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News from and about Naval Station Rota, SpainTRANSCRIPT
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NMCB 133 Volunteers at Local Monastery
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New Leadership for USS Donald Cook
Cmdr. Scott Jones, left, reads his orders during USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) change of command ceremony, Friday. Donald Cook is the first of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to be forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, as part of the President's European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) to ballistic missile defense in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Grant Wamack)
FORT MEADE, Md. - As the U.S. Navy remains ever vigilant, taking the fight to the enemy, recent media reports have highlighted potential risk from information carelessly or inadver-tently shared on social media.
There has also been a steady stream of reporting on criminal and other malevolent cyber actors who seek information using hoax emails, also known as phishing, to gain ac-cess to finances or other sensitive information.
Safety and security are always the highest priority for the Navy and there-fore the recent reports on social media risks and new or recycled phishing scams do not necessarily mean there is an increased threat. The Navy, however, can never let its guard down.
Private, personal, and sensitive information could become available to adversaries or criminals via social media or phishing if service members and their families do not practice op-erations security (OPSEC).
To avoid disclosing private, bank-ing, and other sensitive information publicly via social media, Sailors should keep in mind the following five things:
1. Never share anything online you would not tell directly to the enemy.
2. Never post private or personal information.
3. Assume any information you share electronically will be made public.
4. Phishing scams tend to have common characteristics that make them easy to identify:
- Spelling and punctuation errors. - Scare tactics to entice a target
to provide personal information or follow links.
- Sensational subject lines to entice targets to click on attached links or
5 Things Sailors Need to Know About Social Media, SecurityBy U.S. Fleet CyBer Command/U.S. 10th Fleet PUBliC aFFairS
See "SAFETY," page 3
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-mis-sile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Rota, Friday.
Capt. James Aiken, commodore, Destroyer Squadron 60, presided over the ceremony as Cmdr. Scott Jones was relieved by Cmdr. Charles Hampton.
“I asked Scott, ‘what are you going to miss?’ He said he’s not going to miss the prestige, the power, the position, or the persona. Let me just tell you, he said he’s going to miss the opportunity to influence, to impact, and to interact with Sailors each and every day,” said Aiken. “It’s clear to me as [President] Roosevelt said ‘you have expended yourself in a worthy cause.’”
As commanding officer, Jones over-saw Donald Cook’s transit from Norfolk, Virginia to Rota, Spain, becoming the first of four destroyers to be forward deployed there as part of the President's European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) to
ballistic missile defense in Europe. Jones then led Donald Cook on the ship’s first patrol in theater as the ship conducted naval operations with partners and allies in both the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea in order to advance security and stability in Europe.
During the ceremony, Jones ad-dressed his crew and attending guests, reflecting on his time as commanding officer.
“I’ve said goodbye to many com-mands, but none will ever be as so spe-cial to me as Donald Cook,” said Jones. “Shipmates, it has been a profound honor and privilege to have been your captain over these last 18 months. The trials and tribulations we have endured, the high standards we have set, the uncharted waters we have navigated as the first forward-deployed naval force will forever change our Navy and our nation. Our presence in Rota emphatically demon-strates our clear commitment to NATO and to Europe.”
Before exchanging salutes, Jones and
Hampton read their official orders explain-ing what position they will assume, effec-tive Friday. Hampton, who previously served as the ship’s executive officer, exchanged salutes with Jones to officially represent his assumption of command.
“The odds of being entrusted to lead this team of Sailors on this most capable of warships is amazingly small. This is an honor,” said Hampton. “The last 18 months have been very hard work, and the challenges have been great. I’m certain we will continue to meet those challenges. We are the tip of the spear.”
Hampton was relieved by Cmdr. Timo-thy Moore as executive officer.
Jones will report to Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport, Rhode Island as an instructor.
U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. na-tional interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.
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Team Rota,I want to take this opportunity to briefly discuss Operations
Security (OPSEC) with you. OPSEC is a multi-faceted concept that strives to prevent the inadvertent compromise of sensitive or classified activities, capabilities, or intentions. I am sure
we have all heard the slogan "Loose Lips Sink Ships." Even though this slogan is old, it still embodies the principle of OPSEC, and here aboard Naval Station Rota, it is no secret that we are growing with the addition of our Forward Deployed Naval Force.
I cannot stress enough the importance of thinking about what we post or say on social media or even
when we are out and about at dinner or visiting other countries. It is all our responsibility to know what information is considered sensitive and then knowing when to keep our mouths shut.
To put this into perspective, we will go through extreme lengths to protect information about things such as surprise birthday parties and promotion lists, yet we will discuss details of ship's movement, redeployment schedules as well as work, freely and openly. We simply need to take this same mindset (surprise birthday parties) and apply it to our everyday lives.
Below are three key points to use in regard to information and social media.
- Perform a risk assessment before posting information about you or your organization. Never post any sensitive in-formation, and post information as if privacy or filtering settings do not exist within the site’s functionality. Sensitive information should be left off all social networking sites.
- Before accepting a friend/connection request, confirm with
them either verbally or face-to-face. This ensures that the involved accounts are neither compromised nor impersonated.
Be selective of which third-party applications to add to your profile. There is no guarantee that third-party applications have been reviewed or officially approved by the parent social networking site. These applications could contain malicious code attempting to exploit your account and the site at large.
Too often, however, we think OPSEC is only related to ship and troop movements but it's bigger than that. Practicing OP-SEC means not posting the time or date of an upcoming rotator flight on social media. It means not discussing longer wait times at the gate. It also means not posting publicly or in unofficial f o rums ques -tions about se-curity measures around base. Be wise, and think before you post.
In closing, it is our responsibility that we take care of each other and our service members while deployed or at home. So please think about what we say and post prior to hitt ing "enter.”
HOORAH!212CMC
Practice OPSEC, 'Think Before You Post'
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1. Use compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) instead of incandescent bulbs whenever you can. CFLs are three to four times more efficient than incandescent lights and last ten times as long.
2. Replace light switches with motion or occu-pancy sensors. Good locations include the garage
and exterior or security lighting areas. 3. Select lampshades with energy-efficiency in
mind because they can make a big difference. A lamp with a light-colored shade, especially one that’s lined in white or highly transparent, will give the best light. Tall, narrow shades or short, dark-
colored shades let through less light, which may force you to turn on another light for sufficient il-lumination.
4. When you decorate, think light colors. Dark colors absorb light, encouraging you to use more (or higher wattage) lights to light the room.
Weekly Energy Tip: Lighting Tips
provide personal information. - Include a redirect to malicious URL's which
require you input usernames and passwords to access.
- Try to appear genuine by using legitimate operational terms, key words, and accurate personal information.
- Fake or unknown sender.5. When in doubt about a suspicious email
from a supposed bank, call your financial institu-tions or check with your command Information Assurance (IA) lead. Your command IA can also assist with other types of suspicious email.
The Naval OPSEC Support Team, part of Navy Information Operations Command Nor-folk, highlights "Knowledge is power - for both you and the adversary," and advises:
- Understand the value of your information.- Be suspicious of unsolicited phone calls,
online requests, or emails- Be suspicious when information about you
and your family is requested.- Always ask yourself, do they have the "need
to know."Ensure OPSEC is a way of life, 24/7/365.
Navy leaders should remind Sailors and their
families to assess how they use social media with OPSEC in mind - and the need to best protect themselves, their loved ones, and all with whom they serve.
It is everyone's responsibility help keep Sail-ors, civilians, and families safe by not sharing personal or sensitive military information in email or in any online environment, regardless of the privacy settings.
