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In the United States, more than 5,500 pedestrians and cyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents and more than 76,000 were injured in 2014. With the summer-like temperatures sticking around Rota, working out in the coolness of the morning or late evening means more pedestrians and cyclists are at-risk of being injured when not wearing reflective gear.

Announcements have been distributed via all hands emails, in The Coastline, on American Forces Network (AFN) Rota, but staying safe when its dark outside continues to be a prevalent issue aboard Naval Station Rota and leadership is urging individuals and commands to take action to prevent a potential mishap.

To avoid tragedies like broken bones, mangled bicycles and possibly death, leadership strongly urges members

and units to wear proper safety gear when traveling on or near roadways.

According to Operational Navy Instruction 5100.12J and Commander, U.S. Naval Activities (COMNAVACT) Spain Instruction 5100.2, during the hours of darkness, “a reflective 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 such as fog, which is a common occurrence here in Rota.”

As a COMNAVACT Spain instruction, this instruction applies to all Naval Station Rota departments, tenant commands, afloat units, all U.S. organizational and governmental agencies, individuals accessing the base, retirees, family members and visitors sponsored by U.S. personnel.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain Nov. 7, to begin its first forward-deployed patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

Carney’s presence and the ship’s scheduled part ic ipat ion in combined underway tact ical exchanges with allies and regional partners will help the United States continue its efforts to strengthen marit ime partnerships throughout Europe.

“Af ter so much t ime spent prepar ing fo r deployment, it is wonderful to finally be on patrol,” said Cmdr. Peter F. Halvorsen, USS Carney (DDG 64) executive officer. “Although departure from home is always bittersweet, this crew is excited for the operations and exercises coming up over the next several months and every Sailor knows our presence in Europe contributes to the larger missions of defending NATO and, in partnership with our Allies, securing the maritime environment."

Carney’s patrol will enhance the security in the European theater, while operating in support of NATO ballistic missile defense and Operation Atlantic Resolve.

The ship looks to perform numerous missions including maritime security operations, bi-lateral and multi-lateral training exercises, and NATO operations and exercises.

Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on a routine patrol conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability in Europe.

Carney, the last of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be forward deployed in

the U.S. 6th Fleet, arrived in Rota Sept. 25, 2015. They joined USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USS Ross (DDG 71) and USS Porter (DDG 78) during the forward-deployed naval force presence in Rota.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy,

conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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USS Carney (DDG 64) departs Naval Station Rota, Spain Nov.7, 2015. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on a routine patrol conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability in Europe.

By MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

USS Carney Begins First Forward-Deployed Patrol

Photo by MC1 (SW) Brian Dietrick

Where is Your Reflective Gear?By MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

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Team Rota,This week, I want to take the opportunity to recognize

our families, who provide so much to us that we often times take advantage of it. With November being designated as Military Family Month, we should all be clearly aware that,

here in Rota, everyone on this base is appreciated for what you do for your families. If a member of the armed forces, whether it is active duty, retired, GS civilian or contractor, stated that they accomplished something by themselves, I would have to disagree, simply because no one i s success fu l w i thou t that support that we get from our immediate and

extended families and especially here in Rota. We should all be very thankful for our family.

I found an interesting fact just a few days ago. Did you know that 12 percent of the population has served in the armed forces during World War II and less than a half of a percent of the population serve in the armed forces today? So why do I bring that up? Because there are only a small percentage of people that truly understand the journey of a military family. When the President of the United States signed the proclamation on Oct. 29, 2015 it validated that you, our families, are recognized for the sacrifices and that journey you make each day.

The President stated, “The United States is stronger and

safer thanks to the millions of military family members who, in sacrificing cherished moments with their loved ones, selflessly afford us precious time with ours. Demonstrating the highest form of patriotism and persevering in the most demanding of circumstances, some endure hard separations throughout multiple deployments. Spouses press pause on their careers or strive to balance work and family while their loved ones are away. The two million children of service members work hard to keep up their studies and make new friends, despite transferring school systems an average of six to nine times. And following the homecoming ceremonies and celebrations, family and friends stand beside our veterans, encouraging and uplifting them as they face the challenges of transitioning back into civilian life. And as they help secure our freedom and democracy, their families sacrifice alongside them.”

I continue to be amazed and very humble at the sacrifices our spouses, parents, siblings, children and our loved ones make to allow our fellow service members to keep our country safe and free. Thank you to our families for your support and that unwavering foundation you provide for us.

In closing, let’s not forget that we are all deployed away from family, friends and loved ones. Please take the opportunity to reach out to them this month to appreciate them for the day-to-day sacrifices they make and endure. A true expression of thankfulness in words and deeds go a long way toward maintaining a sense of feeling appreciated.

I am also truly thankful to our veterans and their families who endured tremendous adversity throughout our history and helped pave the way to get us here today. Thank you!

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While wearing a reflective belt or vest is important, it’s also important for pedestrians to remember to walk facing oncoming traffic when paths or sidewalks are not available. When riding a bicycle, remember to ride with traffic, not against it.

Cyclists must wear a helmet at all times and be equipped with a headlight, taillight and wearing reflective upper garments during hours of darkness or reduced visibility like fog or rain. The headlight must be white and the backlight must be red, and both must have a visibility of 900 feet in either direction and not bothersome to other traffic. This is not restricted to American’s alone but all personnel accessing the base. Per ABANROT letter reference number 0123, “bicyclists will not be permitted access to the base without a helmet and, during hours of darkness, a reflective vest.”

“Our recommendation as safety professionals is to wear it all the time when you are on your bike or walking on the road,” said Rota’s Acting Traffic Safety Manager, Antonio Grimaldi. “Spanish authorities on base, the Spanish navy, they force the Spanish when they enter the base on a bike to follow the U.S. regulations. Spanish navy does not allow you to cross the gate if you don’t have a helmet and reflective gear. They apply those rules because they think it’s smart.”

It is also advised to wear something reflective while off base to vehicles, including mopeds, can clearly see you. Whether walking or jogging, you want to ensure vehicles can see you.

