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Photos by Lt. Cheryl CollinsNATO, U.S. and Romanian officials cut the ribbon at the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System - Romania Inauguration. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, oversees joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests, security and stability in Europe and Africa

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th, recognized a key milestone to complete Phase II of the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) by deeming the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) in Romania as operationally certified in a ceremony held in Deveselu May 12.

This ballistic missile defense system represents a significant increase in the capability to defend NATO European territory from attacks originating outside the Euro-Atlantic area, and is a key milestone in the development of NATO ballistic missile defense.

"Today, this site joins the four U.S. guided missile destroyers in Rota, Spain in reaching Phase II of the European Phased Adaptive Approach. As we cut the ribbon, the watchteams are trained and ready, the system has been tested, and we are now in the progress of integrating this site into the NATO integrated Air and Missile Defense Architecture," said Adm. Mark Ferguson, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa

On Sept. 17, 2009, President Obama announced the concept of EPAA, which calls for using Aegis-based BMD capabilities, both afloat and ashore, to defend Europe against ballistic missile threats originating from outside the Euro-Atlantic Area.

The site first broke ground Oct. 28, 2013. At a ceremony hosted by the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dec. 18, 2015, U.S. and Romanian government officials announced the major military components of the AAMDS in Romania were complete and had been transferred to the Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet.

Since that time the AAMDS-Romania site and U.S. Navy crew achieved operational certification through a series of unit-level and theater-level tests and exercises conducted over the past five months, which validated the system's capability to integrate into the U.S. and NATO BMD architecture.

Construction of a second Aegis Ashore site in Poland is part of the final phase of EPAA. The ground breaking is scheduled for May 13.

Aegis Ashore Miss i l e Defense System-Romania Operationally CertifiedFrom U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

U.S. Naval Hospital Rota and the Rota Moral, Wellness and Recreation (MWR) put on a ceremony for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the hospital’s courtyard May 17. The event included traditional Filipino dances, consisting of the Maglalatik and the Tinikling, performed by the base diversity club, as well as traditional Filipino and Hawaiian food.

Th is year ’s theme had two tenets: “Walking Together” and “Embracing Change.”

“If you look at the entire spectrum of people who are serving in the Navy, you’ll find people from all walks of life,” said Lt. Angela Jiatu, guest speaker at the ceremony.

“Some who grew up in places like Kansas or people who spent their entire lives in another country and joined the United States military for a better life.”

“Each person who I have worked with has provided different, unique and valuable skills,” continued Jiatu. “But if

you looked past our own differences, we were a well-oiled machine, with each person being a puzzle piece that when put together created a bigger picture. In order to create success and an environment of respect, we embrace each other, and where we all come from.”

Since 1977, the month of May has been the time to pay tribute to recognize the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans an d Pacific Islanders in American history.

NAVSTA Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, traditional Filipino dances, consisting of the Maglalatik and the Tinikling were performed by the base diversity club at a ceremony held at the U.S. Naval Hospital Rota May 17.

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In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month the Naval Station Rota diversity club, above, held a ceremony held at the U.S. Naval Hospital Rota May 17.

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community this week so let me get started.

Navy Captain Selections:The Navy just recently posted the list

for our next set of captains. I want to congratulate those that were selected and are stationed here at Rota:

-Cmdr. Joe Saegert (OIC for FD/RMC)-Cmdr. Rachel Lewis, Nurse Corps-Cmdr. Christopher Orsello, Medical

Officer-Cmdr. Brian Wells, Medical Officer-Cmdr. Sean Donovan, Dental Officer-Cmdr. John Wilson, Dental Officer-Congratulations to you all on this

milestone achievement. That is fantastic!Air Force Promotion:Congratulations are also in order for

John D. Foy, operations officer for 521st

AMOG, who was promoted to lieutenant colonel this past Monday. The weather could not have been any better for this milestone achievement and I was happy to be a part of the ceremony. Great job, JD!

Fair Winds and Following Seas!I want to say farewell to two dear

friends who have been a huge part of our success here in Rota – Mr. Ruben Nadal and Mr. Rick Nelson.

Mr. Ruben Nadal was our director of the Rota DeCA for the past nine years. Per the direction of his leadership, Ruben had to depart several weeks ago so he could manage and reinvigorate another commissary in New York. Ruben actually opened the new store back in 2007 and over the past nine years, he and his team did a great job listening to the community and expanding the capacity and food items to meet the ever-growing population here in Rota. He and his wife, Cloris, were an integral part of our base and community. Thank you and we all wish you the best back in the States!

I also want to say “congratulations and farewell” to another wonderful friend, Mr. Rick Nelson, director of the Navy Exchange. Rick has been our NEX director for the past seven years. I want to give him and his wife, Barbara, a huge “congratulations” as Rick will be retiring after 51 years of federal service (active duty and GS employee) at the end of this month. He and his signature bow tie were a constant here on base where he always ensured that his team took care of those that mattered most - the Sailors, Airmen and Marines as well as their families. His wife, Barbara, was one

of our many volunteers who dedicated much of her time and energy at places like the hospital and RAWL. Thank you both for everything you did for our Navy and making Naval Station Rota a better place for our service members and their families. Enjoy your next chapter - you all will be sorely missed!

101 Critical Days of Summer:Next weekend is Memorial Day

weekend which also kicks off the 101 Critical Days of Summer - the largest vacation period of the year. The Rota leadership would like to emphasize safety to our community. The extended weekend wi l l provide us with an abundance of quality time with our family and friends both abroad and here locally. Enjoy yourselves as you have earned it. However, make safety paramount! Have a plan regardless of whether you are traveling or just going out for the evening. If you are taking a long trip, let your chain of command know where you are going.

During Memorial Day weekend, almost half of all fatal car accidents are alcohol-related. Please remember that drinking and driving endangers everyone on the road. Plan ahead for a safe ride home and have a back-up plan. For everyone’s knowledge – our DUI counter is:

Last DUI: Feb. 7, 2016 DUI’s in 2016: One – That is less than

last year at this time (great!), but one is always one too many!

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Weekly Energy Myth:Renewable energy is still unproven

An increase of motorcycle riders in the warmer seasons can bring a potential increase in motorcycle accidents.

All commands have motorcycle safety programs that promote rider safety and highly encourage motorcycle training. On top of the safety programs, the Navy requires all Sailors who ride motorcycles complete at least two training courses designed to teach the basics of bike handling and risk management.

"Navy policy has a requirement that military personnel operating a motorcycle, on or off base, shall complete Level I and Level II training initially, and then a refresher course every three years," said Alicia Harkins, Navy Installations Command's traffic safety program manager. "Each course has a classroom component and a motorcycle

riding component."Although only a few courses are required, Sailors are encouraged to pursue

additional training.The Navy requires Sailors to wear personal protective equipment, which includes

a helmet, eye protection, proper footwear, and appropriate clothing. There are also several advanced training courses available.

There were 12 motorcycle accidents that resulted in fatalities in 2015, the lowest number the Navy has seen in 10 years. The Navy Safety Center hopes that number continues to decrease.

"Understanding your limitations and determining the risks you are willing to accept will define safe riding and should be done before you get on a motorcycle," said Murphy. "The use of sound risk management practices, rider vigilance, and training reduces the probability of motorcycle mishaps."

