Swim Team Excels in Lisbon

Page 6

Kick the Habit, Nov. 20

Page 3

Spooktacular Bookmarks

Page 15

NORFOLK , Va. - In support of Navy ballistic missile defense (BMD) efforts abroad, Sailors and families from USS Porter (DDG 78) attended a series of briefings Oct. 21 and 22 at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, prior to their impending move to Naval Station Rota, Spain in 2015.

The event, which was the third such summit, hosted by Command-er, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) and Naval Station Rota, included informational pre-sentations along with question and answer sessions held by subject matter experts (SME). Additional resources augmented the presenta-tions to assist Sailors and their fam-ily members as they move to Spain.

Naval Station Rota Command-ing Officer, Capt. Greg Pekari and Commander, Destroyer Squadron 60, Capt. Jim Aiken, kicked off the briefs with an introduction to life in Rota.

"I think this is going to be a tre-mendous experience for you," said Aiken. "There are actual people here to answer your questions. This is an excellent opportunity to start planning."

"This is a great opportunity for you to get everything off your chest as you get ready to transition to an-other country," added Pekari.

Fourteen SMEs made the trip to Norfolk to assist the Sailors and Family Readiness Group members, and provide information about Rota, travel procedures, and everything they need to accomplish prior to moving.

"The best thing you can do prior to coming over to Rota is be prepared," said Lt. Andrew Weiss, special assistant to the command-ing officer at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota. "It's an exciting place to live but there are a lot of variables in moving several thousand miles. By getting information in advance it'll allow for the smoothest transition possible."

"This [briefing] gives you a chance to specifically engage with the people who can help remove obstacles from your move," said Weiss. "Then when you get to Rota, you can chat with people who will be your neighbors or co-workers and you can start to develop relation-ships with the community before you're even there."

SURFLANT has gathered online sources and created a comprehen-sive website for Sailors and their families to use. Representatives also handed out "welcome aboard" brochures and discussed the Rota YouTube channel, which features videos about life in Rota and videos of the briefings for those who may have missed them.

"I had some questions about school transportation for my kids, but the SMEs gave me clarification," said Sheila Richardson, whose hus-band serves on Porter. "I'm more confident about our move after the presentations and I think it's going to be a great experience."

Porter Prepares for Change of Homeport| Volume 24, Issue 41 | http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/ns_rota.html |

Capt. Jim Aiken, commander, Destroyer Squadron 60, speaks to Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) and their families Oct. 21 at a two-day long brief prior to the ship’s change of homeport to Rota, Spain. The brief consisted of presentations from subject matter experts stationed in Rota and are designed to prepare families for the transition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ellen E. Hilkowski)

By MCSN EllEN HilkowSki

SURFLANT PUbLic AFFAiRS

USS Porter will shift homeports in 2015

WASHINGTON - New long-term temporary duty per diem rules that go into effect Saturday will save the Defense Department (DoD) about $22 million annually, the director of the Defense Travel Management Office said recently.

Long-term TDY/TAD is considered to be any tem-porary duty longer than 30 days. “So, for travel from 31 to 180 days, you will receive a flat-rate per diem of 75 percent. For travel greater than 180 days, you will receive a flat-rate per diem for 55 percent,” Harvey Johnson explained in a DoD News interview.

Johnson said the changes are meant to give long-term TDY/TAD travelers an incentive to seek out extended-stay lodgings, which generally are less expen-sive. Before this change, the Joint Travel Regulations encouraged travelers on extended TDY/TAD to seek out this type of lodging, but there wasn’t a requirement or incentive to do so.

Changes apply to all three parts of per diemThe reduced per diem rates apply to all three parts of

the per diem - lodging, meals, and incidentals - he noted, and apply equally to civilian and military personnel.

Travelers who are authorized the flat-rate per diem no longer have to submit a lodging receipt, but before they’re reimbursed, a receipt may be needed to validate that lodging costs were incurred. Staying anywhere for free or buying a home at the TDY/TAD location will make a traveler ineligible for the flat-rate per diem payment.

“Several other federal civilian agencies already imple-ment similar policies. … Some are even more restric-tive than ours,” Johnson said. The changes are simply meant to recognize that long-term stays are different from short-term TDYs/TADs, he noted.

Many of the conveniences available at extended-stay hotels can save money for travelers, and in turn, for DoD, Johnson said.

“They offer the kitchenettes, the sink, the refrigerator - recognizing that people aren't eating out at an expensive restaurant every day, three meals a day,” he explained. “And I believe that's vital in this environment of seques-tration and other external factors that have brought this on. So, we've got to make sure that people are traveling smarter and more [efficiently].”

Options if additional costs ariseJohnson said travelers will still have options if they

are unable to find extended-stay lodging within a reason-able distance of their duty location, or if additional costs arise, such as a rental car. “You can work with your approving official to do actual-expense authorizations, which allows you to go above the flat-rate per diem to 100 percent, if needed,” he said.

And at no time should travelers end up paying out-of-pocket for authorized TDY/TAD expenses, Johnson said. “The intent is to do no harm. The intent is to ensure that we're finding affordable travel solutions.”

While acknowledging that these changes may feel

Long-term TDY/TAD Rates to Change, Official SaysBy ClaudEttE Roulo

DoD NewS, DeFeNSe MeDiA AcTiviTy

See "TRAVEL," page 7

October 30, 2014 U.S. Naval Activities Spain

2 October 30, 2014 C L

CAPTAIN'SCORNER

Capt. Greg S. PekariCOMNAVACT Spain

Wrapping Up a Successful October

Advertisements

Co m m a n d

DUI Counter

Last DUI: Sept. 27, 2014Days Since Last DUI: 33DUIs in FY 2014: 0DUIs in FY 2013: 3

The Coastline

Published by Lucas Johnson Publishing, a private firm in no way connected with the DoD, U.S. Navy or Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain under exclusive written contract with Naval Station Rota, Spain Public Affairs under contract Navy. Depósito Legal S-1848-04. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the Naval Station Rota, Spin Public Affairs Office.

Everything advertised in this publication will be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any non-merit factor of the purchases, user, or patron.