For more information, and for links to OPSEC review materials, visit Naval OPSEC Support Team's website at: http://www.public.navy.mil/fcc-c10f/niocnorfolk/Pages/OPSECMission.aspx.
For presentations about social media and phishing, click the links below from the Naval OPSEC Support Team's Slideshare collection:
Social media trends for ombudsmen: http://www.slideshare.net/NavalOPSEC/opsec-for-ombudsman?related=1.
P h i s h i n g a w a r e n e s s : h t t p : / / w w w.s l ideshare .ne t /Nava lOPSEC/ph ish ing-18488702?qid=a9bb95c9-34d6-4131-85d6-955b4e7159db&v=qf1&b=&from_search=1.
Facebook privacy and account settings: http:/ /www.sl ideshare.net/NavalOPSEC/facebook-privacy-settings-updated-febru-ary-2014?qid=d01987b5-98e6-4b0c-a256-b9e1b4c816ca&v=qf1&b=&from_search=8.
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Trick-or-treating is scheduled to take place on base, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m. for ages 13 and younger.
U.S. military retirees and Spanish local labor employees who wanted access must have applied before Monday. If applied, passes can be obtained from the customer service window at security during normal working hours on or after Wednesday and up to Oct. 31.
Each member of the party must keep the pass on them at all times, and must remain in the immediate company of guests or relatives.
U.S military retirees and Spanish local labor employees may gain access to the base with passes from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Each U.S. military retiree or Spanish local labor employee may obtain up to five base passes - one for them and one for up to four relatives/guests.
Pass/invitations will be surrendered to the Spanish gate sentires upon exiting the base at the end of the night.
Trick-or-Treating Information
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This year’s Domestic Violence Aware-ness Month theme is “Relationships should be respectful, safe and positive.” The foundation for respect in relationships begins with healthy communication, but developing effective communication skills takes time and effort. At some point, ev-ery couple will need to talk about a difficult or painful subject, which could potentially increase the risk for unhealthy conflict. Consider the following tips before you and your partner have that difficult conversation.
- Have the conversat ion at a stress-free time. Avoid bringing up a sensitive is-sue when either of you is tired, hungry, or pressed for time. Talk in advance about a good time to sit down for a distraction-free conversation.
- Keep your sense of humor. Studies show that couples with strong relation-ships use a lot of humor, which can break tension and help couples connect through stress and pressure.
- Bring up one difficult subject at a time. Raising a lot of sensitive issues in the same conversation can leave the other person feeling confused and de-fensive. Figure out what concerns you most and talk about that first. Stay on the
present topic and save other important matters for a later talk.
- Make “I” statements. Be specific about how you feel instead of making sweeping generalizations about the other person. Avoid phrases such as, “You never,” “You always,” or “You’re so …” that put people on the defensive. Instead, focus on expressing your own feelings with more neutral comments, such as, “I feel,” I’m concerned that,” or “I’m worried that …”
- Talk about the issue, not who’s “ r i g h t ” o r “wrong.” Focus on finding a so-lution instead of assigning blame.
- Learn to lis-ten. Use positive body language. Make eye contact and eliminate distrac-tions, such as cell phones, laptops, and TV.
- Take a break if needed. Talk in advance about a “time out plan.” Take a break of about 15 minutes if your conver-sation becomes so overheated that either or both of you are on the verge of saying things you’ll regret. You might go for a walk or just spend a few minutes apart before you tackle the subject again.
If your conversations seem to be get-ting worse instead of better, consider reaching out to one of the many resources available to military couples.
Talking About Difficult Subjects From FFSC rota
Consider the following tips before you and your partner have that difficult
conversation.
Is Coconut Oil Healthy for You?
A lot of people have asked me about coconut oil lately. Is it a healthy alterna-tive for cooking oil? What are the ben-efits? Because of its high saturated fat content, coconut oil was thought to be one of the less healthy fats. Recent research has shown that its high concentration of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) helps the body burn fat more efficiently. Your body will use these fats for im-mediate fuel, especially when exercising and being physically active. There is also some evidence that MCTs found in coconut oil can boost metabolism and promote satiety. A recent trend is to add a teaspoon of coconut oil to your morning coffee to get the fat-burning effect and increase in satiety!
Cooking or baking with coconut oil can be a healthy alternative and give your food a new, fresh flavor. Coconut oil makes a good choice for cooking at high temperatures because it is heat stable. “Virgin” coconut oil can withstand temperatures up to 350-degrees Fahrenheit and is best used for sautéing and baking. “Refined” coconut oil is best used for higher-heat cooking. But, be aware, despite its health benefits, coconut oil is a fat and is high in calories. As with everything, enjoy in moderation and be Healthy for Life!
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Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Bat-talion (NMCB) 133, Detail Rota had the opportunity to not only volunteer for a community relations (COMREL) project while deployed to Rota, Spain, but also work side-by-side with U.S. Sailors from the USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), German Sailors from FCS Niedesachsen, and Turkish Sailors from TCG Kemalries.
Over 20 personnel, including eight German and two Turkish sailors, volunteered for a gesture of goodwill at The Sisters at the Monastery in La Cartuja in Jerez, Spain. For over six hours, everyone worked hard helping the nuns with manual labor ranging from heavy lifting to organization of a storage facility at the monastery.
Significant coordination was involved with the three
ships, which are deployed together as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2. The three ships have sailed together, visited ports, and strengthened relationships since July 2014.
“I found out about the monastery through the base chapel on Naval Station Rota, Spain,” said Lt. Andrew Hoyle, chaplain for the USS Leyte Gulf. “I then contacted the religious program specialists who informed me of potential events, providing a list of a few COMREL op-portunities, one of which was the monastery. It sounded promising, so we received the contact information. From there we set up a date, approximate number of people, and time for the event. While Personnel Specialist 1st Class Hector Moncibais aboard the Leyte Gulf made initial contact, NMCB 133 Chaplain Holly Short arranged the phone call that gave greater detail about the event.”
Not only were there two U.S. chaplains involved, a German chaplain participated and helped with the coordination.
“German Chaplain Ekkehart Woykos has consistently garnered excellent participation from Neidersachen sail-ors,” said Hoyle. “I have discovered that U.S. chaplains can often find great camaraderie and like-minded care for Sailors in their foreign counterparts.”
Even though there was a lot of planning and execution involved, the event was a tremendous success.
“I thought the event was incredibly successful,” said Lt. Holly Short, chaplain and community relations officer for NMCB 133. “The sisters there said that what we ac-complished in a day would have taken them six months. They were incredibly grateful, which is very rewarding.”
Despite every Sailor volunteer being covered in sweat and dirt, all were in good spirits.
“We did a lot of manual labor. A lot,” joked Construction Electrician Constructionman Santana Marin. “When we got there, they put us to work. We did everything; we
moved sheds, threw away heavy items, and reorganized their storage facility. It was a lot of work, but definitely worthwhile.”
Following a hard day’s work, nuns from the monastery were gracious enough to provide a tour of the facility including areas of the monastery dating as far back as the 7th century.
“I was simply stunned by everything I saw; there was so much history. It was totally worth getting a little dirty and sore to see that,” said Utilitiesman Constructionman Daniel Lamers.
Despite the language barrier with volunteers speak-ing English, Spanish, German, and Turkish, there was no denying that everyone enjoyed the day and had a great time based on the smiles on their faces when they departed the monastery.
