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Captain Greg Pekari, Naval Station Rota's commanding officer, kicked off the start of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) with a signing of the SAAPM pledge April 1.

The mission of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program is to prevent and respond to sexual assault, eliminating it from our

ranks through a balance of education, comprehensive response, advocacy and just adjudication in order to promote professionalism, respect and trust, while preserving Navy mission readiness.

“SAAPM is about awareness prevention and being proactive,” says Wendy Sprools, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at Fleet and Family Support Center, Rota.

As part of the Navy’s continuing effort to prevent sexual assaults and promote essential culture changes within the force, a SAPR Task Force (SAPR TF) was established under the command of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (N1) to facilitate targeted sexual assault prevention training to all active and reserve personnel.

In January 2005, the Department of Defense (DoD) presented Congress with a comprehensive policy on prevention and response to sexual

assault. The policy provided a foundation for the DoD to improve prevention of sexual assault, enhance support to victims and increase reporting and accountability.

The elements of the sexual assault prevention and response policy became permanent with the approval of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Policy in October 2005.

This year's DoD and Navy theme is "Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know Your Part. Do Your Part."

Eliminating sexual assault requires every service member be a steadfast participant in creating an appropriate culture and upholding military core values.

“I really do feel that it is everyone’s responsibility to bring awareness and create a helpful response to support victims,” says Lieutenant Valarie Lopardo, the SAPR point of contact for U.S. Naval Hospital Rota.

Participating in SAAPM events and activities is a great way to show your support for survivors and to take a stand against sexual assault. Throughout this month, Naval Station Rota has multiple events the community can participate in to demonstrate their support for the cause including “Stomping Out Sexual Assault” every Thursday at the hospital where you can pledge to stomp out sexual assault and the Army will be conducting self-defense demonstrations. There is a run, bike, run duatholon in conjunction with Morale, Welfare and Recreation on April 9 and reveal the teal day on April 29 by wearing teal in support of SAPR awareness.

“People need to be well-informed, there is zero-tolerance for sexual assault,” says Chief Logistics Specialist Eloy Acevedo, on the importance of the program. “If we can promote professionalism, respect and trust, we can continue to provide safe environments for all of our service members.”

“Let’s build a stronger community by being a family. No acts of kindness go unseen,” says Sprools.

For a complete list of events and activities, contact Fleet and Family Support Center Rota at 727-3232.

Confidential DoD Safe Helpline services are available 24/7, both in the United States and abroad. DoD Safe Helpline is a crisis support service specially designed for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Contact DoD Safe Helpline at 877-995-5247 from anywhere in the world and when in doubt of your immediate safety, always call 911 or base security first.

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Photos by Krysta MurrayCapt. Greg Pekari, right, Naval Station Rota's commanding officer, and Wendy Sprools, Naval Station Rota's Sexual Assault Response Coordinator hold the proclamation declaring April Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month aboard Naval Station Rota April 1.

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Capt. Greg Pekari, right, Naval Station Rota's commanding officer signs the proclamation declaring April Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month aboard Naval Station Rota, April 1.

Promoting SAAPM Aboard NAVSTA Rota

Capt. Greg Pekari, Naval Station Rota's commanding officer, addresses a group of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocates thanking them for their efforts in the cause and reminding them of their importance to our community and the program.

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Capt. Greg S. PekariCOMNAVACT Spain

Hola, Team Rota!U.S. Navy Chief’s Birthday:Kicking off this week’s CO Corner, I

want to say “Happy Birthday” to our Chief Petty Officers as they celebrated their 123rd birthday this past Friday. Thank you for your mentorship to our Sailors and the overall leadership and teamwork you provide to support our base. You are second to none! Navy Chief, Navy Pride!

Fleet & Family Service Center (FFSC) Inspection:

I want to give our FFSC huge congratulations for completing a very successful (and two-month long) CNIC certification audit where they scored very high marks for their programs. The on-site inspection team visited this past week and stated that Rota had one of the best overall FFSC departments in CNIC. Our personnel in FFSC commit themselves to taking care of our community and this

inspection validated all of their hard work. Great job to all and thank you!

NCTAMS Audit:NCTAMS successfully completed

their Cyber Security Inspection Stage II Assessment last month. While the technical aspect was conducted in Naples, the traditional (physical, personnel, etc.) security was conducted here in Rota. NCTAMS, along with several folks from various tenant commands, provided exceptional hands-on support preparing for and hosting the auditors. Through all the preparation work and response actions, NCTAMS’ assessment was the first time the auditor ever walked away without a single CAT I finding (severe vulnerability), which is due in large part to everyone working together as a team to ensure we are doing the right things. NCTAMS and I would like to thank everyone for their support, along with a big Bravo Zulu to Deborah Neuhaus, Greg Kidd, Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Harry Colbert, Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Samuel Sotopalanco, Lt. Cmdr. David Veenhuis, Chief Information Systems Technician Kristopher Stanton, Information Systems Technician 1st Class Jeremy Dousay and Yeoman 1st Class Yope.

Armed Forces Network (AFN) Rota Awards:

Speaking of congratulations, our own AFN Rota stole the spotlight by receiving many accolades in the most recent Navy Media Awards ceremony. Our awardees and honorable mentions were:

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Valerie Carson: Audio – News Story (2nd Place), Multimedia – Infographic (Honorable Mention)

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Declan Barnes Video – News Story

(Honorable Mention) Mass Communication

S p e c i a l i s t 3 r d C l a s s Jordan Dalgardno: Video – Operational Documentation (1st Place), Audio Feature Story (Honorable Mention), A u d i o – N e w s S t o r y (Honorable Mention), Audio – Spot (Honorable Mention)

Mass Communication S p e c i a l i s t 3 r d C l a s s Michaela Garrison: Graphic Design – Social Media Prof i le Art (Honorable Mention)

Excellent work and thank you for your support AFN Rota!

DGF’s NJROTC Annual Military Inspection (AMI):

Each year Navy JROTC units are inspected to ensure management of the program is in compliance with established policy. These AMI events afford higher command an opportunity to inspect cadet uniforms and witness cadet drill skills. This year, I had the privilege of inspecting NJROTC Cadets in the MHS gym, March 28. They all looked very sharp and professional and you could tell they put a lot of time and effort into their uniform and appearance. It was the best I've observed in my past 3 years here. The drill team was phenomenal and a nice touch to end the inspection. It was an outstanding afternoon to finish a tremendous year overall. Congratulations, Cadets!