Navy Emphasizes Motorcycle Safety to RidersAs summer approaches, some Sailors begin to dust off their motorcycle helmets and prepare to start riding again.By MC2 Robert SanchezDefense Media Activity

Truth:Throughout history renewable energy sources, such as

sunshine, wind, water, vegetation and the heat of the earth, have been successfully harnessed and used to provide energy. Almost 2,500 years ago, the Greeks designed their homes to use winter sunlight for heating. Large, south-facing windows were used to collect solar heat, which was stored in massive walls and floors for gradual release throughout the night. The wind has also been used as an energy source for centuries. Some of its early uses include propelling ships and pumping water. Today's technological advancements have developed more efficient means of harnessing and using renewable energy sources and these sources are gaining

increasing popularity.

U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain is seeking one contracted full-time dental assistant position.

Minimum qualifications are: 1) Possession of a current certificate or diploma to practice as a dental assistant in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands OR certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant Course 2) 12 months experience as a certified dental assistant within the preceding 60 months required 3) US citizenship required. All United States contractors must obey and meet all terms and conditions required to conduct business at U.S Naval Hospital Rota, Spain. Interested personnel are requested to contact Paul Campbell, contracting officer, for a copy of the solicitation via email: [email protected] with your name, phone number and email address. Offers are due no later than June 9. Alternate point of contact is Juan Serrano at [email protected].

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May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States May 7, 1843 and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks of that nation-tying railway were Chinese immigrants.

According to the Naval Heritage and History Command, there are 24,500 Asian American and Pacific Islander Sailors serving in the Navy today,

including eight admirals and 235 master chief and senior chief petty officers. These Sailors represent more than 56 ethnic groups, speaking over 100 languages from Asia and the Pacific Islands, living in the United States.

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders of various nationalities and ancestry have been serving in the Navy since the early 19th century. The rich history of these cultures, their struggles against adversity to achieve equality, significant contributions to the American experience and the opportunity to build the foundation for a bright future are made a reality by some great leaders who share the same heritage.

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One of this year's Olympic athletes has ties to the Rota community. One of our Rota veterans will be paying particular attention to the Summer Olympic Games because he has a family member competing this year.

Pedro Pascual Suitt, 19, is the grandson of Ira Suitt, a retired Navy engineman who served aboard Naval Station Rota from 1961 to 1964 and again in 1966. He worked the tugboats at Port Operations and retired after a 26-year military career.

Pedro is a windsurfer with the U.S. Sailing Team Sperry. The U.S. Sailing Team Sperry is managed by the United States Sailing Association, the national governing body for the sport of sailing and sailboat racing. The top boats in each Olympic and Paralympic class are selected annually to be members of the U.S. Sailing Team Sperry. Pedro recently won a starting spot on the Regatta Windsurfing RS:X Mens’ team for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. He earned his way to his first Olympic competition during racing at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia on April 1 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Pedro began learning the sport of windsurfing in Cádiz at the age of 13. He later moved around southern Spain, but maintained Cádiz and El Puerto de Santa María as his base of operations for practicing the sport.

The Olympic competitor has been a student-athlete spending equal time practicing in Chipiona and studying mechanical engineering at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.

His training regimen to prepare for the 2016 Olympic Games is rigorous. He trains six days a week and

alternates between sailing, cycling and going to the gym. A lot of his long-term plans are currently postponed due to his extensive preparation.

“It’s a full-time commitment and a lot of things are being put on hold,” says Pedro. “My college education is one of those things so I can focus on my campaign full-time. I plan on continuing my education after the Olympics.”

Fifteen athletes will represent the United States of America in ten Olympic classes.

If you’re interested in keeping track of Pedro’s performance during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the opening ceremony commences Aug. 5 and the games conclude Aug. 21. The sailing competitions will be held Aug. 8 through Aug. 18. Pedro is competing in the Men’s RS:X Olympic class.

Rota Veteran’s Grandson Heading to the 2016 Olympics

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Pedro Pacual competes in the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Iberostar in Palma de Mallorco, Spain April 1. His performance solidified his position at the top RS:X for the United States.


In a strategic shift to better prepare students for life after K-12 education and to smooth the transition from Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) to other education agencies for students who migrate in and out of our system, DoDEA has begun the process of implementing College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) in both math and English language arts. In order to support the instructional shifts that are required for successful CCRS implementation, the David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) calendar has been adjusted for school year 2016-17 to provide faculty collaboration time during which teachers will co-plan lessons, review student performance and monitor data to support appropriate shifts in practice during the implementation period. DoDEA headquarters has mandated that every school has time built into the working hours for teachers to discuss instructional practices, review assessments, design instructional materials and collaborate with one another.

Within the school year 2016-17 calendar, weekly early release days are scheduled to provide appropriate collaboration time to support the use of the new standards. All teachers will collaborate in Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) for periods of 75 minutes each Thursday afternoon. Thursday was selected as the optimal

day for early release in o rder to max im ize momentum between the collaborative period and classroom time by giving teachers an opportunity to make adjustments to classroom practice immediately following the ea r l y re lease . Additionally, because several other schools in

DoDEA have also scheduled their collaboration on Thursday afternoons, opportunities are increased for professional growth beyond the walls of our own schools, made possible by a number of technological supports provided by DoDEA.

Dismissal time on Thursdays will be 1:45 p.m. for the DGF Elementary School and 2 p.m. for the DGF MHS. If you have questions about the early release, please contact the school.

DGF Rota MHS Principal, Mohan Vaswani, (left), and ES Principal Walter Wilhoit, look forward to the changes and the improved calendar for school year 2016-2017.

DGF Implementating CCRS for 2016-2017 School YearFrom DGF Public Affairs

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W H A T ' S G O I N G O N ?ROTA

EXHIBIT of Water Paintings "By Land, Water and Air" by Manuel Gandullo Nieves until 30 May in the Castillo de Luna. HOLY WEEK PHOTO CONTEST: Photos taken during Holy Week 2016 can be pre-sented until 14 October. A maximum of 10 photos per person. For details, contact the Tourist Office. XXXI SCUBA DIVING CHAMPIONSHIP: 20, 21 and 22 May 08:00 - 14:30 in the Sports Marina.I RUTA DEL CARACOL (I Snail Route): May 9 - 22 Rota Tourism and the Cham-ber of Commerce have organized the I Snail Route in order to promote this local product and culinary specialty. The price of a tapa of snails in 1.80€; the price of a tapa plus beverage (beer, soft drink or manzanilla) is 3€. There are 26 participat-ing bars. You can find the complete list in the Tourism Office. SECOND HAND MARKET “El Chorrillo” Association. Sundays from 10.00 am. to 2.00 pm. C/Sargento Céspedes.