Seabees from NMCB 133 Detail Rota Help Spanish MonasteryBy mC1 (SW) CliFF WilliamS
NMcb 133 Public AffAiRS
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133 Detail Rota, help move a shed at The Sisters at the Monastery in La Cartuja in Jerez, Spain. Seabees from NMCB 133 Detail Rota, along with U.S. Sailors from the USS Leyte Gulf (CG55), German sailors from FCS Niedesachsen, and Turkish sailors from TCG Kemalries, participated in the community relations project, which helps foster lasting relationships with the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cliff Williams)
Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 Detail Rota, along with U.S. Sailors from the USS Leyte Gulf (CG55), German Sailors from FCS Niedesachsen, and Turkish Sailors from TCG Kemalries, work together to remove heavy machinery while participating in the community relations project for The Sisters at the Monastery in La Cartuja in Jerez, Spain. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cliff Williams)
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In accordance Operational Navy Instruc-tion 5100.12J and Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain Instruction 5100.2, a reflec-tive or fluorescent outer vest, fluorescent belt or other signaling device, such as a flashing light, shall be worn between sunset and sunrise or in periods of reduced visibility including fog and rain.
This instruction applies to all Naval Station Rota departments, tenant commands, afloat
units, all U.S. organizational and governmen-tal agencies, individual entities accessing the base, retirees, family members and visitors sponsored by U.S. personnel.
Additionally, the road between the gym and NCTAMS is NOT closed for runners. Drivers, please be aware of runners on the road, especially during hours of reduced visibility. Runners, don't forget your reflec-tive gear!
Think Safety: Wear Reflective Gear
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Navy Lodge Manger Luis Bernal, left, presents Zamir Ingram, center, with a cake thanking him for preventing at fire at Navy Lodge, Oct. 15, while his father Chief Master-at-Arms Philip Ingram observes. Ingram prevented a fire in one of the rooms at the Navy Lodge by calling the front desk clerk's attention that there was a lot of smoke in one of the rooms, which gave them enough time to alert the fire department. (Photo courtesy of Luis Bernal)
Aug. 20Baby boy Ian H. Jones8 pounds, 2 ouncesParents Jeffrey and Eloisa Jones
Aug. 28Baby girl Sienna R. Robinson6 pounds, 4 ouncesParents Monty and Christa Rob-
inson
Sept. 2Baby girl Krista M. Crea8 pounds, 3 ouncesParents Brian and Serena Crea
Sept. 3Baby boy Lee M. Salas7 pounds, 4 ouncesParents Ralph and Katrina Salas
Sept. 4Baby boy Miles R. Dees7 pounds, 13 ouncesParents Kim and Megan Dees
Sept. 5Baby girl Ella L. Joseph6 pounds, 14 ouncesParents Anthony and Heather
Joseph
Sept. 16Baby girl Alessandra S. Ryan8 pounds, 3 ouncesParents Patrick and Ai Ryan
Sept. 19Baby boy Zayden C. Lyster9 pounds, 9 ouncesParents Tyler and Kionna Lyster
Sept. 23Baby boy Asher R. Jones10 pounds, 6 ouncesParents Ray and Laura Jones
Sept. 23Baby boy Benjamin F. Uplinger7 pounds, 11 ouncesParents Timothy and Amy Uplinger
August, September Birth AnnouncementsFire Scout: Local Boy Prevents Fire
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NMCRS Office HoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 727-1614 or 956-82-1614 if you need assistance. For after-hours support, call 660-98-4511 or VPN cell 18-727-0800.
Get Ready for Halloween at the Thrift ShopEnjoy 15 percent off on all Halloween costumes and accessories, Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. *Priority shopping for active duty and their families 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Want to Save Some Money?Shop at the NMCRS Thrift Shop, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Priority shopping for active duty and their families for the first 30 minutes). Also, the third Saturday of every month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (priority shopping for active duty and their families for the first 30 minutes). Special note: Due to lack of
customers, the NMCRS Thrift Shop will no longer open for late afternoons on the first Tuesday of every month.
Preschool Services for Children with DisabilitiesChild Find for children 3 - 5 years of age is an ongoing outreach program that lo-cates and identifies children who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and need special services. If you have concerns regarding your child's development please contact 727-4185 or 727-4435.
WIC Overseas Women, Infants and Children Overseas is a nutrition, education and supplemental food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian employ-ees, 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 every Thursday, 8 p.m. at the base chapel. Another alternative is AA live chat online; search ‘AA’ or “Alcoholics Anonymous.’ Call DAPA at 727-2529 (VPN 18-727-2357) for more information.
Prepare for the SAT or ACT NoweKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civil-ians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online at http://www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-25-6407.
Visit these schools in the Community Services Building dur-ing their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
See "NAVY COLLEGE NEWS," page 9
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ERAU Offers Five Ways to Make Earning Your Degree EasierEmbry-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 through-out 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.
UMUC Offers Multiple DegreesThere’s a reason more than 93,000 students have cho-sen UMUC. They have experienced faculty with profes-sional knowledge, plus UMUC is regionally accredited and internationally recognized. UMUC Europe offers several certificate programs, along with many associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs. On top of that, there are many other degree options through the UMUC Stateside Campus. Stop by the UMUC office here in Rota and find out how UMUC can help you reach your academic goals. They are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can't stop by their office in the Community Service Building (CSB), call them at 727-2917 or email them at [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 degree programs in criminal justice, fire protection, child development and hospitality management. CTC face-to-face courses are eight weeks long, one night a week, 6 - 9 p.m. There are several other available online degree programs, and registration for these is open every month. If you’re 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, counsel-ing and the helping professions and social change. Face-to-face classes are taught Tuesday through Friday, 6 - 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Online classes are also available each semester. The MHR is a non-thesis program which includes four core classes, six electives and one internship experience for a total of 36 semester hours. For more information, call OU at 727-2799 or email at [email protected].
Early Release FridaySchool improvement day, Friday, early release at 1 p.m. for elementary school students and 1:15 p.m. for middle and high school students.
End of First QuarterEnd of the first quarter is Oct. 30.
No SchoolTeacher work day, Oct. 31, no school for students.
Infant Massage Every Thursday in October, 3 to 4 p.m. Infant mas-sage is a way to gently nurture and spend time with you baby. It helps your baby relax and sleep, it can posi-tively affect infant hormones that control stress, and reduce crying. This is a series of four weekly classes taught by certified educators in infant massage. For more information or to register please contact Melinda King at the FFSC at 727-3232.
What Men Need in Labor Thursday, 9 to 11 a.m. Labor is a challenging and stressful time for both parents and yet the emotional concerns and challenges faced by fathers are fre-quently overlooked. Isn’t it time we asked what men need during labor? This workshop is designed to give expectant dads the skills they will need to have during labor, how to effectively coach and through effective communication promote a more positive experience for both parents. If interested in a New Parent Support consultation or to sign up for the workshop, please contact FFSC at 727-3232 or email Melinda King at [email protected].
Format your Federal Résumé Thursday, 10 to 11 a.m. Target your federal résumé to highlight your qualifications to human resources offices and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certifi-
Call 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.
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Kids Program at Brindo Mi VidaJoin us for The Gospel Project for Kids, a Sunday school class for your little
ones at Brindo mi Vida. 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 them a deeply spiritual, yet very practical rela-tionship with God. Every Sunday, 6 p.m. at the chapel. Visit their website at http://brindomivida.blogspot.com.
