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Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus announced the winners of the annual Energy and Water Management Awards last month and Naval Station Rota received the Platinum Level of Achievement for having an exceptional year for their energy project execution.

Rota was one of nine commands and the only one in the Region that received the award, which reflects execution of comprehensive efficiency programs that resulted in a consistent reduction in energy consumption. This was the second consecutive year Rota achieved the Platinum Level recognition.

“NAVSTA Rota has a respected energy program led by Mr. David Barbosa,” said Lt. Tyson Baca, Rota’s installation energy manager. “Rota continually plans and executes construction projects that increase energy efficiency and installs renewable energy technologies. In the past few years Rota has installed solar water heating systems, energy efficient lighting, low-flow toilet and shower fixtures, energy saving HVAC systems and much more. Base personnel have also been key to the efforts as each facility.”

Along with the win for energy conservation efforts, Rota was awarded $5,000 to improve quality of life, encourage further energy improvements or for other purposes subject to limitations on the use of operation and maintenance funds. Rota is also authorized to fly SECNAV Energy Flag for one year and will be recognized at a series of award ceremonies to be held over the course of the year.

According to Mabus, the efforts of the leadership and personnel at the winning commands included developing energy awareness campaigns, deploying energy efficiency technologies, and adopting new operational procedures that resulted in a consistent reduction in energy or water consumption.

The criteria used for selecting winners included a review of energy projects, energy

awareness programs, energy base practices and reviewing the energy consumption performance of an installation from the last four years. Installations are categorized into three different levels of achievement: blue, gold and platinum, with platinum being the highest honor.

“Improving how we manage energy and water is critical to accomplishing our mission and your success provides a model that the rest of the Department of the Navy should emulate,” said Mabus. “I encourage all commanders to look to the accomplishments of our award winners and identify ways that your commands can improve how we manage these critical resources.”

One of Rota’s program that directly affected energy savings was the Biggest Loser Competition in July. It encouraged service members to get involved and start saving energy by doing the little things like turning off lights and computers and using air-conditioning sparingly. The competition resulted in more than a three percent reduction from the same month of last year.

Along with the Platinum Award, Rota was honored with other achievements in their energy programs. USS Carney (DDG 64) was awarded $25,000 for winning the medium ship category and MWR’s Ken Cornia was recognized the Regional Building Energy Monitor of the Year.

“Energy is critical to everything we do from turning on our computers every day to advanced Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense technology,” said Baca. “As we decrease our dependence on conventional energy sources and diversify we become a more agile and resilient force.”

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Service members and civilians assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain showcase the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Energy and Water Management award and flag in front of Building 1. NAVSTA Rota was awarded the Platinum Level of Achievement for executing comprehensive efficiency programs throughout the base and was consistent in the reduction of energy consumption.

By MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

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Team Rota,This week, I just want to recognize a few people that continue to

make a difference for us throughout the base and say “Thanks” as well as three of our young motivators from DGF who have clearly made a difference in the lives of some of our younger children aboard Naval Station Rota.

Coalition of Sailors against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) CSADD teamed up with the Liberty Center and provided a Home for the Holidays Thanksgiving Feast for our single and deployed service members

aboard Naval Station Rota. It was a four-hour feast for more than 75 single service members and I am sure no one left hungry. In the words of our CSADD President, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Amber Pierce, “It was pretty freakin’ Awesome!” I have to agree with her on that. It was very motivating and a successful event.

Naval Station Rota’s Public Affairs Office (PAO)With the distribution of official information, our PAO office is the

heart of Rota and they help connect us to our families throughout the world with The Coastline and the official Naval Station Rota Facebook page, which has an audience of more than 23,000 people. That is amazing. From the Town Hall events, operational security briefs, forward-deployed naval force outreach trips and welcoming our four destroyers and their families, command advancement and retirement ceremonies, Team Rota in the Spotlight, from the Deckplate video series and communicating travel restrictions or base outages to us. We can always count on them to provide quality information to our families. Now they do all of this with a staff of three people. So when you see Lt. David Carter, Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Dietrick, our previous editor Morgan Over or our new editor, Krysta Murray, please tell them thanks.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Maintenance StaffWe might not know their names or vaguely recognize their

faces, but this staff has been involved with every distinguished visitor visit, major tenant command ceremony and every event on this base i.e. 4th of July, Trunk or Treat and the more recently, our Winter Wonderland celebration. To the MWR maintenance crew, I know I speak for everyone… Thank you for what you do for our base and keeping our events fun, festive and safe.

American Forces Network (AFN)What this small team of professionals do on a day-to-day

basis is simply impressive. We all want to recognize our civilians, families, children and service members, so who do we call? AFN. Whether it is during the evening hours or on the weekends, they are there when we need them. We are successful as a Rota family because of their unselfish commitment to us.

2016 Youth of the YearFinally, we had the opportunity to hang out with three

exceptional young leaders in our community during the 2016 Youth of the Year awards dinner. Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been Boys & Girls Clubs of America's premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club teens. Club members who earn the youth of the Year title embody the values of leadership service; academic excellence; and healthy lifestyles.

