respect.”
As the military services observe National African-American History Month, Johnson said, there are two things to keep in mind: service and commitment. Greatness is achieved by serving others, he said, while
commitment to diversity is critical to the nation and to DoD. African-Americans have long since left their mark on defending the nation since the Revolutionary War, he added.
In the American Revolution, Johnson said, 51 African-Americans served, and in the Civil War, 180,000 served. Some 35,000 African-Americans died in the Civil War, he added.
“African-Americans continue to serve and distinguish themselves in war and peacetime,” said Johnson, add-ing that 90 African-Americans have received the Medal of Honor. And African-Americans continue to be well represented in DoD, he added.
“Almost 18 percent of our enlisted corps is African-American,” he said. “More than 9 percent of officers are African-American. In our civilian workforce, African-Americans [make up] about 15 percent.”
Since President Harry Truman signed an executive order in 1948 to desegregate the services, DoD has made significant achievements, Johnson said.
“We have led the nation in maintaining and achieving an integrated workforce,” he said. “We’ve made great strides in making sure we select folks with the highest potential [and] talent to serve, and we continue to find that programs and policies DoD put in place helped us maintain our equal opportunity program to make sure that [people] achieve their maximum [capabilities].”
According to Johnson, Defense Secretary Leon Pa-netta has said that diversity is a force of the military’s strength and a key to maintaining readiness.
“So as we celebrate and commemorate diversity,” he added, “we are celebrating the contributions of all men and women who have contributed to the DoD mission.”
African-American History Month Focuses on Achievements
The ongoing asphalt rejuvenation and sealing project at Naval Station Rota, Spain’s Navy Exchange and Commis-sary parking lot is aimed at reducing accidents and extending the life of the blacktop.
The NAVSTA Rota, Spain Naval Facil-ities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) sub-contracted project began Jan. 28 and is projected for completion Feb. 19.
“A 60-degree angled parking lot is more safe than a 90-degree angled lot,” said Project Performance Assessment Representative, Construction Electrician 1st Class Travis Harvey. “There will be
no two-way travel, which will reduce ac-cidents, but will also reduce the number of available [parking spaces] by 10.”
Navy Exchange and Commissary customers can expect to see angled parking, two expectant mother parking spaces (one at the commissary and one at the NEX) and designated taxi parking.
Oils that are lost during asphalt aging will also be replaced during the project, extending the lot’s life expectancy by five years.
Harvey added that the ultimate goals of this project are to increase safety and decrease deterioration of the asphalt.
“The safety of our Sailors and their family members are a top priority.”
NEX, Commissary Undergo Asphalt RejuvenationBy MC2 (SW/AW) TrAviS AlSTon
NAVSTA RoTA Public AffAiRS
Resurfacing the parking lot at the Navy Exchange and Commissary is expected to be completed by mid-February. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Alston)
By Terri Moon Cronk
AmeRicAN foRceS PReSS SeRVice
Designed by Peter Hemmer for Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute.
2 February 7, 2013 C LCOMMAND
Assembly ChairValerie RamseyWork: 727-1105 / Home: 727-4368Email: [email protected]
Naval Station Rota, SpainLaPora LindseyCell: 620-14-2231Email: [email protected]: NAVSTA Rota Ombudsman
Fleet Logistics Center (FLC)Sheree Warner-MayoCell: 648-25-7196 Email: [email protected]
MCSF (Key Volunteer)Lizann LightfootHome: 727-4041Email: [email protected]
EODMU-8Renee CrumbaughCell: 648-71-5278Email: [email protected]
725th (Key Spouse)Diane MillerHome: 727-4306 / Cell: 669-95-2595Heather MerrimanHome: 727-4306 / Cell: 636-17-4357Melissa RogersHome: 956-85-0745 / Cell: 620-85-0401Email: [email protected]
American Forces Media Network CenterTiffany SeelbachWork: 727-4721 / Home: 727-4872Email: [email protected]
Naval Munitions Center Detachment Britney FontaineCell: 676-28-2545Home: 856-11-8175 Email: [email protected]
NCTAMS Kristy KunkleHome: 18-727-0709Cell: 669-82-4913 Email: [email protected]
PSD LaDonna KlapiszewskiCell: 689-98-5306 Email: [email protected]
USN Hospital Rota Joe SchwarzCell: 660-01-2378 / Home: 18-727-0297Angela PearceCell: 638-87-8748 / Home: 18-727-1320Lindsey SmileyCell: 680-52-4022 / Home: 18-727-0349Email: [email protected]
National Support ElementsLaPora LindseyCell: 620-14-2231Email: [email protected]
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVAC)LaPora LindseyCell: 620-14-2231Email: navalstationrota.ombudsman@
Naval Station Rota and Tenant Command Ombudsman Contact Information
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It is everyone’s responsibility to report fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in Navy activities to: OfficeOftheinspectOrGeneral Phone: 081-568-2983-Fax:081-568-6354 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/europe/index.htmYou can choose to remain anonymous.
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Last DUI: Dec. 7, 2012Unit: Fire DepartmentDays Since Last DUI: 62DUIs in FY 2013: 1DUIs in FY 2012: 4
Team Rota,Serving our country as service members or civilians
requires us to spin even more plates than most busy Ameri-cans: The constant calling of home, work, education and more - and the ensuing balance game - can keep you so busy that you sometimes forget to take care of yourself.
We have an incredibly important mission aboard Naval Station Rota, and the larger Commander, U.S. Naval Activi-
ties, Spain, but be sure you’re tak-ing care of yourselves.
Most of you are coming here from sea duty or some other ardu-ous duty. I know you have pride in your work, rightfully so, and you put your whole self into that mission, but be sure you’re fulfilling the other reasons you chose orders to Rota.
One program that has my full attention and support is the mentor-ship program. It is one of the pillars
of Brilliant on the Basics, and it is a great tool for you to use to help keep your life in balance and on track.
Whether you chose to come to Rota to build your career, pursue a degree, spend more time with your family, travel Europe or all these and more, set some reasonable goals and stick to them. Use your mentor to help you set those goals and make progress toward them.
Look, I’m not a big fan of the extremely formal mentorship programs, not to say they don’t work. I just don’t believe that mentorship contracts and inspections on mentorship
programs necessarily result in service members and civil-ians being mentored. I do believe, however, that Team Rota service members and civilians should have a mentor and most should be a mentor as well. You all deserve to have a mentor and to know how they are helping you reach your goals. Conversely, if you are a mentor, you should know what your protégé’s goals are and how you’re helping them attain them.