Publisher and Commercial AdvertisingCristina Pamplona

678-41-5673cristina.coastline@europe.com

Email 2: coastlineventas@gmail.com

facebook.com/USNavalStationRota

twitter.com/NAVSTA_ROTA

youtube.com/AFNROTA

NAVSTA Community Calendar

http://tiny.cc/8co75

Join the conversation with U.S. Naval Activities Spain leaders, service members, community members and friends from around the world. Here you will also find more photos, see videos and hear radio news reports from AFN Rota. Check it out.

Join the Conversation

Assembly ChairAngela PearceCell: 638-87-8748 / VPN: 18-727-1320Email: rotaombudsmanasseblychair@gmail.com

Naval Station RotaMelissa ReynaRomina ArbildiGraciela VandaveerRonyé McCarthyCell: 620-14-2231Email: navalstationrota.ombudsman@gmail.com

American Forces Network Erika LantronCell: 636-60-3197Email: rotaafnombudsman@gmail.com

CTF 68Ronyé McCarthyCell: 642-55-3346Email: ctf68obudsman@gmail.com

Fleet Logistics Center (FLC)Tiffany OrtizCell: 642-49-6708Email: navsupombudsman@gmail.com

EODMU-8Chantelle Dousay / 639-64-4259

Hannah Kunze / 639-64-3866Danielle Valentine / 648-71-5278Email: eodmu8omb@yahoo.com

National Support Element Lisbon, Madrid and ValenciaRomina ArbildiCell: 620-14-2231Email: navalstationrota.ombudsman@gmail.com

Naval Facilities Engineering Com-mand (NAVFAC)Winnie BoyleCell: 606-44-7800Email: rotapwdombudsman@gmail.com

Naval Munitions Command Melanie VarnerCell: 642-46-7565Email: nmcrotaombudsman@gmail.com

NCTAMS Kristy Kunkle / 669-82-4913Charnelle Kennedy / 638-15-8540Email: Nctamsrota.ombudsman@gmail.com

PSD Lupe PacittiCell: 328-72-2147

Email:psdrotaombudsman@gmail.com

USN Hospital Angela PearceCell: 638-87-8748 / VPN: 18-727-1320Renee PolonskyCell: 636-28-6271 / VPN 18-727-0225Erin LesterCell: 636-28-6487 / VPN: 18-727-0116Alicia SilvaCell: 636-28-6293 / VPN 18-727-0200Email: hospombud@gmail.com

725th / 521st (Key Spouse)Heather MerrimanRicca WockingPhone: 727-4850Email: 725amskeyspouse@gmail.com

USS Donald Cook (DDG 75)Romina Arbildi (NAVSTA Rota)Phone: 620-14-2231Email: cookombudsman@gmail.com

USS Ross (DDG 71)Devin DidierCell: 628-15-8540Email: rossombudsman@gmail.com

NEPMU 7Jeff Frey / 727-2230Email: nepmu7ombudsmen@gmail.com

Naval Station Rota and Tenant Command Ombudsmen

updatEd oCt. 29, 2014

This Department of Defense newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the DoD. Contents of The Coastline are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the DoD, or Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain.

Commander U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

Capt. Greg Pekarico/cmc@eu.navy.mil

Chief of StaffU.S. Naval Activities, Spain

Cmdr. Tim McGarvey

Public Affairs OfficerLt. David Carter

Telephone: 956-82-1680Email: david.carter@eu.navy.mil

Editor/WriterMorgan Over

Telephone: 956-82-1021Email: morgan.over@eu.navy.mil

Writer/PhotographerMC2 (SW) Grant Wamack

Telephone: 956-82-3786Email: grant.wamack@eu.navy.mil

Community Relations AdvisorManuel Alba Jaime

Telephone: 956-82-3786Email: manuel.albajaime.sp@eu.navy.mil

Public Affairs SupportMCSN Jordan Dalgardno

Contact The Coastline editorial staff :Telephone: 956-82-3786

Email Catchall: coastline@eu.navy.milLarge-file email: rotacoastline@gmail.com

Navy BallTwo weekends ago we held the 2014 Navy Ball at Bodega de

Osborne celebrating our Navy’s 239th birthday. It was a special evening with a special crowd marking the largest Navy Ball ever

associated with Naval Station Rota. There were more than 560 people at the bodega that evening. The event had representation from all services – Navy, Air Force, Marines, Army, our federal civilians and retirees, our Spanish navy and Marine Corps friends, and our Spanish friends from the city halls of both El Puerto de Santa Maria and Rota. Also, and to top off the evening, we had as our guest speaker, the Honorable James Costos, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and Principality of Andorra. This was truly a special

event and celebration. Saying that – this year’s Navy Ball Committee, under the

leadership of Lt. Alejandro Lowe and Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Chris Maurer, did a fabulous job and has, I believe, set the bar higher for next year. I would like to acknowledge and thank our committee members for an amazing affair:

Navy Ball consultant and Spanish Protocol - Brenda Navarro.Public Affairs Officer - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jessica

Jazmin.Decorations (the beautiful centerpieces you saw on the table)

- Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Megan Lopez.Fundraising - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Daniel Slaughter.Secretary - Personnel Specialist Seaman Priscilla Nyarko.Treasurer - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Anthony Ingraham.Co-treasurer - Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Antwon Little.Navy Ball Vice Chairman and number two lead person - Se-

nior Chief Hospital Corpsman Chris Maurer.Navy Ball Chairman and Committee Leader - Lt. Alejandro

Lowe from Naval Supply Systems Command.I also want to thank and recognize the countless volunteers

who spent much of their time and energy to make the event a reality. There were many people, to include our distinguished

visitors, who felt this was the best Navy Ball that they have been to. I also want to thank Ivan Llanza and his team from Bodega de Osborne for their fantastic support as we celebrated our 239th birthday in their beautiful and just recently renovated bodega. The flamenco show during the cocktail hour and horse show after dinner (compliments of the bodega) were spectacular ad-ditions to the evening festivities. Great job to all involved, and thank you for some very special memories.Another Successful FDNF Outreach Trip