CHAPLINES
cHAPlAiN DAViD ScHilliNg
The Debt You Should Pay, Help One AnotherMost of us have very little choice when it comes to
paying taxes. Our employer scrupulously deducts the exact amount we owe. When we purchase anything off base, a portion of the price is going on to the govern-
ment of our host nation.What happens to this
money? Look down at the pavement. See cobblestones? Thank the generations before whose taxes gave Rota its charming streets. See newly patched asphalt? Then you, fellow service members, and thousands of locals paid for it. Ex-
pect there to be a policeman or fireman to come to the rescue? You should, taxes we paid for that public servant. Taxes make good things happen for the greater good.
Often, when given the opportunity to speak to a group of American civilians, I begin by saying, “Thank you. Thank you for paying your taxes.” I remind them that they are the reason why all of us in uniform are able to serve. Their dutiful payment of taxes means that we, the members of the Armed Forces receive a
salary, are blessed with allowances, and have access to health care.
Thanks to the taxpayer, our military has the es-sentials we need to protect our nation and our allies’ interests: airstrips and piers, weapons and gear, training and, well, just about everything we see and touch at every installation. If people failed to pay taxes, life as we know it would be drastically different.
When Jesus was grilled about the paying of taxes, he asked to see a local coin. Someone handed him a Roman denarius, a coin that was equal to a day’s wages for a Roman soldier. Holding the coin, Jesus asked, “’Whose likeness and inscription is this?’ They said, ‘Caesar's.’ Then he said to them, ‘Therefore ren-der to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's,’” Matthew 22:20-21. In other words, pay your taxes, but be just as dutiful in paying for those things that taxes don’t pay for.
Aboard Naval Station Rota, many programs are provided ensuring a good quality of life: a commissary, an exchange, and a movie theater with lower prices than similar businesses off base. We have available, at no charge or expectation of donation, family support programs, sports program, a library, and a chapel with all of its programs. Unlike the civilian sector, these fine things are provided at no direct cost to the military
community who use them. So if we have “rendered to Caesar” through our
taxes, where does that leave us when it comes to ren-dering “to God the things of God”? This is a spiritual question. Most broadly defined, spirituality is the feeling of being connected to something bigger than oneself. So let me ask the question this way: What are we doing with what we have (time, talent, treasure) to support something greater than ourselves?
For many, ongoing gifts to the Combined Federal Campaign connect them to a cause bigger than them-selves. Others give to their church or chapel expecting their offering to solve a problem or enable those less fortunate. Some volunteer their time, participate in a worthwhile group, or teach others. There are also those who use the things God has given them to raise the best kids - children who will be the next movers and shakers.
These are just some of the many ways we can ren-der to God the things of God. Pay that debt. Keeping paying it off. Taxes cover a lot, but our lives are so much richer when generous hearts are saying, “I can do more” and then they do it - giving back to God the things He gave us.
If you would like to speak to me or another chaplain regarding this topic or any other issue, please call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.
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cate of eligibility, and the special require-ments of a federal résumé. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.
Survival Spanish with Clemente Thursday, Tuesday and Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and enjoy our 14-hour Spanish course for beginners during the months of October, November, and December. This course for beginners is simple and fun. These lessons are useful, easy, and interesting and will help you from speaking no Spanish at all to being able to fulfill basic communication needs. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.
Pre-Deployment Brief Thursday, 11 a.m. to noon. Whether you are single or married, preparing for deployment has practical and emotional aspects to consider. This workshop cov-ers 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.
Nurturing Parenting for New, Expectant Parents Every Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Devel-oped by Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D., the Nurturing Parenting Support Program provides specific parenting techniques to help parents build trust and self-esteem in their children, engage cooperation, and find a helpful approach 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, recognition, praise, security, limits, and appropriate expectations. A
nurturing parent-child relationship is cru-cial for producing the next generation of healthy, responsible, and self-sustaining adults. All expectant parents or those with children birth to age 3 are encouraged to attend these interactive, free sessions. If interested in a New Parent Support con-sultation or to sign up for the workshop, please contact FFSC at 727-3232.
Credit ManagementTuesday, 9 to 10 a.m. I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go. Wondering if you’re us-ing credit appropriately? Find out what determines the cost of credit. Discover your own debt ratio and the warning signs of too much credit. Sign up at 727-3232.
Field Trip: Wine Museum in SanlucarWednesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sanlucar has a high reputation for its fine Manza-nilla wine. In this interesting museum you can learn about the history, heritage, and production of sherry wines. The museum is located in an old Barbadillo family win-ery in the upper part of Sanlucar, not far from the medieval castle. Call 727- 3232 for more details and to sign up. Field Trip Fee: 5 euros per person to be paid at the location.
New Dads WorkshopWednesday, 9 to 11 a.m. This workshop is designed to give expectant fathers ad-ditional skills, knowledge, and confidence to be involved parents right from the start. Through discussion with other expectant dads and exposure to a variety of father-ing perspectives, participants will explore the issues most commonly experienced in the early months of parenting. For more information or to register, please call 727-3232.
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It is that time of year again when we all need to fill out the Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey. This survey is a Depart of Defense-wide survey of everyone living on the economy overseas to help determine how much our monthly OHA utilities amount will be. They conduct it in stages with different countries polled at different times of the year. Everyone who meets the following criteria should participate:
-If you receive OHA. -You have been stationed in Spain for at least six months.-You reside in privately leased quarters (not a homeowner or home sharer).The survey window will run through Nov. 14. It will take approximately 30
minutes to complete the survey and personnel should have a good idea of what their utility costs are on a monthly basis (regardless of how often they actually get a bill) prior to starting the survey to save time. Please ensure you complete the survey accurately.
Preparing for the Survey: To prepare for the utility/recurring maintenance survey, we recommend that members collect their actual bills and records of utility and recurring maintenance expenses for the last 12 months. In addition, the survey allows the respondents to include unique items not on the list.
Taking the survey: The web link to the survey is provided below. This is the only link to be used by Spain's survey respondents. This survey is available online only; no paper copies are available. To complete the survey, visit https://www.defense-travel.dod.mil/site/oha-util-oct.cfm.
Members can save an unfinished survey and complete it at a later time. If the member is able to access this survey from home, he or she may complete it at home.
2014 Overseas Housing Allowance Utility/Recurring Maintenance SurveyFrom naVSta rota
As a reminder to all hands, the shipment of alcohol through the U.S. Postal System is unauthorized. Labeling the shipment as "olive oil" or similar makes the offense more egregious. Not only is it against regulation and can result in a postal offense/loss of postal privileges, it also causes loss/damage of other mail as these items usually break and leak over other items. Please share this with your family members as we have had official records (including medical records) ruined and other people's personal items damaged as a result of people attempting to ship alcohol through the mail system.
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Music
Crafts and secondhand market, Calle Compas del Convento (by main public market), every Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Rota
Alcazar de Jerez, oldest Moorish Fortress of Jerez, camara obscura, octogonal tower, Arab gardens, Villavicencio Palace, oil mill, mosque and Arab baths, Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Flea Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Alameda Vieja (by the Moorish castle), Jerez de la Frontera
Sevilla bullring guided tours, daily through Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., tickets €7, Mondays, 3 - 7 p.m., entrance is free. Call 954-22-4577
Sevilla Reales Alcázar (Moorish fortress) guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., tickets €8.75
Sevilla Cathedral and Giralda tours, Mondays, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays, 2:30 - 6 p.m., tickets €8
Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m., visit http://www.rutadelossentidos.com
Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, guided tour, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m., tickets €10 for adults and €5 for chil-dren, call 697-34-5807
Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), every Tuesday and Thursday, noon, Recreo de las Cadenas, Duque de Abrantes Avenue, Jerez de la Frontera, tick-ets €19 - 25, call 956-31-8008 or visit http://www.realescuela.org
River Journey Sanlúcar-Guadalquivir River-Doñana Park, Real Fernando Ship, Fabrica de Hielo, Bajo de Guia, daily, 10 a.m., tickets adults €16.50, children €8.20, call 956-36-3813 or visit http://www.visitasdonana.com
Flea Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sargento Cespedes Street (by Chorrillo Beach), Rota
Eat/DrinkGonzalez Byass Bodega - Jerez de la Frontera, Monday - Saturday at noon, 1, 2, and 5 p.m., tickets €12 - 15
Sandeman Bodega - Jerez de la Frontera, Mondays, Wednes-days and Fridays 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.
