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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota March 21, 2013 Volume 23, Issue 11 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain
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Experience Spanish Culture with Semana Santa Page 4
DGF Freshman Wins Regional Science Symposium Page 6
Exercise Rel iant Defense Takes Place Next Week Page 3
Naval Station Rota Spain welcomed seven new United States citizens as they took the oath of allegiance to the United States during a Naturalization ceremony held in the Region Legal Service Office courtroom of the Community Service Building March 13.
Region Legal Service Office Legal Assistance Attorney Lt. Carina Podgorski welcomed the applicants and spoke of the importance this day.
“It’s an honor to be here and share this day with you. By choosing to become a citizen of our nation, you take a place in a long line of immigrants and others who have done so much for our country,” said Podgorski. “In my experience, my mother came from Cuba when she was 12, my grandfather from Poland and my grand-mother from Italy. I was obviously not there at their Naturalization ceremonies, but it is a great honor for your family and friends to witness this day. It’s an impor-tant day for them as well as for you. It’s something that you will always remember, like getting married or having a birthday, this is another important day in your life you will always remember.”
NAVSTA Rota Executive Officer Cmdr. Patrick Moran officially welcomed the applicants and spoke of the opportunity they will have by becoming U.S. citizens.
“The reason the United States is great is because, you’ve all heard this, it’s a melting pot. Now you’re about to officially be part of that melting pot,” said Moran.
“With all the opportunities that will be presented to you by becoming citizens is that it’s also a great responsibility. I en-courage you to get involved. Make sure you get involved in the voting process. Uphold your civic duties. Be part of what is going on. You’re given a tremendous opportunity, take advantage of it. Take advantage of the benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen and contribute to it. It’s a great thing. Congratulations.”
Kenneth Ellis, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Rome, spoke to the applicants before administer-ing the oath of allegiance.
“It was my honor [March 12] to inter-view these seven applicants for natural-ization. Today, we will present the oath of allegiance,” said Ellis. “We have seven candidates for Naturalization from five different countries. Each of them has been examined by a USCIS officer and has been found to be of good moral character and attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States. Each of them has been found to be eli-gible in every respect for United States citizenship.”
Podgorski assists individuals in be-
coming a U.S. citizens. Candidates are able to complete the process locally in Rota rather than flying back to the United States. They can submit the application through the mail. The paperwork is then transferred to Rome. Applicants then go through an interview with USCIS in Rome or in Rota when the USCIS officer comes to the base.
“During the interview, the applicant's knowledge of English (speaking, reading and writing) ,U.S. history and government is tested,” said Podgorski. “The applicant will also have to answer questions about his or her background and character. Af-ter the interview, the individual's applica-tion for citizenship will either be granted, denied or put on hold.”
An active duty military applicant will have similar application process as the spouse of a military member. One differ-ence is all application fees are waived for an applying service member but not for the spouse, said Podgorski
“Becoming a U.S. citizen gives legal permanent residents new rights and privi-leges,” said Podgorski. “Citizenship also brings with it new responsibilities. It is a privilege, not a right, to be a U.S. Citizen.”
For information on becoming a U.S. citizen, visit http://www.uscis.gov. All immigration forms, questions and an-swers, prices, addresses and instructions are on the website. There is a section dedicated military service members and their spouses who want to become U.S. citizens.
New U.S. citizens:- Seaman Apprentice Logistics Spe-
cialist Jorell Perez, Air Operations, Naval Station Rota, Philippines
- Vanesa Calderon Hidalgo, Spain, spouse of Chief Raymond Rodriguez.
- Miriam Larios Redouane Chavez, Spain, spouse of Chief Aviation Boat-swain’s Mate (Handling) Gil Chavez, Emergency Management Leading Chief Petty Officer.
- Derby Guity, Honduras, spouse of Logistics Specialist 1st Class Jairo Guity.
- Galia Reed, Bulgaria, spouse of Maj. Scott Reed, NATO Forces Command Madrid.
- Beatriz Fernandez Priego, Spain, spouse of Lt. Col. Michael Biankowski, USA, NATO Forces Command Madrid.
- Amrita Jennifer Paulk, Guyana, spouse of Sgt. Brenton Paulk.
Rota Welcomes Newest U.S. Citizens During CeremonyBy Morgan over
NAVSTA RoTA Public AffAiRS
U.S. Customs and Immigration Services Officer Kenneth Ellis, right, administer the oath of allegiance to seven applicants during a naturalization ceremony aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 13. (U.S. Navy photos by Morgan Over)
Seaman Apprentice Logistics Specialist Jorell Perez shakes hands with NAVSTA Rota Executive Officer Cmdr. Patrick Moran during the naturalization ceremony.
2 March 21, 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 (NAVFAC)LaPora LindseyCell: 620-14-2231Email: naval [email protected]
Naval Station Rota and Tenant Command Ombudsman Contact Information
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Last DUI: March 20, 2013Unit: Naval Station RotaDays Since Last DUI: 11DUIs in FY 2013: 2DUIs in FY 2012: 4
Team Rota,There is a lot of talk about the Navy’s Tuition Assistance (TA)
program - is it staying or going. The bottom line is, it is still in place and still a benefit that we recommend you use.
The Navy is the last service standing, so to speak, in offering TA. Recently, as a result of budget shortfalls, the Marines, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard have cut, or seriously restricted, their tuition assistance programs for at least the remainder of this fiscal year.
The Navy, from the CNO to the MCPON and on down, are strongly defending our TA privileges; but the MCPON said in a recent Navy Times interview that he expects there will
be some modifications coming to the program shortly. My advice is to use TA and use it smartly. TA remains at 100 percent tuition funding for 16 semester
credit hours a fiscal year, with a reasonable dollar amount limit per credit hour. Anything beyond that will be on the student.
I don’t want to go too far into the details of TA, because we have an award-winning Navy College office here with some experts who will help you navigate the requirements for taking advantage of TA. They can also to help you navigate around some colleges and universities that might want to take advan-
tage of you. Navy College can help you select a degree program, find
a school, understand your Sailor-Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) and how military training and experience can add up to substantial college credit toward a degree with many colleges and universities.
Navy College is also a great place to find out about some other opportunities you can harness for your benefit. They can help you with taking College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) examinations that can cut classroom time and speed up your path to a degree by allowing you to test for credit, rather than having to take the class traditionally.