Having and using your mentor is a great way for you to shape your personal life and your career. If you want to know more about the mentorship program check out Navy Knowledge Online (NKO).
One last thing I want to do is to give a shout out to Com-mander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain, National Support Ele-ments (NSE). Every time I go and visit one of our NSEs, Ma-drid, Valencia and Lisbon, I’m blown away by what they are doing; they are poster children for getting-it-done resource-fulness. Each one of them is, for all intents and purposes, a mini-command. They are making their mission happen without the traditional resources and local area support that most Sailors and leaders enjoy and become accustomed to. I ask our entire Rota team: If anyone from an NSE requests assistance, please bend over backward to support them as efficiently and effectively as you possibly can.
Whether you’re assigned to a National Support Element, NAVSTA Rota or a tenant command, we appreciate that hard and great work you’re doing. Keep it up - and keep it in balance!
HOOYAH! CMC
Balancing Work and Life Can Be a Challenge
Bonifaz Street, between 4th Avenue and the supply parking lot at 3rd Avenue, will be closed Thursday through completion of the new air terminal parking lot. Seek al-ternative routes if you need to access the supply parking lot. Please contact Public Works if you have questions.
Road Closure
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February 7, 2013 3C L LOCAL NEWS
Now that you have a list of your high value items, from last week’s issue, what do you do if they get stolen? Report it. If you have never reported a crime before, it can be daunting, even if you are unprepared. The Naval Station Rota Crime Preven-tion Office is interested in making this process easier for you.
In Rota, there may be two different ways to report a theft. Off-base residents must report the theft to the local Spanish police department. If you don’t
speak Spanish, don’t panic; NAVSTA Rota’s Spanish interpreters can help. Call NAVSTA Rota’s Security Department at 727-2012 or 956-82-2012 to request interpreter assistance. Do you recall the list you made from the Jan. 31 article? This is where that comes into play. The Spanish police will ask you for an itemized list of the stolen property. Provide them with the list. You will then need to get a copy of their report with the report number. The next step is to report this to NAVSTA Rota’s Security Department.
On-base residents or victims of on-base theft can
report the theft to the security department. Along with the report, providing the security department with a list of the stolen property will help them. Remember a good list specifically identifies any serial numbers or special markings.
If the items from the list have been found your list will help the crime prevention office return your items. The crime prevention office will begin listing items they find within The Coastline as items arrive.
The next article will provide steps to deter people from breaking in and taking your belongings.
Part 2: Reporting Theft in a Few StepsnAvSTA CriMe PrevenTion
Seabees Relocate Memorial Anchor
An anchor relocation ceremony was held Feb. 1 aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain’s Camp Mitchell.
The memorial anchor was relocated to a more prominent position next to the Camp Mitchell flagpole.
The relocation could not have come at a more instrumental time for the Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 as they prepare for the end of their deployment, according to NMCB 1 Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Chad Brooks.
“Looking to the future of the battalion as we prepare and plan for our redeployment has provided a perfect backdrop to stop and remember our past and the sacrifices made so we have a future to plan for,” said Brooks. “It is the responsibility of today’s military members to ensure our past is remembered by the personnel who will one day relieve us of our duties. Ceremonies for memorials, such as this one, assist us greatly in portraying the message loud and clear.”
Camp Mitchell, formerly known as Silver City, was originally renamed and dedicated by NMCB 133 on July 23, 1982. The Camp is named in honor of Capt. Thomas Mitchell, who was killed April 13, 1974 in an ambush at Naval Base Subic Bay, Philippines. While serving as Commander, Thirtieth Naval Construction Regi-ment in Guam, he was making a routine inspection of a perimeter road project with the NMCB 133 Commanding Officer, Commander Cleveland Dobler, and NMCB 133 Detail Officer in Charge, Lieutenant Charles Jeffries II, who were also killed. Their assailants were never identified.
By Ce1 (SCW) JoShuA ThonniSSen
Nmcb 1
Chiefs and Officers of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 stand at ease during the Anchor relocation ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo taken by Construction Electrician 1st Class Joshua Thonnissen)
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4 February 7, 2013 C LNEWS
Jerez de la Fronteraends Sunday
Cadiznow through Feb. 17
RotaSaturday through Feb. 17
San FernandoSaturday through Feb. 17
El Puerto de Santa MariaSunday through Feb. 17
ChipionaSunday through Feb. 17
SanlucarFeb. 14 - 17
Carnaval 2013
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u.S. NAVAl HoSPiTAl RoTA, SPAiN
Heart Health MonthWeekly Health Tip
February is Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. Approximately 26.6 million Americans have been diagnosed with heart disease and almost 770,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. each year. That is about 32 percent of all U.S. deaths. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which can lead to a heart attack. Know your risk. Risk factors for heart disease and stroke include high blood pressure, high cholesterol and glucose levels, smoking, inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables, overweight and obesity and physical inactivity. Taken together, these major risk factors account for around 80 percent of deaths from heart disease and stroke.
The good news is that you can take steps to prevent heart disease. High blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels are preventable and can be controlled when they do occur. An active, healthy lifestyle can prevent obesity. If you are already overweight, implementing small changes in your life can help reduce weight and lower your risk. If you use tobacco products, now is the time to quit. If you’d like more information about improving your health and lowering your risk for heart disease, contact Health Promotions at 727-3350 and find out how we can help you be healthy for life!
David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) Admirals forward Brooks Furleigh drives to the basket for a layup in the high school boys basketball team’s game against the American School of London (ASL), Saturday. The Admirals defeated ASL 51 - 31 Friday, but were defeated 41 - 51 in their second game against the same team Saturday. Photo by Steve Bond.
Catching Some Air
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6 February 7, 2013 C LCUB SCOUT NEWS
The Coastline is Looking for Guest WritersThe Coastline is looking for guest writers. Are you traveling some place fun,
attending a sporting event, participating in a workshop or cooking class, leading special training in your office or community? Do you have suggestions for The Coastline readers to try? If so, we want to hear from YOU!
Please send story and photo submissions to The Coastline at [email protected].
You don't have to be a professional writer. Let's get the word out about the community we live in.
The Cub Scouts from Rota’s pack 280 participated in their annual Pinewood Derby in the multi-purpose building at David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) Elementary School, Feb 2.
Pinewood Derby is a tradition that dates back to the 1950s, and more than a million Scouts and adults participate each year.