Barbadillo Bodega - Sanlúcar, Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11 a.m., tickets €3
Flamenco
ArtsActivitiesUpcoming ActivitiesEntre Azoteas, painting display by Cecilio Chaves, through
December, Mercado Central, Cadiz
Permanent sculpture display by Cornellis Zitman, Casa de Iberoamerica, Cadiz
Flamenco show, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30, 11:30 p.m.
Flamenco show, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, Jerez de la Frontera, 956-33-8334
Flamenco show, Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m., Tabanco “El Pasaje,” Santa Maria Street, Jerez de la Frontera
Series Z Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival, Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, performance by several groups, Sala Paul, Jerez de la Frontera, for more information visit http://guiadecadiz.com
Symphonic Rhapsody of Queen, Nov. 14, 9 p.m., Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones, La Linea de la Concepcion, Cadiz, tickets €35
Fito @ Fitipaldis in concert, Nov. 22, 10 p.m., Chapin Sports Pavillion (by soccer stadium), Jerez de la Frontera
Haunted HouseSeabee Haunted House, Friday, Saturday, and Oct. 31, Building 1800, kids: 6 to 8 p.m., adults: 8 p.m. to close
All Saint's Day, Nov. 1
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Lt. Cmdr. Eric NelsonTeam Rota in the Spotlight
A native of Bountiful, Utah, Lt. Cmdr. Eric Nelson joined the Navy as an ensign in 2005 after graduating law school. He attended both Officer Indoctrination School and Naval Justice School for four months in Newport, Rhode Island in 2006. Next, he went to Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecti-cut as a defense counsel and legal assistance attorney, where he de-fended Sailors throughout the New England area during courts-martial. From there he deployed to Iraq for eight months as the Judge Advocate General for the Multi-National Corps - Iraq in the joint operations center. His next duty station was in Yoko-suka, Japan, where he spent time as a prosecutor as well as working as the American liaison to Japanese prisons. In July 2012, Nelson arrived in Naval Station Rota.
Nelson works at the Regional
Legal Service Office in Building 1 as the officer in charge and also as the Staff Judge Advocate to Com-mander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain. He supervises his detachment as well as provides legal advice to the commander and most of the tenant commands on base.
Nelson said one of his proudest moments in his career was when the American Bar Association recogniz-ing him as the Outstanding Young Lawyer in the U.S. Navy in 2011.
He says one of his biggest in-fluences during his law career is former President Abraham Lincoln, a lawyer himself before his time in politics.
“I kind of felt like Lincoln when he was a young lawyer doing the cir-cuit, going around, and every week he was in a different courthouse defending a different client,” said Nelson. “That’s how I felt during my first tour where I was on the road de-fending different clients each week.”
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(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Jordan Dalgardno)
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What would you do if you only had four days to visit a country, to experience as much of its culture, country-side, arts, architectural splendors, festivals, gastronomy, among the many other countless reasons one travels? Would you go to major cities and walk around sightsee-ing and eating to your hearts content? Would you seek out specific festivals for cultural engagement? I know when I start to think about a country or exotic city I have never been to before I think about what it is that exactly draws me to this place. I was drawn to Paris and London and Barcelona for the exact reasons that they are large marvelous cities with much to see and do; however, I realized through several of these big city trips that they certainly are not necessarily representative of the culture and people of those countries - the dark side of global-ization, but I digress. The ultimate question remains: why do each one of us that enjoy travel, travel? For me it’s the seductive draw of making the unknown known and hopefully discovering more unknown along the way. And with only four days to tour through Scotland, seeking out and experiencing the unknown surrounded by lush verdurous terrain only proved to me once again of why I’m passionate about travel.
The beauty of the U.K. and Ireland is that it’s a short flight from Spain, usually a direct flight, and everything is drivable. Granted, it is a bit unusual at first to drive on the opposite side of the road but after a couple hours of white knuckling the steering wheel and a few cars blaring their horns at you, you eventually find your pace and shifting with your left hand becomes quite enjoyable. We landed in Prestwick, Scotland, which is located about a half an hour south from Glasgow, and immediately drove three hours north to Inverness. The name of the town might not seem all that memorable, however, the loch it borders has been famous for decades due to a timid monster that only appears to the lucky few every couple of years or so.
When I was a kid I believed that Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, existed. My belief in Nessie was set in stone long ago and withstood the destructive forces that come from an elementary school’s cafeteria where often other fairytale hopefuls found their demise. And it was for this reason alone Loch Ness was to be the first stop. We chartered one of several boats that cruise the loch in hopes of finding the Loch Ness Monster. Several other Nessie hunters also accompanied us from various coun-tries. It appears now that the legend of the Loch Ness Monster is a world phenomenon and not just localized to western cultures. We cruised the open waters and made our way to the Urquhart Castle that stands dilapidated, overlooking the loch; like some ancient stone caretaker watching over the waters and the creatures within, yet to relinquish its post. And though the wind was frigid
on our skin we kept our eyes steeled upon surface for any disturbance that could result in humanities ultimate prize. Nevertheless, Nessie proved elusive that day and did not appear.
After our failed hunt and disembarking the boat with our heads hung low, we made our way north to Dingwall. Some may recognize the name from the Pixar animated film Brave, which lampooned the Clan of Dingwall in a very humorous light. The fact is that there is no clan of Dingwall, only a town with a tower and small castle that has since been transformed from housing its original lords to a bed-and-breakfast for tourists. We went to Dingwall because I once had a grandmother with the same last name. Like most Americans my ancestors came from somewhere else and Dingwall was one of those places. Which also may explain some of the red I get in my beard when it grows to a respectable length. However, there is not much to see and do in this small town except for one who may have ancestral ties. We visited a small museum, took pictures of the quaint street full of shops for local residents - no tourist shops - and ate lunch in a small cafe. After about an hour of seeing if a part of me may encounter nostalgic feelings on some genetic level - I may have felt a whisker tickle - we left south to Fort William.
Fort William is an outdoor tourist town that sits near the base of Ben Nevis, which of course as one local explained to me is “the highest peak of the British Isles.” The height of Ben Nevis is not that formidable. Sitting at 4,409 feet it is definitely no Everest, heck, it’s not even a Mount St. Helens. But for a hike that one can do in a single day reaching the peak of all the highlands, not to mention the U.K., it is quite formidable in its elevation
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Jeff Anttila is a regular columnist, expatriate and Navy brat living in Rota. Find his articles here in The Coastline. The views, expressions, representations, along with any cultural or humorous references are solely reflective upon this autobiographer and his experiences. All photos by Jeff Anttila.
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gain ascending 4,344 feet over five miles of grueling loose rock to reach its summit (ten miles round trip). I have most certainly hiked higher peaks, most hikers have, but to hike not only in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands, from lush green valleys into clouds and sparse terrain of stone and snow, this hike was and is an adventure waiting to happen for anyone willing to take up the challenge. Just make sure you come prepared. My legs remained sore for nearly a week after the hike, but it was an unforgettable experience and something that I will have with me for the rest of my life. After descending the “Ben” we went to the visitor center where we washed the sweat from our faces, changed our aching feet from our boots and drove three and a half hours south to Ayr.