Also, know that the Navy College is here to offer counseling and assistance to your family members as well. We have some family members here as part of Team Rota who perhaps have been taken advantage of by some less reputable institutions. The counselors can help you find some light at the end of the tunnel and help identify resources that you and yours may not be aware of. They can also help you identify which institutions would be a safer and therefor better choice to pursue your degree.
The Navy College office is in the Community Services Building (commonly referred to as the Fleet and Family building). Their hours are Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also give them a call at 727-2785.
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March 21, 2013 3C L EXERCISE RELIANT DEFENSE
Dental FaMily MeMBer recall SySteM
Starting April 1, the dental clinic will be initiating a Family Member recall system for all active duty family members to help you and your family members avoid overdue exams and prevent dental issues. To register email the clinic at [email protected] or call the front desk at 727-3733 or 727-3734. When registering with us provide your spouse/child's name, email address and phone number.
Installations in Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA), including Rota, will participate in Exercise Reliant Defense 2013 (RD-13) Monday through March 28, one of several an-nual Navy security training exercises taking place worldwide.
Reliant Defense 13 (RD13) is a CNREURAF-SWA annual antiterrorism, force protection (ATFP) exercise to enhance the training and readiness of personnel by establishing a learning environment for all participants to exercise functional plans and operational capabilities as they pertain to the effects of terrorism. This exercise will allow the installation to validate effectiveness of operating procedures. An-nual exercises like Reliant Defense are designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy security forces to respond to threats to installations and units. The exercise is not in response to any specific threat, but is a regularly-scheduled exercise.
This is a joint force exercise with host nation par-ticipation. Throughout the last few months the antiter-rorism officer has been in contact with anti-terrorism working group (ATWG) members to coordinate the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) requirements. All events taking place during the exercise will be closely supervised by qualified installation training team (ITT) members and safety observers to ensure a safe training environment for all.
We have made great efforts to minimize disrup-tions to normal base operations, but there will be some noticeable temporary impacts on base. These are necessary for us to impose so we can fully ex-ercise and test our responses. We ask that you be patient and please understand that this is not only a requirement but something we should do to ensure we’re ready to respond to potential threats.
The following areas will be affected:- Monday: In and around the Community Servic-
esBuilding (CSB), the library and the Chapel, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Tuesday: Base-wide parking lots and buildings. - Wednesday: Restricted access to all of Las
Flores housing area, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fuent-ebravia gate will be closed, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Base Impact:- Reduced access points with barriers to control
traffic flow.- Increased vehicle and personal belongings in-
spections of those entering U.S. occupied buildings.- Drivers: Pay particular caution to the emergency
response vehicles and equipment when approaching exercise areas. All drivers shall slow vehicles to 5 mph and be cautious of bystanders and first respond-ers. Expect traffic delays in exercise areas.
The use of base-wide communication systems will be tested and used for this exercise. These systems
are used to take emergency action to establish shel-ter in place or emergency evacuation notifications.
- Several buildings receiving notification via the WAVE systems (BIG Voice).
- Desktop notifications on computers.- Telephone alerts of exercise situations.- AFN Crawler (TV).- Facebook at “Naval Station Rota, Spain” All individuals should continue with their normal
working day. If needed, leadership and exercise con-trollers within your building will provide further guid-ance. Again, this should not disrupt daily operations.
Additionally, the development and execution of any emergency response plan to help Sailors, DoD personnel and their families is a major element of any crisis. The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Chaplains, Housing, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Red Cross, Navy College and a long list of volunteers from the community would manage several key elements of any emergency. These rep-resentatives have teamed up to meet the emotional and physical needs of the military community affected by a disaster or emergency in a variety of ways.
Again, Reliant Defense 2013 is an opportunity for NAVSTA Rota to exercise force protection and emergency response capabilities that if needed dur-ing real emergencies, would ultimately save lives.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
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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 or 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.
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education cam-paign launched every March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, (formerly the American Dietetic Association). The campaign focuses attention on the importance of mak-ing informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Registered Dietitian (RD) Day, also celebrated in March, increases awareness of registered dietitians as the indispensable providers of food and nutri-tion services and recognizes RDs for their commitment to helping people lead healthy lifestyles.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Nutri-tion Month®, which was initiated in 1973 as a week-long event. Due to a growth in public interest in nutrition, it grew into a monthly observance in 1980.
This year’s theme, "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day," encourages personalized healthy eating styles and recog-nizes that food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions and health concerns all impact individual food choices. Registered dietitians play a critical role in helping
people eat right, their way, every day.The messages emphasized are based on 2010 Dietary
Guidelines and MyPlate recommendations. These guide-lines allow us the flexibility to make choices in determining which diet is healthiest for us and our families. The con-cepts of balance, moderation and choosing a wide variety of nutrient dense foods will help us maintain a healthy diet. In addition, aiming for a healthy lifestyle is far more realistic than alternating perfect days and cheat days by trending toward the latest “fad.”
The key concepts of MyPlate include:1) Make half your plate fruit and vegetables.2) Make half your grains whole-grains.3) Use low-fat or fat free milk and dairy products.4) Vary your protein choices to incorporate lean proteins
and plant-based proteins most often.5) Drink water instead of sugary beverages.6) Avoid oversized portions.7) Balance your calorie intake with physical activity and
exercise.Schedule an appointment to meet with your Registered
Dietitian, Kay Lehman, MS, RD, CSSD to answer questions you may have about diet, nutrition and healthy lifestyle or to discuss a diet plan that meets your needs. Remember, it is your responsibility to Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day. Call the appointment desk at 727-3618 or 727-3620.
To learn more about National Nutrition Month and find information and activities, visit http://www.eatright.org.
CAMEROON, Africa - Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 Detach-ment Cameroon, made a site survey visit to the Cameroonian island villages of Beskoul and Youhme and was welcomed by both villages March 6.
After months of planning, the combined efforts of the U.S. Navy’s Com-mander 6th Fleet, Commander Task Force 68 and NMCB 4 are now material-izing. Partnering with the Cameroon Battallion d’Intervention (BIR), NMCB 4 is currently in the process of constructing a medical clinic.
As the boat pulled up to the shores of Youhme, Det. Cameroon and BIR were welcomed by nearly the entire village. The islanders, most of whom have never received any type of formal medical care, were overjoyed to learn that a medical clinic would be built for them.
The people of Youhme take great pride in their village and were anxious to give tours.