Shifting gears, this past week a team of NAVSTA Rota profes-sionals from the U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Personnel Support Detachment Rota, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 60, our Public Affairs Department, Housing, Security, Naval Supply Systems Command, and the City of Rota itself spent a few days in Norfolk, Virginia executing another Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) outreach trip. This time the Rota Team addressed the Sailors and families of USS Porter (DDG 78) – the third FDNF destroyer that will arrive spring 2015. Their primary focus was to address questions and alleviate concerns of the service members and their families as they get ready to transi-tion to Spain. Overall, the team spoke to more than 230 Sailors and dependents, and it was another resounding success. Every family that attended the briefs left feeling more comfortable about their upcoming move and more excited at the opportunities that await them in Spain. Special thanks goes to the Public Affairs team led by Lt. David Carter and Morgan Over who organized and executed this very important trip.Halloween and Safety

Lastly, Friday is Halloween - an evening where many, if not most, of our children will be partaking in the traditional trick-or-treat around family housing, and where our older kids and adults will be daring the Seabee’s Haunted House. While this is another great opportunity to get together with the community and enjoy the festivities, I want to also stress safety. With daylight saving over, it now gets dark around 6:30 p.m. Please be careful whether you are walking or driving around family housing. There will literally be hundreds of U.S. and Spanish children and their parents out on the streets going door-to-door collecting candy. We want everyone to have a wonderful and injury-free weekend. Thank you for what you do and for looking out for one another. Have a great week!

Editor's note: The Veteran's Day Family Health Fair date was incorrectly stated in the Oct. 23 issue. The event will take place Nov. 6.

October 30, 2014 3C L ne w s

Are you a tobacco user? Are you tired of wasting money on cigarettes? Are you worried about what ciga-rette smoke is doing to your children? Are you ready to quit? Then the Great American Smokeout is for you! On Nov. 20, you and thousands of other Americans can say “So long, tobacco road” and “Hello, healthier life” during the nation’s biggest freedom from tobacco event.

Each year, more than 400,000 Americans die from smoking cigarettes. Smoking is responsible for nearly 1 in 3 cancer deaths and 1 in 5 deaths from all causes. Another 8.6 million people live with serious illnesses caused by smoking.

Smoking tobacco causes chronic lung disease, heart disease, and stroke, as well as cancer of the lungs, larynx, esophagus, mouth, and bladder.

Smokeless tobacco, along with being more addictive than smoking, causes cancer of the gums, mouth, and throat.

These long-term risks of tobacco use are deadly seri-ous. But did you know that tobacco damages your health from the very beginning? For example, the nicotine in tobacco reduces blood flow to the muscles, therefore, increasing the risk for injuries and slowing the healing of muscle tears. This has a definite impact on fitness. Nicotine also lowers the level of testosterone in the blood

and can lead to impotence for men. If you want to quit using tobacco, Naval Hospital Rota

has a smoking cessation program, and studies have shown that participation in a structured program signifi-cantly improves the chance for success. If you can’t get into a program right away, use the following four simple steps to get started.

Step One: Pick a quit date. Mark Nov. 20 on your calendar. Write a list of reasons you want to quit us-ing tobacco and get yourself ready to break free from tobacco addiction.

Step Two: Establish your tobacco-free zone. Throw away all cigarettes, matches, and lighters, and chew. Clean and deodorize your house, car, and clothing. Get rid of the ashtrays in your house and pick up cigarette butts in and around your yard. Ask your friends and family not to smoke in your house, in your car, or around you for at least three weeks.

Step Three: Avoid situations that lead to tobacco use. Think about those times when you use tobacco. Avoid those places or situations for a few months. Of course, there are some places you can’t avoid, such as driving your car. In those situations, substitute a new, enjoyable behavior for smoking. For example, instead of lighting up when driving, have a lollipop. During break time, take a walk around the building, bring in a favorite magazine to read, or listen to the radio.

Step Four: Take care of yourself. Enjoy your meals. Sharper taste and smell will be early noticeable benefits of your freedom from tobacco. Drink plenty of water to flush the nicotine from your body. Use deep breathing and relaxation exercises to help you through stressful times.

The Great American Smokeout on Nov. 20 is a great time to quit tobacco and begin to enjoy all the benefits of saying “So long, tobacco road.” For more informa-tion about tobacco cessation, call Health Promotions at 956-82-3350 or stop by their office!

The Great American Smokeout is Nov. 20u.S. Naval HoSpital Rota

HeALTH PRoMoTioNS DePARTMeNT

4 October 30, 2014 C LLo C a L ne w s

Myth: If there are no marks, there is no abuse.

Fact: Abuse comes in many forms, such as verbal, emotional, sexual, as well as physical.

Myth: Men are not victims of domestic violence.

Fact: Men are victims of domestic abuse almost as often as women.

Myth: Alcohol or drugs cause domestic violence.

Fact: Substance abuse does not cause domestic violence; but the use may inten-sify existing behavior.

Myth: If I report the violence my com-mand will be told.

Fact: If your command has no prior

knowledge of abuse, the restricted report-ing option is available to provide victims support and resources. The command is not informed unless there are threats to harm oneself or someone else. Coun-selors, advocates, and medical can take these reports.

Myth: Domestic violence is an anger issue.

Fact: Domestic violence is not an an-ger issue. Anger is a tool abusers use to get what they want. Domestic abuse is a pattern of abusive behaviors used by one person to have power and control over another. The victim does not cause the abuse.

Know the facts. Relationships should be respectful, safe, and positive.

Know the Facts: Domestic Violence Myths vs. FactsFRoM FFSC Rota

The annual Open Season is held every year from the Monday of the second full workweek in November to the Monday of the second full workweek in De-cember. This year, Open Season runs from Nov. 10 to Dec. 8.