USS Carney Lanny King Award 2016:

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of joining the Wardroom of USS Carney (DDG 64) at their yearly Lanny King dinner. Lanny King was the very first commanding officer of the Carney and was considered by many to be "the future of the Navy.” He tragically died prior to commissioning, but his legacy lives on in Carney through the Lanny King Leadership Award. The Naval Academy Class of 1964 established a sponsor relationship with the ship and, after Cmdr. King's death, they determined the best way to honor his memory was through an annual award presented to the officer that best exemplified King's principles. This year, Lt. j.g. Marina Nanartowich, a 2013 graduate of the Naval Academy and Carney’s current Damage Control Assistant, was selected by both the Wardroom and Chief's Mess as the 2015 USS Carney Junior Officer of the Year (Lanny King Leadership Award Recipient). Congratulations Marina on your leadership award and thanks to Carney’s Wardroom for a wonderful evening!

CMC Farewell:Lastly and on behalf of Naval Station

Rota, I want to wish our friend and Command Master Chief, Delbert Terrell Jr. and his family, “Fair Winds and Following Seas” as they depart Rota for Newport, Rhode Island and the Senior Enlisted Academy. Thank you for the energy, leadership and team approach you brought to the base and our Chief’s Mess. Thanks even more for your friendship and mentorship that you provided to myself and others. You and your beautiful family will be missed.

Have a great week Team Rota, be safe and enjoy your weekend!

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Join the commanding officer and our base service providers at NAVSTA Rota’s quarterly Town Hall Live at MWR’s La Plaza, Thursday, April 21 at 11 a.m. Get the latest news and policies straight from the source!

All community members, including families, retired personnel and DoD contractors are welcome to attend this open session.

If you have questions or concerns you want addressed at the town hall meeting, send them to [email protected].

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As directed by Spanish Naval authorities, the required annual inspection of privately owned firearms (POFs) will be conducted during the month of April 2016. Consequently, personnel in possession of firearms, with gunregistration documents (Guias) issued by the Spanish Navy prior to Jan. 1, must bring their firearms and respective Guias to the Firearms Registrar of the Naval Station Security Department, Building 3262, anytime Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on April 29 due to local Feria).

Owners of Firearms stored with Security do not require bringing the firearm for inspection, only the Guia/s for appropriate annotation. Failure to comply with this inspection requirement constitutes a violation of Spanish law and may result in the

cancellation of the guias and confiscation of the firearms.

Point of contact is Sr. Miguel Martin-Niño, ext. 727-2760.

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Recycle your old glass bottles. The energy saved from recycling one glass bottle will light a 100-watt bulb for four hours.

Recycle your old tin cans when you can. Recycling and reusing the material in tin cans reduces related energy use by 74 percent, air pollution by 85 percent, solid waste by 95 percent and water pollution by 76 percent.

Recycle your old aluminum cans when you can. When you toss out one aluminum can you waste as much energy as if you’d filled the same can half full of gasoline and poured it onto the ground.

Recycle your old plastic soda bottles, milk bottles, detergent bottles and other plastic your community accepts for recycling. These can be used to produce a variety of items, including other detergent bottles, plastic lumber, fiberfill sleeping bag insulation and clothing. Twenty-six recycled plastic soda bottles can make one polyester suit.

GATE CLOSURE NOTICEThe Rota gate will be closed to ALL traffic, both inbound and outbound, this Saturday, April 9, starting at 6 p.m. The gate is expected to be closed for as long as four hours. Please plan accordingly.


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In response to feedback from the fleet and senior enlisted leadership, the Navy announced two changes to its uniform policy, March 31, in NAVADMIN 082/16.

First, the Navy is updating its tattoo policy and will authorize Sailors to:

* Have one tattoo on their neck that does not exceed one inch in any direction.

* Have visible tattoos below the elbow or knee -- no longer restricting their size or amount.

* Allow Sailors with sleeve tattoos to be assigned to Recruit Training Command and Recruiting Command positions -- previously not allowed.

The Navy's tattoo content restrictions will remain the same: no tattoo located anywhere on the body can be prejudicial to good order, discipline and morale, or be of a nature that brings discredit upon the naval service.

This policy update is being made in response to the increased popularity of tattoos for those currently serving and in the population from which the Navy draws its recruits. It is also meant to ensure the Navy does not miss opportunities to bring in talented young men and women who are willing to serve.

More information on these changes, which go into effect April 30, can be found in NAVADMIN 082/16.

Second, NAVADMIN 082/16 also authorizes commands to immediately

wear a coyote-brown command ball cap with the Navy Working Uniform Type II and III. The manner of wear, logos, lettering and overall descriptions can be found in Navy Regulations, Chapter 3, article 3501.8.

The eight-point cover will remain the standard head gear worn with the NWU Type II and III during uniform inspections, special events and as determined by the unit commanding officer.

B a l l c a p s a r e c o n s i d e r e d organizational clothing and commands may use appropriated funds to buy them. Information on how commands may purchase these ball caps can be found in NAVADMIN 082/16, and can be found at www.npc.navy.mil.

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Navy Expands Tattoo Options, Command Ball Cap Wear

NAVY COLLEGE GRADUATION CEREMONY

The Rota Navy College Office will be hosting graduating students at a ceremony to celebrate their success. The celebration will be held May 6 at 1 p.m. in the base chapel. The ceremony will be proceeded by a dress rehearsal which takes place May 5 at 3 p.m. All students with a degree earned from Sept. 1, 2015 through Sept. 1, 2016 are welcome to participate. Civilian, active duty, friends and family are all welcome. Please notify the Navy College Office by May 1 if you wish to participate. Please bring proof of completion to the Navy College Office. For more information

contact Leslie Dickey or Brenda Carpernter at 727-2798.


Navy leaders announced March 30, the 2016 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) theme of "Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part."

The April awareness month is designed to build momentum for year-round efforts to eliminate the crime of sexual assault, while making sure all Sailors are treated with dignity and respect.

"By sharing stories, ideas, and the resources needed to build awareness, we hope every command and every Sailor takes away something meaningful from this month," said Rear Adm. Ann Burkhardt, director, 21st Century Sailor Office. "Leaders who feel empowered to make a difference and encourage their Sailors to do the same, are the critical link to ensure we end this crime across the fleet."

Earlier this year, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, announced five initiatives to help "end the scourge of sexual assault" in our Navy. "Eliminating sexual assault requires more than words, zero tolerance requires an all-hands effort," he said.

CNO's five initiatives include: 1) A Shipmate is not a "bystander." If you see something wrong, do something right.

2) Establish counselors within the Fleet and Family Support Centers as a resource for victim support.

3) Improve our personnel management practices and procedures, following a sexual assault experience, to ensure our Sailors are put in the best position possible to succeed.

4) Continue our efforts to educate our Sailors and reduce alcohol abuse in the Navy, particularly binge drinking.

5) Better utilize technology to remove cultural barriers and stigma associated with reporting a sexual assault or seeking advice and counsel.