PUERTO DE SANTA MARÍA .TACO NIGHT at Molly Malone, Friday May 20th. Fish, seafood, chicken, beef, grilled, crunchy, melty, spicy...Taste the many different ways for Taco Night!LIVE MUSIC Celtic rock with 3 Scare Crow. Saturday May 21st at Shamrock Bar & Eatery from 9pm onwards. Drink, eat & dance!CONCERT String Quartet from Havana;

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20 May at 20:30 in the Municipal Theater Pedro Muñoz Seca. Tickets starting at 8.50€.FLAMENCO Saturday, 21 May at 22:00 in Peña El Nitri, Diego Niño, 1.WINE TOUR & TASTING in Gutierrez Co-losía, Av. Bajamar, 40. English tours Mon. – Fri. 12: 15 Saturdays 1p.m. concentrat-ing on Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, Cream, Moscatel Soleado & Pedro Ximénez 6€ per person Information/reservations: 956 852 852 / 659 755 701 www.gutierrez-colosia.com [email protected] SAN MARCOS CASTLE Plaza del Al-fonso X. Free guided tours on Tuesdays 11:30 (English) -12:30 -13:30 h. With reservation (627 569 335) [email protected], Wed. to Fridays: 10:00 -12:00h. Thurs. and Sat.-10:30 -11:30h (English). 12:30- 13:30 6€ adults and 3€ children METROPOLITAN PARK Los ToruñosVarious activities: bike tours, train tours, nature photography, kayaking & more. Info at: www.parquedelabahia.es

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERAVINOBLE 2016 29 - 31 May in the Alca-zar. International Salon of Noble wines featuring different types of Sherry and other sweet and generous wines as well as gourmet food products. HOP-ON HOP-OFF Bus tour. City Sight-seeing International. Discover Jerez from the best point of view. More info at www.city-sightseeing.com or phone +34 902 101 081

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TúSabrás

This is a self service Mexican restaurant and ice cream shoppe. Here you will find lots of your Mexican favorites: burritos, nachos, quesadillas, chili con carne and tacos plus lots of side dishes such as onion rings, stuffed jalapeños, nuggets, Mexican salad etc. The ice cream is all homemade and they have sugar free, gluten free and lactose free. In the des-sert department they also have brownies and carrot cake. All of this is elaborated under the watchful eye of Alberto Zelada who hails from El Salvador. Alberto has a degree in economics, but soon he started to pursue his true passion which is cook-

ing. He first obtained the title of "chef" in El Salvador and then came to Spain to continue his studies under some of the top chefs in this country. Alberto is happy to be in charge of this new venture. He wants to let you know that he doesn't make the food very hot because in Andalucía, most people don't like their food very hot. However, if you do like it hot, let him know and he will make it especially for you. TúSabrás is located next to the hotel and pontoon E in Puerto Sherry and is open all day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for your convenience. Now is a great time to get acquainted since there is a special Happy Hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow the 20th, the 21st and the 22nd. 50% off on all food (except ice cream) and drinks. Take advantage of this great introductory offer and give it a try!


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As of September 2015, family members of active-duty U.S. military members are able to initiate emergency messages online at http:// redcross.org/herocarenetwork. Family of active duty and overseas-stationed federal employees can also initiate a message by calling 1-(877) 272-7337 or 956-82-2331, or by walking in to the Rota AMCROSS office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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

wic overseAs Women, Infants and Children (WIC) 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 screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. Call 727-2921 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetingsAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are scheduled

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the chapel. For more information, call the DAPA at 727-2161. AA off-base: "Rota Drydock," every Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Calle Calvario, 67, Inglesia del Carmen, Rota (Lat: 36.624466, Long: -6.356386). For information about the meeting in Rota, call Joe Garcia at 629-21-1312 or 956-81-5842. Online, visit http://www.aaonline.net or http://www.aaspain.org.

dlpt, dlAb testing At the ncoNavy College Office Rota has assumed responsibility

for the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB). Testing is by appointment only - walk in testing will not be permitted. Individuals without One-Net access must call Neville Hollin at 727-2126. He will coordinate a time for the individual to come by to Building 3269 to start filling out the SAAR-N for access to One-Net. Access to One-Net is a requirement for DLPT/DLAB testing and a requirement to set up the appointment for testing. For more information, please contact Brenda Carpentar or Leslie Dickey at 727-2798/2785.

prepAre for the sAt or Act noweKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep

Programs worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civilians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online at www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or call 951-25-6407.

Testing is suspended during the summer months for inventory purposes.

umuc offers multiple degreesThere’s a reason more than 93,000 students have

chosen UMUC. They have experienced faculty with professional knowledge, plus UMUC is regionally accredited and internationally recognized. UMUC Europe offers several certificate programs, along with many associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs. On top of that, there are many other degree options through the UMUC Stateside Campus. Stop by the UMUC office here in Rota and find out how UMUC can help you reach your academic goals. They are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you can't stop by their office in the Community Service Building (CSB), call them at 727-2917 or email them at [email protected].

centrAl texAs college (ctc) clAsses Central Texas College is a regionally accredited

college serving various certificate degree programs. Currently, CTC is offering four face-to-face courses that are eight weeks long, one night a week, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There are several other available online degree programs, and registration for these is open every month. If you’re interested in enrolling and registering to take classes, please contact CTC field representatives for more information at 727-2574 or email CTC at [email protected].

ou offers mAster of humAn relAtions The University of Oklahoma offers a Master of Human

Relations. The Master of Human Relations program offers emphasis in organizational studies, counseling and the helping professions and social change. Face-to-face classes are taught Tuesday through Friday, 6 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Online classes are also available each semester. The

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The last time I shared with you in Chaplines, we considered the question, “Can w e t r u s t t h e Bible?” You may remember that I suggested we subject the Bible to a series of tests developed by a historian named Steve Sanders to evaluate the authenticity of all historical writings.

The first of these tests was the Internal Test, which seeks to answer the question, “Do the writers of the Bible claim that their writings are true?” The second test proposed by Saunders was the External Test, which asks, “What does the outside evidence say about the document?” In our case, what do contemporary non-Biblical sources say about the Bible? Do they confirm or deny Biblical stories?

First, we know beyond dispute that the historicity of Jesus as a living person is well established. There is no reasonable doubt that Jesus lived when the Bible says that he did. A host of non-Biblical writings from Roman, Greek and Jewish sources all affirm the life of the historical person Jesus Christ. In just one such example, the first century Jewish historian Josephus, wrote definitively about Jesus, John the Baptist, James and many other early church leaders named in the New

Testament.In addition to external writings, one must also consider

the external evidence of archeology; which for many years was thought to discredit the Bible because of an absence of archeological corroboration. However, the archeological finds of the twentieth century, especially those of Sir William Ramsay, have instead become a source of support for claims of biblical authenticity. Ramsay, who was one of the greatest archaeologists in history, pursued many of his discoveries with the stated goal of proving the history recorded by Luke in the Book of Acts to be inaccurate. Ultimately, his beliefs were drastically changed as his archaeological finds proved that the Book of Acts was accurate to the minutest detail. While we cannot accurately say that archeology completely proves the authority of the Bible, it is fair to say that archeological evidence has provided external confirmations for hundreds of biblical statements.

The final test proposed by Saunders is called the Bibliographic Test and determines how well the original documents were translated to today. Essentially, it scrutinizes the care with which copies were made of an original document.

Because of the great reverence the Jewish scribes held toward the Scriptures, they exercised extreme care in making new copies of the Hebrew Bible. The entire scribal process was specified in meticulous detail to minimize the possibility of even the slightest error. The number of letters, words and lines were counted and the middle letters of the Pentateuch and the Old Testament were determined. If a single mistake was discovered, the entire manuscript would be destroyed. As a result of this extreme care, the quality of the manuscripts of the

Hebrew Bible surpasses all other ancient manuscripts, with copies dating to 200 B.C. and very little variation even in copies separated by 1,000 years. Though the scribal process differed with New Testament, the accurate results proved to be the same.

Further evidence along these lines can be seen in the fulfillment of biblical prophecy. There are dozens and dozens of prophecies regarding the coming of Jesus, but a group led by Professor Peter Stoner selected just eight and calculated the probability of them all being true of a single person alive during the first century. When complete, they submitted their research to a statistical oversight board that verified their research methods and calculations and agreed that their conclusions were agreeable and acceptable.What did they find? Their calculations led them to the conclusion that the likelihood of the eight prophecies being true of a single person were one in one quintillion. That’s a big number! To help give their audience a visual, they suggested that it would be the same as taking one silver dollar and putting a big “X” on it and then dropping it somewhere, anywhere, in the state of Texas and then dumping two feet of silver dollars over the whole state of Texas. The likelihood of one blindfolded person choosing the exact coin from that stack is the same as all eight prophecies being true in one person named Jesus.