The Scouts have been working on designing the cars they raced for many weeks. Cars had to pass inspection Feb. 1, prior to race day, to ensure they were within the weight limit and functioning correctly. They were then given a number and sequestered until they raced. The cars ran heats of three, racing down an inclined ramp to the home straight and finish line. No other means of propulsion is, or ever has been, allowed and the cars can reach speeds of 20 miles per hour.
Trophies were awarded for the top three cars in each age group, Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos, as well as trophies for overall winners. Additional awards were given to the family cars and vehicles in the “outlaw” category, in which the rules are broken. Cameron Timko took first place overall, Grant Blankenbaker took second place and Dustin Boyer took third.
“I believe this is very educational for the kids,” said Alonzo Dandridge from the St. John’s Lodge 35. “It challenges them to think and grow and learn.”
St. John’s Lodge 35 is the charter organization sponsoring the Scouts in Rota and many of their members were present Saturday to support the event.
The Pinewood Derby was organized by Col. Kenneth Timko, who has been a scoutmaster in Rota for the past two years.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Ken for two years and he provides great opportunities for the Scouts,” said Lt. Col. Michael Sheldon, den leader from Morón. “His excitement is contagious and he will be missed by the families of both Rota NAS and Morón AB [when he moves].”
Above: Members of St. John’s Lodge pose with the Cub Scouts, their cars and trophies. Right: Tiger Cub Scout Kaj Calhoun salutes the flag during the opening ceremony. Photos by Steve Bond.
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coNTRibuTiNg WRiTeR
Rota Cub Scouts Race in Pinewood Derby
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February 7, 2013 7C L HEALTH NEWS
Your Medical Home Port (MHP) wel-comes Lt. Cmdr. Bryan Pyle, a Navy ac-tive duty Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as the MHP’s new Internal Behavioral Health Consultant (IBHC). The IBHC is part of the Behavior Health Integration Program, designed to provide mental health services in the primary care clinic.
The IBHC service offers help when habits, behaviors, stress or emotional concerns about physical or other life problems impacting someone’s daily life and/or overall health.
The IBHC works directly with your Primary Care Manager (PCM) to evaluate the mind-body-behavior connection and provide brief, solution-focused interven-tions to help you determine a course of action that works best for you.
The IBHC can help you develop cop-ing strategies and reduce symptoms of chronic medical conditions such as: head-aches, sleep disturbances, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, obesity, ir-ritable bowel syndrome and chronic pain. The IBHC can also help you and your PCM develop behavioral change plans for weight loss, exercise or other lifestyle modifications to effectively manage emo-tional difficulties such as: depression, anxiety, stress, anger and relationship
problems. You can expect your appoint-ments to be 20 - 30 minutes long for the IBHC assessment and treatment.
The services provided by the IBHC are simply another part of your overall health care at MHP and are not specialty mental health care. A separate mental health record will not be kept when you see the IBHC. Most importantly, the IBHC works closely with your PCM to provide comprehensive care.
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please discuss with your PCM or schedule an appointment directly by calling 727-3618.
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u.S. NAVAl HoSPiTAl RoTA, SPAiN
Medical Home Port Introduces New Healthcare ProviderHave you ever considered
stepping on stage posing and flexing your hard earned muscles but never had the opportunity? Ever wonder what it would be like to go through a strict diet regi-men. The Hospital booster club is looking for ladies and gentlemen interested in strutting their stuff on stage. We are looking to see if there would be enough interest for a contest in April.
For more details attend the meeting Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. in the open area of the fitness center or email [email protected].
Calling All Bodybuilders
This is a sources sought request on behalf of U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain for one contracted healthcare systems specialist position for the hospital. This is not an invitation to bid but a request for information to identify qualified candidates.
Prior Experience: Must possess a bachelor’s degree or greater in healthcare, business, computer or information management or have relevant work experience to substitute the degree, two or more years as a data analyst in a healthcare de-livery system, experience with information management, program management, utilization review and disease management, ability to plan and develop reports, ability to analyze data impacting healthcare delivery, strong written and oral com-munication, excellent interpersonal and team building skills, security certification desired. Interested personnel who meet the minimum qualifications are asked to submit a résumé to Manuela Martin-Perles at email [email protected] no later than Friday.
Service Provider Announcement
Sources Sought - Healthcare Systems Specialist
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8 February 7, 2013 C LLOCAL NEWS
Jan. 2Baby boy Raiden C. Colon7 pounds, 4 ouncesProud parents: Jose and Kimberlina Colon
Jan. 4Baby boy Easton I. Keel6 pounds, 5 ouncesProud parents: Stephen and Stephanie Keel
Jan. 7Baby boy James M. Snyder6 pounds, 5 ouncesProud parents: Todd and Heather Snyder
Baby on Board: January Births at USNHRSJan. 28Baby boy Steven A. Sewell6 pounds, 14 ouncesProud parents: Steven Sewell and Sandra Rodriguez Romero
Jan. 30Baby girl Elizabeth D. Aparicio6 pounds, 8 ouncesProud parents: Matthew and Amy Aparicio
Jan. 30Baby girl Taryn L. Demeritt9 pounds, 2 ouncesProud parents: Edward and Lana Demeritt
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NCMB) One completed the new Air Terminal gazebo Jan. 31.
This NAVFAC-supported project was started by NMCB 4 on April 2, 2012 and turned over to NMCB 1 at 60 percent comple-tion. The new 30 feet by 30 feet octagon-shaped gazebo has a walkway with pergolas, exterior lighting on the columns, benches for seating, power and trash receptacles. This gazebo serves as a covered rest area along the main walkway of the air terminal. The Spanish roof tiles, blue topper piece, stucco work, and floor tile match the surrounding structures throughout the base.
Members from NMCB 1's Delta Company turn over the new gazebo to Naval Station Rota, Spain's Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Kraverath. Photo provided by Lt. j.g. Michael Dilger.
NMCB 1 Completes New Gazebo
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February 7, 2013 9C L LOCAL NEWS
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Seelbach explains to the Wolf and Bear Scouts from pack 280 how programming is recorded and broad-cast at American Forces Network (AFN) Detachment Rota, Jan. 31. Seelbach gave the Cub Scouts a tour of the station and fielded many probing questions throughout the visit. Photo by Steve Bond.
Behind the Scenes
Required to BringW - 2s. 1098 (mortgage interest).1099 - DIV (dividend income statement). 1099 - INT (interest income statement).1099 - R (retirement plan distribution). 1099 - MISC (miscellaneous income).A copy of last year's tax return if you have a rental property.