The fitness center offers vests for pedestrians or runners to use. Prior to running, stop by the front desk and ask to borrow a vest or belt. Wearing a reflective vest or belt can make you more visible to oncoming traffic and help keep you safe. A reflective you is a safe you.

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1. When cooking on the stove top, match the size of the pan to the heating element. More heat will get to the pan; less will be lost to the surrounding air.

2. When operating a clothes dryer, keep the lint screen clean. Remove lint after each load. Lint impedes the flow of air in the dryer, which makes your clothes take longer to dry and requires the machine to use more energy.

3. If your clothes dryer has an automatic dry cycle, use it. Over-drying merely wastes energy.

4. Try to use energy-intensive appliances such as dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, and electric ovens in the early morning or late evening hours to help reduce peak load energy use.

5. Don’t keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold. Recommended temperatures: 38 to 40 degrees F for the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator; 5 degrees F for the freezer section. (If you have a separate freezer for long-term storage, it should be kept at zero degrees F.)

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Contact Your Ombudsman / Key SpouseThe Ombudsman is a volunteer, appointed by the commanding officer, to serve as an information link

between command leadership and the military families. The Navy Family Ombudsman Program promotes healthy, self-reliant families.

Ombudsman / Key Spouse Coordinator is Angel Rivera, 727-3232, [email protected], Bldg. 3293

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November in America traditionally is a month of thankfulness and the Defense Department (DoD) chose this month to recognize those who support the nation’s armed forces but who don’t wear the uniform: military families.

Barbara Thompson directs the department’s Office of Family Policy, Children and Youth and Special Needs. She recently spoke with DoD News about Military Family Month and why it matters.

“In November, we take the time to draw attention to and highlight the great sacrifices and support that military families offer our men and women in the armed forces,” she said.

Thompson’s office oversees programs and policies that promote military families’ well-being and quality of life. Thompson’s portfolio covers a range of military family concerns, from child development programs to spouse career development, personal financial readiness and nonmedical counseling.

DoD Honors Military FamiliesSenior Pentagon officials will participate throughout the month in events designed

to honor military families, Thompson said, and the military services, installations and family support centers also will be working to recognize military families.

“There will be a lot of events and special recognitions,” she added.Thompson noted that the modern military family mirrors the modern American family

-- some families are blended, some have single parents, others consist of unmarried or same-sex couples, and still others have special needs.

“Just like the American family, we have all different shapes and sizes. … They all comprise this fabric of military families,” she said.

Families contribute to the U.S. military’s strong, resilient and ready force and to their communities as well, Thompson said.

“When we think of our military members and the values that they embody, such as courage and duty and ethics and loyalty, those same attributes are key to our military family members,” she noted.

Thompson said the department considers military families an integral part of the force.

“We like to say that military families serve, too,” she said. “Because without the support … that they provide the active-duty force and the reserve component force, it would be very difficult for service members to do their mission.”

She continued, “I like to think that military families are right there, throughout the greatest challenges as well as right there during the greatest triumphs of the service member.”

Military Families Are Your NeighborsThe department can’t be everything to everyone, she noted, “So we rely on the

community assets where our service members and their families live - whether the faith-based community or the school community.”

Military families in communities across America typically live, shop, go to school and worship with their neighbors. According to recent statistics from the Defense Manpower Data Center, 61 percent of all service members live in off-base housing, and 70 percent of married troops live off base.

“So that community needs to recognize the sacrifices that military families make,” Thompson said. She noted that November is “the perfect month for them to reach out and thank our military families for their sacrifice and what they do to support our nation.”

“They have challenges such as caring for aging parents, they may have children with special needs, they relocate on a much more stringent schedule than their civilian counterparts, so children are changing schools and adapting to new environments,” Thompson said. “And I think America at large needs to recognize that, and to reach out, and step up, and thank them for their service.”

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On Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Naval Station Rota will be in a training environment while participating in exercise Terremoto Rumble.

The purpose of this exercise is to observe the ability of watch standers to respond to an earthquake and tsunami threat by providing timely and accurate emergency notifications to the base populace, establish an incident command post designating evacuation routes and accountability reporting.

The installation will also be testing the ability of the Fleet and Family Readiness team to establish and manage a safe haven at the installation's Fitness Center. The Fitness Center will be closed on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Providing a Safe Haven to threatened population when endangered by a catastrophic event is one of the principal objectives for the Terremoto Rumble exercise. Safe havens may be used in case of evacuation due to natural disasters or other threats.

A safe haven is defined as a pre-designated facility identified for use prior to or during an actual incident for temporary protection. It is used only for expedient sheltering purposes during large-scale incidents such as hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis. The location is usually not supplied or regularly staffed, which places even more emphasis on the need for preparedness of our Safe Haven Management Team and identifying provisions of food, water, berthing and urgent medical needs for at least 72 hours.

Base-Wide Exercise: Terremoto RumbleBy James VaiciulisNAVSTA Rota Installation Training Officer

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on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the base-wide exercise Terremoto Rumble.


am e r i c a n re d cr o S S ex p a n d S emergency commUnicationS ServiceAs 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.

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 meetingS

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 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 Sandra Whitaker or Brenda Carpenter at 727-2798/2785.

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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.

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Embry-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.

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].

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As it has done in year’s past, the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is giving away free $10 phone cards to Sailors and Marines away from their homeports and those forward deployed to overseas ports during the holiday season.

“NEXCOM is happy to be able to again give free phone cards to deployed Sailors and Marines this holiday season,” said Thomas Harris, NEXCOM tele-communications program manager. “NEXCOM has been giving away free phone cards over the holidays for many, many years. This is just one small way we can thank these service members and their families for their service to our country.”

The $10 AT&T prepaid phone cards can be used via the Afloat Personal Telecommunications Service system, the ship’s Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) system or ashore in the United States or any foreign port where AT&T has a presence. NEXCOM distributed over 40,000 free phone cards this holiday season.