During Open Season, eligible employees have an opportunity to make deci-sions about their Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) for the upcoming calendar year. During Open Season, eligible employees can:

- Enroll in the FEHB Program.- Change their enrollment from self only to self and family coverage (or vice

versa).- Change their enrollment to another FEHB plan or plan option.- Cancel an existing enrollment in a health plan under the FEHB Program.Employees currently enrolled who do not wish to makes changes need to do

nothing. The plan will continue to participate in the FEHB Program. Department of the Navy (DoN) employees may change their FEHB plan by accessing the Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS), at https://www.portal.navy.mil/donhr/Benefits/Main%20Page/EBIS_How_To_Access.pdf. If you need assis-tance making an EBIS transaction, call 1-888-320-2917, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Eastern Standard Time/TTY number is 1-866-359-5277. EBIS can only be accessed from a .mil, .edu or .gov using your Command Ac-cess Card (CAC).

Other agencies also use EBIS. The links can be found below: Air Force Benefits Center: http://www.afdw.af.mil/shared/media/document/

AFD-120117-004.pdfArmy Benefits Center: https://www.abc.army.mil/Defense Logistics Agency: http://www.hr.dla.mil/resources/Department of Defense Dependent Education Activities: http://www.dodea.

edu/Offices/HR/employees/benefits/ebis.cfmOpen Season changes take effect Jan. 1, 2015. DoN employees may ac-

cess FEHB Overview at http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/insurance-overview. If additional assistance, please contact Rota’s Human Resources Office at 727-1643.

2014 Federal Employees Health Benefits Open Season

In an effort to better serve their customers, effective Monday, the Human Resources Office will implement new hours of operations, which include ap-pointments.

- Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday - Walk-In: 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday - Appointments: noon to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday (except emergencies)Please contact Audra Laws at 727-1633, for employee issues and Mary

Carmen Rodriguez at 727-1631, for labor/employee relations and classification issues. For general concerns, please contact the Human Resources Office at 727-1643.

New Hours of Operation

October 30, 2014 5C L

6 October 30, 2014 C LLo C a L ne w s

Forty-six swimmers from the Rota Tiburones Swim Club traveled to Lisbon to attend their first meet of the season Oct. 11 to 12. The swimmers, most of whom attend David Glasgow Farragut Elementary, Middle and High School, made the six-hour journey to compete against the Lisbon Bullsharks, and came home with several pentathlon med-als, and many European Forces Swim League (EFSL) championship qualifying times.

“The energy was high during our first meet as our re-turning and new swimmers were excited to cheer on their fellow sharks,” said Coach Kevin Canatsey. “Everyone's

hard work paid off and some of our swimmers have already qualified for champs to be held in the Netherlands this year. The incredible support from the volunteer coaches, board members, and parents have ensured this team's success.”

The following swimmers recorded qualifying time, enti-tling them to compete in the EFSL Swim Championships in the Netherlands in February:

Fletch Crumbaugh - 50 Fly, 200 Intermediate, 100 Freestyle, 100 intermediate, 50 Freestyle, 50 Backstroke, 50 Breaststroke.

Grace Wagner - 50 Freestyle, 50 Breaststroke.Emma Bond - 50 Freestyle, 100 Intermediate.Kena Wells - 800 Freestyle, 400 Intermediate.

Rota Swimmers Triumph in Lisbon

The Tiburones warm up for a day of racing in Lisbon, Oct. 11. (Photo by Steve Bond)

By StEvE BoNd

coNTRibUTiNg wRiTeR

1. When purchasing a new gas or oil heat-ing system, specify sealed combustion. Sealed combustion units bring in outside air to feed the combustion process, and exhaust flue gases directly to the outside without the need for a draft hood or damper. They generally burn more efficiently, and they do not pose the risk of backdrafting - the flow of dangerous combustion gases into the house.

2. Bleed the air from hot water radiators once or twice each heating season. Trapped air keeps systems from performing properly.

3. If your oil heating system was built before 1975, but is in good shape, consider a flame retention head burner retrofit. A flame retention head burner burns fuel in a cleaner and more controlled manner, increasing efficiency and reducing pollution. It often pays for itself in one to two years through lower heating costs.

4. In the winter remove and store window air conditioners, or cover them to reduce cold air from entering the house through the air condi-tioner.

Weekly Energy Tip: Heating Tips

BRITE Ideas NAVSTA Rota!

October 30, 2014 7C L

About

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

Co m m u n i t y ne w s

On the morning of Oct. 18, David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) Middle and High School students participated in the Inter-national Club Scavenger Hunt in Rota.

The morning began with a Spanish breakfast of churros con chocolate. Fol-lowing breakfast the Tigres (tigers) and the Caracoles (snails), each consisting of a mixture of high schoolers and middle schoolers, had the challenge of using problem solving skills along with their Spanish speaking skills to communicat-ing with los roteños, local Rota residents. They had to collect items, take pictures of items, and videos of them interacting in Spanish with the locals.

“These activities are a great way to learn about our host nation, its culture and the language while using problem solving and collaborative skills,” said DGF’s International Club Sponsor, Mari-bel Bastidas, who organized the hunt. “I

love to watch from the distance how the students are using their Spanish to talk to locals to meet the challenges. My favorite is when they have to convince someone to teach them a Spanish tongue twister and repeat it three times.”

The winners of the 2014 Scavenger Hunt were the Tigres. As a prize, they received a bag of Spanish chuches, or candy.

“My favorite part was when we had to look for a tiburon and I saw ‘shark’ in the menu of a restaurant. We went in and asked for it and they let us [take] pictures,” said Kena Wells, member of the Tigres.

The arranged activities of the Inter-national Club is a great way for students to be exposed to the Spanish culture, as well as other cultures, and use their communicative skills. The next planned Scavenger Hunt is going to be in El Puerto de Santa Maria, where they will face a more rigorous challenge.

DGF’s International Club Students Participate in 5th Annual Scavenger Hunt in Rota

One of the scavenger hunt teams plans their next move during the International Club's Scavenger Hunt, Oct. 18. (Photo by Steve Bond)

By SHaNa EdouaRd, SiERRa MattESoN

DgF STUDeNT wRiTeRS

like a pay cut to some travelers, Johnson said it’s important to recognize that per diem payments aren’t meant to serve as an extra pay.