In addition to asking Sailors to learn, discuss and think about sexual assault prevention, commands are encouraged to organize events in April to highlight the awareness and prevention of sexual assaults. Information, references, and resources can be found online at www.sapr.navy.mil.

The goal of the command events and information sharing is in keeping with the month's theme of "Know your part, Do your part," as Sailors can use knowledge and then action that will help eliminate sexual assault in the ranks. The SAAPM 2016 Toolkit can be used to determine some of the best ways to observe the awareness month. The website also includes resources for victims of sexual assault to reach out and get help.

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

Eliminate Sexual Assault By Knowing, Doing Your Part



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

DANCE 8 April at 21:00; entrance 3€; in the Municipal Auditorium Alcalde Felipe Benítez on Avenida San Fernando.IN CONCERT Stephanie La Rue 9 April at 19:00 in La Calabaza Mecánica (The Clockwork Pumpkin), Avenida San Fer-nando,1- Last year Stephanie surprised with her warm voice and very personal way of performing. This year she is back with her new songs.

FLAMENCO SHOW 9 April at 20:30 in the Municipal Auditorium Alcalde Felipe Benítez; entrance by invitation. You can request the invitation at the ticket office. The ticket office is open Tuesday - Fri-

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day 18:00 - 20:00 and two hours prior to shows. Information: 956 810 022 or [email protected] SHOWING of Visual Arts: paper, painting, sculpture, photography, illustration: 1 to 15 April; Exhibit Room at the Central Market, Calle Compás del Convento. Open every day from 20:00 - 22:00; Saturdays & Sundays 12:00-14:00, too.

PUERTO DE SANTA MARÍAPATIO FESTIVAL 7 - 10 April in down-town Puerto. Most of the participating patios will be marked with colorful apron hanging above the doorway.SPANISH TORTILLA CONTEST 9 April at14:00 in the San Agustín Patio, Calle Misericordia, 31. Reception of tortillas from 12:00 to 13:45. Tasting open to the public. Results of the Patio contest will be announced. There will also be coral mu-sic by the Virgen de los Milagros Chorus. FLAMENCO Finalists of the I Contest of Flamenco Vocals City of El Puerto will perform on 9 April at 12:00 in Plaza Isaac Peral. CLASSIC CARS PARADE 10 April start-ing at noon and ending at 14:00; leaves from Plaza Isaac Peral and goes to Plaza Polvorista and back. PREFERIA IN DOWNTOWN PUERTO 16 April; Plaza de España, starting at 13:00; Plaza de la Cárcel starting at 14:00 and Plaza de la Herrería starting at 15:00

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Pre-feria Festival at the Peña Flamenca El NitriGet ready for Feria this Sunday at Peña Flamenca El Nitri in El Puerto. Things will get started at 13:30 when you will be welcomed by Stephanie Rico and Vicky Miller. Vicky, who is a professional Sherry Wine Educator will give a brief introduc-tion to Sherry Wines. Sherry is the typical drink at Feria. Stephanie Rico will then give some tips for Feria so you can enjoy it more. This will be followed by a raffle and then North American sings and dances Flamenco. Stephanie will interpret "Luz en los Balcones", the Rico family will dance Sevillanas and then Stephanie will perform Bulerías. After this everyone dances Sevillanas accompanied by Las Tomasas.This event brings together English-speaking folks with Spaniards to learn and share information about the upcoming ferias, enjoy wonderful tapas, great Sherry Wines and lots of Sevillanas, the typical feria dance.We really think it is wonderful when Ameri-cans stationed at the Rota Base take the opportunity to learn about the Spanish culture in so many different ways. One of these ways is through the typical annual festivities such as the Feria and some take it a step further and get into learning how to dance and sing Flamenco. A great example is the Rico family. Stationed at the Base for the last 5 years, they dance, play the guitar, sing and really “live the Spanish culture”. You will be able to see for yourselves at the Nitri event. Don´t

miss it! El Nitri is located at Calle Diego Niño,1.

Bailey's GrillOnce again, we want to remind you that Bailey's Grill now opens every day from 13:00 to midnight and they are offering free sangría with your meal. You need to cut out the ad that appears on page xx this week and take it with you when you go to eat. Even if you are not planning on going today or tomorrow, cut it out and put it in your wallet so you will have when you do go.

St. Patrick's Party at Shamrock's For all those who couldn’t make St. Patrick’s this year, The Shamrock Bar & Eatery invites you to celebrate with them once again a bit of Irish fun and festivi-ties. Enjoy Irish food specials, green beer, give-aways, Karaoke party and more!

Trassa Pre-school Enrollment now until April 30thAs you can see on their ad on page 19, this new pre-school is accepting applica-tions now until April 30th. They are an educational company with ample experience in early childhood education. They use an innovative and modern methodogy; they believe children should be happy while learning. They are located in avenida de los Toreros 6 in the Laguna del Moral area in Rota..


Am e r i c A n re d cr o s s ex p A n d s emergency communicAtions service

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

cpr/First Aid/AedApril 20 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Community Services BuildingRegister with SABA and sign up for courses online at

classes.redcross.org.

preschool services For children with disAbilities

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

wic overseAs Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas is a

nutrition, education and supplemental food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian employees, DoD contractors living overseas and their family members. Participants include pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC benefits include one-on-one

nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. Call 727-2921 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetingsAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are scheduled

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

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

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

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

Programs worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civilians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online

at http://www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-25-6407.

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

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

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

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

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

Relations. The Master of Human Relations program offers emphasis in organizational studies, counseling and the helping professions and social change. Face-to-face classes are taught Tuesday through Friday, 6

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CHAPLINES

Chaplain Mark MCCraney

Can we trust the Bible? As a Protestant chaplain, it’s an issue I deal with and a question that I have faced. Some would say that we cannot. They would perhaps argue that the Bible is a man-made book, full of errors and contradictions, or is no more notable than any other ancient or religious text. But, what does the Bible say about itself?

2 Timothy 3:16-17— All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Essentially, the Bible claims to owe its very existence to a transcendent God revealing

Himself through the language of man. Is it God’s word? I believe that it is, but at a minimum, it must be admitted that it is a very interesting book that covers an amazing array of topics. Consider these facts:

-Fact #1: This book is the best selling book in the history of the world— An estimated 6 billion copies sold! The entire seven book Harry Potter series has only sold 400 million copies!

-Fact #2: This book is also the most shoplifted book in the history of the world. -Fact #3: This book is actually sixty-six different books wrapped up into one. This

Bible, sixty-six books, it contains 773,692 words. It would take the average person about seventy hours to read this book aloud.

-Fact #4: The Bible was written by all sorts of different people from different walks of life. It was written by politicians, by statesmen, by farmers, by shepherds, by peasants, by musicians, by poets, even by tax collectors—40 human authors in all.