I initially feared that the drive would be difficult after such a strenu-ous hike and so I drank whatever caffeine was available - one coke. What I wasn’t prepared for was a drive through a part of the Highlands we didn’t know even existed. Soon after leaving Fort William the west Highlands and their true beauty laid out before us, untouched and wild with low mountains and valleys and green, everything absolutely green. Simply amazing. We remained in Ayr the last night we stayed in Scotland and flew out early the next morning.
And that’s the thing with travel, isn’t it? We travel because it’s the experiences that put us out of our comfort zone just enough to get our hearts pumping, literally. What ever that may be. There were countless options for our trip we could of done. But for me, when I had thought about Scotland, the only thing that stood out in my mind was adventure. With only four days, that adventure for me was to search for Nessie and conquer the highest peak in the Highlands and all of the U.K.
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Imagine it’s your first night back on regular duty at Naval Station Rota’s flight line after a 356-day voluntary deployment to Afghanistan and you are trying to find your old routine. For Air Force Master Sgt. David Keirns, winner of this year’s Military Times Service Member of the Year Award, the first night back was far from routine.
When an Airman who is an engine mechanic by trade, sees white smoke coming from two of four engines after a gaggle of geese struck a fully loaded C-5 as it takes off, he can only prepare for the emergency diversion that is immanent.
“By trade I’m an engine mechanic, so by hearing and seeing I knew it wasn’t good, I was concerned. It sounded like a bunch of turkeys going through a lawn mower and then when you see a puff of white smoke, it’s never good.”
When talking about the outcome of the C-5 incident, a sense of Keirns’ humble demeanor is felt as he cred-its the pilots and crew with the successful landing and evacuation of the damaged plane.
“I was amazed. The fact that those two engines didn’t shell out completely, and the pilots and the crew, I can’t say enough about the job they did. They were heavy. They were full of fuel, full of cargo, people on board, and basically two engines for power, which is severely underrated thrust for that aircraft, so they did a phenomenal job.“
Even when talking about success in his day-to-day mission requirements he credits those who work for and with as the “real heroes.”
“I would rather recognize the people around me. To me, this award is a true indication of the hard work that goes on around me from all the people I work with and for. You can’t do anything we do by yourself. Everything is teamwork. This basically just speaks volumes to their work, I was just lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to be recognized for it, but I can’t again say thank you enough to all of them. I wouldn’t be sitting here today without any of them.“
Many junior service members aboard NAVSTA Rota
may be familiar with or have been through a fairly new program called Rota 25. Keirns was one of the original team members who helped re-design this program for success for every service member, regardless of the branch of service.
“Just looking at the statistics, speaking from a purely statistical standpoint, we seem to have eliminated a lot of the blotter, a lot of the problems. We have drasti-cally reduced the DUIs and the financial issues and the sexual assaults, all those numbers are way down for that demographic. According to the commanding officer, a couple of weeks ago, only one out of 180 [junior enlisted service members] has shown up for any of that. It’s been very successful.”
The role Keirns currently fills in Rota is as the lead production superintendent, and he uses every chance he gets to motivate junior Airmen.
“One of the best things I like about Rota, that I try to you know preach to all the young guys is, here at Rota we have an actual mission. Here in Rota every single plane that we touch goes somewhere and touches people’s lives, every single one of them. Fortunately I’ve been on both ends, I’ve been downrange and I’ve been here, I’ve seen it first hand. I try to tell them [to] take pride in what they do; what they do is a very important thing.”
Keirns described his upbringing as humble, born and raised by his mother in Fontana, California, on the out skirts of Los Angeles.
His passion for aviation started at a young age so the Air Force and being an engine mechanic were a perfect fit.
“As of junior high school I knew what I wanted to do, I had this huge passion for aviation and airplanes as a kid. My grandmother would take us to the air shows and I fell in love with it, so I knew I wanted to go into the Air Force but wasn’t sure what I wanted to do.“
Keirns’s passion for the Air Force and his country is a driving force behind his success.
“Being here in Spain, you aren’t just an ambassador for the Air Force or the Navy, you’re an ambassador for the United States of America. When I was in Afghani-stan, to me that was huge, I was there representing our
way of life. I was there representing our way of life and showing them how we do things. To me that was a huge responsibility.”
During his time in Afghanistan Keirns took on many tasks that were outside of his comfort zone and credits these accomplishments for honing his leadership skills.
“While I was downrange I did a lot of different things that were way out of my career field and way out of my comfort zone. I was a convoy commander. I went on at least 60 to 70 convoys and commanded 25 of them. That right there teaches you to be calm and rational. I did overwatch as well where I flew with American pilots training Afghan pilots. You have to be able to remain calm and not get excited.”
For all his hard work and leadership Keirns was awarded the Military Times Service Member of the Year. To collect his award he traveled to Washington, D.C. for the first time and was awed by the national capital.
“I loved seeing the monuments. I had never been to D.C. before so to see the appreciation that a lot of us who do our jobs don’t get to see was just, it was inspiring.”
For service members looking to follow in Keirns’s footsteps and lead from the front he has a few words of wisdom.
“Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t be afraid to bring your ideas up because there are very innovative men and women, and just go to work and work hard.”
Most Fly Master Sergeant: Master Sgt. KeirnsBy mC3 ChriStina BreWer
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Master Sgt. David Keirns receives his award as the Military Times Service Member of the Year. (Photos courtesy of Master Sgt. Keirns)
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Veterans have been referred to as “someone who, at one point in his/her life wrote a blank check, made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of, up to and including, my life,” said retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gene Castagnetti. Veterans are the men and women who, past or present, took an oath to defend the United States of America from all enemies foreign and domestic. All too often, carrying out those duties requires inconceivable sacrifices along the way for both the service member and their families.
For the fifth straight year, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota is partnering with many other organizations to host a Veteran’s Day and Family Health Fair. In recogni-tion of the veterans and their families within our community, the many organi-zations that are co-hosting the event will present an overview of services available to our veterans.
As an added benefit the optometry and dental services of U.S. Naval Hospital Rota will have dedicated appointments available to meet the needs retired veter-ans and their families. The services are by appointment only and can be booked
by calling the optometry department at 956-82-3495 or for dental appointments call 956-82-3733. Space is limited so call today.
The event is scheduled to take place Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. in the U.S. Naval Hospital Rota. The Navy Junior ROTC color guard will post the colors, followed by opening remarks from Capt. Michial S. Warrington, commanding officer, U.S. Na-val Hospital Rota. Immediately following the opening ceremony and cake-cutting, stop by the information booths sponsored by a plethora of organizations. These organizations provide services daily to our veterans and families. Topics of interest include Health Promotions and various hospital services including Morale, Wel-fare and Recreation, Veterans Affairs (VA), Fleet and Family Support Center, American Red Cross Rota, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Educational and Developmental Intervention Services, fire safety, Navy College, Retired Activities Office, veterinary services, Personnel Support Detachment Rota, Navy Federal as well as the hospital’s Medical Home Port Team assisting in beneficiary sign up with TRICARE Online and Relay Health.
A companion event to the Veteran's Day Health Fair is the annual Retiree
Seminar hosted by the Retired Activities Office (RAO).