“It's not a hardship pay, it's not a supplemental pay; it's a travel allowance,” he said. “And a travel allowance is designed to reimburse travelers for expenses incurred. … We are looking to fairly reimburse travelers for actual expenses in-curred. If that means that it's over the flat per diem rate, then we will reimburse up to whatever it was that they spent.”

continued from page 1Travel

8 October 30, 2014 C LnaVsta Ro t a / na V y Co L L e g e ne w s

Upcoming NMCRS ClassesThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) has classes to help welcome that new addition. Check out the upcoming November classes. Budget for Baby: Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. across from the NMCRS and Red Cross offices. Come to the Budget for Baby class and receive a layette, or Junior Seabag filled with baby items. Postpartum and Breast-feeding: Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Health Promotions kitchen at the hospital.Breast-feeding Support Group: Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to noon at the Child Development Center breast-feeding room.Labor and Delivery: Nov. 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Health Promotions kitchen at the hospital.Baby Basics and the Sibling classe are canceled for November and December.

Halloween Shopping at the NMCRS Thrift ShopShow up in a costume at the Thrift Shop Friday and get a 15 percent discount on all items, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Priority shopping for active duty and their families 11 to 11:30 a.m.

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.

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 civilians

See "NAVY COLLEGE NEWS," page 9

October 30, 2014 9C L na V y Co L L e g e / dgF / FFsC ne w s

performing military support, as well as their family mem-bers. 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 during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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 throughout the world; online, from anywhere across the globe; EagleVision Classroom-web video conferencing between classrooms; EagleVision Home Web video conferencing from the convenience of your home; and Blended, which allows you to combine learn-ing modes to suit your lifestyle. Visit our website at http://worldwide.erau.edu or contact your local office at rota@erau.edu to learn about available programs and courses. Call ERAU at 727-2984.

UMUC Offers Multiple DegreesThere’s a reason more than 93,000 students have cho-sen UMUC. They have experienced faculty with profes-sional knowledge, plus UMUC is regionally accredited and internationally recognized. UMUC Europe offers several certificate programs, along with many associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs. On top of that, there are many other degree options through the UMUC Stateside Campus. Stop by the UMUC office here in Rota and find out how UMUC can help you reach

your academic goals. They are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you can't stop by their office in the Community Service Building (CSB), call them at 727-2917 or email them at rota-europe@umuc.edu.

Central Texas College (CTC) Classes Central Texas College is a regionally accredited college serving various certificate degree programs. Currently, CTC is offering four face-to-face degree programs in criminal justice, fire protection, child development and hospitality management. CTC face-to-face courses are eight weeks long, one night a week, 6 - 9 p.m. There are several other available online degree programs, and registration for these is open every month. If you’re inter-ested in enrolling and registering to take classes, please contact CTC field representatives for more information at 727- 2574 or email CTC at ctcrota@gmail.com.

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

End of First QuarterEnd of the first quarter is Thursday.

No SchoolTeacher work day, Friday, no school for students.

Parent-Teacher ConferencesElementary school parent-teacher conferences, Nov. 6, no school for elementary school students. School is in session for middle and high school students. No school for all students, Nov. 7, for parent-teacher conferences.

Infant Massage Every Thursday in October and November, 3 to 4 p.m. Infant massage is a way to gently nurture and spend time with you baby. It helps your baby relax and sleep, it can positively 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.

Survival Spanish with Sr. Clemente Thursday and Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and enjoy FFSC Rota's 14-hour Spanish course for be-ginners 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. Don't miss this free opportunity to learn Spanish while in Rota! Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.

Nurturing Parenting for New, Expectant Parents Every Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Developed 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,

Call 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.

continued from page 9Navy College News

See "FFSC NEWS," page 11

10 October 30, 2014 C LRe L i g i o n

CHAPLINES

FATHeR TAD gegoTek

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.

Is Violence an Expression of the Heart?It is disappointing, though unfortunately necessary,

that our society has had to set aside one month of the year to make people aware of violence. Actu-ally, most everyone is aware of it. We hear about it through any num-ber of media channels. Mothers and fathers kill-ing each other and their children, children killing children, children killing parents - hardly any of us would not be able to name

at least one of the many recent domestic violence trials over the past five years.

What this month speaks so clearly of is society’s need to establish a genuine moral base as its core, other-centered living. Only in caring for others do we find a true sense of and satisfaction with self. A man and a woman join in marriage to meet the other’s needs; a child is brought into the world for its good, not the good of one or both parents; and life is lived not solely for one’s satisfaction, but for the good of others and ultimately for the glory of God, our creator. The prophet Habakkuk, in the Bible, found himself in a society similar to ours 2,000 years ago. He was in a

world that was gradually losing its mores and becom-ing increasingly more greedy, idolatrous, unjust, and violent. The people had become so corrupt that lying, deception, and violence were the natural expressions of their hearts. Desperate and confused over the deteriorating situation that surrounded him, Habak-kuk cried out to the Lord for an answer: “O Lord, how long shall I cry, and you will not hear? Even cry out to you, ‘violence!’ and you will not save. Why do you show me iniquity, and cause me to see trouble? For plundering and violence are before me. There is strife, and contention arises. Therefore the law is powerless, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous; therefore, perverse judgment proceeds,” Habbakuk 1:1-4.

Many in today’s society make the same cry - though, sadly, not often enough to God. Today’s society is so littered with violence that when people attempt to “pick it up,” it just spills out again and again. People’s minds are set toward “self.” Self-gratification, unrealistic ex-pectations, and the desire to control one’s environment leave people frustrated and literally out of control. How often have you heard people say something similar to, “How can there be a God when such violence and evil are so rampant?” The right question to ask is, “What has happened to us that we have forsaken God and found ourselves in a cistern of violence?” The problem

is never God! The problem is with the way we approach God. Everyone is a theologian, whether one claims to be an atheist or not. How good a theologian each member of society becomes determines the degree of peace a society experiences. Referring to the nation of Israel, the prophet Amos describes what happens to a people who possess a theology that is ignorant of God’s will, “For they do know not how to do what is right, says the Lord, storing up in their castles what they have extorted and robbed,” Amos 3:10.