-Fact #5: The Bible is also written from all sorts of different places. The Bible was written by Moses in the wilderness, by Jeremiah in the dungeon. It was written by Luke while traveling, Paul while he was in prison. It was written by John while he was in exile on the Isle of Patmos.

-Fact #6: This book was written from thirteen different countries on three different

continents: Asia, Africa and Europe and it was written in three different languages: Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic; and what’s amazing is, even though the Bible was written from people from all different walks of life over a span of fifteen hundred years, it has amazing accuracy and consistency when it comes to the message about the character, the nature of God and His redemptive plan for mankind.

So, let’s talk for a few minutes about the reliability of the Bible. Is the Bible trustworthy, true and accurate? Or is it just the opinions of a bunch of different people?

In 1952, a historian named Steve Sanders devised three specific tests to evaluate the authenticity of historical writings. This was not specific to the Bible…but was created to establish the authenticity of any historical document—so this could be used to evaluate the writings of Josephus (the Jewish historian), of Herodotus (the Greek “Father of History”), Tacitus (the Roman historian) or Eusebius (the historian of the early church). Any historical document can be evaluated by these three tests. For our purpose today and in the article next time, let’s put the Bible to these three specific tests.

The first test is known as the internal test. Regarding the Bible, the internal test wants to answer the question, “Do the writers of the Bible claim that their writings are true?” Basically, do the people who wrote the Bible say, “It’s just a story. I just made it up.” Or, do they instead argue, “No, I was there. I saw it,” and “This is accurate.”

So what do the writers of the Bible say about it: This is what scripture says in II Peter 1:16.

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

In other words, Peter is saying, “I was there. I saw it. I experienced Him first-hand. What I’m telling you, I know is absolutely true.” Given a statement like this, it’s important to note when the New Testament was written. All 27 books in the New Testament were written between 47 and 95 A.D. Why is that important? If it was written that closely to the time of Jesus, there were plenty of first generation believers still alive when the books were written. They saw first-hand all that the Bible was talking about and could have at any time refuted scripture and said, “No, that’s not true,” but they didn’t. In contrast, most of the Gnostic Gospels that have been discovered in recent years (The Gospel of Thomas, Mary, Philip, Judas, etc.) that some have tried to use to discredit the Bible, Jesus, or both were not written until two to three centuries after the fact.

As for the Bible, here are some internal facts to consider.-It offers eyewitness testimonies to the life, death, burial and resurrection of

Christ (Luke 1:1-3; Acts 1:1-3; John 20:30-31; I Corinthians 15:6-8; etc.)-The apostles often appealed to the firsthand knowledge of their readers or

listeners when presenting the Gospel of Christ. If the apostles were not telling the truth they could have, and would have, been easily refuted! All the Jews or Romans needed to do to stop Christianity once and for all was to produce the body of Christ!

-There is no evidence of collusion among New Testament writers. If they were just trying to tell a good story and concoct some document, don’t you think they would have sat with each other and made sure they were saying the same things? Instead, each writer writes from his own independent perspective and includes the details that he (writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit) thinks are important for his audience. As a matter of fact, the writers will sometimes appear to contradict each other, and only with careful study are these apparent contradictions resolved.

-The New Testament Scriptures are full of references to public figures, events, places, dates, etc. which can be easily verified. Why would the apostles make it so easy for outsiders to detect error or fraud if they were hiding a lie?

-History tells us that each of the apostles, except John, was eventually martyred for his convictions. Men will often die for a good cause, but not for a false one. It is inconceivable to assume that each of these men forfeited his life for a lie.

While there is more that we could say about this, I think you can agree that, the Bible passes the internal test because it claims to be an accurate record of what occurred. One test down, two more to go in the next article…to be continued!

Can We Trust the Bible Scripture?


Wendy Sprools

Photo by Krysta Murray

Team Rota in the Spotlight

Wendy Sprools has only been a part of the Rota community for six months now. She has already accomplished so much for our community and has plans for much more. As the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Civilian Victim Advocate Support Specialist at Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Rota, she has been busy training and certifying victim advocates in reporting and responding to any situation involving sexual assault.

Temporarily, she’s the base Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) as well. The SARC ensures a Sexual Assault case management group is held monthly to ensure victim care and response is coordinated with the various commands, SAPR Victim advocates, military criminal investigator, military law enforcement, healthcare providers and mental health and counseling services as well as base chaplains, and the command legal representative.

Currently, Wendy is gearing up for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) throughout the month of April, coordinating and organizing events around base.

Wendy is also the safety officer for FFSC.Her favorite part of the job? “Knowing that I can

make a true difference,” she says. "I love my job because I am educating, helping and inspiring others."

From Bath County, Virginia, Wendy attended

Roanoke College and followed that up with a Master’s degree i n s c h o o l g u i d a n c e f r o m Virginia Tech. She moved to Oklahoma where she earned a second Master ’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and worked as a school counselor for 12 years in a public school. Oklahoma was home for her and her family before moving to Spain, but she’s still a die-hard Hokie fan.

The move to Spain was a first for the family, seeing it as an opportunity for her children to become culturally diverse. Her husband is active duty, but she and her children had mainly stayed in Oklahoma.

It was hard to leave her old job where she spent so much of her time. It was a small school and they were like a family.

“It was nice to come in and feel so welcomed,” says Wendy on making the transition to Rota. “Everybody has just been so nice and everyone here in the office is amazing.”

Outside of work, Wendy has enjoyed continuing her

passion for restoring and re-finishing furniture, going for outdoor runs in her neighborhood, going to the beach and most of all being with her family.

By Krysta MurrayNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs


Chief Petty Officers,As I reflect back on my service as a Chief Petty Officer, I am reminded

of the exceptional leadership you have demonstrated time and time again. Together we have witnessed many changes ranging from the total integration of the force, to CPO 365.

These changes, and many more, were done in an effort to ensure we provide everyone with a fair and equal opportunity to be successful, and to better enhance our naval force as a whole.

Although change comes with a level of uncertainty, it is necessary in order to remain relevant. Chief Petty Officers have embraced and owned these changes, ensuring our Sailors are led with the highest level of excellence.

As we celebrate 123 years of the Chief Petty Officer, it is not lost upon me the endless sacrifices you and your families make every day in leading, mentoring and training Sailors under your charge.

I once read that legacy is the lantern that lights the path for others to follow, and I have no doubt that the path you lit will shine brightly for generations to come.

Very respectfully, MIKE STEVENS

Happy 123rd, CPOs!

Photos by MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickDeckplate leaders from Naval Station Rota, Spain celebrated the 123rd Chief Petty Officer birthday by presenting the commanding officer, Capt. Greg Pekari, with a charge book as a member of the NAVSTA CPO mess, April 1.