Identification cards.
The total amount paid to day care and day care provider's business Employer Identification Number.
Social Security card(s) or Individual Tax-payer Identification Number (ITIN) for the member and all persons on the tax return.
VITA is Ready for Tax SeasonThe Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, tax return services (for
tax year 2012) will open Feb. 4. The VITA program is a free program for active duty and reserve service members, DoD civilians and military retirees of the U.S. armed services. The center will be in building 41, across from the Autoport, rooms 124, 125, 127 and 128. Please email [email protected] or call 727-2830 or 727-2539 (commercial: 956-82-2539) for an appointment.
Prior to the appointment, ensure you have the following documents:
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10 February 7, 2013 C LRELIGION
CHAPLINES
cHAPlAiN PATRick Riley
Brindo Mi Vida (I Offer My Life) is a casual, experiential Christian worship gathering, centered around fellowship and communion. Eat dessert, drink coffee and explore with us a deeply spiritual, yet very practical relationship with God. Every Sunday, 6 p.m. at the Chapel's inner courtyard.
Evening Service, Brindo Mi Vida
Mark Bible study meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m.Journaling study meets Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Bible Study Offerings at the Chapel
Take the Plunge with Rota MOPSMothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meets the first and third Thursday of each month in
the Fellowship Hall at the Chapel, 7 - 9 p.m. Meetings include food, a time to socialize (kid-free), interesting and helpful guest speakers and games or other activities. Join the casual, relaxed atmosphere where mothers of all religious beliefs are welcome.
For more information about MOPS, contact Jodie Delquadri at [email protected], 689-465-712 or 727-4503.
If you are alive in this world, some things are going to be hard. Death, sick-ness, aging and tragedies of all sorts will hit you. If life is relatively carefree, we have ways of making it hard anyway. A writer writing about his generation says
what I think applies to all recent generations, "Most of us baby boomers, we had to invent our own trau-mas because our lives, compared to our parents' and grandparents', have been a piece of cake." I know that some of you have had some really hard times - serious, horrible things. The rest of us tend to make things harder than they really are.
Hardship is easier to endure if we see a purpose for it. The irritation of boot camp makes Sailors. Sports conditioning is hard but it pays off during the game. I've been told that having a baby can be painful but once you hold your child in your arms it is worth it.
The pain of life can be endured when you realize that there is a purpose. So, if you are having a hard time here are a few thoughts.
Manage your expectations. For many of us anything short of perfection is "hard times." This is a fallen world so normal life will have hardships, misfortune and heartbreak. There is truth to the saying, "If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something." Don't be shocked when bad things happen. Accept that life has hardships and try to prepare for them.
Get some perspective. Have you noticed that some people who have been through really horrible things are not as bothered by everyday irritations? They know the difference between wants and needs, serious pain and simple irritation. Losing the Super Bowl is not quite like being tortured or starving to death. Our
"poor" have TVs, cars and eat too much. Compare quality of life in the military now to 30 or even 10 years ago. We need to recognize that we have it pretty dang good compared to most of the people in the world, and throughout history. With that realization we can be thankful. When we are thankful we are less likely to think a bit of trouble is "hard times." Besides, as Steven Wright says, "You can't have everything. Where would you put it?”
Life is hard; it's even harder when you're stupid. How is this for a great idea? Address problems by getting drunk. Drunk usually makes hard, harder. I worked with a guy who had money problems. He made his life harder by shoplifting at the exchange. We treat people poorly; are selfish, bend the rules, do all kinds of illegal and immoral things and then are shocked when the consequences make life hard. Get smart!
Seek God. He is the one who gives meaning and purpose. With God we have an eternal view. Paul wrote that if our hope is only for this world we should be pitied. But if there is hope for heaven, one that really is heaven and the perfection we long for, then we have hope in the midst of pain. If God is working His purposes then this fallen world can be seen as boot camp, or training, or labor before the good. C.S. Lewis wrote, "If you think of this world as a place intended simply for our happiness, you find it quite intolerable: think of it as a place of training and correction and it's not so bad."
As in all things, I encourage you to find out about God, His ways and if there is any hope beyond this "hard life." With Him you can find purpose. You will also find someone to be thankful to. I pray that with God your hard life will be like toilet paper ... long and useful.
If you would like to speak to me or another chaplain regarding this or another issue, please contact the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.
Life is Hard - Let Someone Help You Through It
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Holiday HoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society main office will close at 2 p.m., Feb. 15. The main office and Thrift Shop will be closed Feb. 18 for President’s Day. If you have a financial emergency over the long weekend please contact 660-98-4511 for assistance.
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 members. Participants include pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC benefits include one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screen-ings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. Call 727-2921 for more information.
Preschool Services for Children with DisabilitiesChild Find for children 3 - 5 years of age is an ongoing outreach program that lo-cates 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.
STAPThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) offers an interest-free loan program for up to $3,000 per year for undergraduate or graduate tuition. This is an overseas-only program, so take advantage while you’re here. Call NMCRS at 727-1614.
Alcoholics Anonymous MeetingsAA meetings are scheduled for every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the base Chapel. Call the DAPA at 727-2876 for more information.
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 civil-ians 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 Service Building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ERAU Offers Five Ways to Make Earning Your Degree EasyEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has the graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs to help you achieve your academic and career goals. While in Rota, with Embry-Riddle Worldwide, you can get your education in the 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; EagleVi-sion Home Web video conferencing from the convenience of your home; and Blended, which allows you to combine learning modes to suit your lifestyle. Visit our website at http://worldwide.erau.edu or contact your local office at [email protected] to learn about available programs and courses. Call ERAU at 727-2984.
Central Texas College (CTC)CTC is running face-to-face classes for criminal justice, early childhood professions and fire protection technology. They also offer classes online, as well as a Microsoft Certification Program, both of which start once a month. CTC is also looking for instructions for all degree programs. Call CTC for more information on this position and for more details about classes at 727-2574.
CTC Offers Seminar on ‘Police Brutality’CTC is offering a two-week seminar on police brutality. This lunchtime seminar takes place Feb. 18 - March 1, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration is $227.59 per person. No books are required for this seminar. For more information call Valerie Alvarado, Candice Barilla or Krystal Moreland at 727-2574 or via email at [email protected].