A violent society cannot do right (i.e., cannot pro-duce justice), because it has rejected the standard that God establishes for humanity. If a creature thinks it knows more that its creator, its arrogance leaves it vulnerable to its most sordid qualities: sexual promis-cuity and gratuitous (unwarranted and unprovoked) violence. By the way, the answer Habakkuk received from God was impending judgment (Habakkuk 1:5-11). As in Noah’s day (see Genesis 6:11,12), when a society becomes so violent and hardened in its rebellion and rejection of God, only judgment is powerful enough to transform human abstinence. I am hopeful we will choose to refurbish the moral fiber of our culture before judgment becomes the only solution remaining for redirecting the human heart.

If you would like to speak with a chaplain, call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.

October 30, 2014 11C L FFsC / Lo C a L ne w s

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, se-curity, limits, and appropriate expectations. A nurturing parent-child relationship is crucial 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 Rota's FFSC at 727-3232.

Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Succeed) Monday through Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Explore information about your transition from the military, the job search process, your benefits, and your responsibilities. The Transition Assistance Program is here to assist you. Please contact your command career counselor at 727-1535 to sign up.

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

Cultural Seminar: Getting to know Madrid Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thinking of go-ing to the capital of the Kingdom of Spain? Learn what Madrid has to offer including accommodations, shopping, art, and culture. Learn how to move around by under-ground and find out how to get to Madrid either by plan, train, bus or driving. Enjoy Madrid while staying on a

budget. Call 727-3232 to register.

Establishing Nurturing Rituals Nov. 6, 9 to 11 a.m. This class is designed to help par-ents with young children understand the importance of both routines and rituals. Through games, interactive finger play, and positive nursery rhymes these loving rituals send messages of unconditional love that can bridge the gap when daily routines are disrupted by deployment or moves. 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 melinda.king@eu.navy.mil.

Federal Résumé Workshop Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Target your federal résumé to highlight your qualifications to human resource of-fices and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility, and the special requirements of a federal résumé. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.

Post-deployment Brief Nov. 6, 11 a.m. to noon. Just returning from deploy-ment and need to get back into a routine? The post-deployment brief can assist you in putting together a plan to get your finances, household and any other areas back into their pre-deployment mode. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend this brief. Call 727-3232 to sign up.

10 Steps to Federal Employment Nov. 10, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The federal government is the largest employer in America. This class will cover the steps you need to make the challenging process of landing a federal job an achievable goal. Call to sign-up at 727-3232.

continued from page 9FFSC News

Did you know ... civilians working overseas can be eligible to fly space-a? Travel is allowed to U.S. citizen civilian employees of the Armed Forces who are eligible for government-funded transportation to the United States at tour completion (including NAF employees). The two categories authorized are Emergency Leave Unfunded Travel and Envi-ronmental Morale Leave (EML).

Emergency Leave Unfunded Travel is for veri-fied and immediate family emergencies. EML is for sponsors in EML status, and also for their dependents traveling with them in EML status. Civilian dependents may also fly unaccompanied while stationed overseas if they meet the following authorized criteria: verified emergencies, scheduled entrance exams for entry into any of the U.S. ser-vice academies, and enlisting in one of the Armed Forces when local enlistment overseas is not autho-rized. Stateside space-a travel is not authorized for Department of Defense (DoD) civilians at any time. For specific details on space-a eligibility, please contact your local passenger terminal or visit http://www.amc.af.mil/amctravel/index.asp.

SERviCE pRovidER aNNouNCEMENt

Civilian Space-A Travel Information

Trick-or-Treating on base is Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. Don't forget your reflective gear!

12 October 30, 2014 C LaRe a aC t i V i t i e s

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

ArtsActivities

Upcoming ActivitiesEntre Azoteas, painting display by Cecilio Chaves, through December, Mercado Central, Cadiz

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

Dos Tocaoras flamenco guitar recital by Antonia Jimenez and Marta Robles, Friday, 9 p.m., Teatro Municipal Pedro Muñoz Seca, El Puerto de Santa Maria, tickets €8.50

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, Friday and Saturday, perfor-mance 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

Haunted HouseSeabee Haunted House, Friday, Building 1800, kids: 6 to 8 p.m., adults: 8 p.m. to close

All Saint's Day, Saturday

October 30, 2014 13C L te a m Ro t a i n t h e sp o t L i g h t

José María Fernádez GallegoTeam Rota in the Spotlight

A native of Rota, Spain, José María Fernádez Gallego is a local national who has worked behind the scenes for the last 13 years, pumping out slick posters and graphic designs for Morale, Wel-fare, and Recreation (MWR) Rota on base.

Fernádez Gallego began work-ing as a graphic designer for MWR Rota’s marketing department in 2001. However, his passion for graphic design and art at-large started way before this. Prior to working on base, he worked as a graphic design artist in Cadiz and earned his graphic design degree from the Art School of Granada.

Fernádez Gallego enjoyed his previous job in Cadiz, but the long hours were weighing him down and he wanted to be closer to home, so he applied for the graphic design position at MWR

Rota. He is tasked with doing a variety of graphic design projects including business cards, posters, VaMos! magazine, and Web de-sign. Additionally, he is MWR’s pri-mary graphic designer; but when he needs help, his co-workers are quick to give him a hand.

“I enjoy it,” said Fernádez Gal-lego. “I have to do a lot of differ-ent things for MWR. It feels good, it’s close to home, and all of my coworkers treat me well.”

Another aspect of the job Ferná-dez Gallego enjoys is the interac-tion with a number of different people, which has helped his Eng-lish skills improve over the years. His skills can take him to a number of other places, but he enjoys his job and plans to continue working for MWR Rota in the near future.

Fernádez Gallego also designed The Coastline’s new masthead, which can be seen on top of the front page.

By MC2 (Sw) GRaNt waMaCk

NAvSTA RoTA PUbLic AFFAiRS

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Grant Wamack)

14 October 30, 2014 C LLo C a L ne w s

The sun was just coming up and there they were, five dogs with their masters, muzzled and leashed, waiting for their first Mini Dog Obedience Class held Oct. 4 at the Rota Animal Welfare League (RAWL) parking lot.

This first-ever offering, a partnership between RAWL and the Military Working Dog (MWD) dog handlers turned out to be a big success.