Ships and submarines that will receive the free phone cards are: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75),

USS Normandy (CG 60), USS Anzio (CG-68), USS Rampage (DDG 61), USS Gonzales (DDG 66), USS McFaul (DDG 74), USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), USS Bulkley (DDG 84), USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), USS Gravely (DDG 107), USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), USS Arlington (LPD 24), USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), USS Newport News (SSN 750), USS Toledo (SSN 769), USS Montpelier (SSN 765), USS Missouri (SSN 780), USS Florida (SSGN 728), USS Mt Whitney (LCC 20), USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USS Carney (DDG 64), USS Ross (DDG 71), USS Porter (DDG 78), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), USS Russell (DDG 59), USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Anchorage (LPD 23), USS Rushmore (LSD 47), USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705), USS North Carolina (SSN 777), USS Tucson (SSN 770), USS Cheyenne (SSN 773), USS Bremerton (SSN 698), USS Charlotte (SSN 766), USS Texas (SSN 775), USS Ashland (LSD 48), USS Bon Homme Richard (LHD 6), USS Germantown (LSD 42), USS Green Bay (LPD 20), USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), USS Shiloh (CG 67), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS George Washington (CVN 73), USS

John S McCain (DDG 56), USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), USS Stethem (DDG 63), USS Benfold (DDG 65), USS Lassen (DDG-82), USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and USS Mustin (DDG 89).

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There’s always that one girl who is gloomy and sullen. Her very presence dampens the mood and sucks the life out of the room. There’s always that one guy that’s bitter and angry and lashes out at those around him. The atmosphere grows hostile and

defensive. Sometimes it’s just silence and avoidance that sets the stage for a tired and worn out play.

“Pig-pen” and his contaminating cloud comes to mind, as does the Scrooge, early Shrek and “Debbie Downer” from Saturday Night Live.

Take a moment, close your eyes, and think of at least one person – in your work place, in your family, in your group of friends and acquaintances – that fits the bill. We all have at least one, if not several.

This aggravates us in part because we depend on others, to some degree, for our self-esteem. Whether we like to admit it or not, we rely on others to help us feel good

about ourselves, and even for inspiring us to action and greatness. We expect them to be positive and to add something to our lives. We are social to the core, through and through, and we monitor our self through the reflection we see in our interaction with others.

Science calls this our sociometer, a tool that helps us navigate our way in our social groups. Simply put, it’s a personal assessment of our self-based on interactions with others. Reading our sociometer can elevate or lower our mood. It can throttle us into action or pull us back. It can leave us feeling confident and sure or weak and vulnerable.

As social beings, we have great power to add or subtract energy and life to or from those around us. The inverse is also true. We are inherently vulnerable to having energy and life added to and taken away from us by others. As westerners who pride ourselves on the strength of the individual, we convince ourselves that we are too strong for such dependence, but we merely succeed in parading the delusion.

We love reading our sociometer when the other person is always bringing us up, but what happens when people don’t do what we feel we need them to do? What if the reading is low and leaves us down and diminished? When others fail to sustain us, it can easily take the wind out of our sails and affect our mood and our performance. Science tells us that our performance and our happiness diminish as our mood decreases.

So, we take action to make the offending person conform either to the social norms of the group (what we expect of one another in our group) or to our own personal preferences of how we want them to behave in order to make us feel good. We want them to exude happiness and excitement because we want to feel the same. Sometimes this is a positive strategy in helping people get back on track in good ways, encouraging a return to good habits and healthy, constructive group norms or behavior. If this fails, however, we tend to socially exclude the other person and distance ourselves from him or her; thus rescuing ourselves from a continual barrage of negativity, anger, or sadness.

There are dangers inherent in reading and managing our sociometer:1. We don’t always know the whole story of what’s going on with the other person –

the story behind the story. Maybe they are going through a divorce or grieving the loss of a child. We can all relate to the destructive effects of tragedy and trauma. Reminding ourselves of this truth can lead to greater empathy and compassion because we’ve

all been down that road.2. Distance and exclusion leads to isolation, and sometimes, at the worst times,

when the people around us need us the most. Rejection begets rejection, and the continuous cycle spirals out of control. Sometimes we just need to be there because the other won’t ask. Our presence matters.

3. Sometimes our sociometer reading is too selfish and points us in the wrong direction. There are times when we may need to distance ourselves or cut ourselves off from “toxic” people, but most of the time, people just need us to be patient and to continue caring for them to help them get through whatever it is they’re going through.

4. Applying pressure for immediate conformity and compliance can leave the wounded without the necessary space and freedom to lament and grieve, often resulting in extended periods of suffering, enhanced feelings of loneliness, and long-term damage to their health and wellness. How many of us get tired of “putting on a smile” to make everyone else feel good when what we really want and need to do is to be ourselves, to sit with our grief, and to emote in the safety of those around us?

Maybe the key is to remember that we have all been “the one” at some point(s) in our lives as we’ve gone through hardship and distress.

Maybe the key is to be and become strong, wise, and mature enough to manage our own emotions and not be so dependent on others to create our happiness.

Maybe we should develop our intrinsic motivation to perform with excellence despite the negative influence of others.

Maybe there’s real power in realizing we can’t control others but can control ourselves.

Maybe the key is to draw closer rather than further away. Maybe in drawing closer, our social touch, through patience, grace, and concern,

will help bring healing in the other and bring about the very change we were looking for in the first place.

Maybe when we think that somebody should elevate the surroundings, maybe it’s our turn. Maybe that somebody is you.

Maybe this, too, is what it means to be spiritually alive and in tune with loving our neighbors.

Remember that one person that you thought of in the beginning – challenge yourself to go out and do something to draw them close and love on them this week and every week. May we all persist in doing good, creating beauty out of chaos, and giving life and positive energy to those around us even when they can’t do the same.

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Janae CurticeTeam Rota in the Spotlight

Janae Curtice, a senior at Davis Glasgow Farragut (DGF) High School, was selected as the outside hitter for the 2015 The Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe All Star Volleyball Championship Team. The competition will be Nov. 14 in Ramstein, Germany.

Janae is the daughter of Scott and Bethe Curtice and she calls San Diego her home. She was born in Hawaii and lived in Texas, Sicily and Japan. She was evacuated in the March 2011 Japan earthquale and tsunami and lived for three months with her family in Montana while finishing the school year. Then, she moved to San Diego and then to Rota, Spain in August 2014.

