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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota February 24, 2011 Volume 20 Issue 7 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

The CoastlineSACEUR Speaks to Portugues Parliament

Rota Rugby Team Wins Home Game

Spanish Navy Trains With the GHWB Strike Group

Perspective

“Being ready is not what matters. What matters is winning after you get there.”

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FASTEUR Marines Train With Spanish, British Forces

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C e l e b r a t e o u r H e r i t a g e ; S u p p o r t o u r M i l i t a r yOn November 14, 1910, over a hundred years ago, Eu-gene Ely took off in a Curtiss Pusher from a temporary platform erected over the bow of the USS Birmingham.

The airplane plunged downward as soon as it cleared the 83-foot plat-form runway, and the aircraft wheels dipped into the water before rising. Ely's goggles were covered wi th spray, and the aviator promptly landed on the Virginia coast. Two months later, Ely landed aboard another cruiser, USS Pennsylvania, in San Francisco Bay. Ely

was the first person ever to land an aircraft on a ship.As last week’s cover of the Coastline suggested,

naval aviation has come a long way since the Curtiss Pusher and the spray on Ely’s goggles. Although we are overseas and are unlikely to have any major air-shows, celebrating our Navy’s 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation, our naval air forces are strong because of the support of our service members, their families and the American public. By honoring Naval Aviation, we honor our country and assure America and our allies that their security is guaranteed by a strong Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation team.

Therefore, I encourage you to seek out the latest in Naval Aviation news, such as the first Navy flight of the carrier variant of the F-35 (CF-1) Joint Strike Fighter and the testing of the Navy’s first Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle for carrier operations, the Northrop Grum-man X-47B.

The pictures of these aircraft will make you think you’ve slipped into the universe of Star Wars. These aircraft are a lot different than the P-3 I used to fly!

Now that we’ve discussed Naval Aviation, I wouldn’t be doing myself a favor if I didn’t recognize another Navy community celebrating their heritage next month.

On March 5, 1942, Adm. Ben Moreell was granted the authority to establish a naval construction force and officially call its personnel the "Seabees." Sixty-nine years later, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 and the Seabees of NAVSTA will take time March 18 to celebrate their impressive heritage.

Initially created to bring civilian engineers and con-tractors off of the front lines, the Naval Construction Force is not what it was in 1942. In the years since, it has grown well beyond Moreell's initial plans.

In particular, NMCB 74 was activated April 28, 1943, at the Naval Construction Training Center in Camp

Perry, Williamsburg, VA. I encourage you to also visit their website as well and read their history - they’ve literally been all over the world since their existence. We’re lucky to have them here with us.

I also wouldn’t be doing myself a favor if I didn’t take a moment to discuss the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office here on base, located in the community support building. In case you haven’t heard, their annual fund drive is fast approaching. Since 1904 the NMCRS has supported Navy and Marine Corps families in times of war, peace, natural disaster and personal tragedy, taking care of the essential needs of our warriors, their families and survivors, and helping to ensure those in uniform are able to remain focused on their mission.

NMCRS Rota provides financial assistance to eligible recipients in the form of: Financial Counseling Services, interest-free loans and grants to meet emergency needs, Infant layettes (junior sea bags), “Budget for Baby” classes, the Thrift Shop, and the Visiting Nurse Services program. Demand for their services is high and they especially need your support right now.

For more information or to see how you can volunteer, contact 727-1614.

Finally, I would like to reiterate a point I made two weeks ago about the need to start identifying potential ways to save our military money.

We are still under a continuing resolution, which has left the DoD at 2010 spending levels. Military leadership is desperately working hard to find ways to get funding funneled to high-priority and pressing projects.

According to the news reports, Defense officials say they already have had to put off a submarine purchase and have suspended long-term contracting at bases, and expect to skip a laundry list of needed maintenance on planes, helicopters, ships and vehicles.

As the Commandant of the Marine Corps said last Friday, its time to “start thinking about what we need versus what we want.”

As the NAVSTA Commanding Officer, you can bet I’m doing everything to engage in the close scrutiny of everything we buy.

I don’t enjoy it, but then again, I don’t enjoy the thought of our Marines downrange not having enough ammunition or our ships not getting the maintenance they need.

No matter if you can find a way to save only a few cents, that’s a few cents we can forward back to our higher echelon to be redistributed where it needs to go. Do yourself and everyone else in the military a favor: don’t hold back if you can - remember, you may think you need to purchase that extra DVD player, but the money could go somewhere else where its desperately needed.

Hasta luego, Skipper

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March 4 is Final Day to Claim ‘Stop Loss’ Paystory by by terri Moon cronk, aMerican Forces Press service

WASHINGTON – People whose military service was involuntarily extended or whose retirement was sus-pended between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, have until March 4 to file for retroactive payments of $500 for each month of their extended service under the “Stop Loss” policy.

The deadline ends the second extension for eligible people to apply to receive the retroactive pay.

“This is a timely payment for services already ren-dered,” said Lernes "Bear" Hebert, the Defense Depart-ment’s director of officer and enlisted personnel manage-ment. “It’s a no-strings-attached program -- one where they fill out a simple form and attach a few documents [to show] their service.”

Each service branch will work with potential applicants to determine eligibility, he added.

The program also applies to beneficiaries who lost loved ones in the ultimate sacrifice during their service,

Hebert said.Applying through the Internet or by mail is easy, and

usually takes less than 30 minutes, Hebert said, adding that once eligibility is established, the money “just shows up in your bank account.”

“There’s nothing more to it,” he said. “You probably won’t hear from the military again unless you initiate contact.”

Applications sent via computer or postmarked by March 4 for delivery by mail will have met the deadline, Hebert said.

“This unique program for Stop Loss special pay is to recognize servicemen and women and the sacrifices they made to their country without hesitation,” Hebert said.

An estimated 145,000 people are eligible for the spe-cial pay, DOD officials said, noting that 77,000 claims have been paid. Other applications are being processed, and officials strongly recommend that all potential ap-

Leaders Outline Improved Health Care Servicesby lisa daniel, aMerican Forces Press service

WASHINGTON, – The Defense Department has taken a number of recent steps to improve health care and family support services for military members and their fami-lies, the department’s two top leaders told a Senate panel yesterday.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate Armed Services Committee about several areas of improvement during a hearing about the department’s fiscal 2012 budget.

Gates said he has made quick implementation of the shift to electronic medical records for service members and veterans one of his top priorities. The issue is important enough, he said, that he and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki met one-on-one two weeks ago to discuss how to push the change faster. They will meet again in March and follow up with a staff meeting in April on the issue, he said.