So what’s the final conclusion that can be drawn concerning this book? Taken together, the evidence clearly points to the veracity, the authenticity and the reliability of the Bible. That means that what it says about us, about life, about eternity can and must be taken at face value. Now the only question is, what are we to do with its great message?

CHAPLINES

Chaplain Mark MCCraney

Can We Trust the Bible: Part II


Team Rota in the SpotlightBriana South

Brianna South, a senior at David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) High School, is graduating in June but already has a degree… a college degree that is.

While attending DGF, Brianna enrolled in courses from Central Texas College (CTC) and earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice at the Navy College Graduation ceremony on May 6. Her career goal is to become an FBI agent.

I was really interested in Criminal Justice and I want to be an FBI agent later on in life,” said Brianna. “It is something that has always interested me. DGF doesn’t have classes for that so I decided to take classes at CTC.”

Brianna is a military child and has followed her father, Lt. Cmdr. Michael South, officer in charge of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station (NCTAMS) Atlantic, detachment Rota, across the globe. She has lived Naples, Italy; Yokosuka, Japan; stateside and here in Rota.

“I think Rota has been my favorite duty station,” said Brianna. “I like the laid back atmosphere. I loved how fast paced Japan was, but I like how people stop to enjoy everything here. It’s just a little breather after living in Japan.”

Outside of attending high school and earning a college

degree, Brianna has numerous hobbies that include gymnastics, volleyball, cheerleading and playing music. She likes to play the guitar, piano, violin, clarinet and ukulele and then warp the sounds on her computer to make various beats.

Along with her accomplishment as the only DGF high school student graduating this year with a college degree, Brianna recently received the Rota American Red Cross Youth Volunteer of the Year Award for her time and effort volunteering at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota.

She said her motivation is from her family who supported her through everything she’s done and currently doing.

“My dad really pushes me on bettering my education and to make sure that I get my goals accomplished,” said Brianna. “My family is one of my main motivators as to why I did all of this. I want to make them proud.”

Brianna said that good time management and prioritizing class work makes things a lot easier for her.

As a military child, Brianna knows the hardships that can come along with that title. She has some advice for other military children who have to make transitions time and time again.

“That’s always a way for growth,” said Brianna. “It could be scary at times, but after a while, you’ll learn to adapt and get used to it and maybe you’ll be open to change whenever it comes.”

Brianna will be returning to Colorado later this year with her family and will attend University of Colorado for her bachelor’s degree in political science.

By MCSN M. JangNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Photo By Steve Bond


Left: Builder Constructionman Chris Labello and Builder Constructionman Alexander Noffsinger, Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 Detail Cabo Verde, secure sheets of corrugated metal on a roof for the Center of Maritime Security Operations facility May 6. Detail Cabo Verde consists of ten Seabees tasked with the repair and installation of a 148’x28’ metal roof in support of exercise Epic Guardian 2016.

Photo By Builder Constructionman Maura Hernandez

Photos By MC2 Daniel James Lewis

Left: Newly naturalized citizens of the United States of America take the oath of naturalization.

Above: Newly naturalized citizens of the United States of America say the Pledge of Allegiance after their naturalization oath May 10.

Capt. Greg Pekari, Naval Station Rota commanding officer, speaks with the Retired American Military Iberian Council (RAMIC) on May 11 on the quality of life for retirees and the progressive future of the base. The leadership of RAMIC presented Pekari with a plaque of appreciation, a ball cap with the council’s logo and a bottle of wine as a farewell prior to transferring to his next duty station.

Photo By MCSN M. Jang


On May 12, the sixth and seventh grade students of David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) participated in the Science Symposium. Conducted by science teacher Mrs. Kathleen Tierney, the event showcased the scientific talents of 60 middle school students. The symposium showcased projects ranging from questions about memory and mathematics to what kind of bacteria grows on various fruits and vegetables.

The symposium ended with Best in Show results awarding first place to Jonah Umayam, second place to Cameron Rivera and third place to Chance Stelzig and Gonzalo Rojas who worked as a team.

When asked what she wanted her students to learn from this experience, Tierney remarked, “I want them to learn how to ask a question and design a way to test it and then to think critically and analytically about the degree to which they really have gathered enough information to suggest that they might have an answer. I want them to develop some skills in analytical thinking.”

The first documented high school science fair occurred in 1942 and was known as the Science Talent Search (STS). The purpose of the STS was to create awareness among students about opportunities in the science and engineering fields. Today, science related fairs and symposiums are standard in most school curriculums and afford students the opportunity to apply the scientific method to everyday life.

“I taught my dog sign language because I was watching this documentary about how these scientists were teaching apes sign language and I was sitting with my dog and I thought, ‘Hey, maybe he could learn some sign

language!’” remarked sixth grader Weston Richardson pointing to the statistics displayed on his board.

“I discovered that he listened very well and it only took 42 minutes to do a ‘sit’, 34 minutes to ‘stay’ and then it took 15 minutes to learn ‘come’ and 15 minutes to learn ‘high five’,” he says.

For seventh grader Cameron Rivera, inspiration struck in the form of his younger sister and her struggle with mathematics.

“In her earl ier years she struggled in math and I just wanted to see what helped her and that’s what I based my project on,” said Rivera.

According to the to the most recent poll conducted by STEM research at the National Science and Math Initiative, only 36 percent of high school students in 2013 were ready for college-level science. These numbers point to the need for educators, like Tierney, who inspire a true understanding and love of science.

“I want them to realize that science is everywhere,” she said. “Everything we do and think and see is related to science. And science is a wonderful topic and I hope that they will become scientists in some way. There are so many different ways to be in the science field.”

Tierney’s passion for her subject can be seen in her students.

“I think it’s interesting to see how science connects to everything and how the world is connected to science also,” says seventh grader Arana Starks.

For sixth grader Toby McClain, science is about the answers, “there is really no wrong answer and you can test a lot of other things and have fun doing it.”

The participants displayed their hours of hard work and research in the school gymnasium for fellow students, teachers and family to view their informational posters, hold demonstrations and share their newfound knowledge.

Three Cheers for the Science FairBy Emiley L. MurphyRota Public Affairs

Photo By Emiley L. Murphy

Photo By Kathleen TierneyWinners of the Best in Show; Chance Stelzig, left, Jonah Umayam, center, and Cameron Rivera display their projects during the Science Symposium on May 12.

DGF students get to meet judges who share their interests in science. Sixth grade student Owen Bond, left, and Carlos Lindo are being interviewed in the Best-of-Show session by a group of judges.during the Science Symposium on May 12.

Photo By Emiley L. Murphy Photo By Kathleen TierneyDGF students get to meet judges who share their interests in science during the Science Symposium at DGF on May 12.

Students from DGF Middle School share their projects during the Science Symposium on May 12.


URTA A LA ROTEÑA – SEA BREAM COOKED “ROTA STYLE”This week, we want to share with you the most typical recipe from

our city, Rota (Cadiz) called URTA A LA ROTEÑA. Traditional recipes of this you can find in our local gastronomy are called Seabream Soup “Rota style”, a special stew called Berza Roteña, Arranque Roteño (vegetable puree) and many more. In times past, our gastronomy, as well as our local economy, was based primarily on the sea (fish and seafood) and produce from the land (tomatoes, green peppers, pumpkin) Really nice and healthy ingredients.