CTC is Calling all May GraduatesIf you are graduating from CTC in May, please stop by the office and speak with a representative to receive graduation paperwork. Graduates can walk as long as they have three or fewer classes left in their degree plan. Call 727-2574.
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Helping Skills in Human RelationsUniversity of Oklahoma offers individuals with a bachelor's degree or OU graduate students certificates in Helping Skills in Human Relations and Human Resource Diversity and Development. All certificate course work can be applied to a Master of Human Relations. For more information call OU at 727-2799.
OU Offers Master of Human Relations Program University of Oklahoma’s Rota site offers a Master of Human Relations. Ten classes are taught in six-day increments with six semester hours of internship completing the required 36 hours for the program. For more information call OU at 727-2799.
No School Feb. 18President’s Day holiday. No school.
New Military Spouse Orientation Thursday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The goal of this workshop is to provide pertinent information to new military spouses to support their entrance and ease their transition into military culture. The workshop will empower participants by “demystifying” the military culture, addressing the basics of accessing installation resources and reviewing the vast ar-ray of resources available. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
Sponsor TrainingThursday, 9 - 11 a.m. Have you been assigned as a sponsor? If so, take a couple hours out of your work day to receive the latest information to pass on to your spon-soree. The subject matter experts from housing, personnel support detachment, personal property, WIC and the school liaison officer will let you know everything you need to know to ensure incoming personnel have a smooth and hassle-free transfer. Spouses are also encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required. Call 727- 3232 for more information or to sign up.
Being a Married Husband … Happily Ever AfterFeb. 13, 20 and 27, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. A four-week men’s group on marriage and relationships. Being happily married is the idea most men have and want when they ask the question, make the commitment and say “I do.” Why then are there so many obstacles and conflicts in today’s marriages? Why has the divorce rate more than tripled over the last three generations? If you are a husband and wonder why your marriage is not what you expected, or feel that trying to be the “ideal” husband and happy at the same time in your marriage is an unobtainable goal, come join us and participate in this group. During this group, we will discuss a variety of marital issues, explore some ideas about how you can get what you want out of your marriage (of course your mind went there!) and walk away with tools that can help make this more achievable than you think. You have made a commitment to your marriage commit to this group and it may possibly change your marriage forever. Call 727-3232 to sign up for this marriage-changing group.
Farmer’s Market Field Trip: Jerez de la FronteraWednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 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 kind of 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 what the local specialties are. Call 727- 3232 for more details and to sign up.
Post Deployment Wednesday, 10 - 11 a.m. Back from deployment and out of synch? The Fleet and Family Support Center and U.S. Naval Hospital Rota are offering two groups designed specifically for active duty military and their family members. Come learn about resources and share ideas for the future. Call 727-3232 to sign up.
Valentine’s Day Couples Workshop ‘The 5 Love Languages’Feb. 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Have you ever thought - I know my spouse/significant other loves me, but I don’t feel loved? This will explore different ways people show love to each other. It will talk about the different emotional needs people have. It will give you a chance to explore what your love language is and what your emotional needs are. It will then explore how to communicate these needs in a positive way. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
Fleet & Family Support CenterCall 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.
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MC3 Josiah WilsonBy MC2 (SW/AW) Travis AlstonNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs
SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Sailor in the Spotlight
A native of Abingdon, Md., Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Josiah Wilson joined the Navy in 2008. After completing basic training in Great Lakes, Ill., he attended Mass Communication Spe-cialist "A" school in Fort George G. Meade, Md.
Once “A” school was complete, Wilson reported to his first duty station, American Forces Network (AFN) Rota, Spain in April 2009.
He serves as television operations department leading petty officer.
Wilson said his biggest accomplishment in the Navy was being selected as the Defense Media Ac-tivity Junior Sailor of the Quarter.
“History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." - Winston Churchill
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A short drive from Madrid in the heart of La Mancha region you will find the La Jaraba estate which produces fabulous wines, cheeses and olive oils in a unique agro-food farm setting.
On Jan. 25, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Madrid took a tour with 21 of its patrons to the La Jaraba estate. The partici-pants were given a guided tour of the company’s wine, cheese, livestock and olive oil production facilities. While on the tour the patrons received detailed explanations in regard to the different processes used to deliver the highest quality products possible. A visit to the farm windmill, typical to the La Mancha area, was also a great highlight for the day. At the end of the tour, patrons were treated to a tasting of the La Jaraba's award-winning wine, Manchego cheese and extra virgin olive oil.
By JoSePh DerMer
coNTRibuTiNg WRiTeR
Visit La Jaraba
Photos provided by Joseph Dermer.
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February 7, 2013 15C L AREA ACTIVITIES
Rock concert by Baron Rojo, Saturday, 9 p.m., Sala baluarte de la Candelaria, Paseo Genoves, Cadiz, tickets €20 - 25
Concert by Mozarteum de Salzburgo Orchestra, Feb. 28, 9 p.m., Teatro Moderno, Chiclana de la Frontera, Cadiz, tickets €15
Opera “Nabuco” of Verdi, March 1, 8 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €25 - 45
Spanish Song - India in Concert, March 2, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €15 - 25
Pop-Rock concert by Loquillo, March 9, 10 p.m., Sala Anfiteatro (Punta de San Felipe), Cadiz, tickets €30
MusicFlamenco Dress Fashion Show, ends Sunday, Gonzalez Byass Bodega, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz
Sevilla, Bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., tickets €6.50, call 954-22-4577, http://www.realmaestranza.com
Sevilla, Reales Alcázar (Moorish Fortress) guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., tickets €8.50
Sevilla, Cathedral and Giralda guided tours, Monday - Satur-day, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m., tickets €8
Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Ma-ria, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. Juega con los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto, Saturdays, 6 p.m., call 956-85-3960
Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, guided tour, Tues-days and Thursdays, 11 a.m., €10 for adult tickets, €5 for children, call 697-34-5807
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, call 956-31-8008 or visit http://www.realescuela.org
River Journey “Sanlucar-Guadalquivir River-Doñana Park,” Real Fernando Ship, Fabrica de Hielo, Bajo de Guia, daily, 10 a.m., adult tickets €16.50, children €8.20. Call 956-36-3813 or visit http://www.visitasdonana.com
Castillo de Luna, Rota, weekend guided tours at 1 and 5 p.m., request tickets in advance at the tourism office, Calle Cuna, 2
Eat/Drink“Ruta de la Manzanilla y de la Tapa,” through March 23, Man-zanilla wine and a “tapa” for just €2.50, Sanlucar de Barram-eda (downtown), visit http://www.detapasporsanlucar.com (Please note: if you sit down to have a tapa, you pay the price of the tapa and drink not the special rate)
Gonzalez Byass Bodega - Jerez de la Frontera, Monday - Saturday at noon, 1, 2, 5 and 6 p.m., tickets €12
Sandeman Bodega - Jerez de la Frontera, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 p.m.