As a token of gratitude they collected and offered fresh coconuts to the Seabees. After a lesson in coconut cracking, the villagers and the Seabees gave a “cheers” and drank some coconut milk.
Members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NCMB) 4 pose with the Cameroon Battallion d’Intervention (BIR) in Doala, Cameroon. The joint project will strengthen military partnerships and benefit the citizens of the region. Photo courtesy of NMCB 4.
NCMB 4 Conducts Cameroonian Island Medical Clinic Site Surveylt. j.g. henry lovett
NMcb 4
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, along with feria (spring fairs) are one of the best tourist attractions in Andalucia. Semana Santa is also one of the more memorable weeks you will experience while living in Spain.
The story and tradition of Semana Santa dates back many centuries. It is an age-old tradition of the Catholic Church in Spain. Semana Santa inspires reflection, no matter your religious background. Seville, Granada, Malaga, Cadiz, Jerez and more host some of the most popular, and glamorous, celebrations.
Participating in or witnessing the procession in Seville is a unique experience. It is dif-ferent than any other place. People in Seville live it in a different way. The smell of orange blossoms in the streets, the participation by people and the splendor of more than 59 brotherhoods makes Seville’s Holy Week, a unique experience.
Semana Santa in Seville consists of eight days of processions. The first one is Palm Sunday. The processions lead right up to Easter or Resurrection Sunday, March 31. Throughout the days brotherhoods process form their respective parishes, churches or chapels to the Cathedral. They then process back to their “home” church, parish or chapel.General Information
The shortest route is approximately four hours long. The longest one is approximately 14 hours. The lengthy times allow visitors to see multiple things. Typically, the first brotherhoods start their route around noon. They are ordered depending on their first time coming out in processions. The most recent brotherhoods are the first to leave and the oldest brother-hoods come out later. This priority is the same every day except Good Friday. Get a map or holy week program of Seville, locate the main points and streets of the day and enjoy.
Take the opportunity to see a “Cofradia” which is a processional platform where a gospel is represented. The “paso,” or float, moves thanks to “costaleros,” which are men under the platform who carry the weight on their shoulders. Some have music while others have a “respectful” silence. All cofradias are accompanied by “nazarenos” wearing their tunics and capirotes or “penitents” and use candles, emblems or rods as they carry a cross on their shoulders. Also of note, the “La cruiz de Guia” is the guiding cross that leads the brotherhood group.
Most of the brotherhoods have two pasos. The first usually shows Jesus alone or to-gether with the apostles. The last paso of each brotherhood is known as the “paso palio” where we can see the Virgin Mary under a canopy supported by 12 bars with a candeleria. The music with many of the pasos makes it more exciting. Some bands accompany the brotherhoods, but not all.
Don’t forget to get a tapa or the traditional holy week cake, torrijas, to fully experience holy week. The bars and restaurants are usually full as most people come to watch the processions.
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Celebrate 40 Years of National Nutrition with USNHRSBy Kay lehMan
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More than 50 runners turned out in the rain for the St. Patrick’s 5K Day Fun Run hosted by the David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) Middle School Student Council Satur-day. Runners were recognized for their speed, age and costumes.
Taryn DeMeritt was awarded the youngest participant trophy while Colleen Copland walked away with the old-
est participant trophy. The wackiest running gear award went to Jenna Warren.
Leading the pack throughout the race was eighth-grader Justus Johnson, who completed the race in under 21 minutes. He was closely followed by teacher Ben Anderson.
“I just could not catch him,” said Anderson.“These students did a great job of organizing, advertis-
ing and preparing for this event,” said DGF Teacher Ali Mc-
Millan. “As class sponsors, Karen Kaldahl and I are very proud of this energetic and creative group of students.”
The sponsors also extended their thanks to security for keeping the roadways safe and the hospital health promotions and ambulance volunteers.
“Thanks to everyone for making this a great community activity,” said Tayla Irby, eighth-grade vice president.
When asked what he thought of the race, 4th place finisher Keenan DeMeritt said he thought it was “cool!”
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St. Patrick's 5K Day Fun Run Brings Out the Green5K Fun Run runners prepare for the race Saturday. Photo by Steve Bond.
DGF NEWS
David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) Middle/High School freshman Leif Coleman Gruetter won the first place award at the 51st European Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) held March 4 - 6 in Reidstadt, Germany. Gru-etter's research stems from his interest in animals. He loves exploring nature and since early childhood has spent much time outdoors in Oregon, Sicily and Rota, Spain. He used his collection of animals in his science research project and began conducting the project when he was in eighth-grade.
Gruetter’s regional award includes a $2,000 college scholarship, an expense paid trip to the National JSHS in the United States, an invitation to present his research at the National JSHS, sched-uled May 1 - 5 in Dayton, Ohio and a cash award of $250. Gruetter competed with other students from Department of
Defense Dependents School Europe, including Bahrain, Heidelberg, Hohenfels, Menwith Hill, Lakenheath, Ramstein, Naples and Wiesbaden. In his research, titled “Predicting Earthquakes through Animal Reactions to Simulated Tremors and Electrical Impulses,” Gruetter tested the possibility of animals being able to predict earthquakes.
The project was divided into two parts. Part one focused on the testing of quartz’s electrical properties. Quartz gives off electricity when struck, a phenomenon also known as piezoelectricity.
Part two of the experiment tested ani-mal reactions to simulated tremors and extremely small amounts of voltage that tremors would have caused. The data collected after testing the subterranean and aquatic animals' reactions supported his hypothesis that the tremors and elec-trical shocks preceding earthquakes both caused agitated physiological behavior in the animals tested.
Gruetter hopes to gain more informa-tion about animal behavior as an indicator of impending earthquakes which could help develop more effective ways of predicting natural disasters in the future.
In addition to Grueter, Rota 11th-grader Mikaela Palmer was also a presenter at the regional competition. Palmer inves-tigated the effects of household cleaners on the bacteria found in a turtle tank. The JSHS program is sponsored by the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force and the National Academy of Applied Sciences. JSHS provides an opportunity for high school students to present the results of their original research in a professional arena before a panel of judges and their peers. Students who participate in the symposia also have the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas, interact with practicing researchers and explore future academic and career opportunities. The regional and national symposia are designed to encourage and support young people to
make their careers in science, technol-ogy, engineering and mathematics to support the nation and to develop higher level thinking to benefit them in further academic pursuits.
DGF Student Wins Regional Science Symposium in GermanyBy Kathleen tierney
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Lief Gruetter speaks during the 51st European Regional Junior Science and Humanities Syposium where he won first place. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Tierney.