INGREDIENTS• 1 Sea Bream (Spanish name - Urta) –

1.5 kilo (3 lbs.) approximately• 2 potatoes• 2 large onions• 3 cloves of garlic• 1/2 kilo (1 lb.) fresh tomatoes (perfectly

ripe)• 3 green peppers• 2 bay leaves• 2 lemons (1 for juice, 1 to decorate)

• 75 ml. (2.5 oz) extra virgin olive oil• 75 ml. (2.5 oz) dry Sherry wine• 125 ml. (4 oz) mineral water • A small glass of cognac• Ground black pepper• Salt• Chopped parsley• For the ground herbs (picada)• 2 cloves of garlic• Chopped parsley• Salt• Some Black pepper corns• Some olive oil

TO PREPARE• Preheat the oven at 180º C. (about 350º F) • Peel the potatoes, wash them and cut them into thick slices. Place

them on the same tray to cook the fish. Add some salt and a splash of olive oil and cook them in the oven for approximately 10 minutes.

• For the fish, keep the head or take it away and use it to cook a nice broth. If kept, add some salt and ground black pepper and set aside.

• Prepare the stir-fry (sofrito), the base of every stew in Spain. In a frying pan with a couple spoonfuls of olive oil, fry onion slices, minced garlic and sliced green peppers. Cook for approximately 10 minutes.

• Peel the tomatoes, cut into small dices and add them to the stir-fry. Continue cooking for 15 more minutes

• Take the tray with the cooked potatoes out of the oven, add the whole fish and then cover with stir-fry. To prepare the ground herbs,

use a mortar and pestle to grind all the ingredients. Spread t he g round he rb mixture on the fish to distribute the flavor. Add the mineral water and lemon juice.

• Add the olive oil, black peppercorns and the dry Sherry wine and bake in the oven for one hour.

• Five minutes before finishing cooking the fish, add the glass of cognac, some broth from the stew and finish cooking.

• Remove the tray from the oven and decorate it with lemon slices and parsley.

Let'sEat!

By Pilar Ruiz

For more recipes, visit Pilar's website at http://www.comomegustacocinar.blogspot.com

Have you liked the recipes we have shared with you? Have you tried to cook any of them? It would be great to hear your comments, questions and suggestions about it. You can email us as [email protected].


MHR is a non-thesis program which includes four core classes, six electives and one internship experience for a total of 36 semester hours. For more information, call OU at 727-2799 or email at [email protected].

erAu hAs A progrAm for youEmbry-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 a way that works best for you: in the traditional classroom, available at more than 150 locations throughout the world; online, from anywhere across the globe; EagleVision Classroom-web video conferencing between classrooms; EagleVision Home Web video conferencing from the convenience of your home; and Blended, which allows you to combine 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.

The Embry Riddle Aeronautical Rota Campus is pleased to offer the following face-to-face classes now through May 22.

AMNT281- Turbine Engine Theory & Applications, meeting every Tuesday night from 6 to 10 p.m.

MATH111- College Mathematics for Aviation I meeting Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m.MGMT436- Strategic Management, meeting over 2 weekends in April. Please call our office at 727-2984 or email [email protected] with any questions, and/

or to sign up. Registration is now open! Tuition assistance requests can be done now!

field trip: gypsy mArket cádizMonday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Gypsy Markets are one of our most popular shopping spots in the area. Come with us to Cadiz for a few hours, walk, see, shop and enjoy a café or some olives. Do not worry about driving we will take you there and bring you back. Call 727-3232 for more details and to sign up.

thrift sAvings plAnTuesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m.Do you have a plan for your retirement years? If not, find out why investing in TSP may be right for you and learn about the all the different options TSP has to offer. Call 727- 3232 to register.

pre-deployment briefWednesday, 10 to 11 a.m.Whether you are single or married, preparing for deployment has practical and emotional aspects to consider. This workshop covers financial aspects, communication and coping strategies. Spouses and family members are highly encouraged to attend, in order to help them prepare for this often-stressful period. Call 727 3232 to register.

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

sApr civiliAnWednesday, 2 to 3 p.m.Mandatory training designated for new hire civilian employees in reference to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response. Call 727- 3232 to pre-register.

smooth moveThursday, 9 to 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 civilian 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. Registration is required, please call 727 3232 for more information or to sign up.

business resumesThursday, 1 to 2 p.m.10 SECONDS! That is the average time a prospective employer takes to first review your resume. Discover the key elements on a resume and how to catch the employer's eye. Learn how to market yourself for your dream job. Call 727-3232 to sign up.

sApr victim AdvocAte refresherThursday, 2 to 3 p.m.This one-hour course is for current uniform victim advocates only. This training counts towards the mandatory 32-hour recertification. Call 727-3232 to pre-register.

field trip: vejer de lA fronterAMay 30, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Federal Holiday)Enjoy this walking tour through the old town of Vejer de la Frontera. One ofAndalucía's most picturesque pueblos blancos (white villages). The town of Vejer was built on a hill, cut by the Barbate river. Vejer enjoys wonderful views. We will be walking downtown and exploring the main monuments with a local guide. After the visit there will be time for tapas or lunch. Call 727- 3232 for more details and to sign up. City hall guided tour fee: 6 euros per person

icr (mAndAtory - registrAtion is required)May 31 through June 3, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Intercultural Relations Course (ICR) is a mandatory four-day course for all newly stationed personnel aboard Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain; uniform of the day is required for all service members and business attire for civilians and dependents. You will be trained in diplomacy and learn some of the customs, traditions, and history of the host country. Participation in the ICR program is critical to the successful and smooth adjustment to living overseas in the Kingdom of Spain. Vouchers are available for childcare services during class times. Your ICR Instructorwill give you the voucher upon completion of the course. These vouchers allow for free MWR childcare services at the Child Development Center (CDC) hourly care during the ICR class, plus an additional 30 minutes (15 minutes before and 15 minutes after class) driving time each day of the course. Space reservation at the hourly care should be made one week in advance by contacting the CDC at 727-1100. For further ICR information please contact the FFSC at 727-3232.

cApstone event trAnsition (gps)May 31 & June 2, 2 to 3:30 p.m.Final mandatory brief after completing TGPS. Call 727-3232 to sign up.

sponsor trAiningJune 2, 9 to 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 sponsoree. The SMEs from Housing, PSD, 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.

nmcrs officeNMCRS Office hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office contact: VPN 727-1614 or Commercial 956-82-1614After-hours or holidays: 660-984-511 and VPN Cell: 18-727-0800

nmcrs clAss schedule:sibling clAss: Available next month at the OB/GYN clinic

bAby bAsics clAss: Thursday, May 26 from noon to 2 p.m. at EDIS Building 1741 In Las Palmeras Housing Area at the corner of Alicante and Pontevedra near DGF School

nmcrs thrift shopThe NMCRS thrift shop is a great way to find low-priced, high-quality used items.Thrift Shop hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Every 2nd and 4th Thursday 5 to 7 p.m.(First 30 minutes priority shopping to active duty members and their dependents)

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ASAN, Guam (NNS) -- When Sailors come to work tired, with a fever, sneezing, coughing or otherwise visibly miserable, it's likely a shipmate will catch on to the fact they're ill and suggest a trip to medical.

But how often have we heard someone being told to "suck it up" when it comes to dealing with stress at work or home, instead of getting professional help to sort out the root of the problem? We embrace medical care for physical ailments, but often reject help in the face of equally debilitating mental ailments.