Barbadillo Bodega - Sanlucar, Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11 a.m., tickets €3
Flamenco
Arts
Activities
Formula One team drivers including Sebastian Vettel, Mark Web-ber, Di Resta, Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa and more will be testing their new vehicles for the 2013 World Championship, Friday - Sunday, Jerez de la Frontera race track, admission €15 - 20
Hipodromo Mijas-Costa, Malaga, winter season, racing dates are Feb. 10, 17, 28, Mar. 29, visit http://www.hipodromocostadel-sol.es
Hipodromo de Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, winter season, visit http://www.hipodromosdeandalucia.com
Sports
“Surmas: El Tiempo Detenido,” photo display by Alicia Nuñez, through Feb. 22, Centro Unicaja de Cultura de Cadiz, Cadiz
“Mapuche: Semillas de Chile,” sculpture display, original parts from Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, through March 23, Casa de Iberoamerica, Cadiz
“Cuatro Lunas,” flamenco show by Rafael Amargo, Arturo Pareja Obregon, Diego Amador and Macarena Giraldez, Fri-day, 9 p.m., Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones, La Linea de la Concepcion, Cadiz, tickets €12 - 20
Festival Flamenco de Jerez, Feb. 22 - March 9, Teatro Vil-lamarta, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz. http://festivaldejerez.es
Flamenco recital by Jose Carlos Gomez, Feb. 27, 9 p.m., Sala Central Lechera, Cadiz, tickets €12
Flamenco show, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Bodegon de Arte “A Contratiempo,” Calle San Miguel, 5, tickets €12, call 653-07-1099
Flamenco show, Jerez, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, Jerez, 956-33-8334
Dia de Andalucia - Feb. 28
Holy Week - March 24 - 31
Campeonato del mundo de Motociclismo - May 3 - 5
Upcoming Festivals
"El Tiempo que nos ha tocado vivir,” painting display by Oswaldo Guayasamin, through March 30, Castillo de Santa Catalina, Cadiz
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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.
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.
☺New Release
Friday, February 8th 5 p.m. Guilt Trip (PG13), 96’ 7 p.m. Texas Chainsaw 3D ☺ (R),92’ 9 p.m. Django Unchained (R), 166’
Saturday, February 9th 2:30 p.m. Parental Guidance (PG), 105’ 4:30 p.m. Les Miserables (PG13), 158’ 7:30 p.m. Bullet to the Head (R), 91’ 9:30 p.m. This is 40 (R), 134’
Drive-In 7:30 p.m. Jack Reacher (PG13), 130’
Sunday, February 10th 2:30 p.m. Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away 3D (PG), 91’ 4:30 p.m. Guilt Trip (PG13), 96’ 6:30 p.m. Silver Linings Playbook (R), 122’
Monday, February 11th 6 p.m. Texas Chainsaw 3D ☺ (R), 92’ 8 p.m. Django Unchained (R), 166’
Tuesday, February 5th -
Wednesday, February 6thCLOSED
Thursday, February 14thCouples Night - Happy Valentine’s Day! 7 p.m. Identity Thief ☺ (R), 111’
Guilt Trip Theater,Feb. 8th, 5 p.m.Feb. 10th, 4:30 p.m.
Identity ThiefTheater,Feb. 14th, 7 p.m.
Texas Chainsaw 3DTheater,Feb. 8th, 7 p.m.Feb.11th, 6 p.m.
Django Unchained Theater,Feb. 8th, 9 p.m.Feb. 11th, 8 p.m.
THIS WEEK
Guilt Trip (PG13) 96’. Comedy. Starring: Barbra Streisand, Seth Rogen, Julene Renee-Preciado. As inventor Andy Brewster is about to embark on the road trip of a lifetime, a quick stop at his mom’s house turns into an unex-pected cross-country voyage with her along for the ride.
Bullet to the Head (R) 91’. Action, Crime, Thriller. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Christian Slater. After watching their respective partners die, a New Orleans hitman and a Washington D.C. detective form an alliance in order to bring down their common enemy.
Silver Linings Playbook (R) 122’. Comedy, Drama, Romance. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence. Against medical advice and without the knowledge of her husband Pat Solatano Sr., caring Dolores Solatano discharges her adult son, Pat Solatano Jr., from a Maryland mental health institution after his minimum eight month court ordered stint. The condition of the release includes Pat Jr. moving back in with his parents in their Phila-delphia home. Although Pat Jr.’s institutionalization was due to him beating up the lover of his wife Nikki, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
OTHER PICKS THIS WEEK
Identity ThiefStarring: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, John Cho (R) Comedy, Crime, 111’Unlimited funds have allowed Diana to live it up on the outskirts of Miami, where the queen of retail buys whatever strikes her fancy. There’s only one glitch: The ID she’s using to finance these sprees reads “Sandy Bigelow Patterson”... and it belongs to an accounts rep who lives halfway across the U.S.
Texas Chainsaw 3DStarring: Alexandra Daddario, Tania Raymonde (R) Horror, Thriller, 92’After the first massacre in 1974, the townspeople suspected that the Sawyer family were responsible. A vigilante mob of enraged locals surrounded the Sawyer house, burning it to the ground and killing every last member of the family. Decades later a young woman named Heather learns that she has inherited a Texas estate from her grandmother. she decides to bring her friends along on the road trip to invesitgate her inheritance. On arrival she uncovers she has inherited a mansion but is yet to uncover the terrors that lurk in the basement below it.