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8 March 21, 2013 C LROTA LACROSSE CLUB
The Rota Lacrosse Club finished its first season March 3 by hosting several members of the Seville Lacrosse club for a joint prac-tice, lacrosse exhibition and barbecue. By all accounts, the first known lacrosse club on an overseas base is a resounding success.
More than 20 boys and girls participated in two-and-a-half months of practices and scrimmages. With the majority of children involved being new to lacrosse, the season focused on fundamentals, sportsmanship and fun.
The Rota Youth Lacrosse Club was formed after receiving financial assistance from the Naval Station Rota Youth and Sports Program (FYSP) board. The FYSP board,
headed by NAVSTA Command Master Chief David Twiford, purchased lacrosse sticks and safety equipment to help launch the program.
The Rota Lacrosse Club is working with MWR Youth Sports to conduct a summer clinic and additional sessions in the fall.
The summer clinic (boys and girls ages 7 - 12) will be Aug. 4 - 8, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
The fall lacrosse session (boys and girls ages 7 - 12) is Nov. 3 - 24, practices on Wednesdays 5 - 6:30 p.m. and Sundays, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Parents with children interested in playing youth lacrosse are encouraged to contact Fitz Cantrell at [email protected] or Howie Meehan at [email protected] for more information. Also, be sure to fol-low the club on Facebook at “Rota Lacrosse.”
Rota Youth Lacrosse Season EndsBy howie Meehan anD Fitz cantrell
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Radiothon 2013 graphic created by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Campbell.
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Calcium for Healthy BonesWeekly Health Tip
Calcium is the essential nutrient for bone health. Bones are living tissue and constantly in a state of turnover, so it is im-portant to have a regular intake of calcium. Bones need continued maintenance or they can weaken and break. If your diet is low in calcium, your body will take calcium from bones to keep your blood calcium at normal levels.
To keep your bones healthy and keep your calcium levels normal, consume three servings of low-fat or fat free milk or other dairy products every day. If you don’t or can’t consume milk, supplement your diet with other calcium-fortified food or beverages. Focus on food as the primary source of calcium. In addition to milk, low-fat or fat free yogurt and cheese are great sources of calcium and are easy additions to your diet.
Be physically active with weight bearing activity like walking, running or weight training. Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol intake. Your total calcium intake should not exceed 2,500 milligrams a day. If you really can’t get enough through your diet, choose a supplement that includes Vitamin D. Calcium helps your bones stay strong and healthy and helps you be Healthy for Life.
Due to the Spanish holiday "Jueves Santo" March 28 and "Viernes Santo" March 29, the Security Department will close the following service areas at building 3262:
- Pass and ID.- Vehicle registration.- Work and social passes.- Spanish traffic tickets.- Firearms.- Translator/Interpreters.There will also be no check in/out services on this date.
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CHAPLINES
cHAPlAiN PATRick Riley
Brindo Mi Vida (I Offer My Life) is a casual, experiential Christian worship, 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.
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.
How strong are you? There are different kinds of strength. In the military we need physical strength
(which is why we have PFAs coming up). By the way, did you notice that the fitness center has a 1,000-pound club? I thought I would join it by lifting 10 pounds 100 times. I then found out that you must break 1,000 pounds with only three lifts. Good thing emotional, mental, spiri-
tual and intellectual strength are more important. You might be strong as an ox but if you cannot con-
trol yourself, your emotions, your lusts or behavior then you are pretty weak. What takes more strength, lifting a barbell or keeping your temper during an irritating situation? What takes more effort, telling someone off or biting your tongue? It takes real “muscle” to fight
when you are afraid, do the right thing when everyone else isn’t or to stay calm in emergency situations.
Here are some other things that only the strong are good at: forgiveness, patience and perseverance. Oh, and parenting is not for the faint-hearted. It takes strength to tell kids no, teach them right and put their needs above your own. These things, and all virtues, require a power way beyond enduring physical pain. Where does strength to do the right hard things come from? Eric Liddell in Chariots of Fire said, “where does the power come from, to see the race to its end? From within.”
So how do you get strength within? I think that true strength comes from God. God gives moral strength - we don’t even know what right is without God. To do right means there is a purpose. If there is a reason or purpose to our pain, irritation, or frustration then we can endure and God gives us that purpose. With God we realize that what we do has eternal consequences and/or reward. We can be temporarily strong when we know that eternal rest and joy follow. And finally if
God is with us then we can be strong and courageous; after all God is with us.
So if you want to be strong get right with God. By the way, not everyone who believes in God is strong and courageous. We forget His presence, don’t fol-low His word or we don’t actually trust God to handle things. So once you find out how to get right with God, follow and trust Him so that you can have peace even as you struggle and your strength feels like it will fail - because His won’t.
Henry V, facing two-to-one odds at the Battle of Agincourt, responded to Glouster, “we are in God’s hands, brother, not theirs.” They went on to win the battle but even if they hadn’t, what he said (according to Shakespeare) is true. Whatever we are facing we are in God’s hands, not theirs. So be reconciled to God to ensure those hands are friendly and then with Him be strong and courageous.
If you would like to speak to me or another chaplain regarding this discussion or any other issue, please call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.
True Strength is More Than Lifting Weights
Monday- Passover/Pesach, 6 p.m.
Thursday March 28- Catholic Holy Thursday Mass, 5 p.m.- Maundy Thursday Service, 7 p.m.
Friday March 29- Hospital Good Friday Service,
noon (2nd Deck, USNH Rota)- Catholic Good Friday Service, 5 p.m.- Good Friday Tenebrae Service, 7 p.m.
Saturday March 30- Catholic Easter Vigil, 9 p.m.
Easter Sunday - March 31- Lutheran Service, 9 a.m.- Protestant Service, 10 a.m.- Catholic Mass, 11:30 a.m.- Gospel Service, 1:30 p.m.- Brindo mi Vida, 6 p.m.
Lent and Holy Week Schedule
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NMCRS Did you Know?Did you know that visiting nurses working for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
will make home, hospital or clinic visits? They provide health education and instruction while acting as a liaison with other resources. During 2011, the Society’s visiting nurses made nearly 49,000 patient contacts, offering emotional support in times of stress; assisting patients’ understanding of medica-tion, diet and follow-up care; and providing continuity between patient, doctor and community resources. Ask about feeding
newborns, postpartum care and parenting skills. For more information contact the Rota Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office at 727-1614.