"We seem to stigmatize people getting help for mental health issues but we have zero concern for someone who goes to see the doctor because they have the flu," said Cmdr. Timothy Moore, Joint Region Marianas force chaplain. "We need to reverse our thinking because people do have emotional and mental challenges from time to time."

This stigma has been identified as a major barrier for people seeking mental health care, so as we observe Mental Health Month in May, contribute to the conversation. Learn about potential signs of mental illness, don't take part in reinforcing the stigma and learn to watch out for your shipmates. This issue affects a lot of us.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC),

only 17 percent of the adult population in the U.S. is in optimal mental health condition. Mental Health America, the organization leading Mental Health Month for more than 40 years, states one in five American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year and 50 percent of American adults will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their lifetime.

It's no secret there are plenty of things that cause stress to service members as they balance obligations to the country and obligations to family. Although a little stress can help Sailors become more resilient when put in stressful situations later, it's something that needs to be properly managed.

Many of the same factors that play into mission readiness when it comes to physical health--such as a proper diet, regular exercise and enough sleep--apply to mental health as well. Just like with physical health, denying yourself these things can cause health problems. When these preventative measures aren't enough, people start displaying signs of stress.

"Things that are normally not that big of a deal seem like a much bigger deal because we are emotionally challenged at the time," Moore said. "Things that normally wouldn't tick someone off seem to do so. When we start recognizing some of those signs in our shipmates it's important to ask if they're OK."

Moore added it's better to ask someone how they're

doing and find out nothing is wrong than to not ask and leave them in need of help.

Lt. Kyle Bandermann, a psychologist at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam agreed, saying, "it never hurts to ask too much."

There are many resources available for service members and their families to take advantage of and by doing so while a problem is small, negative career impacts can be avoided. People can visit their command chaplain, take anger management courses, counseling through the Fleet and Family Support Center, see the mental health team at their nearest naval hospital and utilize Military One Source to be referred to a counselor.

Moore said it's important for people to be honest about which resource works best for them, citing the example that one person may need the help of a chaplain while another may need help from a psychologist. If a resource cannot help in the way that someone needs, they will refer that person to someone who can. Moore said the people working at these resources don't take it personally if they're not the best option for an individual, but rather, everyone is focusing on getting someone the help they need, regardless of which resource ends up providing that help.

"Please don't discount the chaplain or any of these other resources," Moore said. "The important thing is to get help."

Mental Health Month Addresses Stigma in Military CommunityBy MC2 SW/AW) Kristina D. Rasco U.S. Naval Forces, Marianas


Modern medicine is an astonishing thing; what was once thought only as science f ic t ion has now become common practice as the two seem to close the gap daily. The disturbing thing is that despite our advances and a plethora of knowledge available at one’s fingertips, people continue to make unhealthy choices.

Around the globe, tobacco use kills nearly six million people. In the United States, t o b a c c o i s t h e l a r g e s t preventable cause of death and disease.

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day; an event sponsored by

the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1987 to provide the initiative for many tobacco users to “kiss their butts goodbye”!

The WHO predicts by 2030, if the current trend of tobacco usage keeps up, the annual death toll will exceed eight million annual deaths due to tobacco.

If you or someone you know is interested in quitting tobacco, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota’s Health Promotion department offers tobacco cessation classes every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon. These classes are catered to each and every individual’s needs, as doing so proves to be more effective than a standardized method. Even if you have tried and tried and tried again to quit, try again!

For more information about tobacco cessations or other programs offered, please call the Health Promotions department at 956-82-3350. Through such initiatives as the World No Tobacco Day, we can beat the statistics and stay healthy for life!

By Health Promotions Department

World No Tobacco Day


Events This Week

Area ActivitiesferiA

Sanlúcar de Barrameda– Tuesday through May 29

culturAl eventBeer Feria, Friday through Sunday, Alfonso X “El Sabio” Square, El Puerto de Santa María

musicConcert by George Gershwin Orchestra, Saturday, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, tickets €6 to €15

Upcoming Eventstours

Castillo de San Marcos, El Puerto de Santa María, free guided tours, Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1: 30 p.m. For more information and reservation call 627-569-335, tickets €6 adults, €3 children

Jerez Flea Market Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Alameda Vieja (by the Moorish castle), Jerez de la Frontera

Guided tours through “Puertas de Tierra” and “Torreon” (old city gate and tower), Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission

Alcazar de Jerez, oldest Moorish Fortress of Jerez, camara Oscura, octogonal tower, Arab gardens, Villavicencio Palace, Oil mill, Mosque and Arab baths. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Guided tours through Luna Castle, Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Prior registration is required at the Tourist Office, #2, Cuna Street, tickets €1.

Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa María, (Caballero Bodegas, bullring, public market, cathedral), Mondays through Saturdays 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., for more information call 649-88-

2288, or visit http://rutadelossentidos.com

Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, guided tour, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m., tickets €10 for adults and €5 for children, call 697-34-5807

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Recreo de las Cadenas, Duque de Abrantes Avenue, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €19 to 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, at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., adults €17.27, children €8.64. Call 956-36-3813 or visit www.visitasdonana.com.

Archaelogical Museum, Plaza del Mercado (downtown), Jerez de la Frontera. Call 956-14-9560 for more info.

“El Chorrillo” second hand market, Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sargento Cespedes Street, Rota

Sevilla Bullring guided tours, daily 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., tickets €7. 954-22-4577 or visit www.realmaestranza.com

Sevilla, Reales Alcázares (Moorish fortress) guided tours, daily, 09:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., tickets €8.75

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

dAnce/flAmencoXV Cadiz International Dance Festival, June 4 through 11, Cadiz.

Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Bodegon de Arte “A Contratiempo”, #5, San Miguel Street, Fridays and Saturdays, tickets €12. Call 653-071-099 or visit http://www.bodegonacontratiempo.com

The CoasTline | May 19, 2016 19Flamenco show, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 10 p.m., Tabanco El Pasaje, Santa Maria Street (by Post Office bldg.), Jerez de la Frontera, free admission

ArtPermanent sculpture display by Luis Vasallo, Centro Cultural Reina Sofia, Cádiz

Permanent sculpture display by Cornellis Zitman, Casa de Iberoamerica, Cádiz

Cádiz en Salsa, painting display by Pepe Baena Nieto, through August 8, Mercado Central, Cádiz

culturAl eventBeer Feria, Friday through Sunday, Alfonso X “El Sabio” Square, El Puerto de Santa María

Vinoble 2016, International Wine Festival, May 29 through 31, Alcazar de Jerez (Moorish Fortress), Alameda Vieja, Jerez de la Frontera.

eAt/drinkRuta Gastronimica del Atún (Tuna Fish Gastronomic Route), through June 6, Conil de la Frontera (Cádiz)

Gonzalez Byass Bodega – Manuel Maria Gonzalez Street. Jerez de la Frontera Monday through Saturday at noon, 1, 2, and 5 p.m., tickets €12 to €15.

Sandeman Bodega - Jerez de la FronteraMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

Barbadillo Bodega - Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m., €6

musicConcert by George Gershwin Orchestra, May 21, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, tickets €6 to €15

“Vejer Jazz Festival”, May 27 and 28, Vejer de la Frontera, for more information visit www.jazzvejer.com

Trafalgar Music Festival, June 24 through 25, Los Caños de Meca (Barbate), Cádiz.