Janae enjoys participating in

sports other than volleyball. She likes basketball, softball, soccer, track and surfing.

“My volleyball team in Rota has definitely been one of the closest groups of girls that I have played with,” said Janae. “The entire team has bonded so tightly and it shows when we play on the court.”

Her teammates agree that Janae’s positive personality, sense of responsibility and high performance support the team’s success on the court.

Janae excels not only in sports, but also academically. She is taking five Advanced Placement classes and she plans to attend college in California after graduating from DGF. She plans on becoming a Pre-Med major in college and wants to continue studying and eventual ly become a pediatrician.

By Kathleen TierneyDGF High School

Photo by Kathleen Tierney


Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) returned to Naval Station Rota after completing its first forward deployed patrol in U.S. 6th Fleet Nov. 4.

The ship deployed from Rota on June 29. While on patrol, Porter conducted several port visits and engagements with NATO allies and regional partners, and spent a total of 32 days operating in the Black Sea.

“During our first forward deployed patrol, the crew performed phenomenally well,” said Cmdr. Blair Guy, USS Porter (DDG 78), commanding officer. “We worked with Navies from 17 different countries, conducted 11 different exercises and pulled into port 16 times. We finished our first patrol with a full understanding of our new operating environment and having demonstrated operational proficiency in every mission area required of the ship. The crew really enjoyed seeing the sights and experiencing the local culture of all of the places we visited and they had a lot of fun interacting with their counterparts.”

Porter entered the Black Sea for the first time during its patrol from July 5 to 17, in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.

Porter worked with allies and regional partners to develop and improve interoperability, maintain regional security, and work towards mutual goals in order to advance stability in the region.

Porter pulled into Varna, Bulgaria July 6, to attend the pre-sail conference of exercise Breeze 2015. Breeze was a Black Sea event led by Bulgaria and featured assets from Turkey, Romania, Greece and NATO standing groups.

The focus of the exercise was on interoperability, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime interdiction operations, among other warfare capabilities.

Porter conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the Romanian naval ship ROS Marcellariu (265) July 14, in the Black Sea.

Porter and Marcellariu conducted flag hoisting drills, flashing light drills, basic ship maneuvers, small boat operations that involved exchange of personnel, a close-in-weapons-system live fire; a visit, board search and seizure training evolution and finally a photo exercise with ships sailing in formation.

Porter arrived in Haifa, Israel Aug. 9, enhancing U.S.-Israeli relations and providing Sailors an opportunity experience the rich history and culture of Israel.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro visited Porter to tour the spaces, meet with Sailors and see the mission capabilities of the ship.

Sailors participated in a community relations project (COMREL) at the Sahlav Project Youth Home in Haifa, Israel, painting and cleaning; and donating soccer

balls, basketballs, and volleyballs.Porter pulled into Vlore, Albania Sept. 25, which served to strengthen the ties

between the U.S. and AlbaniaWhile in port, Porter hosted a reception for senior Albanian defense officials.The ship also hosted career day and cultural learning event with 9th and 10th

grade students from the International School of Vlore, Albania.Porter returned to the Black Sea Oct. 6, again engaging allies and regional

partners to develop and improve interoperability and maintain regional security.Porter arrived in Odesa, Ukraine, for a scheduled port visit Oct. 9.While in Odesa, Porter hosted a reception aboard the ship. Guests included the

Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, and the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, along with other Ukrainian civilian and military visitors.

Porter participated in a PASSEX Oct. 13 and 14, with naval ships from Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine.

The focus of the exercise was to improve maritime capabilities between the U.S. and the other nations and to increase warfighting proficiency when operating with Black Sea Naval Forces and to strengthen alliances and partnerships through engagements and operations and by conducting warfighting training.

Porter conducted a port visit in Batumi, Georgia Oct. 20, giving the crew a chance to interact with the Georgian coast guard in joint training environments, such as medical training.

The ship also hosted a reception for local officials. Guests included the U.S. Ambassador to Georgia and the Mayor of Batumi.

Porter exited the Black Sea Oct. 26.In Porter’s final port visit, the ship pulled into Split, Croatia, providing the crew

another opportunity to experience the rich history and culture of an Eastern European country.

Sailors participated in various tours hosted by the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation team (MWR) highlighting the cultural attractions of Croatia.

The Porter’s visit, board, search and seizure team hosted a Maritime Interdiction Operation Seminar onboard the ship for 15 Croatian navy and coast guard members, demonstrating tactics and techniques.

During a reception onboard while in port, Porter welcomed Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Vice Adm. James Foggo III, along with Croatian local nationals.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

USS Porter Returns to Rota, SpainBy U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

Sailors assigned to USS Porter (DDG 78) man the rails as the ship enters the port of Rota, Spain, Nov. 4.

USS Porter (DDG 78) moors pierside in Rota, Spain, Nov. 4, 2015. Porter was on routine patrol conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.


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From April 2015 to May 2016, an American teenager from David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) High School is participating in the local tradition of Virgen del Rosario as a Dama.

The Virgen del Rosario is the patron saint of the city of Rota and the celebration dates back to the 16th century and remains one of the most relevant festivals held in the city. It includes parades, processions and various events throughout the year to celebrate the saint.

Aside from crowning a queen, or “Dama Mayor,” in honor to the Virgen, approximately 25 high school students called “Dama de Honor,” or maids of honor, are selected from throughout the Rota community.

This year, Kiera Moore, a DGF junior, was selected to represent Naval Station Rota. We sat down with Moore to discuss her experience and she had plenty to share about being an American Dama in Spain.

The Coastline (TC): First off, congratulations on your selection as a Dama. How was the process to become a Dama?

Kiera Moore (KM): I was nominated with a bunch of other girls in the junior class. Nominations came from the principal, the vice-principal, the school administration office and then we were all interviewed by the counselors. A few days later, the CO of the base called me and told me that I was selected as the new Dama for Naval Station Rota. I was really happy that I got selected and it’s been really cool. I also got to talk with the Dama from last year to share her experience. She said it was really fun.

TC: What was the interview process like?KM: I was very nervous throughout the whole thing.