MWD Kennel Master, Master-at-Arms 1st Class Randall Sapp led the training with dog handlers Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Daniel White, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Brian Barton, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class William Rogacki volunteering their Saturday morning to assist. Dogs

were observed by Sapp for any potential behavioral issues and then introduced to each other. The owners were then told they could remove the muzzles to begin the training.

Participants were instructed in basic commands and the correct way to give those commands to their dogs. Topics of instruction included sit, come, stay, heel, how to give the command, what types of rewards to use when, and what to do if the dog does not follow the command. Ample practice sessions were provided during the class, with the dog handlers assisting each participant individually throughout.

The MWD dog handlers and RAWL are planning to host another class, Nov. 22. Stop by the RAWL offices to sign up for the next class.

On May 28, Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Chuck Hagel ordered a com-prehensive 90-day review of the Military Health System (MHS).

This very comprehensive review examined access, patient safety, and quality of care primarily in military treatment facilities. This review provided us the oppor-tunity to compare ourselves to national benchmarks as well as against systems currently considered to be leading edge. The review findings, recommendations, and the SECDEF’s memo articulating the way forward were released on Oct. 1.

Bottom Line Up Front: The consensus of both the external and internal review experts found that “the MHS is comparable in access, quality, and safety to most major health care systems in the United States.”

In some cases we are outperforming the nation’s best. In some cases we are on par, and in some areas we are lagging. The review also found perfor-mance variability compared to national benchmarks. This type of critical self-assessment is essential for our continuous improvement. There will be more to come as we aggressively implement changes to address the review’s recommendations and meet all our expectations. Not the least of which is a more collective enterprise approach across the services as to how we all measure, improve, and display our performance. In addition the Department of Defense will need more visibility of those same measures where we purchase care from the private sector.

The review and our metrics indicate that every single one of our facilities perform above standard in some areas and also lag in others, no two are the same. But as Secretary Hagel told the press, the review found that every one of our MTF’s has the foundation for safe and effective care. We were asked in that press conference how we would message this to our personnel; that our system was found to be “average” in light of the SECDEF stating that average is not acceptable for the most precious patients in the world, those who serve our nation, their families, and those who served before.

As the SECDEF stated in regard to the variability and opportunities to improve, “Our military health system has responsibilities beyond the battlefield, and our review focused on noncombat care. The review found pockets of excellence - significant excellence, which we’re very proud of - and extraordinary doctors, nurses and staff who are deeply dedicated to the patients they serve.”

I answered on the record there is no doubt we are recognized as second to none in combat casualty care. Our success and dedication to performance in the battlefield will serve as our model. We will strive to match that reputation across our entire MHS, so when someone is asked to name a world famous health care name, they will think of us first. We will take our entire MHS system from good, to great, to greatest. I acknowledged that was ambitious but we have the key ingredient necessary … you!

And shipmates, here is what makes you extraordinary and why I am so proud to be numbered among you. While you serve in the smallest clinic to the largest medical center, you stand up when called and step forward when needed. You have moved seamlessly, yet often with great sacrifice, into war, disaster, and human suffering across the seas and on them. Yes, we will energize our system to be the envy of all others not only in our access, quality, and safety; but we will continue to garner the respect of all Americans as we stand the watch on a labor deck, a battlefield, a stormy sea, or those suffering where we bring hope.

I’ve said it before, and I will say again. If I am asked to give a few reasons why I am so sure we will deliver on this commitment I always answer, “I will give you 63,000 reasons, and each one will make a difference every day.” Never, ever, under estimate the difference you make to so many. Take care of those who rely on us, take care of each other, and take care of yourself. Ship, shipmate, self.

A Message from the Navy Surgeon General: Okay, Here’s The Deal - MHS Review

Commander, Navy Installations Command has approved extended hours for the Fitness Center, which will begin Monday. This is due to increased fit-ness patron usage, increase in customer requests (Talk to Us!), additional ship personnel, and an active evening Captain's Cup sports program. Below are the updated hours as well as the current hours:

Fitness Center Expands Hours

New Fitness Center Hours Monday to Thursday: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.Friday: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.Saturday/Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Old Fitness Center HoursMonday to Thursday: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday/Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Heel, Sit, Come, Stay - Dog Obedience Classes Teach the Basics to Owners, Pets

By BaRB NElSoN

coNTRibUTiNg wRiTeR

By viCE adM. MattHEw NatHaN

NAvy SURgeoN geNeRAL

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Brian Barton, left, listens to dog-owner Heather Piedrahita during the Mini Dog Obedience Class, Saturday. (Photo by Barb Nelson)

October 30, 2014 15C L ha L L o w e e n Bo o k m a R k Co n t e s t

The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Rota Library hosted their annual Halloween Bookmark contest. This year participants, Kindergarten through eight grade, cre-

ated spooktacular fairy themed bookmarks. Bookmarkers had to be aligned with the below poem:

"Hey ho for Halloween

When the fairies all are seen;Some black and some green,Hey ho for Halloween!"

Honorable MentionAmelia Orgill

Fifth grade

WinnerAudrey Lieb

Third and fourth grade

WinnerEmma Cigna

First and second grade

WinnerEsperanza Garcia

Seventh and eighth grade

WinnerJulianna Medero

Fifth and sixth grade

Honorable MentionLayla Dukharev

First grade

Honorable MentionMarion CraigThird grade

Honorable MentionNatalie HoldenFourth grade

MWR Library Spooktacular Fairy-themed Bookmark Contest

16 October 30, 2014 C L

& Out

About

ou t a n d aB o u t

Diego Vázquez Baglietto, left, from Hotel la Espadaña and Maia José Resina Verano, center, Welcome to Rota office, present City of Norfolk Mayor, Paul Fraim, with a personalized statue of Castillo de Luna, Rota's City Hall, during an office call, Oct. 23. Vázquez Baglietto and Resina Verano traveled to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia with members from Naval Station Rota to brief Sailors and families aboard USS Porter as they prepare for their homeport shift in 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Morgan Over)

David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) Elementary School students and faculty wear red and form a red ribbon to kick off Red Ribbon Week, Monday. DGF Elementary participated in a series of Red Ribbon Week events including dress-up days and a Storybook Character Parade. (Photo by Steve Bond)