Cabo de Plata music festival July 1 through 3, from 4 p.m, Zahara de los Atunes, Cádiz

Estopa in concert, July 8, 10 p.m., Soccer Field, Tarifa, tickets €30

Al Rumbo 2016 music festival July 14 through 16, Chipiona. Visit www.guiadecadiz.com for more information.

Iron Maiden in concert, July 14, 10 p.m. Estadio de la Cartuja (Olimpic Stadium), Sevilla

No Sin Musica 2016, July 21 through 23, performance of several groups, Cádiz piers, Cádiz

After seven years in El Puerto de Santa María, “Monkey Week” music festival has moved to Alameda de Hercules, Sevilla this October. Dates TBD

bullfightsSevilla bullring, Sunday, 7 p.m., novel bullfight, six bulls for Jose Ruiz Muñoz, Joaquin Galdos and Jesus Alvarez

Sevilla bullring, May 26, 7 p.m., novel bullfight, six bulls for Pablo Aguado, Rafael Serna and Alfonso Cadaval

Sanlúcar de Barrameda bullring, May 29, 7 p.m., regular bullfight, six bulls for El Juli, Alejandro Talavante and Andres Roca Rey

feriAsSanlúcar de Barrameda–Tuesday through May 29

upcoming holidAysNational Holiday August 15


May 20, 2016


refurbished, kitchen fully equipped, walking distance to Rota gate, €1,300 (negotiable), listed in Housing, call 679-34-1926

BRAND NEW TOWN HOUSE A/C and heat, fireplace, balcony, patio, driveway, close to Laguna del Moral public park, nice and quiet area, 5 mins from Rota gate, walking distance to the beach, €1,500 (negotiable), listed in housing, call 601-23-8022

SEMIDETACHED HOUSE, 5-min. walk from the beach, 3 bdrm., bathroom, brand new furnished kitchen, living room and top floor laundry space. Back and front yards ready for BBQ and ample driveway for 2 cars, listed at Housing office. €1,100, call or Whatsapp at (+34) 653-04-1383

FOR RENT IN ROTA, 199 m2. 4 bdrm, living room with fireplace. A/C, heat, full kitchen. 2 and ½ baths. Front patio with garage entrance. Back patio with garden. Two car garaje. €1,400, Call 956-81-1690 for viewing

APARTMENT FOR RENT IN ROTA: 2 bdrm., 1 bath eficiency apartment. All new on a quiet street near base and beach. Fully furnished, possibility of garage. 1,000€/mo. Call 639-856-136

M I S C E L L A N E O U SON-BASE MASONIC LODGE: Respectable Lodge John J. Kestly/George Washington No. 178, under the jurisdiction of the Gran Logia de España, holds its stated meeting at the family housing area's Scout Hut at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, Masons assigned to, or visiting the area, as well as any others who may wish to learn more about Freemasonry, are encouraged to call Secretary Mario Domingo at 620-53-7247, or e-mail him at [email protected]

TEACH ME ENGLISH Looking for someone to converse with and learn English (American accent). Contact 651-85-2043

I N D I A N A C AT T E R Y & K E N N E L S LUXURY BOARDING FACILITY English Spoken. w w w.indiana.com.es. Call 956-53-5560/618-27-7636 Collection and del iver y ser v ice to the base

BICOCAS HOME CARE SERVICES: Looking for domestic HELP? Yes we can help you!! Would you like to employ a part time nanny, cook, cleaner, seamstress, babysitter or housekeeper in general? We will also help you with all the required documents. Ask for Manuela 672-45-5175 / [email protected].

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Dog sitting, lots of experience who loves animals. Home care provider lots of experience. Worked in the States for 7 years. First aid, CPR and courses in child abuse detection, safety,

2003 AUTOMATIC CHRYSLER SEBRING, ve r y co m f o r t a b l e c a r, I T V g o o d, European spec., €3,950, 653-78-0296.

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.

APARTMENT IN JEREZ Exclusive residential master bdrm w/ full bath, 2 bdrms w/ bathroom, large lvg room w/balcony, separate dining room w/balcony, large kit. w/work area w/terrace bedroom areas parquet flooring, living room and dining room marble flooring centralized heat with radiators, hot water is centralized common to all apartments, indoor garage, exterior enclosed exclusive parking area Across from Sherry Park hotel, next to NH hotel.20 min. from base, Jerez airport. Must be seen to appreciate. Call 956 33-0899

HOUSE CAMINO DE LA REYERTA: 200 m2 house in 1,200 m2 plot for long-term rent by owner, 3 bdrm., 3 bath, (5 min. to Chipiona and Sanlúcar), sheltered parking, automatic gate, roof terrace w/ sea views, dog house, large garden, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, detached summer house w/ kit., terrace, bar, bathroom, and barbecue area. 250 meters to the beach, 20 min. to base; listed in housing. Pictures on http://www.sweethomespain.es, ref. nº70037. English fluently spoken. Price €1,800 neg.; direct from owner. Please call 667-58-6839 or email [email protected] for more details and viewings. Available now.

E L P U E R T O SPACIOUS OPEN LOFT in the heart of downtown. 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1400 sq. ft. Modern alarm system, 24-hr garage included. Calle Ancha, near tapas route, 7 min. walk to metro. Spanish/American owners. Call 677-76-6763

TOWNHOUSE IN LAS REDES. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen w/ pantry, 2 porches, attic and community swimming pool. 5 min. from the beach and base. 1000/mo. Contact 649-91-1918

M O D E R N LU X U R I O U S S PAC I O U S FLAT: 170m2 built, fully furnished, 3 ample bdrm., 3 bath, full equiped kit. / laundry room, large living room/dining area, 2 wide terraces (15 and 12 m2), lots of light, A/C Heat in all rooms, garage, rooftop pool with amazing views. Located in old town. €1,200/mo (community fees included). Contact Gerardo at 609-89-1623. Whatsapp for more info and pictures.

SINGLE FAMILY HOME 5 bed, 3 baths, in fantastic condition fully insulated with A/C and open fire. Basement and automatic door for drive entry. Very

close to base located in quiet area of Valdeazahares Registered with housing. €1,800. Managed and maintained by a British company so no language problems, call Mark at 617-46-6295 for viewing

GREAT APARTMENT 2 bedrms, 1 bath, very large terrace and underground parking, very close to base, beach and restaurants, ideal for a single person or a couple. Registered with Housing. €1,100 Managed and maintained by a British company, so no language problems, call Mark at 617-46-6295 for viewing

AMA ZING APARTMENT FOR RENT IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 2bdrms, 2bath, w/large covered outdoor living space. 2min walk from Fuentabravia gate, 1min walk to beach. Quiet neighborhood w/street or garage parking available. U.S. Veteran-owned. New kitchen w/gas stove, new light fixtures, and furniture (if required). Internet and cable ready, with A/C. Cleaning service available. Available for long-term and short-term rental to include TDY. Call Jay for details 643-34-03-58

HOUSE FOR RENT IN PUERTO: Calle Currican, 6, 4 bdrm., 2 bath “adosado” in quiet neighborhood; living/dng. rm w/ chimney and built-in bookshelves. Ample pantry in kitchen; breakfast nook w/skylight; large storeroom; deck off upstairs rear BDRM; balcony off upstairs front BDRM. A/C Heat. Front porch and yard w/orange tree; on and off street parking; 6 miles to base. 10 min. walk to beach. Listed with housing, or call Tomas Santana at 649-43-9254