The Retiree Seminar will follow the Health Fair this year, starting at 1:30 p.m. It will take place in Classroom A upstairs at the hospital. It will begin with a briefing from Naval Station Rota Commanding Officer (CO), Capt. Greg Pekari, followed by a presentation from our local VA Repre-sentative. The CO, VA representative and the RAO staff will be available to answer
any and all questions retirees may have. This is an excellent chance for our retiree community to get together as a group and to receive information.
All military retirees are invited and wel-come to attend the Retiree Seminar. This includes retirees who reside permanently in Spain, and also those military retirees who are "members of the force" as well. This includes retirees working as govern-ment employees or contractors.
‘Giving A Little Back To Those That Gave So Much’By Cmdr. timothy BroderiCk, nC
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Daylight Saving Time ends in Spain, Sunday. Don't forget to set your clock back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday.
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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 submissions 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 Cristina Pamplona at [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.
el mercado and detailing of any vehicle. Please c a l l M e r c h i a t 6 7 5 - 1 3 - 5 2 3 5 .
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Dog sitting, lots of experience who loves animals. Home care provider lots of experience. Worked in the States for 7 years. First aid, CPR and courses in child abuse detection, safety, learning environment and health, exc. references with lots of children and elderly experience, has transportation, excellent spoken English. Call Inma at 617-18-3881.
L O S T A N D F O U N DDo you think you lost or misplaced something? NAVSTA Rota Lost and Found may have it! We currently have lost property in our inventory. If you have lost or misplaced personal items please contact 727-LAWS (5297) and ask for a Lost and Found Custodian to identify/claim your item. We will try to contact owners of lost items if there are personal identifiers available. All items will be disposed of after 90 days.
E M P L O Y M E N TNEX: Come work for us! Search for jobs, apply online or just create a profile for future job openings all at the click of a button! Visit http://www.NavyExchange.jobs
HRO: Supervisory recreation specialist (community activities), GS-0188-11, closes Nov. 6; Library technician, GS-1411-05/06/07, closes Nov. 6, and Recreation aid, GS-0189-03, closes Nov. 12. SPANISH POSITION: Reservation clerk, EA-04, closes Monday. Customer service hours are 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more information.
MWR: CYP assistant CY-I/II (flex), CYP assistant target CY-II (part time), CYP assistant CY-I/II (full time), Club operations assistant NF02 (flex), Cashier NF01 (flex), Bartender NA03 (flex), Aquatics manager (full time), and Recreation aide (flex). Applications and forms can be downloaded and submitted through Rota MWR's website by visiting http://www.rotamwr.com. No need to come to the office, fill it out and submit it all from your home.
bdrm., and bathroom upstairs, small yard in front and back with driveway for car. Could be furnished if so desired. Listed in housing, €1,104/mo., negotiable. Call 637-07-0876.
SINGLE HOME IN PUERTO: 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, large yard with fenced pool area, kids house and separate outbuilding, €2,100/month. Contact [email protected] or visit http://www.peraino.com/egipcia. Listed with housing.
B E A C H F R O N T P E N T H O U S E I N FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath with awesome views, furnished kitchen, nice spacious lvg./dng. area, A/C and heat, solar panel hot water, 2 beachfront terraces, underground parking for cars, asking €2K (includes community fees ). Sorry, no pets and no smoking on premises. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 (English spoken).
TOWNHOUSE IN EL MANANTIAL: 135 m2, 3 floors, 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, ample lvg./dng. room with fireplace, kitchen, terrace and patio, A/C in lvg. rm. and master bdrm., wood floors in bedrooms, marble in living room and kitchen, 2 minutes from the beach and next to the pine forest, €950/mo. (community fees included). Call 651-83-8588 or email [email protected]
J E R E ZSPACIOUS APARTMENT IN JEREZ FOR RENT: 5 bdrm., 4 bath, apartment in Jerez, Avda. Álvaro Domecq, doorman s e r v i c e s , € 9 0 0 / m o n t h . Co n t a c t m a r i a h i g u e ro t o c o n @ g m a i l . c o m . O
R O T A COSTA BALLENA: Long-term 100 m2 rental penthouse apartment at the golf course by the sea. 3 bdrm., 2 bath, 100 m2 terrace with barbecue area. Parking, stores, and restaurants nearby. 10 min. to the base. Min. €1,800/mo., negotiable. Direct by owner. Email [email protected] or call 667-58-6839 for details, pictures and viewings. English fluently spoken. REF # 70520.
FLAT FACING THE BEACH: 120 m2 next to Playa de la Luz Hotel, 20 meters from the seashore, community pool, private underground parking and large private front yard, 3 bdrm., 2 baths, salon, kitchen fully furnished, A/C and heat, closets, community fees included. English speaking landlords. Listed in housing, €1,300. Call Ernesto 667-68-4657 or email [email protected].
HOUSE FOR RENT: Avenida Jose Maria Ruiz Mateos, 25, listed and information in housing, €1,260 (negotiable), 4 bdrm., 2 bath., kitchen, lvg. rm. hobby rm. TV rm., library, air conditioning and heating, parking possibility, front and back courtyards, dog park, and wide roof terrace. Call 670-69-9487.
CLOSE TO BEACH: 4 bdrm., 3 bath, lvg./dng. room, fully equipped kitchen, air condition/heat, screened windows, large back patio with a nice storage room,sSide patio for 2 cars with gate remote, close to the beach and next to a park (5 minutes f rom base) , Calle Playa de Aguadulce, 26, Rota. Telephone 956-81-6717, 678-14-5275
A P A R T M E N T N E A R O C E A N : 1 bdrm., 1 bath, furnished, A/C, heat, €650/mo. (includes electricity and water). Call Duane at 625-08-2152..
NEW DUPLEX IN ROTA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath, kitchen and laundry rm., lvg./dng. rm., garage, storage rm., central heating, A/C and fireplace, large terrace with views to the pool and rooftop terrace,
€1,150/mo. Call Ana at 647-91-2971.
PRETTY TOWNHOUSE IN NEW AREA OF ROTA: Lots of light, 2 bdrm. (one large), private parking, big basement, 80 m2 terrace with lots of sun and okay for barbecue. Call 629-73-7038.
S A N L U C A RLONG-TERM RENTAL HOUSE: 200 m2 rental house and attached apartment in a 430 m2 plot near beach and town center. Large garden and barbecue area, 5 bdrm., 2 bath, parking, 20 min. to the base, €2,100/mo., negotiable. Direct by owner. Email [email protected] or call 667-58-6839 for details, pictures and viewings. English fluently spoken. REF # 70061.
M I S C E L L A N E O U SBIBLE STUDIES: If you would like to have Bible studies in Morón please contact Pastor Beck at 651-10-4951 or http://www.bethelbaptistrota.com.
BABYSITTER: If you need someone to babysit your children, my name is Carmen and I am 59 years old. I have been babysitting on the base for 14 years. If you want to know something more about me, you can ask some families I have worked for. They now are living in USA but you can email them [email protected] or [email protected]. To contact me please call my daughter, Tamara, because she speaks English very well. Her mobile phone is 630-40-1127.
HOUSEKEEPER/CHILD CARE: I make houses sparkle and kids smile and am waiting for your call. I have a car, I live in Rota, speak English and can't wait to hear from you. Call Sandra at 647-13-6278.
ENGLISH INSTRUCTORS: Looking for native English instructors to work in Rota with chi ldren. Must possess Spanish work permit. Call 622-74-1735.