Deckplate leaders from Naval Station Rota, Spain celebrated the 123rd Chief Petty Officer birthday by coming together for a group photo, April 1.

Men and women from the Rota community prepared for weeks and months to participate in the 4th annual U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Body Building and Figure Competition, March 26 in the David Glasgow Farragut Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room.

Overall, there were 25 competitors from a combination of seven different commands to include spouses of active duty members, within the categories of men’s lightweight, middleweight and heavyweight body building, men's physique and women's figure short, medium and tall classes.

The competitors are judged on four different categories throughout the competition: physical balance and shape, body symmetry, muscular size and definition for men and overall presentation during the posing round.

This is the fourth year that the naval hospital has hosted the body building competition, and retired Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Billy James, is responsible for organizing the event.

“It’s really good to bring the community here; the spouses, the ships, all walks of the base,” said James. “And we get to see the competitors compete, to see if they want to do this in the future. To see what it’s like to diet and keep a healthy weight and staying in shape and staying healthy…I think the Navy is changing to that --- to staying healthier, I think this is a roadmap to that.”

Capt. Lavencion Starks, commanding officer, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, spoke to the fact that the transformation into becoming competition-ready isn’t an easy one.

“First and foremost, I would tell you that it is a pretty tough journey, this is not easy,” said Starks. “It takes dedication, it takes commitment and it takes patience. I see a great correlation with this event and our core values and our military service as well. So I think that what we are able to do and what we have been able to demonstrate as a command, in this health, fitness and bodybuilding competition, really what our overall goals in the military and our goals in Navy medicine, which is a healthy lifestyle.”

“The main reason we [the hospital] got involved is the connotation of health,” said Capt. Todd Wagner, executive officer, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota. “Not everybody at the hospital is a bodybuilder, but we definitely support people’s healthy lifestyle, taking care of themselves, setting nutritional goals and meeting those goals.”

Each category had a winner, and the overall winners of the competition were Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ashley Raynor and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Darius Gray.

"It felt amazing to win. It gave me an overwhelming since of accomplishment that nearly knocked me to my feet. On top of that it provided motivation to reach a new level and break down other barriers that have been holding me back," said Grays.

Raynor, when asked what the most difficult aspect of the training was, she said it was her diet.

“I normally eat healthy, but I also always ate whatever I wanted,” said Raynor. “It was challenging to go on a restricted diet and not indulge in my favorite pastas, ice creams and entertain my sweet tooth!”

By HM2 Brinn HefronUSNHR Public Affairs

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Photo By HN Darius MoodyU.S. Naval Hospital Rota's Commanding Officer Capt. Lavencion Starks, right, and U.S. Naval Hospital Rota's Command Master Chief Shannon Dittlinger, pose with the overall winners of the competition, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ashley Raynor and Logistics Specialist Second Class Darius Grays.

USNHR Holds Fourth Annual Bodybuilding and Figure Competition


Sailors, family members and friends gathered at Naval Station Rota’s base chapel to honor the naval service of Senior Chief Culinary Specialist John Leonard during a retirement ceremony, April 4.

Leonard, Supply Department Leading Chief Petty Officer for USS Porter (DDG 78) and native of Winter Haven, Florida, retired after nearly 27 years in the United States Navy.

Chief Logistics Specialist Latonya Starks from Destroyer Squadron 60 acted as the master of ceremonies and opened the ceremony.

“We are gathered here this morning to witness the final stage of a very full and productive 27-year military career,” said Starks. “We also want to say ‘thank you’ to a loyal, trustworthy and committed shipmate. You have made our Navy a stronger and more capable force in our never-ending fight for peace.”

Leonard joined the Navy in June 1989 and has been assigned to 10 different duty stations located across the globe. During his various tours, Leonard managed resources and personnel, which was essential to mission readiness. His dedication inspired others to work more efficiently and effectively.

“As we look back through his 27-year career at all of his duty stations, there have always been recommendations from Chiefs, Senior and Master Chiefs, calling him an exceptional leader, phenomenal, unselfish and a servant leader putting others before himself,” said Command Master Chief Delbert Terrell Jr. “ I am thrilled that I was able to experience that while he was here attached to the USS Porter here in Rota, Spain.”

During Leonard’s remarks to the guests, he acknowledged his lovely wife for the love and support she provided during his naval career, and spoke about his brother and sisters… the Chief Petty Officers.

“This CPO mess is outstanding,” said Leonard. “You opened up your arms and made us felt like we belong here. I want you to carry out our legacy, which I uniquely ours. Be an expert in your field, work closely with your department heads and division officer and make good decisions. Make good decisions together. Learn from and train your Sailors. Help each other and hold each other accountable. Wear your anchors with pride and humility everyday.”

By MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Senior Chief Retires After Lengthy Naval Career

Photos by MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickSenior Chief Culinary Specialist John Leonard receives honors from the sideboys during the arrival of the official party for his retirement ceremony, April 4. Leonard retired after serving in the United States Navy for 27 years.

Senior Chief Culinary Specialist John Leonard, left, and his wife, Mary, cut the cake during his retirement ceremony, April 4. Leonard retired after serving in the United States Navy for 27 years.

Right: Senior Chief Culinary Specialist John Leonard, right, receives his Fleet Reserve certif icate from Lt. Cmdr. Jason Jeanpierre during his retirement ceremony, April 4. Leonard retired after serving in the United States Navy for 27 years.

Above: Senior Chief Culinary Specialist John Leonard, right, receives his shadow box from his wife, Mary, and Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Phillip Ingram during his retirement ceremony, April 4. Leonard retired after serving in the United States Navy for 27 years.


From Trump to Cruz, Hillary to Bernie, this election year is proving to be drama-filled. Strategies in a typical election year center around how to elect a candidate, but this year’s election tends to focus on how to prevent candidates from getting elected. The Installation Voting Assistance (IVA) office has one clear strategy; to provide unbiased information and to supply you with the materials and resources necessary for each person to vote via the absentee process. Among other means, this information is provided by displaying posters around base, advertising on www.rotamwr.com and writing articles. However, research conducted by the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has found that one of the program's most effective tools are military spouses.

The analysis f inds that married active-duty

members (ADM) who live overseas are approximately 10 percent more likely to vote than unmarried ADM located overseas. This higher voter turnout can be attributed to a number of factors. First, married couples are more likely to have political conversations in which voting information is discussed. Second, a spouse that votes is more likely to encourage their partner to vote. In fact, it is approximately 90 percent more likely that if one spouse votes, then the other will vote as a motivated spouse is likely to encourage an unmotivated partner to vote. Finally, in a marriage, it is more likely that the couple shares responsibilities, such as coordinating obtainment and mailing of absentee ballots.