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 locates and identifies children who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and need special services. If you have concerns regarding your child's development, please contact Linda Hill at 727-4185 or 727-4435.
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.
Recognition of GraduatesThe Navy College Office Rota will conduct its annual Recognition of Graduates May 1, 10 a.m., at the base Chapel. This event is open to anyone who has been awarded a degree since Sept. 1, 2012 or will be awarded a degree by Aug. 31, 2013. Participants from any accredited college or university are welcome and strongly encouraged to join us in this annual celebration. Please call the Navy College Office at 727-2785/2798 or email [email protected] to submit names and check on requirements.
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. Materi-als 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.
Term IV Embry-Riddle ClassesEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now holding registration for all classes officially starting Monday. Local courses include: ASCI202-Introduction to Aero-nautical Science, a week-long condensed class; SFTY330-Aircraft Accident Inves-tigation, meeting via EagleVision Classroom for three weekends in April and May; WEAX201- Meteorology I, meeting every Tuesday through May 14. To learn more specifics about these courses or any others being offered via other modalities, please contact ERAU at 727-2984 or [email protected].
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, fire protection technology and hospitality management. They also offer classes online, as well as a Microsoft Certification Program, both of which start once a month. CTC is also looking for instructors for all degree programs. Call CTC for more information on this position and for more details about classes at 727-2574.
CTC is Calling all May GraduatesIf you are graduating from CTC May 1, please stop by the office and speak with a representative to receive graduation paperwork. Applications are due April 1. Graduates can walk as long as they have three or fewer classes left in their degree plan. Call 727-2574.
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Navy College Office
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OU Offers CertificatesUniversity 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 April 5Teacher work day, no school for students.
Spring BreakApril 8 - 12.
Smooth MoveThursday, 9 - 11 a.m. Have orders? Getting ready to PCS? Then you should be signing up for this course. It is designed for all military personnel, DoD civil-ian personnel and family members departing the local area. Even if it is your umpteenth PCS, you might get some new and useful information about the PCS process, as well as information about your new duty station. Pre-registration is required. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.
Spanish for BeginnersThursday and Tuesday through April 30, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Come and enjoy our 12-session Spanish course for beginners during the months of March and April. This course is for beginners and is simple and fun. Discover the Spanish language taught by a certified Spanish teacher. Our classes are
free; you will only need a pen and paper, we will take care of the rest. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.
Résumé Review Friday, 9 - 11 a.m. Do you have a current job announcement and need your ré-sumé reviewed? If so drop off or email your résumé with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available. Sign up now and review your résumé with one of our specialists. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.
Infant MassageFriday, 10 - 11 a.m., Library media room. Four, weekly classes based on the International Association of Infant Massage. Bring your baby to this class to learn new ways to nurture your infant through the techniques of infant massage. This class is taught by a certified educator in infant massage. For more information or to register, please call 727-3232, 956-82-3232 or email [email protected].
Sexual Assault Prevention Response Advocate Training Monday through March 29, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This year's theme is "Prevention is Everyone’s Duty.” Sexual assault affects everyone, not only the victim. You can help make a difference in someone's life by training to become a victim advocate. SAPR advocates provide 24/7 direct response to victims and assist them with navigating the military's response network. Advocates furnish comprehensive information on options and resources that help victims make informed decisions. Help prevent sexual assault before it starts. How? By becoming a victim advo-cate. Stop by the FFSC for an application or call 727-3232 for more information.
Lunch and Learn: Easter Traditions in SpainMonday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn more about the Catholic Church's Holy Week. Traditions of Easter in Spain include Holy Thursday and Good Friday. The purpose of Holy Week is to reenact, relive and participate in the passion of Jesus Christ. There will be parades all over Spain with tens of thousands of people in the streets. During this L and L you will discover places where you can go to enjoy the traditions. Come and learn its significance before you go off to witness this most special time. Call 727-3232 for registration and info.
Credit ManagementTuesday, 9 -10 a.m. I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go. Wondering if you’re using
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Fleet & Family Support CenterCall 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.
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credit appropriately? Find out what determines the cost of credit. Discover your own debt ratio and the warning signs of too much credit. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.
Teens Nurturing Parenting SessionsTuesday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Developed by Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D., the Nurturing Parenting Program provides specific parenting techniques to help parents build trust and self-esteem in their children, engage cooperation, and find a helpful ap-proach to discipline. Nurturing is the ability to care for and foster growth in us and others. We all need to be nurtured - to receive understanding, respect, recogni-tion, praise, security, limits and appropriate expectations. A nurturing parent-child relationship is crucial for producing the next generation of healthy, responsible and self-sustaining adults. All parents are encouraged to attend these interactive, free sessions. Register by calling the FFSC at 727- 3232.
Stress Management Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Stress is a fact of life. To manage stress effectively, one must understand what it looks like, how it affects the body and mind, and what tools and resources are available in order to cope with challenging life events. Discover that “thoughts are things,” see how to transform negative thinking into positive beliefs and paint a different picture of stress. Explore universal and unconventional stress management strategies to enhance your overall quality of life. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
Federal RésuméWednesday, 10 - 11 a.m. Target your federal résumé to highlight your qualifica-tions 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.
Field Trip: Semana Santa in JerezWednesday, 6 - 11 p.m. Holy Week is one of the most important and celebrated festivals in Spain. Semana Santa has its origins in the 15th century with the Via Crucis, a procession that reconstructed the trials and tribulations of Christ bearing the cross on the road to Calvary. Even if you are not interested in the religious aspect, Spanish Holy Week is impressive. Join us to see one of the best Semana Santa parades in Andalucía and to understand its significance. Seats are limited. Call 727- 3232 for more details and to sign up.
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Sgt. Lawrence Goetz
TEAM ROTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Team Rota in the Spotlight
By MC2 (SW/AW) Travis AlstonNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs
A native of Charleston, S.C., Sgt. Lawrence Goetz joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2004. After completing basic training in Parris Island, S.C., he attended Administrative Specialist “MOS" School in Jacksonville, N.C.
Once school was complete, Goetz reported to his first duty station, Recruit Training Regiment in Parris Island.
He reported to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) Company, Europe aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain in April 2011. Goetz serves as FAST Company’s primary administrative spe-cialist.
"If you cannot find the answer, that means you are not looking hard enough."