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To place a classified ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Thursday at 4 p.m. prior to desired publication date. Classifieds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. Email submission to [email protected]. Non-TEI cardholders and/or ads of a commercial nature (pets for sale, real estate, for-profit business) require payment and must be submitted to Karen Lucas at [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.
el mercado A u t o S 1999 FitA muLtiPLA: 4 door, 6.4 c y l i n d e r, p o we r s t e e r i n g, p o we r windows, radio/CD, excellent condition, a must drive, European spec., great mileage, $2,400. Call Chris at 627-76-4350 or email [email protected] voLKSWAGen GoLF: 4 door, European spec., 182K kilometers, front wheel drive, 5-speed manual transmission, ITV good through November, $1,600. Runs great, reliable, in good condition with minor dents. Call Jarrell at 669-19-2918.2003 citroen c3: 1.4L, European spec., automatic transmission, low mileage, asking $5,800 OBO. Call Tom at 681-16-2608.1996 SeAt toLedo: Asking €1,100 O B O. Ca l l To m at 6 8 1 - 1 6 - 2 6 0 8 .2000 voLvo v-40: 2.0 automatic s t at i o n wa g o n , e xc e l l e n t s h a p e, €2,200. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.2003 cHevroLe LAnoS: Great shape, 70K kilometers, €2,750. Call 653-78-0296.2001 iSuZu trooPer 3.0 td: 3.0 cc, 159 cv., manual transmission, excellent condition, ITV good through December 2014, €4,500 (transfer cost included). Visit http://www.siles4x4.com or call 605-85-9061.2010 SuBAru outBAcK 3.6 Limited PLuS: 3.6 cc, 260 cv, 62K kilometers, 4 WD, automatic transmission, excellent condition, €25,750 (transfer cost included). Visit Subaru dealer website at http://www.siles4x4.com or call 605-85-9061.2001 iSuZu trooPer 3.0td: 3.0 cc, 159 cv, manual transmission, excellent condition, ITV good through December 2014, €4,500 (transfer cost included). Visit Isuzu dealer website at http://www.siles4x4.com or call 605-85-9061.2010 SuBAru ForeSter 2.0 td SPort: 2.0 cc, 150 cv, diesel, manual transmission.,14,500 kilometers, 4WD, €22,500 (transfer cost included). Visit Subaru dealer website at http://www.si les4x4.com or cal l 605-85-9061.
2008 Hummer H3 Adventure: 3.7 cc, 245 c v, gasol ine, manual transmission, red, 33,800 kilometers, €23K (transfer cost included). Visit Hummer dealer website at http://www.siles4x4.com or call 605-85-9061.
F o r S A L e dinette Set For SALe: Dining/patio set, glass oval table with 4 arm chairs, wrought iron framework, ash color, $200. Matching curio $200. Both in excellent condition. Call Kurt at 648-11-6144.Lenovo Y560 i7 comPuter: 720QM quad, 8 gigabyte, DDR3, 500 gigabyte hard drive, 1 gigabyte, like new. Unit will be factory reset and will come with Norton 360, Microsoft Office 2010 and Adobe 9 Pro, more than 350 days remaining on subscription. Comes with computer mouse, 2 power adaptors and system CDs included. $500 OBO. Cal l 627-23-3805 af ter 5:30 p.m.SiemenS c-60 vodAFone: Perfect cosmetic and working condition with box and all accessories. Phone can be used with a prepaid phone card from Vodafone or contract. Call 627-23-3805 after 5:30 p.m.ALcAteL ot-808 PHone: Vodafone, brand new in box with all accessories, phone can be used with a prepaid phone card from vodafone or contract. Great for child, backup phone or visiting guests $50 or €40. Call 627-23-3805 after 5:30 p.m.Wine reFriGerAtor: Magic Chef Dual Zone Wine and Beverage Cooler, like new condition, 110 volts or can be used with transformer. Paid $600, will sell for $450 OBO. Call 627-233-805 after 5:30 p.m.SKB roto GiG riG miXer rAcK: 10 rack space on top and 10 rack space on front, complete with casters and breaks, perfect for musician or DJ. Sells for $555 plus shipping, will sell for $400. Call 627-233-805 after 5:30 p.m.n i Ko n d 5 0 0 0 c A m e r A o u t F i t: Complete with body, Nikon 18-135 VR and
70-300 4.5-5.6 ED-IF AF-S VR, Nikon SB-600 AF speed light, Tiffen 67 MM digital ultra clear filter, Tiffen 67MM digital enhancing filter kit, Kinetronics S.W. camera cleaning kit and Nikon remote. Extended warranty valid until April 15, 2015. Paid $1,800, will sell for $1,400 OBO. Call 627-23-3805 after 5:30 p.m.GuitAr AmP: Fender stage 1600 guitar amp 160 watt (100 watt into one speaker), two 12 inch celestion speakers, two channels, multiple reverb types with level control, nickel-plated hardware, handcrafted DSP effect with time and rate controls, seven new timbre filters, channel memory, built-in tuner, like new condition, $650 OBO. Call 627-23-3805 after 5:30 p.m.
HAndHeLd WireLeSS condenSer microPHone SYStem: Shure SLX24/BETA87A, brand new in box, professional stage microphone, paid $729, will sell for $650 OBO. Call 627-23-3805 after 5:30 p.m.HeAdBoArdS: Hand crafted artistic wrought iron headboards for single beds, $50 for both. Call 607-56-4132 for photos.
r e n t A L S HouSeS And APArtmentS: Sea views, pools and yards, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 bdrm. in Rota, Costa Ballena, Chipiona, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlúcar, w/pools and yards. No rental fees to Americans. Call Antonio at 685-20-4466 or [email protected] 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 A APArtment 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 toWnHouSe in LAS redeS: 100 meters from the beach, 4 plus bdrm., full attic, room heaters, ceiling fans, A/C, large kitchen, office with pantry and appliances, solar panels, laundry rm./mudroom, shed, storage space, community yard and pool, parking in house and covered space in local mall, €1,500. Call Tina, 609-34-7402.
coZY, QuAint, PooL viLLA neAr Puerto: American-owned, unfurn./furn., 4 bdrm., 2 bath, heat, A/C, electric water heat. Private, completely walled 1,200 square meter plot, sunroom, sunroof, built-in pool, garden, huge patio and cabana w/bath, new appliances, Sky TV/AFN satellite, Internet. Pool/garden maint. included, pets welcomed. Centrally located to Rota, Puerto, and Jerez. Email for more info, photos and price. Contact 0049-15-152-02-9810 or [email protected] in PLAZA miGueL deL Pino: 3 bdrm., 2 bath, lvg./dng. rm. with fireplace, laundry rm., terrace and private rooftop terrace and garage, marble floors, solid wood doors, screen, marble countertops, perfect condition. Call Aniceto at 606-99-2874 or 956-87-0413.BeAutiFuL HouSe outSide Puerto GAte: American-owned, 1 minute to housing gate, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, walk-in closet, lvg./dng. area w/fireplace, Large kitchen w/pantry, laundry area, terrace enclosed w/glass, sep. barbecue area w/water, private inside covered parking for 2 cars w/automatic gate, central heat, A/C, window screens, AFN satellite. Call Michael at 667-78-5290.