City of Rota Mayor, Eva Corrales, center, meets with chiefs assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain during a special tour of Castillo de Luna and city hall, Tuesday. (Photo by Manuel Alba Jaime)

October 30, 2014 17C L Ro a d si g n s

Bump on Road Cyclist Crossing Heavy Traffic Obstruction in Road

Pedestrian Crossing Pothole Reduced Visibility Uneven Road

18 October 30, 2014 C LCL a s s i F i e d s

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 coastline@eu.navy.mil. 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 cristina.coastline@europe.com or fax to 956-54-2997.

el mercado 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; Recreation aid, GS-0189-03, closes Nov. 12; Safety and occupational health specialist, GS-0018-07/09; Support services assistant, GS-0303-05/06/07; and Legal assistant, GS-0986-05, closes Nov. 19. SPANISH POSITION: Administrative assistant , EA-6, closes Nov. 19. Customer service hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments can be made from noon to 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info

MWR: CYP assistant, CY-I//II (flex), CYP assistant, CY-II (part time), CYP assistant, CY-I/II (full time), Cashier. FN-01 (flex), Club operations assistant, FN-02 (flex), Bartender, NA-03 (flex), Recreation assistant, NF-02 (flex), Recreation aide, FN-01 (flex), Recreation assistant, NF-02 (flex - Located in Madrid), and Secretary, NF-03 (flex, temporary). 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.

parking, 6 miles to USN HQ bldg, 10 min walk to beach. Tel: 649-43-9254.

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

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

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

TOWNHOUSE IN EL MANANTIAL: 135 m2, 3 floors, 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, ample lvg./dng. room with fireplace, kitchen, terrace and patio, A/C in lvg. rm. and master bdrm., wood floors in bedrooms, marble in living room and kitchen, 2 minutes from the beach and next to the pine forest, €950/mo. (community fees included). Call 651-83-8588 or email cristobal.josemaria@gmail.com.E

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 angelmarques@hotmail.com or call 667-58-6839 for details, pictures and viewings. English fluently spoken. REF # 70520.

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 ANGELMARQUES@HOTMAIL.COM or call 667-58-6839 for details, pic tures 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.

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 INSTRUC TORS: Looking for native English instructors to work in Rota with children. Must possess Spanish work permit. Call 622-74-1735.

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

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

C A R D E TA I L I N G : H a n d wa s h i n g a n d d e t a i l i n g o f a n y v e h i c l e . Please call Merchi at 675-13-5235.

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.

irons, Titleist Vokey wedges 56 and 60, Taylormade RX7 driver, carry light weight stand bag, $150 OBO. Call 608-37-5415.

CAMERA LENS: Nikon 105 mm f/2.0D AF DC-Nikkor lens for Nikon Digital SLR cameras with exclusive defocus control, 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 bjgruselle@hotmail.com.

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 a n t o n i o d u q m a q 5 2 @ y a h o o . c o m .

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

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

E L P U E R T O 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 off ice, central heat and air, pool, well, enclosed 2 car garage. A-1349. Price: €2,800/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

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

H O U S E F O R R E N T I N P U E R T O BEHIND BAILEY'S: 4 bdrm., 2 bath, "adosado" in quiet neighborhood, lvg./dng. rm. w/chimney, ample pantry in kitchen, breakfast nook w/skylight, large storeroom, deck off upstairs rear bedroom, balcony off upstairs front bedroom, A/C and heat, covered front porch and yard w/orange tree, off-street

A U T O S2001 AUDI A6: 2.4 sedan, standard 5-speed, regular gas, 163K kilometers, s i lver, €3,500. Cal l Matt at 660-4 4 - 1 7 5 1 . E m a i l a p a r i c i o _ 2 0 0 0 @y a h o o . c o m f o r p i c t u r e s .

2006 FIAT PANDA: New timing belt and ITV, in great shape and just reviewed and brought into great shape by top mechanic, 6 8 K m i l e s, € 3 , 8 0 0 , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

A U T O M AT I C A U D I A 6 A V A N T : 105K miles, black, diesel, in good s h a p e , € 3 , 8 0 0 , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

A U T O M A T I C M E R C E D E S 2 0 0 CLK: Coupe class, silver, 99K miles, €4,400, in excellent shape, looks and drives like a new car, 653-78-0296.

1999 HYUNDAI RD CR11 SPORT COUPE: Silver, good shape, nice car, just had timing belt changed, IT V just passed, €2,300, 653-78-0296.

F O R D P U M A : 1 . 7 i c t e c , c o u p e sports car, silver, in excellent shape, 9 5 K m i l e s, € 2 , 4 0 0 , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

1999 HONDA CRV: ITV just passed, 2.0 gasoline, 4x4, 5-speed, sunroof, CD and radio, 115K miles, privately o w n e d , g o o d c a r , m e c h a n i c re v i e we d, € 2 , 9 5 0 , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 . .

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

2002 VW GOLF: In nice shape 99K miles, silver, €3,700, 653-78-0296.

2 0 0 6 R E N A U LT G R A N D T O U R STATION WAGON: 56K miles, new t i m i n g a n d a c c e s s o r y b e l t , n e w 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.

2 0 0 0 B M W 3 1 6 : M - S p e c m o d e l, 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.

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

2 0 0 4 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 t i m i n g b e l t , w a t e r p u m p, w e l l -m a i n t a i n e d , l i k e n e w, 3 9 , 8 0 0 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.

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.

F O R S A L EGOLF CLUBS: Mizuno MX20 forged

The Coas t -line is looking for guest writers and story ideas. Are you travel-ing some place fun, attending a sporting event, participating in a workshop or cooking class or leading special training in your office or com-munity? Is there something you heard about or do you have a story idea? If so, we want to hear from you!

Please send story and photo submissions or story ideas to The Coastline at rotacoastline@gmail.com.

Yo u d o n ' t have to be a p r o f e s s i o n a l writer. Let's get the word ou t about the com-munity we live in. Publication is subject to ap-proval.

Writers, Ideas

October 30, 2014 19C L

20 October 30, 2014 C L