“I have found with these huge bureaucracies, whether it’s DOD or VA, that things don’t move very fast unless they get high-level attention,” he said. “We’re committed to getting fast progress on this. We’ve made a lot of progress, but it’s not fast enough as far as Secretary Shinseki and I are concerned.”

Officials also have stabilized programs, particularly in mental health and family support services, by removing them from the supplemental war funding budget to the base budget, Gates said. In the past three years, he added, “we’ve moved virtually all of it to the base budget, so long after the war funding ends, we’ll still be able to sustain these programs.”

The DOD has improved the delivery of mental health services by hiring 6,000 mental health care workers since 2001, when the department had only about a thousand, Mullen said. “There have been extraordinary efforts to address this within the services,” he said, noting that civilian health care also is short of mental health practitioners.

Because of that and education and outreach campaigns, officials have a better understanding of problems like post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries, the chairman told the senators.

“Early on, there was a great deal of focus on spouses in terms of their stress, but there’s been an increasing awareness and understanding to address the whole fam-ily, including kids,” he said, noting that today’s military children have had parents at war most of their lives.

plicants apply before the March 4 deadline, even those who received a bonus for voluntarily re-enlisting and those who think they’re not eligible because they ex-tended their service.

“The program is to make sure service members receive the recognition that the nation appreciates their service, and for serving beyond their initial contract,” Hebert said.

An outpouring of support for service members to re-ceive money they’re due has come from the government and the community -- from President Barack Obama, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and other senior military leaders, to veterans organizations and others trying to reach those who likely are eligible, Hebert said.

“The services have done a tremendous job at getting the word out,” he said.

Hebert asks service members to spread the word to others who have served, and beneficiaries, to make sure no one is left out before the March 4 deadline.

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DOD Honors Top Guard, Reserve Family ProgramsWASHINGTON – Defense Department officials today lauded the top National Guard and Reserve family programs, calling family support a vital component of mission readiness.

“Whether it is the basics of building military communities or taking care of military children or supporting military spouses -- all of those things that you have demonstrated success at are important,” Dennis M. McCarthy, assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs, said at a Pentagon ceremony.

McCarthy addressed a standing-room-only audience during the 2010 Reserve Family Readiness Awards program held in the Hall of Heroes.

Military family support has gained the nation’s attention of late, he said, citing the government’s new military family support initiative. Last month, President Barack Obama unveiled a White House report titled: “Strengthen-ing our Military Families: Meeting America’s Commitment,” which describes the sweeping interagency effort under way to better support military families.

“That report, and the effort which produced it, is great testimony to the importance in this administration of the very kinds of things that all of you have so successfully worked on,” McCarthy said. “Your success and our recogni-tion of that success are right in line with our president, his administration and everybody in this building.”

Retired Navy Vice Adm. Norb Ryan Jr., president of the Military Officers Association of America, joined McCarthy for the award presentation. “On behalf of MOAA, our 377,000 members simply want to say thank you for your inspiring example of selfless service and patriotism,” Ryan told the honorees.

They presented unit representatives with a plaque as well as a cash award from MOAA intended to assist with enhancement of family support programs. The recipients, along with a snapshot of their accomplishments, include:

-- The Army National Guard’s 1484th Transportation Company at Green, Ohio, maintained morale-building support throughout deployments with care packages and consistent family contact. Family support representatives also attended every unit drill to pass on information and emphasize the importance of family readiness.

-- The Army Reserve’s 354th Military Police Company at St. Louis, Mo., offered families extensive predeployment support and, during deployments, reached across miles to make contacts and meet the needs of every deployed soldier’s family. During deployments, the unit ensured regular contact with family members.

-- The Marine Corps Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines, at Bridgeton, Mo., increased its support base by training five family readiness officers, six family readiness advisers and 33 family readiness assistants. The family readiness team also participated in a fund-raising event that raised more than $200,000 to aid injured Marines and their families.

-- The Navy Reserve’s SEAL [Sea, Air and Land] Team 18 at Virginia Beach, Va., held a successful predeployment family readiness conference to offer families full deployment support. The conference delivered critical resources to families while also addressing their children’s needs.

-- The Air National Guard’s 157th Air Refueling Wing at Newington, N.H., personally contacted every family with a deployed loved one at least once a month. Post-deployment efforts began at the airport with well-being check followed by a wing reunion and reintegration program the next day. The unit also developed a resource guide with a list of community members ready to aid families with everything from plumbing and electrical needs to child and pet care.

-- The Air Force Reserve’s 439th Airlift Wing at Chicopee, Mass., main-tained close contact with families of deployed members and a cadre of volunteer spouses worked to grow community support and resources. The unit also linked with nonmilitary support agencies, such as the Red Cross, to deliver helpful information throughout the deployment cycle.

-- The Coast Guard Reserve’s Maritime Safety Security Team at Los Ange-les and Long Beach, Calif., created an innovative family readiness and morale briefing with guest speakers, and also greeted all new members and families with welcome aboard packages. Along with traditional contact methods, the unit established a blog to deliver current information to military families.

story and Photos by elaine Wilson, aMerican Forces Press service

Dennis M. McCarthy, assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs, second from left, and Army Command Sgt. Maj. John D. Gipe, senior enlisted advisor for the office of the assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs, far left, laud award recipients during the 2010 Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Awards ceremony in the Pentagon, Feb. 18.

Dennis M. McCarthy, assistant secretary of defense for reserve affairs, stresses the importance of family support during the 2010 Department of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Awards ceremony in the Pentagon, Feb. 18.


(Above) Marines attached to 5th Platoon Fleet Anti-te r ror ism Secur i ty Team (FAST), Company Europe, and members from the Spanish Infantería de Marine and Fleet Maine Protection Group Royal Marines prepare to conduct live firing drills during Exercise LISA AZUL at Sierra Del Retin training area.(Left) A British Royal Marine from Fleet Marine Protection Group Royal Marines attempt to complete an obstacle course during Exercise LISA AZUL Lisa Azul at NAVSTA Rota. This training exercise promoting partnership and mari t ime security between the U.S. and its allies.

LISA AZUL 2011: Building Trust Among Allies

Marines attached to 5th Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST), Company Europe, began exer-cise LISA AZUL, with members from the 2nd and 3rd Brigade of Spanish Armada Infantería de Marine and British Fleet Marine Protection Group Royal Marines, Feb. 15, at Naval Station Rota.