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2013 Seabee Ball
Above: Naval Station Rota, Spain Public Works Officer Cmdr. Dan Turner, left, presents Force Master Chief Douglas R. Dickey, Force Master Chief Petty O fficer of the Seabees with a matador and bull statue. Top right: The color guard presents the colors during the Seabee Ball. Right: Seaman Recruit Steelworker Cheyenne Korytko, (right) the youngest Seabee and Chief Navy Counselor Sandra Butler, the oldest Seabee, both of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, cut the cake with Dickey. Photos by NEX Photo Studio Rota.
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MusicFlea Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sargento Cespedes Street (by Chorrillo beach), Rota
Flea Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Alameda Vieja (by the Cathedral), Jerez de la Frontera
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
Eat/Drink“Ruta de la Manzanilla y de la Tapa,” ends Saturday, Manzanilla wine and a tapa for just €2.50 (at the bar), Sanlucar de Barram-eda (downtown), visit http://www.detapasporsanlucar.com)
“Ruta de la Tapa con Pincho,” ends Monday, drink and a “tapa” just for €2.50, Jerez de la Frontera (downtown), visit http://www.rutadelatapajerez.com
“Ruta de la Tapa,” through April 30, three “tapas” and half a bottle of Manzanilla just for €9.50, Chipiona (downtown).
Ruta del Atun (tuna) 2013, May 15 - 19, Zahara de los Atunes, Cadiz, http://www.rutadelatun.com/
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
XIX Edicion del Circuito Hipico del Sol, ends Suday, Dehesa Mon-tenmedio, Vejer de la Frontera, Cadiz, http://wwwsunshinetour.net
Hipodromo Mijas-Costa, Malaga, March 29, visit http://www.hipodromocostadelsol.es
Sports
“Mapuche. Semillas de Chile,” sculpture display, original parts from Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, ends Saturday, Casa de Iberoamerica, Cadiz
XXV Flamenco National Contest “Ciudad de Ubrique,” through May 27, http://guiadecadiz.com
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
Holy Week, Sunday through March 31
Sevilla Spring Fair (Feria), April 16 - 21
Campeonato del mundo de Motociclismo, May 3 - 5
Upcoming Activities
AREA ACTIVITIES
“El Tiempo que nos ha tocado vivir,” painting display by Oswaldo Guayasamin, through March 30, Castillo de Santa Catalina, Cadiz
“Fashion Art,” designs by Manuel Fernandez, through May 15, Sala Espacio de Creacion Comtemporanea, Cadiz
La Cuaresma,” concert by Alvarez Beigbeder Orchestra and Villamarta Choir, Thursday, 8 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez de la Frontera
Ciclo de Musica Antigua, “El Barroco Tardio”, concert by “En-semble Hotteterre” Cuartet, Saturday, 8:30 p.m., Claustros de Santo Domingo Church, Alameda de Cristina, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €7
Concert by Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra, Wednesday, 8 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez de la Frontera
El Arrebato in concert, April 26, 9 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €25-35
Rihanna in concert, May 5, 8:30 p.m. - Bizkaia Arena, Bara-kaldo (Bilbao) and June 1, 9 p.m., Palau San Jordi, Barcelona http://www.mywayticket.es
Flamenco show, Jerez, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, Jerez, 956-33-8334
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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 OTHER PICKS THIS WEEK
Oz the Great and Powerful Theater,March 24th, 4:30 p.m.
The CroodsTheater,March 23rd, 2:30 p.m.Drive-InMarch 23rd, 8 p.m.
Safe HavenTheater,March 22nd, 7 p.m.March 25th, 6 p.m.
Side Effects Theater,March 23rd, 7 p.m.
THIS WEEK
The CroodsStarring: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone (PG) Animation, Adventure, Comedy, 98’The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world’s first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures -- and their outlook is changed forever.
Safe HavenStarring: Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, Cobie Smulders (PG13) Drama, Mystery, Romance, 116’When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo.
Side Effects (R) 106’. Crime, Drama,Thriller. Starring: Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum. Em-ily Taylor, despite being reunited with her husband from prison, becomes severely depressed with emotional episodes and sui-cide attempts. Her psychiatrist, after conferring with her previous doctor, eventually prescribes an experimental new medication called Ablixa.
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunt-ers 3D (R) 88’. Action, Fantasy, Horror. Starring: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton. In this spin on the fairy tale, Hansel & Gretel are now bounty hunters who track and kill witches all over the world. As the fabled Blood Moon ap-proaches, the siblings encounter a new form of evil that might hold a secret to their past.
Oz the Great and Powerful 3D (PG) 123’. Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Starring: Michelle Wil-liams, Rachel Weisz. Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz. At first he thinks he’s hit the jackpot-fame and fortune are his for the taking. That all changes, however, when he meets three witches who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting.
Friday, March 22nd 5 p.m. Warm Bodies (PG13), 97’ 7 p.m. Safe Haven☺ (PG13), 116’ 9:30 p.m. Parker (R), 118’
Saturday, March 23rd 2:30 p.m. The Croods 3D☺ (PG), 98’ 4:30 p.m. Beautiful Creatures (PG13), 124’ 7 p.m. Side Effects (R), 106’ 9:30 p.m. A Good Day to Die Hard (R), 97’
Drive-In 8 p.m. The Croods 2D ☺ (PG), 98’
Sunday, March 24th - 3D Sunday! 2:30 p.m. Escape from Planet Earth 3D (PG), 95’ 4:30 p.m. Oz the Great and Powerful 3D (PG), 123’ 7 p.m. Jack the Giant Slayer 3D (PG13), 115’ 9:30 p.m. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 3D (R), 88’
Monday, March 25th 6 p.m. Safe Haven ☺ (PG13), 116’ 8:30 p.m. Parker (R), 118’
Tuesday, March 26th CLOSED
Wednesday, March 27th CLOSED
Thursday, March 28th CLOSED
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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 S2001 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE: Good condition, satin blue, 4 door, 6 cylinder, automatic, sunroof, heat, A/C, 139K miles, American spec., $3,500 OBO. Call 681-29-8932 or 636-65-0893.2007 HONDA ELEMENT EX: All wheel drive, kiwi green, 4 door, 4 cylinder, automatic, sunroof, AM/FM, CD, radio, 41,600 miles, $14K OBO. Call 696-99-9343.2006 CADILLAC CTS: 3.6L, automatic, l e a t h e r, f u l l y l o a d e d , e x c e l l e n t condition, Euro. spec., 27K kilometers, $16,500. Call Lee at 690-39-9844.2006 FIAT PANDA: Manual, four doors with hatchback, 98K kilometers, A/C and heat, CD, AM/FM, power steering, power breaks, €3,500. Call Chris at 672-76-4350 or email [email protected] FORD MONDEO: Very well maintained, gasoline engine, 157K kilometers, 97K miles, $4K. Call 647-16-1465 or email [email protected] to see now. 2000 VOLVO V-40: 2.0 automatic s t at i o n wa g o n , exce l l e nt s h a p e, €2,350. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.2001 DAEWOO (NOW CHEVROLET) TACUMA: 1,600 SX, 65K miles, €1,975. Call 653-78-0296.2007 RENAULT CLIO: 56K miles, one -year guarantee for motor and transmission, €5,950, call 653-78-0296.1995 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT: 7-seat passenger van, in pristine shape, new ITV, good for full year, 99K miles, €1,290. Call Ray 653-78-0296.