The counselors judged you on how you dress and they wanted to know how much Spanish you spoke. Half of the interview was conducted in Spanish. They also

wanted to know what my goals and aspirations are and how many AP classes I am taking and what my plans are for after graduation. I told them I take seven AP classes, I play sports, student counsel and am president of numerous clubs.

TC: What does a Dama do or participate in?KM: I represent the base community. Mostly we go to

events and the biggest one was the coronation, when all the Damitas are coronated and become somewhat like princesses. All the little Spanish girls dream of being a Dama when they get older. It’s a pretty big deal.

TC: How was the overall experience?KM: It was a little stressful in the beginning but really

fun! I got a different look into a Spanish teenager’s life. We went to many outings, like BBQs, and the Cruzcampo factory. It was cool being around so much Spanish culture and talking with them because they were so interested in America. It was awesome because I learned so much about Rota that I would’ve never known if I weren’t the Dama.

TC: What was your favorite part?KM: My favorite part was being thrown into the

unknown. I didn’t know what I was in for and meeting the other Damas was awesome. I was very very nervous because I don’t speak much Spanish and I didn’t know any of the other girls at first and they all know each other and go to the same schools. That made it tough at first but they accepted me and we became friends, which is awesome! That was my favorite part.

What did you learn during the process?KM: I learned that Spanish people are awesome! I

learned that Spanish people see things differently than Americans do. When we all visited base, they were all like “Oh, I see the water tower from my house, let me take a picture.” Everyone took pictures of the water tower. They thought the commissary was awesome and they think our school is so cool and so different. They

aren’t used to all the advantages that we have here. Because of that, I learned that sometimes I take things for granted. I learned how they lived and how it differs from the way that I live.

TC: What advice do you have for next year’s Dama?

KM: I hope she is better than I was and I hope they keep getting better. It would help if they know a little bit of the Spanish language. I got lucky because most of the other Damas spoke English.

Rota's 2015 American Dama and Her ExperienceBy Naval Station Rota Public Affairs


development and hospitality management. CTC face-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 p.m. 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].

icr (mandatory – regiStration iS reqUired)Monday through Nov. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Intercultural Relations Course (ICR) is a mandatory four-day course for all newly stationed personnel aboard Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain; uniform of the day is required for all service members and business attire for civilians and dependents. You will be trained

in diplomacy and learn some of the customs, traditions, and history of the host country. Participation in the ICR program is critical to the successful and smooth adjustment to living overseas in the Kingdom of Spain. Vouchers are available for childcare services during class times. Your ICR Instructor will give you the voucher upon completion of the course. These vouchers allow for free MWR childcare services at the Child Development Center (CDC) hourly care during the ICR class, plus an additional 30 minutes (15 minutes before and 15 minutes after class) driving time each day of the course. Space reservation at the hourly care should be made one week in advance by contacting the CDC at 727-1100. For further ICR information please contact the FFSC at 727-3232.

command financial SpecialiSt (cfS) trainingMonday through Nov. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This exciting, interactive 5- day class will help military members be more aware of their personal financial situation. Come get all of the information you will need to be a financial resource at your command. The class will cover the need for the PFM program, debt management, savings and investing, retirement planning, insurance, and car buying as well as learning how to be an effective financial counselor. The Navy needs highly motivated and influential senior military personnel to help service members become more financially aware. This CFS class will also be a refresher class for any CFS who has previously received training but needs the latest materials and to dust off those financial skills. Call 727-3232 to pre-register.

Men’s GroupNov. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Men get together to discuss topics of mutual interest, personal issues confronting us and share the passing

of our lives. Such groups create deep friendships that are often missing in today’s world of impersonal interactions. We will be using The Men’s Group Manual as our organizing guidebook. For more information or to register, please call 727-3232 or email [email protected].

nmcrS officeOperating hours: Monday through Friday from

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Office contact information: VPN 727-1614 or

Commercial 956-82-1614, After-hours or during holidays: Cell 660-984-

511 & VPN Cell: 18-727-0800

nmcrS claSS SchedUle Breastfeeding Series Group: Wednesday from

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Support Building. (#3293) Room A010.

Postpartum and Breastfeeding class: Nov. 19 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the OB/GYN Clinic.

Sibling Class: Nov. 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the OB/GYN clinic.

Baby Basics: Classes will resume in January 2016.

nmcrS thrift ShopThanksgiving shopping at the Thrift Shop, it's a

great way to find low-priced, high-quality used items that can be worn/used for many years.NMCRS Thrift Shop hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Evenings: Every second and fourth Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. The first 30 minutes are priority shopping for active-duty service members and their dependents.

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Give Something That Means Something

This year, once again, the American Red Cross seeks to deliver well-wishes and holiday cheer to forward-deployed service members and veterans of the Naval Station Rota community. Individuals are invited to make or buy cards and drop them off at holiday “mailboxes” at the Commissary and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Library until Dec. 10.

The campaign is an effort to encourage people to "Give Something That Means Something" this holiday season.

"All you need is a pen and paper to share your appreciation for the sacrifices members of the military make to protect our freedom," said Heather Piedrahita, community volunteer leader for Rota. "It takes just a moment to sign a card and share your appreciation but it can mean the world to a deployed military member.”

Cards can be purchased or homemade as long as they contain well wishes for our troops.

The Red Cross asks that cards not contain money, photos, personal information or glitter.

Those wishing to share photos and videos of their card signing efforts can use the hashtag #HolidayMail.

For more information on the program, visit the American Red Cross Rota, Spain Facebook page.

The Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) will be baking and collecting cookies to distribute with the seasonal greetings on Dec. 10. If you would like to donate cookies or help with this event, please contact PWOC Rota on Facebook.

By Cassidy MasseyRota American Red Cross

Give a little, help a lot!

ATTENTION KIDS! Tell a service member this holiday season what makes him or her a hero! Color the image and add any grateful notes above. Take this coloring page to one of the mailboxes at the Commissary or Library before Dec. 10.