BICOCAS HOME CARE SERVICES: Looking for domestic HELP? Yes we can help you!! Would you like to employ a part time nanny, cook, cleaner, seamstress, babysitter or housekeeper in general? We will also help you with all the required documents. Ask for Manuela 678-45-5175 / [email protected]
PERSONAL TRAINER: Experienced personal trainer can help you reach your goals. Contact Carlos at 664-57-9018 or [email protected].
C A R D E TA I L I N G : H a n d wa s h i n g
like new, barely used, comes with original box. Asking $1,000. Call 648-81-4476.
D I N I N G R O O M TA B L E : B roy h i l l dining room table with 6 chairs and matching china cabinet, $200. Call 606-54-1502 [email protected].
BABY SUPPLIES: Large collection of baby furniture to include cabinets, strollers, potty training, playpen, crib and mattress, bassinet, etc., all the furniture you need for babies 0 - 4 years old, everything negotiable. Call Rob at 722-37-6538 for details.
R E N T A L SHOUSES AND APARTMENTS: With sea views, pools and yards, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 bedrooms in Rota, Costa Ballena, Chipiona, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar, no rental fees to Americans. Call Antonio at 685-20-4466 or email [email protected].
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Cleaning and maintenance, key handling, access to U.K. rental bookings. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.
C H I P I O N AAPARTMENT BY CHIPIONA MARINA: 2 bdrm., 2 bath, underground parking, r o o f t o p t e r r a c e , 3 - m i n u t e w a l k to marina and beach, furn optional, €1,200/mo., negotiable, free Internet and cable, English-speaking landlords. Call 956-05-3624 or 600-89-8066.
E L P U E R T O A P A R T M E N T R I G H T O N T H E FUENTEBRAVIA BEACH WITH AMAZING VIEWS: 2 bdrm., 1 bath. lvg./dng. area and kitchen, A/C, heat, and solar panel system for hot water, furnished. Asking €1,100 (includes community fees). Listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 or Brigitte 956-85-1396.
CHALET IN EL CARMEN: 300 m2 built, 2 floors, 600 m2 lot, 5 very ample bdrms., dressing rooms, 4 full bath, large living room, game room, laundry room, large kitchen, enclosed fireplace w/vents, central heat and A/C, ground level parking with automatic gate. A-1153. Price: €2,100/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.
CHALET IN EL AGUILA: 250 m2 built, 2,000 m2 lot, 4 ample bedrooms, 3 ½ bath, enclosed fireplace w/vents, ample kitchen with office, central heat and air, pool, well, enclosed 2 car garage. A-1349. Price: €2,800/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.
ATTACHED HOUSE IN EL AGUILA: 200 m2 built, 2 very ample bedrooms plus 1 bedroom in the half basement, 3 bath, living room, separate dinning 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.
SINGLE HOME IN EL PUERTO DE SANTA MARIA: 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, large yard w/fenced pool area, kids house and separate out building, €2,100/month. Contact [email protected] or visit www.peraino.com/egipcia. Listed with housing.
HOUSE FOR RENT IN PUERTO BEHIND BAILEY'S: 4 bdrm., 2 bath, "adosado" in quiet neighborhood, lvg./dng. rm. w/chimney, ample pantry in kitchen, breakfast nook w/skylight, large storeroom, deck off upstairs rear bedroom, balcony off upstairs front bedroom, A/C and heat, covered front porch and yard w/orange tree, off-street parking, 6 miles to USN HQ bldg, 10 min walk to beach. Tel: 649-43-9254.
TOWNHOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 minutes from the beach, ocean view from master bedroom. Kitchen, bathroom, living room with A/C and fireplace on main floor, 3
A U T O S2001 AUDI A6: 2.4 sedan, standard 5-speed, regular gas, 163K kilometers, silver, €3,500. Call Matt at 660-44-1751. Email [email protected] for pictures.
F O R D P U M A : 1 . 7 i c t e c , c o u p e sports car, silver, in excellent shape, 95K mi les, €2,400, 653-78-0296.
1999 HONDA CRV: ITV just passed, 2.0 gasoline, 4x4, 5-speed, sunroof, CD and radio, 115K miles, privately owned, good car, mechanic reviewed, €2,950, 653-78-0296..
2006 SUZUKI IGNIS: Silver, diesel, 85K miles, mint, €5,400, 653-78-0296.
2002 VW POLO: Red, sporty, 1.9 l diesel SDi, 95K miles, like new, €3,850, 653-78-0296.
2000 RENAULT CLIO: In nice shape, small and fuel-efficient, 56K miles € 2 , 6 5 0 , d a r k b l u e, 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .
2002 VW GOLF: In nice shape 99K miles, silver, €3,700, 653-78-0296.
2001 VOLVO S60 AUTOMATIC: 86K miles, €3,600, excel lent car with satellite navigation and telephone built in, luxury version, 653-78-0296.
2 0 0 6 R E N A U LT G R A N D T O U R S T AT I O N W A G O N : 5 6 K m i l e s , new timing and accessory belt, new water pump, oil and filters changed, I T V g o o d, € 4 , 9 5 0 , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .
2000 CHEVROLET LANOS: 5-door, in good shape, 89K miles, €2,600, 653-78-0296.
2003 VW GOLF: Looks like new, runs great, silver, €3,900, 653-78-0296.
2000 BMW 316: M-Spec model, 5-speed, low, miles, original owner since new, always garaged and serviced at BMW, A/C, radio, CD, silver with cloth seats. This car is like new, only 50K miles, €3,500. Call 645-08-8362.
1993 VOLKSWAGEN VENTO 1.6: 4-door, gasoline, manual, good car for new arrivals, runs good, good gas mileage, reliable, will pay for ITV inspection in November, $1,500 OBO. Call Duane at 625-08-2152.
2 0 0 4 A U T O M A T I C C I T R O E N C3: 95K miles, b lue, in excel lent s h a p e , € 4 , 6 0 0 , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .
2005 HONDA CIVIC SPORT: New timing belt, water pump, well-maintained, like new, 39,800 miles, black, €4,900, 653-78-0296.
2 0 0 4 F O R D M O N D E O : S t a t i o n wagon, great family car in excellent mechanical shape, interior and exterior clean, low miles, €4,400, 653-78-0296.
2000 CITROEN XSARA HDi: Diesel, 121K miles, just passed ITV, timing belt just changed, owned by brother o f a g o o d m e c h a n i c , i n p e r f e c t shape, red, €2,950, 653-78-0296.
2010 TATA: Spacious family car, diesel, 27K mi les , €3,150, 653-78-0296.
2006 MAZDA 6: Diesel, car is like-new, immaculate, 83K miles, €5,500, European spec., ITV passed, all the extras, timing belt, water pump, oil and filters all new, total up to date on maintenance. Call Ray, 653-78-0296.
2 0 0 5 O P E L C O R S A : D i e s e l , l i k e -n e w , l o w m i l e s , I T V g o o d , n e w t i m i n g b e l t a n d a l l m a i n t e n a n c e up to date, €3,900, 653-78-0296.
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Chief Air Traffic Controller Tyler Cannon, left, and Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Zepeda, right, conduct a prisoner of war/missing in action memorial ceremony during Rota's Navy Ball held at the Osborne Bodega, Saturday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Grant Wamack)
Rota's Navy Ball attendees give a round of applause following Naval Station Rota's Commanding Officer, Capt. Greg Pekari's opening remarks at the Osborne Bodega, Saturday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Grant Wamack)
Navy Ball 2014 guest speaker and U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and Principality of Andorra, James Costos, talks about the importance of Rota and the Spanish-American relationship during Rota's Navy Ball, at the Osborne Bodega, Saturday. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Grant Wamack)
Thanking Those Who Support Us
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