FuenteBrAviA HouSe overLooKinG BeAcH: Best views, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, central heat, city gas, lvg/dng. with fireplace, large top terrace and small yard. Asking €1,200/mo., include community fees. Listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899, Engl ish speaker.
r o t A neW PentHouSe: 2 bdrm., 1 bath, lvg. rm. with kitchen and garage, 309 square meter terrace (all rooms and terrace ocean view, beachfront line), central A/C, heat and cold with direct private access to the promenade and “La Costilla” beach (best one in Rota). Located at Avenida de Sevilla, 51, Rota, listed in housing. Call 665-81-9057.
FLAt neAr rotA GAte: 104 m2 useable, 3 bdrm. with double windows to block noise, bath with Jacuzzi, kitchen, pantry, laundr y, lvg./dng. rm., terrace, A/C and heat in lvg. rm. and bedrooms, furn./unfurn. call 601-03-5135.
d o W n t o W n A PA r t m e n t n e X t to BeAcH: Apartment facing Hotel Duque de Najera, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, large terrace (partly enclosed), private garage, kitchen, living room, dining room, A/C. Call Amanda 616-89-6961.
LuXurY APArtment BY tHe BeAcH: Beautiful, modern apartment facing the beach at La Costilla in the center of Rota. Elevator and underground garage, TV, Internet and spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean. 2 bdrm., A/C, heat, automatic double glazed windows, insulated walls, security door and materials of the best quality have been added in the recent renovation of the house. Rent €1,500/mo. (negotiable) includes community fees, l isted in housing. Visit http://beachapartment.woordpress.com or call 660-96-2124.
m i S c e L L A n e o u S S e e K i n G e m P Lo Y m e n t : Ve r y responsible, 36-year- old S panish woman with lots of experience seeks employment caring for children of any age and/or cleaning by the hour or monthly.
Weekends or weekdays, flexible hours, available immediately and has experience working on base and references. Call Esther at 666-88-1157 or 632-22-1677.
S e e K i n G e m P Lo Y m e n t: D e t a i l o r i e n t e d , m e t i c u l o u s w o m a n available to clean house by the hour or weekly. Call Galia at 650-29-7131.
SeeKinG emPLoYment: Homecare 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.
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February 7, 2013 19C L AIR FORCE NEWS
WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Chair-man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey announced Jan. 24 the rescission of the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule for women and that the Department of Defense plans to remove gender-based barriers to service.
"Women have shown great courage and sacrifice on and off the battlefield, contributed in unprecedented ways to the military's mission and proven their ability to serve in an expanding number of roles," Panetta said. "The Depart-ment's goal in rescinding the rule is to ensure that the mission is met with the best-qualified and most capable people, regardless of gender."
While 99 percent of Air Force posi-tions are currently open to women, Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III said the service will now pursue opening the final 1 percent.
"2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the Department of Defense allowing women to serve as combat pilots," Welsh said. "By rescinding the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assign-ment Rule, we can pursue integrating women into the seven remaining Air Force career fields still closed, all as-sociated with special operations. We're focused on ensuring America's Air Force remains capable and ready with the best-qualified people serving where we
need them."The Air Force will partner with U.S.
Special Operations Command and the other services to review opening these positions in a deliberate, measured and responsible way, officials said. Those positions are:
Officer/Enlisted Air Force Specialty Codes closed to women:
- 13DXA (Combat Control Officer - special operations forces/direct ground combat)
- 13DXB (Combat Rescue/Special Tactics Officer - special operations forces/direct ground combat)
- 15WXC (Special Operations Weather Officer - special operations forces/direct ground combat)
- 1C2XX (Enlisted Combat Controller - special operations forces/direct ground combat)
- 1C4XX (Enlisted Tactical Air Com-mand and Control - some special opera-tions forces /direct ground combat)
- 1T2XX (Enlisted Pararescue - special operations forces/direct ground combat)
- 1W0X2 (Enlisted Special Operations Weather - special operations forces/direct ground combat)
These career fields comprise approxi-mately 3,235 positions.
Today, women make up approxi-mately 15 percent, or nearly 202,400, of the U.S. military's 1.4 million active personnel. Over the course of the past decade, more than 280,000 women have deployed in support of operations in Iraq
and Afghanistan. The Jan. 24 announcement follows an
extensive review by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who unanimously concluded that now is the time to move forward with the full intent to integrate women into oc-cupational fields to the maximum extent possible.
It builds on a February 2012 decision to open more than 14,000 additional positions to women by rescinding the co-location restriction and allowing women to be assigned to select positions in ground combat units at the battalion level.
"The Joint Chiefs share common cause on the need to start doing this now and to doing this right. We are committed to a purposeful and principled approach," said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey.
The DoD is determined to success-fully integrate women into the remaining restricted occupational fields within our military, while adhering to the following guiding principles developed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff:
- Ensuring the success of our nation's warfighting forces by preserving unit readiness, cohesion and morale.
- Ensuring all service men and women are given the opportunity to succeed and are set up for success with viable career paths.
- Retaining the trust and confidence of the American people to defend this nation by promoting policies that maintain the best quality and most qualified people.
- Validating occupational performance standards, both physical and mental, for all military occupational specialties (MOS), specifically those that remain closed to women. Eligibility for train-ing and development within designated occupational fields should consist of qualitative and quantifiable standards reflecting the knowledge, skills and abili-ties necessary for each occupation. For occupational specialties open to women, the occupational performance standards must be gender-neutral as required by Public Law 103-160, Section 542 (1993).
- Ensuring that a sufficient cadre of midgrade/senior women enlisted and of-ficers are assigned to commands at the point of introduction to ensure success in the long run. This may require an adjustment to recruiting efforts, assign-ment processes and personnel policies. Assimilation of women into heretofore "closed units" will be informed by continu-al in-stride assessments and pilot efforts.
Using these guiding principles, posi-tions will be opened to women following service reviews and the congressional notification procedures established by law.
Panetta directed the military depart-ments to submit detailed plans by May 15, 2013, for the implementation of this change, and to move ahead expeditiously to integrate women into previously closed positions. The secretary's direction is for this process to be complete by Jan. 1, 2016.
AF to Open Remaining Combat Positions to WomenBy uS. Air ForCe neWS ServiCe
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