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

ATTACHED HOUSE IN EL AGUILA: 200 m2 built, 2 very ample bedrooms plus 1 bedroom in the half basement, 3 bath, living room, separate dinning room, kitchen with office, large half basement, covered porch, yard, central heat and air, ground level parking. A-1381. Price: €1,500/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183

R O T A 3-BEDROOM APARTMENT. 1 bathroom, living room, fully-equipment kitchen, balcony, AC, Internet, fully-furnished optional. 5 m. walking to beach in La Forestal area (Close to Chiringito las D u n a s ) . € 1 1 0 0 , n e g o t i a b l e . C a l l Eva 639-83-8508. English Spoken

GREAT 2 BDRM, 2 BATH APARTMENT, furnished/unfurnished, A/C and heat, recently

for the beach, $2,900. Call Kell 634-91-8595

2002 TOYOTA SIENNA, 7-seater, safe, family van, beige, 210K miles. Call Kell 634-91-8595.

2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, great shape, well cared for car, fun to drive, €2990, ITV good, European specs. Tel: 653-78-0296

BMW 320D Automatuc, diesel, great running car in excellent shape, €4200, ITV good, European specs. Tel: 653-78-02966

2002 NISSAN PRIMERA Diesel, fuel efficient and in excellent shape, all maintenance up to date, owned by a man who lost his vision and license, chain distribution, immaculate, €,2850€,ITV good, European specs. Call 653-78-0296

2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CONCEPTLINE, gasoline, in great shape, 4 doors, ITV good, European specs, €3,500. Call 653-78-0296

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CONCEPTLINE, independently audited and in excellent mechanical shape, ITV good, European specs, immacualte, €3,950. Call 653-78-0296

2 0 0 1 A U D I A 4 G o o d s h a p e , r u n s w e l l , I T V g o o d , E u r o p e a n s p e c s, € 2 , 6 0 0 . Ca l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

2001 RENAULT LAGUNA Luxury edition, 78K miles, in great shape, €3,300, new clutch, timing belt recently changed, all maintenance up to date, one owner, ITV good, European specs. Call 653-78-0296

2003 OPEL ZAFIRA Excellent family car, fuel-efficient, seats 5 or 7, burgundy color, good shape, ITV good, European s p e c s , € 2 , 8 5 0 C a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

2001 RENAULT LAGUNA Luxury edition, 78K miles, in great shape, €3,290, new clutch, timing belt recently changed, all maintenance up to date, one owner, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296

TOYOTA COROLLA VERSO, Automatic 7 seater, excellent car, 98K miles, ITV good, Euro specs, €4,990. Call 653-78-0296

2 0 0 4 C H R Y S L E R V O YA G E R 2 . 5 diesel, 7-seater, immaculate, 73K miles, fuel efficient car, ITV good, European s p e c s, € 4 , 9 5 0 . Ca l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

1 9 9 8 V O L K S W A G E N G O L F CONCEPTLINE, independently audited and in excellent mechanical shape, ITV good, European specs, €3,650. Call 653-78-0296

2004 FORD C-MAX TD-CI TREND , AUTOMATIC, diesel, silver, in great shape, 98K miles, ITV good, European s p e c s, € 5 , 2 0 0 . Te l : 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

2006 PEUGOT 206 XS90, 89K miles, €3,850, economic al fun c ar, red, 4-door hatchback, manuel, ITV good, European specs, cal l 653-78-0296

A U T O S2002 BMW 318I Coupe, in good shape, nice looking car with leather seats, ITV good, European specs, €3,990. Tel: 653-78-0296

CITROEN XSARA 89K miles, excellent mechanical condition per independent mechanic report, nice looking car, ITV good, European specs, €1990. Tel: 653-78-0296

2003 OPEL CORSA, excellent small car in great condition, all maintenance u p - t o - d a t e , € 3 , 2 9 0 , I T V g o o d , European specs, cal l 653-78-0296

2000 HYUNDAI ATOS, looks new, runs great, economic on fuel, al l maintenance to date, €2,400, ITV good, European specs. Call 653-78-0296

NISSAN PRIMERA, in good shape, l o o k s g r e a t , € 2 , 4 0 0 , I T V g o o d , European specs. Call 653-78-0296

2004 FORD MONDEO, TDCI, engine like a rocket, excellent shape, ITV good, European specs, €3,700. Call 653-78-0296

2007 BMW 328I: Excellent Condition, single owner, V6, Dual power seats, driver side memory seat and mirrors, heated seats, sports package, 4-door, only 67K mile. Call/email for more info: 643-325-703, [email protected]

2006 PEUGEOT 307,grey, 87K miles, in good shape, ITV good, European s p e c s , € 3 9 0 0 , t e l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

1984 C L A S S I C M E R C E D E S 280 S Automatic, in good condition, ITV good, European specs, €2990 Tel: 653-78-0296

2 0 0 1 A U D I A 6 A u t o m a t i c , l o w miles, great car, ITV good, European s p e c s, € 3 , 8 0 0 . Te l : 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF great shape, well-cared for car, in perfect shape w/ maintenance docs available, fun to drive, ITV good, European specs, €3750. Tel: 653-78-0296

2004 HONDA CIVIC silver, excellent car, 99K miles, ITV good, European s p e c s , € 4 , 4 0 0 Te l : 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 7

2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING, Automatic, one owner, low miles, all maintenance up to date and done by Chrysler, ITV good, European specs, €3,700. Tel: 653-78-0296

2004 PEUGEOT 206 1.4 economical car, blue, 3-door hatchback. ITV good until Jan 2017, $2800. Call John 659-46-5878.

1999 RENAULT CLIO, White 2 door hatchback, 128k km, 1.2liter/gas, Power locks and windows, Runs great, Available May 6, ITV July 2016 Call 673-19-6890

2002 OPEL AGUILA lime green, easy to park, low mileage 66KM, garage kept, owned 3 years, new tires and brakes, great

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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Customer service hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments can be made from noon to 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info.

MWR

CYP Division - CYP Assistant (Flex Open Continuous)

CYP Division - CYP Assistant Intermediate/Target (RPT)

CDC - CYP Assistant (Flex)

SAC - CYP Cook (RPT)

Business - Cashier (Flex Open Continuous)

Business - Club Ops Assistant (Flex Open Continuous)

Business - Food Service Worker (Flex)

Business - Bartender (Flex)

Fitness- Recreation Aide. Emergency Hire NTE 30 days

Liberty - Recreation Aide (Flex Temp NTE 6 Months)

Pools - Lifeguard (Flex)

Pools - Lifeguard (Flex Temp NTE 6 Months

Applications and forms can be downloaded and submitted through Rota MWR’s website by visiting http://www.rotamwr.com

F O R S A L ES A N S U I S F2 O M N I D I R E C T I O N A L SPEAKERS vintage,beautiful wood cabinets., Black and Decker hedge trimmer GT230. Drums Tama Superstar with cases. Denon double cassette deck DRW660. Samsung multisystem VHS player. Vinyl LP's. Best offer. 630-35-3622

F O U R V I P E R S P O R T S R I M S W /FIRESTONE TIRES 195/50 R-15 82-H. Asking $300. Call John 659-46-5878

AMAZON FIRE TV. New, never used in box with remote . Best offer. Call 650-66-48-26 or email [email protected]

SPANISH "DRESSAGE RIDING HORSE" if interested please call 609-56-9049

To place a classified ad, submit information by the MONDAY prior to the desired publication date. Ads will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. Email submissions to [email protected]. Non-TEI cardholders and/or ads of commercial nature (real estate, for-profit business) require payment and must be submitted to Cristina Pamplona at [email protected].

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

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

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