M O T O R C Y C L E2001 SUZUKI INTRUDER: 250 cc, 25K kilometers, ITV good through May 2014, $1K OBO. Call Lee at 690-39-9844.
F O R S A L E220 APPLIANCES: Treadmill, blow dryer, home phones (2), bed warmers (2), toaster oven, microwave, extension cords, plugs, adaptors and transformers. Call Chris at 672-76-4350 or email [email protected] for prices. FURNITURE: TV entertainment centers, plants, free standing closet (2 doors), microwave stand. Call Chris at 672-76-4350 or email [email protected] for prices.
GUITAR FOR SALE: 2005 model Ibanez 350ex RG series guitar, gently used. It offers a FR-Tremolo, 5-way switch and passive electronics. RoadRunner hard case included, €300, $400 OBO. Call Jonathon Singler at 671-49-5723.
SOUND SYSTEM AND TABLE: Bose home theater sound system with Kenwood amp, €250 OBO. Computer table, asking €40, Call 667-78-5289.BED FRAMES: 2 single beds with metal frame, one stores under the other with mattress, €200 OBO. Call 667-78-5289.TOOLS: Snap-on/Craftsman hand tools, wrench sets, socket sets. Call 667-78-5289 for details.WINDSURF: Custom windsurf board, mast, boom and 3 sails. Call 667-78-5289 for details.PIANO: Yamaha Clavinova piano CLP100-110 volts, $150. Call Dave at 956-54-2554 or 727-3882.SKI SUIT: Large, one piece ski suit, $20. Call Dave at 956-54-2554 or 727-3882.SIEMENS C-60 VODAFONE: Perfect cosmetic and working condition with box and all accessories. Call 627-23-3805 after 5:30 p.m.ALCATEL OT-808 PHONE: Vodafone, brand new in box with all accessories, $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. Selling for $400. Call 627-233-805 after 5:30 p.m.NIKON D5000 CAMERA OUTFIT: 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.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 SPROPERTY 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, rooftop terrace, 3-minute walk 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 PUERTO RENT: Specializes in properties located in El Puerto de Santa maria, 3 - 5 bdrm., with A/C and heat, private pool and parking, no fees. Contact Gino at 0034-606-34-1547.TOWNHOUSE ON A CORNER LOT IN RESIDENTIAL AREA: 4 bdrm., 1.5 bath, fully furn. kitchen, A/C, 110 m2 patio, front yard with driveway and parking inside, €700/mo. Call 696-20-3113 or 617-78-6178. DETACHED HOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 bdrm., 3 bath, furn. kitchen, lrg. covered laundry rm., small dng. area, lvg. area w/fireplace, A/C and heat, yard and private parking, close to the base and beach. Asking €1,050 (includes gardener). Contact Coco 699-79-4899 (English speaker).NEW HOUSE IN PUERTO CENTER: 2 story flat, in a renovated, beautiful old building in the center of El Puerto de Santa Maria. 3 bdrm., 2.5 bath, lvg./dng. rm., fully fun. kitchen, A/C and heat, wood floors, top qualities, furn. or unfurn., €900/mo. The flat is next to Plaza España and walking streets, next to taxi stop, buses and 5 minutes from train. Call Ignacio at 620-21-5542 or email [email protected]. Will email photos. TOWNHOUSE IN EL MANANTIAL: 135 square meters, 3 floors, 4 brdm., 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 fees included). Call 651-83-8588 or email: [email protected] HOUSE OFF PUERTO-ROTA BYPASS ROAD: 4 bdrm., 3 bath, lvg./dng. rm. with fireplace, large fully equipped kitchen, storage room, yard with private pool and driveway, €1,800/mo. Call 639-82-5070 or email [email protected] 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.FLAT 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.
R O T A HOUSE FOR RENT NEAR HOTEL CARIBE: 2 bdrm. (big) with bathrooms included, dressing room in each one, lvg. rm. with American kitchen, wood floors, A/C, furniture in a modern style, front patio furniture as well, 2 minutes walking from the beach, private parking. Call Rosa at 634-65-0767 or 617-47-7500.DUPLEX IN GATED COMMUNIT Y: 2 bdrm., 2 bath, fully equipped kitchen, lvg./dng. rm., 2 terraces and dressing room in master bedroom, A/C, Internet, satellite TV, cable/AFN network cable already installed. Fully furn. and facing the beach, gated community with pool and garage, €1,050/mo., listed in housing. Call 627-78-2488. AMERICAN-OWNED DUPLEX IN GATED COMMUNITY IN ROTA: Private, gated community in Jardin de la Almadraba, 3 bdrm. with built-in wardrobes, 2.5 bath, inner/outer patio, swimming pools, tennis/basketball court, private parking and garage, 1 block from the beach and forest, ceiling fans, A/C and heating, €1,100./mo. (flexible), listed in housing, for viewing or details contact Ivan at DSN 430-7656 [email protected] or see http://floorplanner.com/projects/23584314-house-104-almadraba-complex-gate-2#details.SEMI-DETACHED CHALET IN ROTA: Duplex on Avda. Principes de España, 180 square meters, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, enclosed garage,
front and back patio, a very large basement perfectly conditioned, A/C (hot and cold) in all rooms, fans, screens, double glass windows, 5 minutes to the beach, listed in housing, €1,275/mo. Call 605-51-5363 José Antonio.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, laundry, lvg./dng. rm., terrace, A/C and heat in lvg. rm. and bedrooms, furn./unfurn. Cal l 601-03-5135.DOWNTOWN APARTMENT NEXT TO BEACH: Apartment facing Hotel Duque de Najera, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, large terrace (partly enclosed), private garage, kitchen, living room, dng. rm., A/C. Call Amanda 616-89-6961.