LISA AZUL is a training exercise that promotes part-nership and maritime security while improving cultural understanding between the U.S., Spain and Britain.

"The purpose of this exercise is to improve and sus-tain unit core capabilities and increase interoperability amongst all participating units," said Marine Platoon Commanding Officer, Maj. William Weber. “It’s a good opportunity to cross-train with our Spanish and British allies and to be exposed to different ways of approaching small unit combat operations.”

During the exercise Marines and their counter-parts will conduct live-fire machine gun and marksmanship training, as well as convoy training and close-quarters battle training.

Training and combat facilities at NAVSTA and the Spanish training ranges at Sierra Del Retin, enable training exercises, such as LISA AZUL, to promote the

story and Photos by Mc2(sW/aW) travis alston

participating countries' maritime strategies, said NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Bill Mosk.

"Rota plays a crucial role in supporting our Nation's Maritime Strategy by providing the facilities and op-portunities for evolutions such as this," said Mosk. "We want to ensure we are providing exceptional support to our warfighters."

LISA AZUL is held twice a year. The last exercise took place Oct. 25 to Nov. 5, 2010.

FAST Company Europe is a tenant command of Commander, Naval Expeditionary Task Force Europe and Africa (CTF 68).

The task force is responsible for exercising tactical control and functional component command over as-signed forces for the direction, control and approval of movements, maneuvers and operations necessary to accomplish Commander, 6th Fleet assigned missions and tasks.

“Our partnership with these keys allies is essential in maintaining the edge in regional maritime safety and security,” said Weber. “It also provides an opportunity for U.S. Marines to improve their cultural understanding of the other participating nations.”


Spanish Frigate Joins GHWB Strike Group For Pre-deployment Exercises

Cmdr. Benigno Gonzalez-Aller, left, commanding officer of the Spanish navy frigate SPS Almirante Juan De Borbon, gives Adm. J.C. Harvey Jr., commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, a tour of the ship's bridge.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Carrier Strike Group successfully completed its first Composite Training Unit Exercise and Joint Task Force Exercise Feb. 21, with significant involvement from the Spanish frigate ESPS Almirante Juan de Borbón (F-102).

The Spanish ship and its crew of 240 were fully integrated into the George H.W. Strike Group throughout its first COMPTUEX, which began Jan. 19, and

JTFEX, which began Feb. 14. JTFEX simulated the integration of

George H.W. Bush and other Strike Group ships into a joint task force and tested their ability to operate effectively with other military forces. Because Bor-bón will participate in the early stages of the George H.W. Bush Strike Group's deployment, scheduled for spring of this year, full integration of crews, systems and protocol was critical.

According to Borbón's commanding officer, Cmdr. Benigno González-Aller, successful integration into world-scale

maritime operations is something that only comes through joint exercises like COMPTUEX and JTFEX.

"For a country like Spain it is extremely important," said González-Aller, a 24-year veteran of the Spanish navy. "It is un-thinkable that we can deploy beyond our waters independently. For that reason, we need to train to be interoperable with our allies, particularly with the largest Navy in the world."

The second in a new class of AEGIS frigates, Borbón fires Standard and Har-poon missiles.

The frigate is equipped to deploy MK-32 torpedoes, and has a 5-inch gun and two 20mm machine guns. In the near future, the ship will also bring aboard the Evolved Sea Sparrow weapon system.

With its defense capabilities, Borbón is designed to preserve peace and freedom of navigation, but is also capable of pro-viding humanitarian relief and maritime assistance.

These capabilities are invaluable to the flexibility of the Strike Group to carry out any tasking, anywhere in the world.

"This is indicative of how Borbón has been folded into the Strike Group," said Commander, Carrier Strike Group TWO, Rear Adm. Nora Tyson. "They are not hand-picked to do certain missions. They are fully integrated. They are another fully-capable asset to be used where and when needed. I am as proud of Borbón as I would be of any of our Strike Group ships, because, quite simply, she is one of our Strike Group ships."

During both COMPTUEX and JTFEX, Borbón and George H.W. Bush Sailors have participated in several military and cultural exchange visits.

Along with Borbón and George H.W. Bush, GHWB Strike Group assets par-ticipating in COMPTUEX/JTFEX included USS Mitscher, USS Gettysburg, USS Truxtun, USS Anzio, USS Monterey, the squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 8, the French frigate FS Primauguet and the French submarine FS Perle.


S A C E U R A d d r e s s e s P o r t u g u e s e P a r l i a m e n t

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O E I R A S , P o r t u g a l - S u p r e m e Al l ied Commander Europe, Adm. James G. Stavridis spoke to the National Defense Commission of the Portuguese Parliament Feb. 2.

“Portugal is an important geo-strategic place for the Alliance”, said Stavridis.

Stavridis was invited to give a speech at the conference “NATO after Lisbon” which was conducted by the National Defense Commission of the Portuguese Parliament this morning. He stressed the significant contribution from Allied Joint Force Command Lisbon to NATO’s efforts to secure the waterways around the Horn of Africa.

Under the command of French Lt. Gen. Philippe Stoltz, JFCLB has been successfully directing the counter-pi racy mission Operat ion Ocean Shield since the summer of 2009.

As for NATO’s biggest operation ISAF, S tav r id i s was op t im is t i c .

Admiral James G.Stavridis, NATO Supreme A l l ied C o m m a n d e r E u r o p e (SACEUR), was invited t o g i v e a s p e e c h a t the conference ' 'NATO after Lisbon'' which was conducted by the National D e f e n s e C o m m i s s i o n o f t h e P o r t u g u e s e P a r l i a m e n t F e b . 2 .

H e s a i d , “ W e c a n a n d w e w i l l s u c c e e d i n A f g h a n i s t a n ! ”

Dr. Karl Lamers, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, emphasized Portugal ’s long and outstanding commitment to NATO, before he elaborated on NATO’s future perspectives after the NATO Summit which had been held in November 2010 in Lisbon.

The new Strategic Concept of NATO will be the key to work on current security issues such as cyber security, cooperation with Russia, and missile defense.

From the Portuguese side, the audience was addressed by Jaime Gama, President of the Assembly of the Republic, General Valença Pinto, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Member of Parliament Mr. Jose Luis Arnaut, Chairman of the National Defense Committee, and Member of Parliament Mr. Jose Lello, Head of the Portuguese Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.


Talk to Your Kids A b o u t D r u g sResearch shows the main reason that kids don’t use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is because of their parents -- because of their positive influence and because they know it would disappoint them. That’s why it is so important parents build a strong relation-ship with their kids and talk to them about substance abuse -- the earlier the better!