Spouses, continue to discuss the election and encourage your husband or wife to vote because you truly are making a difference. Using similar logic, unmarried ADM should find some sort of support structure that will encourage increased participation

in the voting process. This is not to encourage each of you to go out and get married today, but find people that you can talk about the election with. Maybe it’s your roommate in the barracks, your girlfriend or boyfriend or your Voting Assistance Officer (VAO). Civilians, while not included in the research, the same principles apply for both married and single personnel.

Embrace the privilege to vote, make an educated decision and cast a vote for the candidate that you want to be the next commander in chief. Or, as seems to be the case this year, vote to prevent the candidate that you do not want as the new commander in chief. No matter who your candidate of choice is in 2016, remember to cast a vote!

Check out www.fvap.gov for more information on election dates, registering to vote, requesting an absentee ballot and other voting questions or contact the Naval Station Rota VAO at 727-2876 or by emailing [email protected].

By Lt. Lena MooreNAVSTA Voting Assistance Office

Establish a Support Structure, Encourage Voting


to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Online classes are also available each semester. The MHR is a non-thesis program

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

erAu hAs A progrAm For youEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has the graduate, undergraduate

and certificate programs to help you achieve your academic and career goals. While in Rota, with Embry-Riddle Worldwide, you can get your education in a way that works best for you: in the traditional classroom, available at more than 150 locations throughout the world; online, from anywhere across the globe; EagleVision Classroom-web video conferencing between classrooms; EagleVision Home Web video conferencing from the convenience of your home; and Blended, which allows you to combine learning modes to suit your lifestyle. Visit our website at http://worldwide.erau.edu or contact your local office at [email protected] to learn about available programs and courses. Call ERAU at 727-2984.

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

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

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

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

month oF the militAry child trip: “dAy At locAl cheese FArm”.Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.All adults must be accompanied by a child!!! Bring a child to experience the old way of life in Rota. Your child and you will have the hands on opportunity to participate and learn about the process of producing cheese, making your own cheese, viewing local farm animals and sharing in some quality family time. Call 727-3232 to register. Price will be €13.50 per person due at registration. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

cApstone event trAnsition (gps)Tuesday, Noon to 2 p.m. Final mandatory brief after completing TGPS. Call 727-3232 to sign up.

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

post deployment brieFWednesday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.Just returning from deployment and need to get back into a routine? The post deployment brief can assist you in putting together a plan to get your finances, household and any other areas back into their pre-deployment mode. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend this brief. Call 727-3232 to sign up.

sponsor trAiningApril 14, 9 to 11 a.m.Have you been assigned as a sponsor? If so, take a couple hours out of your work day to receive the latest information to pass on to your sponsoree. The SMEs from Housing, PSD, Personal Property, WIC, and the School Liaison Officer will let you know everything you need to know to ensure incoming personnel have a smooth and hassle free transfer. Spouses are also encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required. Call 727-3232 for more information or to sign up.

sApr victim AdvocAte reFresherApril 14, 2 to 3 p.m.This one hour course is for current victim advocates only. This training counts towards the mandatory 32-hour recertification. Call 727-3232 to register.

stress mAnAgementApril 14, 2 to 4 p.m.Stress is a fact of life. To manage stress effectively, one must understand what it looks like, how it affects the body and mind, and what tools and resources are available in order to cope with challenging life events. Discover that “thoughts are things” see how to transform negative thinking into positive beliefs and paint a different picture of stress. Explore universal and unconventional stress management strategies to enhance your overall quality of life. For more information or to register, please call 727-3232.

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

nmcrs clAss schedule:sibling clAssApril 23 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the OB/GYN clinic.

nmcrs thriFt shopThe NMCRS thrift shop is a great way to find low-priced, high-quality used items.Thrift Shop hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Every 2nd and 4th Thursday 5 to 7 p.m.

(First 30 minutes priority shopping to active duty members and their dependents)

FFSC News

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Events This Week

Area Activitiesmusic"Bailar en Viento" Manuel Carrasco in concert. Saturday at 9 p.m., Chapin Soccer Stadium, Jerez de la Frontera

Pablo Lopez in concert. Saturday at 9 p.m. and Sunday, at 8 p.m. Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cádiz. €20 to €35.

culturAl event“Mercado Medieval” Friday through Sunday, Plaza de La Caridad, Arcos de la Frontera. Music, falconry, children's workshops and fire shows.

eAt/drink“VI Feria del Esparrago” (4th Asparagus Fair), Friday through Sunday, Alcala del Valle, Cádiz. Free tastings, craft markets, lectures, sightseeing, music, fun for the whole family.Upcoming Events

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

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

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

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

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

Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa María, (Caballero Bodegas, bullring, public market, cathedral), Mondays through Saturdays 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., for more information call 649-88-2288, or visit http://rutadelossentidos.com

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

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Recreo de las Cadenas, Duque de Abrantes Avenue, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €19 to 25, call 956-31-8008 or visit http://www.realescuela.org.

River Journey “Sanlucar-Guadalquivir River-Doñana Park,” Real Fernando Ship, Fabrica de Hielo, Bajo de Guia, daily, at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., adults €17.27, children €8.64. Call 956-36-3813 or visit www.visitasdonana.com.

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

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

Sevilla Bullring guided tours, daily 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.,

tickets €7. 954-22-4577 or visit www.realmaestranza.com

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

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

dAnce/FlAmenco“Giselle” Moscow National Ballet, April 19, 8:30 p.m., Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones, La Linea de la

Concepción (Cádiz), tickets €28 to 38.

XXXII Festival de Musica “Manuel de Falla”, May 14, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, tickets from €10 to €30.

XV Cádiz International Dance Festival, June 4 through 11, Cádiz. To see program and locations visit www.guiadecadiz.com

Flamenco show, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 10 p.m., Tabanco El Pasaje, Santa María Street (by Post Office bldg.), Jerez de la Frontera, free admission

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

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

“Entre Fronteras”, photo display by several photographers from different countries, through May 15, Santa Catalina Castle, Cádiz

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

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

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

musicAC/DC in concert, May 10 at 10 p.m. (gates open at 8:30) Estadio de la Cartuja, Sevilla. Tickets are €75 to 500.

“Trafalgar” music festival”, June 24 through 25, Los Caños de Meca (Barbate), Cádiz.