You’ve always said you could go the distance; that you could stop lifting that pack at any time; that you had the strength and the willpower to be a quitter. Well, the American Cancer Society is hoping you’ll prove it to yourself. On Nov. 19, we present the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event. It’s a day where defeating tobacco becomes a team sport. Sure, overcoming the obstacle of addiction can feel like a personal competition, but when you go one-on-one with tobacco, we’re all in your corner. So get ready, because with enough dedication, drive and support, this is the day you’re going to lose the cigarettes. We know it’s

a challenge. But if you can win one day, you can win them all. Give the fans of your life something to cheer about. Quit like a champion. Make Nov. 19, the Great American Smokeout, your quit day. It’s time to take the lead and find your tobacco-free life. Health Promotions department wants to help tobacco users make this effort. We provide over-the-phone help, weekly tobacco cessation classes every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon, individual counseling and presentations to commands and other organizations. For questions or to make an appointment please call 727-3350. Quit smoking and stay healthy for life!

Quit Smoking Like a Champ

annUal inflUenza vaccination

U.S. Naval Hospital Rota has begun the FY 15-16 annual influenza vaccination for ALL eligible beneficiaries including retirees, veterans and dependent spouses and children of all ages. WHEN: Everyday from 7:30 a.m. t0 4 p.m. WHERE: Medical Home Port (Immunizations Clinic) WHAT to bring: Dependent ID Card. If you have any questions or scheduling concerns please contact Lt. Hester at 727-3470 or [email protected]

Medical Home Port has revised appointment options for retirees and their dependents. These changes will help increase your access and continuity of care. If you have questions regarding this change please call 956-82-3606 for more information. To make an appointment in Medical Home Port please call 956-82-3618.

Revised Appointment Options for Retirees

It is everyone’s responsibility to report fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement in Navy activities to: OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL Phone: 081-568-2983 - Fax: 081-568-6354 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/Europe/index.htm You can choose to remain anonymous.

CNE-C6F/CNREURAFSWA HOTLINE


utAccording to the National Retail Federation and the University of Florida's National

Retail Security Survey, stealing by shoppers continues to cost merchants a staggering $14.6 billion per year and represents the second largest source of inventory shrink.

The Navy Exchange (NEX) is no different. During 2014, the NEX Loss Prevention/Safety associates investigated and resolved 1,192 shoplifting cases. Of those cases, 26 percent were juveniles and 17 percent were active duty military. The merchandise departments that saw the most shoplifting investigations were computer hardware, computer peripherals, spirits, video games and video electronics.

“The NEX Loss Prevention/Safety teams located within our stores worldwide are very good at protecting our merchandise from shoplifters,” said Tom Ruane, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Corporate Loss Prevention/Safety Manager. “NEX Loss Prevention/Safety associates use many tools in an effort to apprehend shoplifters or prevent theft before it happens.”

NEXs worldwide use electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems for electronic and high value merchandise as well as extensive closed circuit surveillance systems (CCTV). The CCTV systems, coupled with digital video recorders and remote viewing technology, gives the NEX the ability to see everything within the store and identify incidents of theft.

“CCTV continues to be an extremely effective tool in theft detection,” said Ruane. “In 2014, 76 percent of our apprehensions were through the CCTV systems. However, we still need our customers and associates to be alert to possible theft and report any suspicious activity to the NEX management or the Loss Prevention/Safety Manager.”

If shoplifting is suspected, NEX Loss Prevention/Safety associates turn all incidents over to base police and /or local law enforcement. In addition to possible disciplinary action and criminal prosecution, the Federal Claims Collection Act allows NEX to enact a flat administrative cost or civil recovery of $200 for each incident of theft. “People involved in shoplifting get caught, prosecuted and possibly banned from the NEX and, in some cases, the base itself or end a military career,” said Ruane.

The mission of the NEX is to provide quality goods and services at a savings and to support Navy quality of life programs. Seventy percent of NEX profits go to support Navy quality of life programs while the remaining 30 percent is used to build or renovate existing stores. In FY14, NEXCOM gave over $46 million to MWR.

NEX Looks to Deter and Apprehend ShopliftersNEXCOM Public Affairs

This is a Volunteer Opportunity for All College Graduates

Come Join Us for Our Annual College Fair!

When: Nov. 18, 20151 to 3 p.m.

Where: MPB at DGFTo participate or for more information, contact

Amber Richardson at [email protected]


& ut AboutThe 2015 leave year for all U.S. civilian employees will end on Jan. 9, 2016.

On that date, those employees with accumulated annual leave in excess of their maximum permissible carryover (i.e., 240 hours for local hires and 360 hours for CONUS hires) will forfeit the excess hours.

Forfeited leave may be restored under the following conditions:a. Leave requests scheduling the excess hours for a period during the current

leave year must be submitted before the start of the third biweekly pay period to the end of the leave year, (i.e., 28 November 2015);

b. The leave is subsequently denied or cancelled due to exigencies of public service; or

c. The employee becomes incapacitated for work during the period of approved absence.

The requirement that leave be scheduled in advance is statutory and may be waived or modified, even where extenuating circumstance may exist. Requests for restoration of forfeited leave must be submitted after actual forfeiture, to HRO no later than Feb. 26, 2016.

A memo accompanied by supporting documentation must be forwarded from the immediate supervisor via the chain of command to the department head. The requests must include the name of the employee along with a full and detailed justification. If endorsed by the department head, the requests must be forwarded to the executive officer for approval via the Human Resources Office (HRO). If approved, HRO will prepare the memorandum to the Civilian Payroll Office to restore the forfeited annual leave.

Point of contact on this matter is Ms. Ana Maria Malvido, Human Resources Specialist at 727-1632 or [email protected].

Use or Lose Annual Leave


Let'sEat!

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Vegetables and Serrano HamDid you try to cook Beef Sirloin in Puff Pastry? This

week we are sharing these rich rolls of chicken stuffed with ham and vegetables cooked in a sauce with Tintilla de Rota, sweet sherry wine. This dish is very rich but very easy to prepare. It is idealto surprise your guests, family and friends with. We have cooked it with our popular sweet sherry wine from Rota, the Tintilla de Rota. Have a great week and we really hope you enjoy it very much.