The good news is it’s easy to do! Here are a few ways you can build a positive relationship with your kids and start talking to them about drugs.

Note: “Drugs” refers to alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.Establish and maintain good communication with your chil-

dren. The better you know your children, the easier it will be to guide them towards positive activities and friendships. Talk to your children every day. Share what happened to you and ask what happened to them during the day. Ask your children their opinions and include them in making decisions. Show your children that you value their thoughts and input. Be ready to talk to your children as early as the fourth grade, when they may first feel peer pressure to experiment with alcohol, drugs, or ciga-rettes. Get involved in your children’s lives. Young people are less likely to get involved with drugs when caring adults are a part of their life. Spend time doing something your children want to do every day. Support your children’s activities by attending special events, like recitals and games, and praising them for their efforts. Make clear rules and enforce them consistently.

Research shows that when parents set harsh rules or no rules, kids are more likely to try drugs. Discuss rules, expectations, and consequences in advance. If a rule is broken, be sure to enforce the consequences. Be a positive role model. Children imitate adults. Demonstrate ways to solve problems, have fun, and manage stress without using alcohol or drugs. Point out ex-amples of irresponsible behavior, such as ones you see in mov-ies or hear in music. Remember that you set the example. Avoid contradictions between your words and your actions. Help your children choose friends wisely. When children have friends who don’t engage in risky behaviors, they are likely to resist them too. Get to know your children’s friends and their families. Involve your children in positive group activities, such as sports teams, scouting troops, and after school programs. Talk to your children about drugs. When parents talk to their kids early and often about substance abuse, kids are less likely to try drugs. Short discussions go a long way. Talk to your children one-on-one and together. Educate yourself about alcohol, tobacco, and drug use before talking to your children. Any time you spend together is the perfect time for a conversation. Establish an ongoing conver-sation rather than giving a one-time speech.

Explain the effects of drugs on the body and the legal conse-quences of using drugs. Make it clear that you don’t want your kids to use drugs and that you will be disappointed if they do. Explain that it’s against the law for a child or teen to use alcohol or cigarettes and that using drugs is always illegal—for good reason. Explain how drug use can hurt people in several ways—for example, the transmission of AIDS through shared needles, slowed growth, impaired coordination, accidents. Discuss the legal issues. A conviction for a drug offense can lead to time in prison or cost someone a job, driver’s license, or college loan.

If any of your children have tried drugs, be honest about your disappointment, but emphasize that you still love them. For more information on what you can do to help your children from abusing drugs go to www.timetotalk.org, or the National Crime Prevention Council website at www.ncpc.org or call the NAVSTA Crime Prevention Office at 727-2907.

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L t . G e n S t o l t z R e l e a s e s Headings 2011 to JFC Lisbon Staff

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MADRID - A group of future officers belonging to the prestigious Spanish Engineering Mil i tary College have visited the All ied Headquarters Force Command Madrid Feb. 16.

The visi t is considered part of their c u r r i c u l u m a t t h e M i l i t a r y S c h o o l .

C o m m a n d e r, A l l i e d H e a d q u a r t e r s Force Command Madrid, Spanish Lt Gen. A l f redo Cardona Tor res , ’s we lcomed the group on behalf of the Command.

After Cardona finished his opening remarks, the officers were briefed by selected personnel from three different headquarters branches.

Force Command Madrid’s Political Advisor offered the group a ride as a review of NATO’s history. After his speech, had a break during which time the students were eagerly asking for

professional possibilities of being appointed in NATO’s Engineering structure in their coming future.

After the break, Force Command Madrid Commander ’s Spokesperson briefed the students on the continuous adaptation Allied Headquarters is dealing with, and more specifically, on how HQ Force Command Madrid has currently changing its structure in accordance with NATO’s new structure concept.

The aim of the new Deployable Joint Staff Elements’ concept was the focus on wh ich a l l the s tudents were eager ly asking for at the end of the br ief ing.

Finally, HQ Allied Force Command Madrid’s Joint Projects Coordination Officer briefed the future engineering officers on NATO’s Infrastructure Management. The briefer stressed the fact that on how their work can affect the safety and welfare of NATO’s members in their daily work.

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OEIRAS, Portugal - Commander, All ied Joint Force Command Lisbon, French Lt. Gen. Philippe Stoltz, proclaimed the Core Values, Vision, Mission, and Priorities to the staff of his Headquarters in Lisbon, Jan. 28.

The maximum level of readiness is to be maintained in order to fulfill the mandate for the counter-piracy mission “Operation

Ocean Shield” on the Horn of Africa and to provide professional assistance within the framework of “NATO Support to African Union” to the members of this organization.

The ongoing exercise STEADFAST JOIST 2011 wil l serve as the major opportunity for the Lisbon staff to work on their expertise to conduct military operations under the f lag of NATO.

Commande r, A l l i ed Jo in t Fo rce Command L i sbon , L t . Gen Ph i l i ppe S to l t z , announces the Core Values, Vision, Mission, and Priorities to the staff of his Headquarters in Lisbon Jan. 28.

10 February 24, 2011 C LRELIGION

Fitness Center? Hospital? Chapel? Are they the same? Obviously not. These questions might make you might think that I’m new on the base, that I am

lost and in need of help finding my way around. I am neither

lost or new to the base. But I am a Chaplain and these questions I pose pertain to how you and I view things.

When you think of the church (chapel in this case) what

would you consider it to be like, a hospital or a gym? Is it a place to get healed or a place to work out?

To answer this question, we will look at Matthew 9. The disciples of our Lord are asked a question, "Why does your master eat with tax collectors and sinners?" Jesus answers for the disciples, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’

Evening Adult Bible Study This adult Bible Study begins with a meal at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings with group study from 7 - 8 p.m.

PWOC Bible StudyThe Protestant Women of the Chapel meet Thurs-days, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for Bible study, fellowship and food. All are welcome and childcare is free.

Book of Revelation Bible StudyWednesday 6:30 p.m. at the chapel. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Christian Fellowship For MenHaving difficulty finding meaning in life? Struggling with sin? Looking to grow in your relationship with Christ? Join Christian Fellowship for Men at the Sea View Pines Community Center Wednesdays, 8 p.m. for fellowship, Bible-study and prayer. Men of all ages, ranks and services are invited to attend. Contact Jeremy Grennan at [email protected] or Ben Tisdale at [email protected] for more information.