L E A V E D O N O R P R O G R A MRobert Hemmett of the NAVFAC EURAFSWA-Public Works Department, U.S. Naval Station, Rota, Spain has been approved as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Donor Program. Your help is sincerely appreciated. If you are interested in donating leave to him, please contact Ana Maria Malvido at 727-1632 or email [email protected], in the Human Resources Office. She can answer your questions and provide the required forms to transfer leave.
M I S C E L L A N E O U SS E E K I N G E M P LO Y M E N T : H o m e Improvement, painting, gardening, house cleaning. Call Juani at 697-53-0608.LEARN SPANISH FOR FREE: Want to learn Spanish for free? I am looking for a native English speaker so that we can improve our knowledge in both languages. Please call me, 687-01-7783.LANGUAGE EXCHANGE WANTED: I need to practice my spoken English since I plan to attend a class in the States this summer. Practice your Spanish and I practice my English. If interested, please contact [email protected] EMPLOYMENT: Very responsible,
36-year-old Spanish 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. SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Detail oriented, meticulous woman 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.BROKER DEALER: U.S. Mutual Funds, IRAS, 5291, insurance, IRPS. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.
L O S T A N D F O U N DDo you think you lost or misplaced something? We may have it. NAVSTA Rota Lost and Found currently has miscellaneous Military Identification cards, Drivers License, Credit/Debit cards, Social Security cards and other cards found by the NEX, six wallets and an iPhone. If you think one of these items could be yours please contact 727-LAWS (5927) and ask for a Lost and Found Custodian to identify/claim your item. These items will be disposed of after 90 days.
E M P L O Y M E N THRO: Industrial Hygienist, GS-12. Customer service hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please call customer service at 727-1643 for more info.MWR: Program Assistant (CYP), Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Aquatics), Driver/Cashier (Pizza Villa), Club Operations Assistant (La Plaza), Driver/Cashier (La Plaza), Recreation Aide (Bowling), Recreation Aide (Fitness), Recreation Assistant (Bowling). Applications must be submitted on OF-612 form and Preference Entitlement Survey to MWR Personnel Office, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 727-2596 or 727-3263.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: American Red Cross Rota empowers volunteers. There are numerous opportunities including DGF and USNHRS. For more information and to get started today, contact American Red Cross Rota at DSN 727-2333 or 856-82-2333.
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WASHINGTON - The nation’s top military officer told a think tank audience here Monday that while U.S. forces face rising security and financial risk, he offers “a little peace of mind in the context of uncertainty.”
Speaking as part of a recurring Persian Gulf forum hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed how budget pres-sures and a force drawdown will affect U.S. military actions in the Gulf region and elsewhere.
The United States faces real danger at a time when resources are in decline, he said. “At the same time, we are not a nation or a military in decline,” the chairman added. “We have it within us to stay strong -- to remain a global leader and more important, a reliable partner.”
Global risk is on the rise despite an overall decline in violence, Dempsey said. He added the “probability and consequences of aggression” are going up as a result of two trends: a shift of power to non-state actors and the proliferation of advanced technologies.
“Middleweight militaries now have intercontinental ballistic missiles,” he said. “Cyber has reached a point where bits and bytes can be as destructive as bullets and bombs. Our homeland is not the sanctuary it once was.”
At the same time, defense leaders must recognize that decreasing the national deficit “is, in fact, a national security imperative” and that defense spending will fall, the chairman said.
Dempsey said sequestration, an across-the-board spending cut that took effect March 1, is “quite simply the most irresponsible way possible to manage the
nation’s defense.”“It is actually the antithesis of what we need,” he
added. “We need budget certainty, time and flexibility. Sequestration compromises our readiness, and it compounds risk.”
Sequestration could lead to a security gap, Dempsey said, and it’s also the law.
“I am hopeful - but not all that optimistic - that both its magnitude and its mechanism will be defused in some future budget deal,” he said. “But in the meantime, we have no choice but to prepare for its full effect - which is, of course, our worst-case scenario.”
Likening national security to insurance coverage, Dempsey said what the U.S. military currently offers “may be a little less than what you were used to, but it’s still the best available.”
“And it’s going to get better in time,” the general added. “Here’s where I hope my confidence brings some comfort.”
The chairman said he called the service chiefs and combatant commanders together last week to discuss how to “lead through” the effects of current and future cuts.
Dempsey said the chiefs and combatant command-ers, like the troops they lead, are “a resolute bunch.” They know, Dempsey said, that “eventually, we come through these periods stronger as a military and as a nation.”
With an all-volunteer force, there will be no mass demobilization when the war in Afghanistan ends, he said. The military also is managing an aging inventory, and there will be no “peace dividend” of war funds that can be diverted into other uses.
“We are going to have to find opportunity, though,
in the midst of this fiscal crisis,” he said. “We need to seize the moment … to think differently and to be different.”
The nation’s military services need “the help of our elected officials to give us the certainty, the flexibility and the time to make change,” the chairman said.
“If we can get the reforms to pay and compensation we need - and we need them - and if we can get rid of weapons and infrastructure that we don’t need, then we can begin to restore the versatility of the joint force at an affordable and sustainable cost.”
Meanwhile, budget pressures indicate the defense strategy will need to change, the chairman said. “We’ll need to relook our assumptions and we’ll need to adjust our ambitions to match our abilities,” he added. “That means doing less, but not doing less well.”
Diplomacy and development will play a bigger role in U.S. engagement, and partner militaries will need to increase their security responsibilities, Dempsey said. “Our partners will have to work with us and col-laborate with us on accepting a greater share of the risk,” he added.
Today’s competing realities bring the challenge of “staying strong in the face of danger with fewer dollars,” the chairman summed up.
“We will lead our way through this,” he said. Condi-tions aren’t easy, he acknowledged, but nobody who serves in the military or in government ever signed up for anything easy, he said.
“Easy wasn’t part of the job description,” he added.“We’ll get through this,” the chairman pledged, “but
we’ll get through it mostly because of the application of leadership, thinking, creativity and a commitment to each other.”
Dempsey Vows He, Chiefs Will ‘Lead Through’ SequesterBy Karen ParriSh
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