INGREDIENTS• 2 chicken breasts• 1 spring onion• 1 clove of garlic• 1 carrot• 2 slices of Serrano ham

• 1 sherry glass of Tintilla de Rota sweet sherry wine

• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

• For the sauce:

• 1 spring onion• 1 clove of garlic• 1 handful of raisins• 4 tablespoons of extra

virgin olive oil• ½ cup of water

TO PREPARE• Open the breasts like a book and crush

them with a mallet. Season them with your seasoning of choice.

• In a frying pan add the oil and turn on the heat. Add the chives, cut into sticks, chopped garlic clove, then add the carrots, also cut into sticks. Fry it all for a few minutes.

• *Once it is cooked, drain the vegetables and keep aside.

• *Fill the chicken breasts. Extend the slices of ham over the chicken breasts.

• Place the reserved vegetables over the ham. • Roll the chicken breasts and seal them with

a toothpick.• In a frying pan with two tablespoons of oil,

fry the chicken rolls for a few minutes to seal.• Put them aside.• Prepare the sauce in the same pan. Fry the

chopped onion, the clove of garlic and then add the raisins and the Tintilla of Rota. Stir.

• Add the chicken breast rolls and water to this sauce and cook them in the sauce for 15 minutes.

By Pilar Ruiz

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

Email us as [email protected].


Long-Range Events

Area ActivitiesEvents this Week

mUSicMark Olson in concert, Tuesday, 9 p.m., Sala Supersonic, Cadiz, tickets €10.

flamenco“Flamenco de Jerez – Otoño 2015”, through Nov. 29, Jerez de la Frontera, to see the extensive program, please visit http://www.guiadecadiz.es.

artPainting display by Julio San Gabion, through Nov. 30, Castillo de Luna, Rota.

toUrSGuided 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 5 p.m. Prior registration is required at the Tourist Office, #2, Cuna Sreet, tickets €1

Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, (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., adults €16.50, children €8.20, call 956-36-3813 or visit http://www.visitasdonana.com

flamencoOpera Flamenca “Carmen”, by Salvador Tavora Company, Nov. 21, 6 p.m., El Bosque (Cadiz), Bullring, tickets €10 to 25.

Danza-Flamenco “Arte”, by Jose Porcel Company, Dec. 4, 9 p.m., Teatro Municipal Pedro Muñoz Seca, El Puerto de Santa Maria, tickets €10 to 15.

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

artPermanent sculpture display by Luis Vasallo, Centro Cultural Reina Sofia, Cadiz

“Mariana de Cadiz/Mariana de la Libertad”, photo display

by several artists, through Nov.22, Santa Catalina Castle, Cadiz

“Entre dos Mares” painting display by Tesa Gonzalez, through Dec. 31, Mercado Central, Cadiz

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

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

mUSicSober in concert, Nov. 21, 9.p.m., Palacio de Exposiciones IFECA, (by the fairgrounds), Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €23.

Danko Jones in concert, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., Sala Custom, #25, Metalurgia Street, Sevilla, tickets €18.

“Amame como Soy”, Niña Pastori in concert, Dec. 12, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €15 to 33.


€1,400, Call 956-81-1690 for viewing.

NEW DUPLEX IN ROTA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath, kitchen and laundry room., living and dining room, garage, storage room., 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.

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.

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.

M I C E L L A N E O U SCROCHET PHOTOGRAPH PROPS, made in Spain with lots of love! Give your baby photos a touch of flamenco! For more information and prices, please visit http://yoliyole.etsy.com or yarningheartcrochet on Facebook or yoliyoleshop on Instagram.

YOUNG WOMAN AVAIL ABLE FOR HOUSE CLEANING. Rates negotiable. C a l l o r W h a t s A p p 6 7 4 - 5 5 3 - 1 8 3 .

LEARN OR IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH. Qualified bilingual Spanish Instructor with years of experience (Europe, USA, Middle East) offers individual and group sessions. Call Esther Jimenez-Wilkes at 672-378404 or email [email protected].

BILINGUAL BABYSITTER (ENGLISH AND SPANISH). Have your kids learn/practice Spanish while I look after them. US ID cardholder to enter the base. Has driver’s license, professional references. Call Esther Jimenez-Wilkes at 672-378404 or email [email protected].

SPANISH ON WHEELS: Have fun while learning Spanish. All ages and all groups. You decide: bike, family, beach, coffee, Skype, tour. [email protected] / Facebook: [email protected]

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

T W O - P I E C E D A R K P U R P L E S E C T I O N A L S O FA w i t h l o u n g e r , perfect condition, $850. Very unique olive wood table and four chairs, $1500. Cal l 956-81-6397 or678-84-4987.

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

C H I P I O N AHOUSE: 200 m2 house in 1,200 m2 plot for long-term rent by owner, 3 bdrm., 3 bath, in Camino de la Reyerta (5 min. to Chipiona and Sanlúcar), sheltered parking space, automatic gate, roof terrace with sea views, dog house, large garden, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, detached summer house with own kitchen, 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 negotiable; 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 TO P Q U A L I T Y R E C E N T LY F U L LY REMODELLED HOUSE. Ideal for a single, or married couple with one child or less. Unfurnished. Clean, safe, nice area 10 min. from base/beaches, near La Rufana Restaurant, 3 bdrm, 2 beautiful new baths (1 w/shower), living and dining room w/fireplace. Cute kitchen w/pantry. Varnish-finish doors / fitted closets. Laundry/storage, rear BBQ area, lg yard w/sprinklers. Auto gate, driveway, lg garage/workshop. A/C, heat, registered at housing. €1,300 per mo., gardener/com.fees included. E-mail for pictures: [email protected]. Call landlord, Eloy 679-42-6377, speaks English.

FOR RENT HOUSE WITH POOL IN PUERTO 7 MILES FROM BASE NEAR EL PASEO MALL 4 BR 2 bath, A/C, heat, lots of storage, beautiful large kitchen. 15 minute drive, NIV easy access to A-496 highway€1900, (negotiable) includes pool/garden maintenance and maid service, available now! For recent photos www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-De-Amour. American Landlords contact [email protected] or 1-202-286-9651, Listed in the housing office. To view property, contact Judith at 643-386-953.