Catholic Women of the ChapelTuesday 11 a.m. - noon at the chapel. Contact Shannon Hinson at [email protected] for more information.

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AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.

For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”Jesus eats with sinners. His disciple, for whom the

gospel is named, was a tax collector. Literally a traitor to his nation, Matthew took advantage of his “job” and lived off his own countrymen’s wealth by taxing them unfairly.

Knowing this, the Lord still calls Matthew to be His disciple. That is good news for us. We all have this sickness called sin.

Jesus came to save you and me, sinners that we are. If your leg is broken, you go to the Emergency Room. If you have strep throat, you make an appointment to see your PCM. If you are sick with sin, you head to the church to hear Jesus words of forgiveness, “For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

It is the opinion of this writer that the church not be viewed as a health club but as a hospital. Far too many think of church as some sort of fitness center for those who want to do certain spiritual works and exercises to get themselves or to keep themselves in good spiritual

shape. But the truth is that church is much more like a

medical center for critical patients whose only hope is the treatment and ministry of the Great Physician. The church is only for the infirm. For Jesus said, "I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance."

If you think your spiritual health is just fine, then Jesus isn't for you. But if you know your spiritual situ-ation to be hopeless on your own, if you're tired of your sin-sickness, Jesus is for you. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Of course that means this place is full of sin-sick people.

Maybe that is what prevents some people from com-ing to church for healing? The reality is that whether or realize it or not, you have the same illness. Might as well join those who recognize they are full of sin and receive the cure for sin. Lent is right around the corner, a perfect time for you to come and receive life that is only found in Christ.

February 24, 2011 11C L VISTA

F a l l a sStory by MC1(SW) Paul Cage

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With those words above, starts the first of the mascletas (an explosion of firecrackers) in one of Spain’s most colorful and noisy festivals on March 1, Las Fallas. However, the most impor-tant festivities start March 16 when the ninots, (puppets of dolls in Valencian) rise across the city.

During the five-day festival (March 15 - 29) every morning the city awakes to despertas as brass bands appear from the casals march around town playing lively music. Close behind them are the fallers throwing large firecrack-ers in the street as they go.

The city also goes to sleep in a blaze of fireworks on March 15, 16, 17, and 18. People floc to the old riverbed to watch them and each night gets pro-gressively grander and the last is called La Nit del Foc, the night of fire that puts Disneyland and the 4th of July displays in America to shame.

While living in a country where fes-tivals are a way of life, Las Fallas has to be one of the most incredible parties in the Spain and the world. Las Fal-las means “the fires” in the Valencian dialect.

During the festival, huge ninots are masterfully and carefully constructed using wood, plaster, paper-machè and cardboard and they are beautiful, with some rising several stories into the air. They in someway satire politi-cians, celebrities, movies, or the artists imagination gets the best of him and he dreams up something wacky, tacky and beautiful.

Locals say Las Fallas started in the

Middle Ages, when artisans put out their broken artifacts and pieces of wood they sorted during the winter then burnt them to celebrate the spring equinox. Local carpenters used planks of wood to hang their candles on. These planks were known as parots and were used during the winter to provide light for the carpenters to work by.

With the coming of the spring, they were no longer necessary, so they were burned. Over time the date of the burning of these parots was made to coincide with the celebration of the festival of Saint Joseph, the patron saint of the carpenters.

The ninots are not cheap either with some costing more than $75,000 and take nearly an entire year to construct.

Many ninots are several stories tall and have to be moved to various intersections, parks and thuroughfares around the city by trucks and rise with the help of cranes on the day of la plantà (the rising).

One of the most beautiful parts of the the days festivities is the Ofrenda de Flores a la Virgen de los Desampara-dos (a floral offering to our Lady of the Forsaken). From 4 p.m. until nightfall on March 17 and 18, parades start from various districts with the residents wear-ing beautiful traditional costumes and carrying bunches of flowers to offer to their Patron Saint.

As the women walk by they hand the flowers off to a person who tosses them to a man holding on to the scaffolding and the dress of the virgin's body is constructed with these flowers.

On the final night the party climaxes

"Senyor pirotècnic, pot començar la mascletà!"

( R i g h t ) T h e ninots are very b r i g h t a n d co lor fu l and some are ment for kids. These generally are the first to go up in flames. (Below) Many of the ninots portray famous c e l e b r a t i e s and look the the people they are suppose to represent.

The Cabalgata del Fuego (Fire Parade) takes to the strees of Valencia exhibiting the many rites and displays from around the world which use fire as a basic feature.

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(Above) Many of the diplays are satires of celebraties and political figures. T h i s o n e i s o f S p a n i s h President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.( R i g h t ) T h e Lady o f t he F o r s a k e n ' s garment is made c o m p l e t e l y from flowers that are brought from all over the city during the parades.

(Left) One of the hundreds of ninots that are found around Valencia. This one in Plaça de l 'A jun tament was burned last.(Below) As the artwork goes up in flames, cames c a p t u r e t h e eerie moment. Nobody talks, they just stare at the flames.

with fire. First a celebration of fire called Cabalgata del Fuego (Fire Parade) takes to the streets of Valencia exhibit-ing the many rites and displays from around the world which use fire as a basic feature.

Then at 10 p.m. the smaller ninots are burnt during la cremà, "the burn-ing", and this is of course the climax of the whole event, and the reason why the constructions are called fal-las ("torches"). Traditionally, the falla in the Plaça de l'Ajuntament (City Hall Square) is burned last.

During the crema, people seem to be mesmerized by the fire and the many camera catching the final destruction that would have even the Roman Em-

peror Nero break out in song; but, this is not the case.

Nobody talks, they just watch and clap when part of the display falls. And when it is all over, the people walk away to hopefully catch another one go up in flames.

Las Fallas is an event the people of Valencia take great pride in and are extremely passionate about it, just like the Spanish are passionate about their country, culture are traditions.

So if you are looking for something to hold you over from Carnival to Se-mana Santa, then head to the Valencia where one of the craziest parties in the world will have you wanting to go back for more!

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ArtsMusicItinerant Exhibition “La Plaza de Toros de El Puerto 91877-1880)”, Bar El Bolivi-anito, Calle Cruces, 19, El Puerto

“Camino del Agua” Painting display until Feb. 25 by Vargas, Sala Rivadavia, Calle Rivadavia, Cadiz

“Fotografia y Espacio” Photo display by several artists, Sala de Exposiciones de Unicaja, Calle San Francisco, 21, Cadiz,

Movie “When You are Strange”, by Tom Dicillo with Johnny Depp, John Dens-more, Robby Kneger, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, in English, Bahía Mar Cinema 10:30 p.m., Feb. 27.