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

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

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

sportsCampeonato del mundo de motociclismo (Motorcycle World Championship) April 22, 23 and 24. Jerez Circuit,

Klm. 12 Jerez-Arcos Rd. Jerez de la Frontera.

bullFightsSevilla Bullring–Today, regular bullfight, six bulls from Fraile’s ranch for: Sebastian Castella and Lopez Simon

Jerez Bullring- May 5 at 7 p.m., on horse-back bullfight, six bulls from Bohorquez’s ranxh for: Rui Fernandes, Sergio Galan, Leonardo Hernandez, Manuel Manzanares, Lea

Vicens and Andre Romero

Jerez Bullring- May 6, 7 p.m., regular bullfight, six bulls for: Morante De La Puebla, alejandro Talavante and Lopez

Simon

Jerez Bullring- May 7 at 7 p.m, regular bullfight, six bulls for: Juan Jose Padilla, Jose Tomas and Jose Maria Manzanares

primAverA FeriAs

Vejer– Now through 10Sevilla– Tuesday through 17

El Puerto de Santa María– April 27 through May 2Rota– April 28 through May 1

Jerez de la Frontera– April 30 through May 7Sanlúcar de Barrameda– May 24 through 29


National Telecommunicators Week brings celebration, honor and publicity focused on the otherwise unsung hero on the other end of the line. It’s a great opportunity to reflect on the important role of the 911 dispatcher as the first, first responder.

April also serves as 911 Education Month, which focuses on teaching the proper use of 911 for aid in emergency situations only; not for pranks, recipes, weather checks, ordering a pizza or complaints about slow traffic! Thank you to all of our dispatchers who work long shifts and continually serves to provide a lifeline to those in need!

Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. It was first conceived by Patricia Anderson of the Contra Costa County (Calif.) Sheriff's Office in 1981 and was observed only at that agency for three years. Members of the Virginia and North Carolina chapters of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO)

became involved in the mid-1980s. By the early 1990s, the national APCO organization convinced Congress of the need for a formal proclamation. Rep. Edward J. Markey introduced what became H.J. Res. 284 to create National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. According to Congressional procedure, it was introduced twice more in 1993 and 1994 and then became permanent, without the need for yearly introduction.

The official name of the week when original ly introduced in Congress in 1991 was National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. In the intervening years, it has become known by several other names, including National Public-Safety Telecommunications Week and International Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

N a t i o n a l P u b l i c S a f e t y Telecommunicators Week is a way for us to recognize publ ic safety telecommunicators for performing mission cr i t ical tasks behind the scenes to support fire, security and emergency medical personnel,” said Scott Humphreys, Naval Station Rota’s Emergency Operations Center and Dispatch Manager.

National Telecommunicators WeekBy Rota Emergency Management Department


We consume caffeine every day, but what do we really know about it? It is a naturally occurring bitter tasting substance that stimulates the central nervous system and makes you feel alert. In mild doses it can offer health benefits like boosting memory, concentration and mental health. Coffee for Americans is a major source of caffeine and has been linked with an array of body perks that include a possible decrease in the risk of certain cancers and Alzheimer’s disease.

However, if you over consume caffeine it can produce a rapid heart rate, anxiety, trouble sleeping and restlessness. Suddenly stopping use can lead to withdrawal symptoms including headaches and irritability. It takes caffeine 30 to 60 minutes to reach its peak level in the bloodstream and the body will typically get rid of half the drug in three to five hours. The remainder will stick around for eight to 14 hours.

Caffeine doesn’t affect everyone the same. The body might handle caffeine differently based on gender and race. Many popular energy drinks do not contain more caffeine than coffee, but they do have a ton of sugar and hard-to-pronounce, obscure ingredients.

Caffeine is found naturally in many plants and seeds like coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa beans and kola nuts. It can also be manmade and added to products. Worldwide, a large percentage of people use caffeine in some form.

However you take in your caffeine, use it in moderation and stay healthy for life! Your Health Promotion and Wellness team offers classes on a number of

topics: nutrition, healthy cooking, fitness, tobacco cessation, sexual health and responsibility, suicide awareness and alcohol and drug abuse. We can be reached at 956-82-3350.

Negative Effects of Over-Consuming CaffeineBy Health Promotions Department


Grays can agree. "The process was difficult. I had to change eating habits that had become second nature. For example, something as simple as adding salt to my eggs or any meal for that matter. It was something I have always done so I have to make a conscious effort to stop. I had to schedule my meals so I would not eat something contradicting to my goals out of boredom."

Healthy lifestyle choices, pushing towards goals and bettering oneself are the focus of this event.

“Every day I try to be better, faster, stronger and healthier than I was the day before,” said Raynor. “I want to inspire others to do the same, and I want to continue to sculpt my body into the best version of myself possible.”

For more information on building a healthy lifestyle, contact the Health Promotions department at 956-82-3350; for more information on next year’s Body Building Competition and for fitness information join the Facebook group, “Rota Bodybuilding and Fitness Forum.”

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Photos by HM2 Brinn Hefron

Left: Diana Palacios, the USNHR Health Promotions Coordinator, informs attendees about the benefits of healthy living and options available to them from U.S. Naval Hospital Rota.

Above:Women compete is the medium class category at the 4th Annual Bodybuilding and Figure Competition.

The men's physique class takes the stage during the 4th Annual Bodybuilding and Figure Competition.


As of March 1, the U.S Treasury’s Centralized Receivables Service (CRS) is offering patients a secure electronic payment system through Pay.gov eBilling to view and pay bills electronically from U.S. Naval Hospital Rota.

A few things to know about this new feature:Please, update your e-mail with the UBO Collection Office in order for

Pay.gov to send the patient a notification (at the listed email address) of a pending bill at Pay.gov. The Pay.gov notification email will direct the patient to a secure Pay.gov portal where he/she can obtain the bill and make a payment.

By regulation, CRS will continue to mail out each bill. If there is no email address listed, the patient can still obtain his/her bills electronically by following the Pay.gov eBilling instructions that are listed on the mailed bill. This will involve signing up at Pay.gov using the special individualized code in the CRS invoice.

Take advantage of ebilling. When considering mail delays—Pay.gov will make a significant difference. If you have any questions about this new feature, please contact CRS customer service at 855-549-2684.

RAWL hosts dog training classes lead by the Rota Military Working Dog Handlers!Classes are every first Saturday 9 to 10 a.m. with the next session being

Saturday, May. 7YOU MUST SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE. There is a $10 refundable deposit upon sign-up to reserve a spot in the class, refunded upon arrival the day of class.Be prepared to sign a hold harmless agreement. Don't miss out on this! Ten participants may sign up for each class. Please, no children under 14. Each participant will need to bring a leash, muzzle, toy and food to class for your dog.

IT’S HERE—Pay.Gov eBILLING

Friday: No School-Teacher WorkdayMonday through Friday: No School-

Spring BreakApril 20: Middle/High School

Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting at 3:30 at the MHS LibraryApril 21: Math Bee grades 3-5 at 2

p.m. in multi-purpose roomApril 22: No School-Parent/Teacher

ConferencesApril 29: Early Release Day 1 p.m.

dismissal

DGF Calendar


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.