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 USN HQ; 10 min. walk to beach. Listed with housing, or call Tomas Santana at 649-43-9254.

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 or unfurnished. 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.

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.

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).

R O T A 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.

car, silver, leather seats, drives like a dream, 78K miles, ITV good, European s p e c s, € 3 , 9 5 0 , c a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

1999 MERCEDES BENZ 230, $3000 or best offer, 4 cylinder, A/C, sunroof , cd changer manual transmission, power locks, power windows, kept in a garage, ITV good until January 2016, good gas mileage ,reliable car, all maintenance done, engine almost new, Call Victor at 603-64-6923.

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.

2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO, manual, new lights and body matriculated in 2005), low miles, nice car, €4,200. ITV good, European spec., 653-78-0296.

2 0 0 3 O P E L M E R I VA , 3 1 K m i l e s, €3,700, gasoline, in nice shape, ITV good, European spec., 653-78-0296.

1999 AUDI 90, 4-door, manual, good condition, European spec, ITV good until October 2015. €1,500, call 647-749-016.

2 0 0 7 O P E L A S T R A C A B R I O : Excellent condition, insurance for one year, ITV until 2017. Price €7,500. Contact [email protected].

2012 NISSAN FRONTIER PICKUP TRUCK: U.S. spec., black, extended cab, automatic, fully loaded, many accessories. U.S.-sponsored citizens, $16.3K (KBB value), call 608-79-8514.

2004 PEUGEOT 206: 1.6 quicksilver 110PS (horsepower), manual, in excellent mechanical shape, 124K miles, ITV good, European spec., €2,950; 653-78-0296.

2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE: Small SUV, perfect for families needing extra space, Euro spec., 5-speed, 109K miles, AWD, ITV until October, $2,500. Whatsapp 629-69-4941.

2004 AUTOMATIC HONDA CRV: Gasoline, Euro spec., great car, must see! $7,500, perfect family car. wCall 626-23-5593.

2002 AUTOMATIC OPEL VECTRA: 49,500 miles, in excellent mechanical, body and interior shape, timing belt, water pump just changed, up to date on maintenance, new disk pads and tires, €3,850, 653-78-0296.

F O R S A L EIPAD 3, 64 GB, 4G, UNLOCKED, Excellent condition, can be used with anycarrier in Europe or U.S. Includes charger and new travel case. $230. Call Mike at 642-58-2164.

2010 ACOUSTIC GUITAR-TAYLOR GS8 (Grand Symphony), perfect condition, hard case included. $1,700, Call 638-605-328.

A U T O S2003 AUDI A6 2.4I AUTOMATIC, Dual zone climate control, power steering, new tires. Perfect! 120,000km, call 656-92-7340.

1 9 9 8 V O L K S W A G E N G O L F CONCEPTLINE, independently audited and in excellent mechanical shape, ITV good, European specs, no A/C, priced at €1,950 to be moved quickly, call 653-78-0296.

2004 FORD C-MAX TD-CI TREND , AUTOMATIC, diesel, si lver, in great shape, 98K miles, ITV good, European s p e c s, € 4 , 9 0 0 , c a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

2006 PEUGOT 206 XS90, 89K miles, € 3 , 8 5 0 , e co n o m i c a l f u n c a r, re d, 4-door hatchback, manuel, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

BMW 530 diesel, my personal car for years, maintenance up to date, fuel efficient yet powerful, €5,200, European specs, ITV good, Call 653-78-0296.

2006 OPEL ZAFIRA, 7-seater family car, small and efficient compared to other 7-seaters, mint condition, 1-year guarantee, transfer paid, €6,200, all maintenance up to date, new timing belt, filters etc., 79K miles, European specs, ITV good, Call 653-78-0296.

V O L K S W A G E N T R A N S P O R T E R , much demanded car, independently appraised and in great mechanical shape, diesel, 89K miles, ITV good, European specs, € 4950, c a l l 653-78-0296.

2012 FORD MUSTANG GT Premium Coup 2D, one owner, 11K miles. manual,6-Spd, V8, 5.0 liter, mint condition, $24,300, ITV good. Call 642-97-5228,serious Inquires only.

2 0 1 5 M I N I C O O P E R , b l u e w i t h white stripes, one owner, 5K miles, mint condition, $21,300, ITV good, American specs, call 642-97-5228 .

2000 HONDA CRV, 4x4, in excellent condition, drives well, 99K miles, ITV good, European specs, €2950, call 653-78-0296

2 0 0 0 A U T O M A T I C C H R Y S L E R STRATUS, excellent condition one owner, all maintenance up to date, ITV good, European specs, €3,600, call 653-78-0296.

2000 RENAULT CLIO, AUTOMATIC, 5-door hatchback, dark blue with cloth interior, A/C, electric windows and door locks, one owner, always parked in garage, timing belt changed two years ago, 30 mpg, like new, €2500, firm price, call 951-08-1719.

VOLVO C70, AUTOMATIC, excellent

672-45-5175 / [email protected].

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Dog sitting, lots of experience who loves animals. Home care provider lots of experience. Worked in the States for 7 years. First aid, CPR and courses in child abuse detection, safety, learning environment and health, exc. references with lots of children and elderly experience, has transportation, excellent spoken English. Call Inma at 617-18-3881.

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

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HRO: Housing manager, GS-1173-12, closes Monday; Interdisciplinary, New Parent Support Specialist, GS-0101-09, or Clinical Nurse, GS-0610-09 or Social Worker, GS-0185-09, closes Monday. SPANISH POSITIONS : No positions currently available. 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 target (part time); CDC assistant (full time); CDC and SAC cook (full time); SAC assistant (full time); SAC cook (part time); Cashier (flex); Club ops assistant (flex); Food service worker (flex); Fitness Center recreation aide (flex); Lifeguard, (flex NTE 6 months); Warehouse materials handler (flex); Marketing assistant (flex); Youth activity teen employment program (fall semester); FFSC work and family life supervisor (full time); Recreation/community activities director, (worldwide).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.

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

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