FlamencoVIP Soul Band, Sala Milwaukee, El Puerto, Feb. 25, 11:30 p.m., 5 euros

Indiana (pop rock), Feb. 26, 11:30 p.m., Sala Milwaukee, El Puerto, 3 euros

David Knopfler (Ex-Dire Straits), Tonight, Madrid; Feb. 25, Zaragoza, Feb. 28, Murcia, March 4, Valencia, www.ticket-master.es

Paul VanDyk, March. 25, Madrid www.ticketmaster.es

The Brew, March 5-6, Algeciras , Jerez, www.guiadecadiz.com

Kylie Minogue, March 12, 8:15 p.m., Barcelona. www.livenation.es

Roger Waters, March 23, 26, 29. Madrid and Barcelona

Merche, March 30, 9 p.m., Cadiz, Gran Teatro Falla, Admission: 35, 25, 20 and 18 Euros

Mozart & Beethoven, Feb. 24, 25, Teatro de la Maestranza, Sevilla

Arcade Fire, July 13, Bilbao, www.ticketmaster.es

Moby, July 19, Barcelona, www.ticket-master.es

Bon Jovi, July 27, Barcelona, July 29, San Sebastian, July 31, Lisbon

Judas Priest + Motörhead + Saxon, July 27, A Coruna, July 30, Madrid, July 31, Barakaldo, Aug. 2, Barcelona, www.ticketmaster.es

Day from Andalusia, Flamenco show by Manuel Agujetas, Feb. 25, 9 p.m., Auditorio Alcalde Felipe Benitez, Rota, 8 euros

Flamenco, Manuel Agujetas, Feb. 25, 9 p.m., Teatro Auditorio Alcalde Felipe Benitez, Rota. 8 euros

25th Jerez Flamenco FestivalFeb. 25 – March. 11, Villamarta Theater, Jerez, www.jerez.es

La Farruca, “Homenaje a Lola Flores”, Feb. 26, 9 p.m., Villatarta Theater, Jerez

Flamenco, Rota, Saturday , 6 p.m., Bombay Pub, Avenida San Fernando

Flamenco, “A Contratiempo”, Friday, 10 p.m., Bodega de Arte, Sanlucar

Flamenco, Rota, Sunday 11:30 p.m., Mamajuana Pub, La Marina

Flamenco recital, Feb. 25, 10 p.m., Ter-tulia Flamenca Tomás El Nitri, C/Diego Niño, El Puerto

Camarona (seafood) and Couple’s Con-test, Feb. 26, 2 p.m., Bar La Moderna, Avenida Maria Auxiliadora, 13, Rota

Eat/Drink

ActivitiesSpeology Los Organos’ Cave, Antequera (Malaga), Feb. 27, Difficulty: (Low-Class 2, access & return immediately, time 3 hours, Starts 10 a.m., Hotel Ascua Park-ing Lot, 43-50 euros

Hippie Market, buy, sell and exchangeSanlucar, Calle Ramon y Cajal, Sun-days, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Flea Market, Jerez, Alameda Vieja (By the Castle), Sundays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Flea Market, Plaza de Andalucia, Chipi-ona, Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FestivalsLas Fallas, March 15 - 19, Valencia

Bull Fight

SportsMotorcycle World Championship, April 1 - 3, Jerez

Watch the "Metal Gods" Judas Priest, performing across Spain this summer with Motörhead and Saxon.

Feb. 28, 5 p.m., Ubrique, Jesulin de Ubrique, Julio Aparicio, Daniel Luque

Miga Popular, Feb. 26, 1 p.m., Bar Mercado Central, Calle Compas del Convento, 2, Rota

Eriza (seafood), Feb. 27,1 p.m., Pena Cultural Cadista “El Camaleon”

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Editor's Note : Submit community news announcements no later than the Thursday before the desired publication date to [email protected]. Submissions are limited to 65 words or less and may be edited due to space constraints. Contact the Coastline at 727-3786 for more information.

Childbirth Preparation ClassA childbirth preparation class is scheduled for Feb. 25, 3 - 4:30 p.m. at the USNHRS OB clinic for anyone more than 30 weeks gestation. Call 727-3555 to sign-up for the class.

Budget For Baby ClassThis class helps expectant parents plan for their new baby by providing resources to become more aware of the costs related to the birth of a child and how to make better financial choices. Participants receive a Junior Sea Bag containing Gerber products and other free items. Sign up at the NMCRS office in building 3293 or call 727-1614 for more information.

Thrift Shop Hours and NMCRS Volun-teeringThe Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop is open Mon., Tue. and Fri. from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and the third Sat. of the month with priority shopping 11 - 11:30 a.m. for all active duty personnel. The opening of the thrift shop depends on volunteers and if there are no volunteers, the thrift shop will be closed. If you are interested in helping at the thrift shop call NMCRS at 727-1614 or stop by building 3293 to sign up or for more information.

Register Now For Relay For LifeJoin in the fight against cancer. Get your team togeth-er now for the Relay For Life at the MWR track April 29. Volunteers, team captains and participants are needed. For more information or to register, visit http://events.cancer.org/rota. Call Molly Croft at 727-4003 or Heidi Taylor at 956-81-1442 to find out even more.

Relay For Life is Seeking SurvivorsRelay For Life of NAVSTA Rota invites all cancer sur-vivors and their caretakers to participate in a special ceremony to honor their fight against cancer. For more information, contact Barbara Nelson at [email protected].

Community News

Navy CollegeERAU Term IV ClassesRegister now for face-to-face classes. Classes offered are Systems Safety Mgmt and General Aviation Mar-keting (both 1 week intensive classes) and College Math for Aviation. For a complete online schedule or EagleVision classes call 727-2984 or email [email protected].

STAPActive duty spouses who want to go to school and don’t know where to get the money can come into the NMCRS to apply for an interest free loan. This is an overseas only program, so take advantage while you are here. Call 727-1614 to make an appointment today.

UMUC Field Study CoursesUniversity of Maryland University College Europe Field study courses provide students with an op-portunity to travel and explore Europe while earning university credit. Two courses upcoming are Northern Renaissance Art in Brussels and Paris held in Belgium and France and Expatriate Writers in Rome held in Italy both on March 12-19. The registration deadline for both courses is Feb. 20. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy or e-mail [email protected] for details or contact UMUC at 727-2917 or rota@europe.