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

SPANISH POSITIONS

Technical Engineer MB (NAVFAC) Closes Tuesday

Recreation Aid (LIFEGUARD) EA-3Closes Tuesday

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 FLEX

CYP Assistant-Youth Sports FLEX

CYP Assistant (Target level) PART TIME

CDC-CYP Assistant FULL TIME

CDC-CYP Assistant FLEX

SAC-CYP Cook PART TIME

Business - Cashier FLEX

Business-Club Ops Assistant FLEX

Business - Food Service Worker FLEX

Business - Bartender FLEX

Liberty - Recreation Aide FLEX /TEMPORARY

Pools - Lifeguard FLEX

Pools - Lifeguard FLEX/TEMPORARY

Central Cashier FLEX

SAPR VA (FFSC) Full Time (Temp 1 Year)

Program Assistant (FFSC) FULL TIME

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

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

and base. 1000/mo. Contact 649-91-1918.

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

SINGLE FAMILY HOME 5 bed, 3 baths, in fantastic condition fully insulated with A/C and open fire. Basement and automatic door for drive entry. Very close to base located in quiet area of Valdeazahares Registered with housing. €1,800. Managed and maintained by a British company so no language problems, call Mark at 617-46-6295 for viewing.

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

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

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

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

ATTACHED HOUSE IN EL AGUILA: 200 m2 built, 2 very ample bedrooms plus 1 bedroom in the half basement, 3 bath, living room, separate dinning room, kitchen with office, large half basement, covered

porch, yard, central heat and air, ground level parking. A-1381. Price: €1,500/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

R O T A GREAT 2 BDRM, 2 BATH APARTMENT, furnished/unfurnished, A/C and heat, recently refurbished, kitchen fully equipped, walking distance to Rota gate, €1,300 (negotiable), listed in Housing, call 679-34-1926.

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

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

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

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

M I S C E L L A N E O U SSEEKING ARTIST: I am looking for a painter who can create a custom painting in the fashion of the traditional Spanish bullfight paintings. I can provide examples as necessary. Please contact me if you are interested. [email protected] .

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

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

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

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

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

2 0 0 4 C H R Y S L E R V O YA G E R 2 . 5 diesel, 7-seater, immaculate, 73K miles, fuel efficient car, ITV good, European specs, €4,950, c a l l 653-78-0296.

1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CONCEPTLINE, independently audited and in excellent mechanical shape, ITV good, European specs, €3,650 to be moved quickly, call 653-78-0296.

2004 FORD C-MAX TD-CI TREND , AUTOMATIC, diesel, silver, in great shape, 98K miles, ITV good, European specs, €4,900, c a l l 653-78-0296.

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

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

R E N T A L SPROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Cleaning and maintenance, key handling, access to U.K. rental bookings. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.

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

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

E L P U E R T O TOWNHOUSE IN LAS REDES. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen w/ pantry, 2 porches, attic and community swimming pool. 5 min. from the beach

A U T O S2008 CITROEN C4 AUTOMATIC 1.6l, only 37,500 miles, looks new, ITV good, European specs, 1 year guarantee, transfer included in price. €6,900 Tel: 653-78-0296

2001 FORD FOCUS Station Wagon, 1.9 diesel, fuel efficient, works well and in nice shape, ITV good, European s p e c . € 2 9 9 0 . Te l : 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Compact SUV, 2.0L, Silver, Automatic 4WD, gasoline, U.S. Specs, meticulously maintained, black leather, U.S. navigation, fully equipped interior with BT sound system and countless other accessories.Only 14k miles. Own German luxury engineering at a reasonable price - asking $23k. Send SMS to 608-13-3281 for call back and viewing appointment

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

1998 MERCEDES BENZ S420 4.2L/V8 Dark Grey, Comfortable 4-door, Euro Spec, Automatic/RWD, 177K miles, Heated Leather seats, bullet proof windows, Kenwood USB Stereo/Bose Premium Sound System, alloy wheels, available April 2016, ITV good until Oct 2016.Asking $1999ww OBO. Call 648-23-9922

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

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

1999 Audi A4, good shape, 53K miles, runs well, new tires, mechanic reviewed, ITV good, European specs, €2,600. Call 653-78-0296

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

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

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

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

there are personal identifiers available. All items will be disposed of after 90 days

F O R S A L ESansui SF2 Omnidirectional Speakers, vintage,beautiful wood cabinets., Black and Decker hedge trimmer GT230. Drums Tama Superstar with cases. Denon double cassette deck DRW660. Samsung multisystem VHS player. Vinyl LP's. Best offer. 630-35-3622

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

El Mercado

D O Y O U H AV E A V E H I C L E OR SOMETHING FOR SALE? CLASSIFIED ADS ARE FREE TO ALL TEI CARD HOLDERS. IF YOU'RE SELLING A VEHICLE OR OTHER ITEM AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT POSTED HERE, SEND THE INFORMATION TO [email protected]. BE SURE TO INCLUDE ITEM DESCRIPTION AND CONTACT INFORMATION.

Retired UMUC Art Professor Richard Gruetter has a new book of prose and

haiku poetry available on Amazon Kindle.

"A Far Path to White Mountains" is an autobiographical

journey of spiritual awakening traversing a path across Japan,

Sicily, Spain and Oregon. Enjoy an

adventure of nature, hope and freedom


As of April 1, 2016, the Human Resources Office (HRO) Rota will

no longer use a manual process to recruit U.S. positions locally. U.S.

local job opportunity announcements (JOAs) case files will be created

electronically, by the Office of Civilian Human Resources Stennis (i.e.

OCHR Stennis) using USAJOBS.gov. USAJOBS is the same tool used

for recruitments in continental United States (CONUS). HRO Rota's

transition to USAJOBS for recruitment places HRO Rota in compliance

with the Office of Personnel Management's direction to use one tool for

all recruitments.USAJOBS is "One-Stop" for the application process. Applicants can

create an account; build a resume; upload supporting documentation

required to determine appointment eligibility and qualifications, (e.g. DD-

214, orders, transcripts, etc.) as well as create and save search criteria

to be notified of vacancies on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

All JOAs in the overseas area will include military spouses and family

members in the area of consideration, which will ensure increased

employment opportunities. Military spouses and family members wishing

to be considered for a local vacancy MUST apply using USAJOBS.gov.

The same assessment tools used for CONUS recruitments will also be

used for local JOAs.

The order of referral for consideration is: (1) best qualified (BQ) military

spouse and family members with veterans preference; (2) BQ military

spouses without veterans preference; (3) BQ family members without

veterans preference; (4) Other family members not BQ and Department

of the Navy internal candidates; and (5) All other recruitment sources.

Please contact HRO Rota, at 727-1643 or via email to [email protected].

mil, if you have any questions.

the coastline- april, 7, 2016

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