DGF SchoolsTerra Nova Standardized Testing WeekTerra Nova testing is scheduled for March 14 - 16. It is important students eat a good breakfast and arrive at school on time as testing takes place first thing in the morning each day.

DGF Early DismissalDGF student will be dismissed March 18 at 1:30 p.m.

DGF In-Service Days - No School For StudentsDGF student will have no school on Feb. 11, Feb. 21 and March 4 for the Continuous School Improvement teacher in-service days.

Calling All Amateur Radio OperatorsAnyone interested in amateur radio who has an FCC license and would like to operate on base or join MARS, contact Blane Wilson (call signs: K3LYE, EA71JJ, AEM4AA Army MARS) at 727-4087 or [email protected].

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings AA meetings are scheduled every Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the base chapel. Call DAPA at 727-2876 for more information.

WIC OverseasThe Women, Infants and Children program provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition educa-tion and counseling, breast feeding support and referrals for health care. Eligible participants include pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and children from birth to age 5 years old. Eligibility is not based on rank, but on income in relation to family size. Many families who are not eligible in the states are eligible for WIC Overseas. Call 727-2921 for eligibility information or to schedule an appointment. Our office is located in Family Practice Clinic.

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s Vice Adm. E. P. Travers Loan Program provides, on the basis of financial need, up to $3,000 in interest-free loans to eligible children of active duty and retired personnel, and spouses of active duty members?

The loan program is available to ful l-t ime undergraduate students. Applications are available on the Society’s web site starting in mid-October. Applications must be received no later than March 1.

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Federal Résumé Preparation Lec-ture Feb. 24, 11 a.m. - noon. Target your federal résumé to highlight your qualifications to HRO and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility, and the special re-quirements of a federal résumé.

Business Résumé LectureFeb. 24, 2 - 3 p.m. Ten seconds. That is the aver-age time your résumé will receive. Discover the key elements on a résumé and how to catch the employer’s eye. Learn how to market yourself for your dream job.

Military Spouse 101 (English) Feb. 25, 10 - 11:30 a.m. “You’re going where?” (TAD) “You have to fill out what?” (a chit) “What or who in the world is a COB?” “What can’t we just go on vacation? Why do you always say leave?” Do these questions or some like them sound familiar? Learning the military is like learning a whole new language. But it can be fun! Come join us and learn more about this thing called “the military”.

Resume Review Feb. 28, 10 a.m. - Noon at FFSC. Do you have a current job announcement and need your resume reviewed? If so drop off or email your resume with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available, so sign up now and review your resume with one of our special-ists. Call 727-3232 for more details.

Fleet &

Family Support Center

Michael A. Robinson (center), Rota Morale Welfare Recreation Teen Coordinator and a Ian Blankenbijl, a member of the Teen Keystone Club (left), pose with Mother Superior Sor. Asuncion (right) from Luisa de Marillac Orphanage, after making donations on the behalf of MWR Feb.14. MWR donated more than 100 brand new soccer jerseys, sports material and board games to Luisa de Marillac Orphanage, El Puerto de Santa Maria. Mother Superior Sor. Asuncion, expressed her most sincere gratitude for such important donations from the American Community and in particular to MWR.

MWR Makes Donation to Orphanage

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March 3 -13Cadiz, Chiclana, Medina Sidonia,

March 4-13Trebujena

March 5 -13Arcos de la Frontera, Conil, Chipiona, Rota, San Fernando

March 6 - 13El Puerto de Santa Maria

March 7 - 13Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlucar de Barrameda (ends the 12th)

March 9 - 20Vejer de la Frontera

March 11 - 13Algeciras, Ubrique, Zahara de la Sierra

The Carnaval activities in Rota revolve around performances by Car-naval groups and free samplings of typical dishes.Sat. Feb. 26 , 1 p.m., Calle Compás del Convento, 12; 1 Migá Popular

Sun. Feb. 27, 11 p.m., Peña Cultural El Camaleón; X Erizá Popular

Mon. Feb. 28, 2 p.m., Plaza Padre Eugenio; XI Chorizá Popular

Mon. Feb. 28, 1:30 p.m., Avda. de Sevilla; Potpurri Roteño Contest

Mon. Feb. 28, 1 p.m., Calle Jacinto Benavente; I Sardiná Popular

The Horse Parade & Show starts at 10:30 a.m. in the industrial area of Rota and the show starts at 1:30 p.m. in the Fair Grounds.

Carnaval festivities start this weekend. And like Venice, Cadiz’s fiesta defies social order. Extravagance is encouraged through the wearing of masks and elaborate costumes. There is a thrilling electricity in the air as the excitement spreads through the crowds as the celebration against all abstentions, prohibitions and inhibitions is embrace by thousands of revelers who travel from all over the world to take part in the most famous, dazzling and lively Carnival in Spain. While Cadiz is the biggest and bawdiest, most cities around the area have festivities. The Grand Parade in Cadiz is March 6 at 6 p.m. and runs along the main avenue to the downtown harbor area. A fireworks display will light up the evening at 11 p.m. at the Castle of San Sebastian. The children’s parade is March 5 at noon starting at Plaza San Juan de Dios and ending at Plaza de San Antonio. Both driving and parking in Cádiz during Carnival is a hectic endeavor, taking the train or ferry is a convenient alternative. Trains run between El Puerto de Santa María and Cádiz on a continual basis. Scheduling information can be found online at www.renfe.es or you can take the ferry across from either Peurto or Rota. There are also parties for the next couple of weeks around the area that are fun and less raucous than Cadiz. But no matter which one you go to, the goal is always the same: enjoy, have fun and be safe.

It's Carnival!

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Last week I took the opportunity to enjoy some food at WOK on Avda. San Fernan-do in Rota. We had frog legs done on the

gri l l and t o p p e d w i t h a delicious s a u c e , c h i c k e n o n a

skewer with that great Thai peanut sauce, vegetable lomein and beef with grilled vegetables. All was done to perfection and delicious. Other than the dishes mentioned, of course you can find all the usual such as fried rice, sticky rice, shrimp and sushi. Wok offers Asian Food as you like it. It is

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607-56-4132

Watch a Movie, Eat Some Tapas, A Great Way to Spend the Weekendbuffet style and you can have your food fixed in a wok or on a Japanese grill. All at a very good price. For your convenience it is located near the Rota Gate and there is a parking lot across the street. They also do take out. The Day of Andalucía is Monday so it’s a three day weekend for those of us who live in Andalucía. To commemorate this day, Molly Malone will be featuring tapas typical of Andalucía in addition to their regular menu, all weekend, starting tomorrow and continuing through Mon-day. Stop by, get acquainted and enjoy. One wonderful tapa option always available in Andalucía is “jamón Ibérico”. The Casino Bahía de Cádiz will be host-ing a three hour course dedicated to

this delicacy March 12. The course will start off by describing the different quali-ties, how to distinguish them and how to choose a good ham. There will be a demonstration of how to clean the ham before cutting and how to best prepare it in order to minimize waste. You will be taught how to cut it as well as get individual practice and learn the best way to present it. Attendees will receive a diploma accrediting their presence. The cost of the course is 45 euros and seats are lim-ited. For more information or to sign up, contact 956-05-5555 or 627-89-9648 or [email protected] It’s Indian Feast Weekend at Al Lago in Zahara de la Sierra starting tomorrow and running through Sunday. The special Indian menu is available at lunch and din-ner. We went to the last one and it was fantastic. I can never say enough about the wonderful food at this place. They are also running a weekend special that con-sists of two nights bed and breakfast plus the Indian degustation dinner for 190 eu-

ros/couple. On Saturday, March 12, they will be having a flamenco night starting at 8:30 p.m. that includes a 6 course fusion tapas menu and two flamenco shows for 34 euro. You can find out more at www.al-lago.es or by contacting [email protected] As long as I have lived in this area, El Puerto de Santa María has had a “cine club” or “Cinematica Municipal” as it is now called where they show films that may have not been big box office hits, but that have artistic value. When I first heard of it, the films were shown at the Casino where there was a theatre at that time; later they moved to a school and now for the last year or so the films are shown in one of the theatres at the Bahía Mar Complex. Films are shown in their original lan-guage so it is an opportunity to see some not so main stream things. Anything you want me to pass along? Let me hear from you about your favorite places or coming events. I do like hearing from you! Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.

N a v y A d j u s t s S e l e c t i v e Reenlistment Program LevelsWASHINGTON (NNS) -- In response to retention requirements for critical skills, the Navy has made adjustments to the fiscal year 2011 Selective Reenlistment Program (SRB) in NAVADMIN 048/11. SRBs are a dynamic market-based incentive designed to retain Sailors in the Navy's most critical ratings and Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC). Changes to the 135 skill and zone combinations reflected in the FY11 plan include 19 reductions and 12 elimina-tions; 105 remain unchanged. "Competition for opportunities to stay in the Navy has increased," said Rear Adm. Tony Kurta, director of Navy's Per-sonnel, Plans and Policy Division. "We have a portfolio of force shaping tools, including SRB, to retain the Sailors necessary to execute mission require-ments. SRB is a program that is used exclusively to retain Sailors with critical skills. As reenlistment requirements are met, SRB award levels are adjusted to

ensure we remain within end strength and fiscal controls." The message also adds a provision to allow Sailors to submit SRB precertifica-tion requests prior to PTS approval; how-ever SRB requests will not be approved until PTS confirmation is received. SRB requests must be submitted no later than 35 days prior to the requested reenlistment date. "The SRB program has become more targeted, dynamic, and efficient," said Kurta. "Enlisted community managers continuously monitor the health of their communities and make recommendations to adjust the SRB award levels." Sailors are encouraged to work with their command career counselors, com-mand master chiefs, and chain of com-mand to discuss timing of reenlistment and procedures well in advance of their End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS). For complete information on the SRB adjustments, see NAVADMIN 048/11 at www.npc.navy.mil.

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The annual David Glasgow Farragut High School awards ceremony took place recently with the highlighting and recognizing of Naval Station Rota communities blos-soming youth. Hundreds of certificates were given out in a wide va-riety and broad range of categories, with awards ranging from achievement in a particular school subject to overall GPA scores.

DGF Senior Robert Brown, one of the ceremony’s three hosts, was one of the most recognized students in attendance, not only through hosting but with three awards of his own.

When asked what it was like to be given the highly sought after position of the awards host, Brown said, “I have to say that it was an honor to be chosen as a host for the award ceremony. Just being up on the stage gave me a sense of importance in this magnificent school.”

Brown went on to say the only hard part was pronounc-ing some of the names.

“I might have butchered a few, and my sincerest apolo-gies to anyone with a Spanish last name, but the whole process was pretty straight forward,” he said. “It was just call the names and hand them their certificates, and try

D G F H i g h School Honors Its Best During A w a r d s Presentat ionstory and Photos by tyler Worline, dgF student intern

not to think about the hundreds of eyes watching from the audience.”

Student Marco Hughes was one of the select few to be chosen for the prestigious “4.0 or higher GPA Award”.

“It’s a lot of work, but getting these awards is pretty easy when your motivated,” said Hughes. “it’s just im-portant to prioritize and keep on the straight and narrow.”

Hughes said he has his sights set on the Valedic-torian’s chair come this June at the commencement ceremony, and a future at the University of Kentucky.

“I’m so proud of everything our students have accom-plished this semester,” said DGF High School Principal Douglas McHenry. “The tradition of excellence in this institution has and will be maintained.”

(Above) Robert Brown presents a certificate to Christian Castillo for Navy JROTC participation during the DGF High School awards presentation. (Right) Principal Doug McHenry closed the ceremony out by saying how proud he is of the school and its students. Hundreds of certificates were given out in a wide variety and broad range of categories, with awards ranging from achievement in a particular school subject to overall GPA scores.

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The Rota Rugby Club won its first home game, beating the Bahia Rugby Club, 46 - 0. The Rota Rugby Club was formed by Navy, Air Force and Marine service-men and women, and several civilians at Naval Station Rota with many being new to the sport.

“It was a a good crowd,” said coach Krista Grigg.

Clay Simon lead the club with four trys scored with Jean Plaisimon, Greg Sirko, Dean English and Eric Lippmann each scoring one each. Josh Saller had two conversions and Josh Guerrero had one.

Man of the Match was Clay Simon.The Rota Rugby Club’s next game is

scheduled for March 5 and their next home match is scheduled for March 19.

Visit the Rota Rugby Club Facebook page for details about the match and the team. New players (men and women, experienced and rookie) are always welcome.

Practices are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 - 4 p.m.

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(Above) Rota Rugby Club player Eric Lippman is tackeld by a Bahia Club member during Rota's first home match Feb. 12. Rota won 46 - 0. (Photo by Kevin Bosshart)(Right) Kevin Matzke, Ben Clark, Matt Whaley Josh Sisson go up to catch a throw during the match. Rota's next home game is scheduled for March 19. (Photo by Beth Cannon)

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