This year’s nominees were Ty Bair, Daniel Bastidas and Leif Gruetter. I have personally experienced their unselfish leadership to make a difference in the lives of our younger children here in Rota. Our 2016 Youth of the Year is Ty Bair (APPLAUSE!) His journey is not over as he will compete at the region level, with the results to be published in February 2016. If selected at the region level, he will compete in Germany against all Youth of the Year winners from each of our U.S. Armed Services in Europe. If you see any of these three individuals make sure you congratulate them on a job well done.

On behalf of The Pekari, Hoffman and Terrell families, Happy Holidays to you and your families. Please be safe and have a great New Year because we want to see all your smiling faces back in 2016! “THANK YOU”

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Dec. 3 that beginning in January 2016, all military occupa-tions and positions will be open to women, without exception.

For the first time in U.S. military history, as long as they qualify and meet specific standards, the secretary said women would be able to contribute to the Defense Department mission with no barriers at all in their way.

“They’ll be allowed to drive tanks, fire mortars and lead infantry soldiers into combat," Carter added. "They’ll be able to serve as Army Rangers and Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Marine Corps infantry, Air Force parajumpers and everything else that was previously open only to men."

Harnessing Women’s Skills, PerspectivesEven more importantly, he said, the military ser-

vices will be better able to harness the skills and perspectives that talented women have to offer.

Though more than 111,000 positions had opened to women in uniform since 2013 until today's an-nouncement, Carter said, about 10 percent of military positions, nearly 220,000, had remained closed to women. These included infantry, armor, reconnais-sance and some special operations units, the sec-retary said.

Over the past three years, he added, senior civilian and military leaders across the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command (SOCOM) have studied the integration of women into these positions.

“Last month I received their recommendations [and] the data, studies and surveys on which they were based regarding whether any of those remain-

ing positions warrant a continued exemption from being opened to women,” Carter said, noting that the Army, Navy, Air Force and SOCOM said none of the positions warranted exemptions.

The Marine Corps asked for a partial exemption in areas that included infantry, machine gunner, fire support reconnaissance and others, he added, “[but] we are a joint force and I have decided to make a decision which applies to the entire force.”

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. was the Marine Corps com-mandant at the time, and Carter said that he and Dunford have discussed the issue many times.

“I just met with him and the other chiefs and service secretaries today, and he will be a full part of imple-mentation," Carter added, noting that he believes the issues raised by the Marine Corps can and will be addressed in implementation.

Departmental MemorandumIn a memorandum to the secretaries of all military

departments and others, Carter directed the military services to open all military occupational specialties to women 30 days from today -- a waiting period re-quired by law -- and by that date to provide updated implementation plans for integrating women into the positions now open to them.

Carter said Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Paul Selva will oversee the decision’s short-term implementation, ensure there are no unintended consequences to the joint force, and periodically update Carter and Dunford.

Women will be fully integrated into combat roles deliberately and methodically, the secretary said, using seven guidelines.

Seven Guidelines1. Implementation will be pursued with the objec-

tive of improved force effectiveness.2. Leaders must assign tasks and jobs throughout

the force based on ability, not gender.3. Equal opportunity likely will not mean equal

participation by men and women in all specialties, and there will be no quotas.

4. Studies conducted by the services and SOCOM indicate that on average there are physical and other differences between men and women, and implemen-tation will take this into account.

5. The department will address the fact that some surveys suggest that some service members, men and women, will perceive that integration could dam-age combat effectiveness.

6. Particularly in the specialties that are newly open to women, survey data and the judgment of service leaders indicate that the performance of small teams is important.

7. The United States and some of its closest friends and allies are committed to having militaries that include men and women, but not all nations share this perspective.

Integrating Women in all Military JobsImplementation won't happen overnight, Carter

said. “Fully integrating women into all military positions

will make the U.S. armed forces better and stronger but there will be problems to fix and challenges to overcome,” he said. “We shouldn't diminish that.”

The military has long prided itself on being a meri-tocracy, where those who serve are judged only on what they have to offer to help defend the country, Carter said.

“That’s why we have the finest fighting force the world has ever known,” he added, “and it’s one other way we will strive to ensure that the force of the future remains so, long into the future.”

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1. When driving on the highway, use your cruise control to maintain a steady speed.

2. Keep your car or truck well tuned. Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4 percent, though results vary based on the kind of repair and how well it is done. Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40 percent.

3. Keep the tires of your car or truck properly inflated. Under-inflation shortens the life of a tire and decreases gas mileage. For every pound per square inch below the proper level, there is an average increase in fuel consumption of 0.4 percent.

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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 Laura Stetler, 727-3232, [email protected], Bldg. 3293

The Commanding Officer of U.S. Naval Hospital Rota would like to invite you to the Health Care Consumer Council (HCCC) on Wednesday, directly following the tenant command meeting. This is an excellent opportunity for Naval Station Rota departments, tenant commands, staff and consumer representatives to exchange health care information and address areas of mutual concern. Council meetings provide information on health care policies, procedures, changes in regulations, services provided and items related to the delivery of quality health care services that can affect health care delivery to eligible beneficiaries.

Members of the council will consist of representation commands around Rota, DGF, retirees and other beneficiaries. Commanding Officers and Officers-in-Charge are encouraged to attend or appoint an E-7 or above to be their representative.

Topics of discussion will include traveling with Tricare, virtual healthcare options, Medication Take-Back Day, the new billing protocol and updates from our health promotions team.

The HCCC will convene on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 11:30 a.m. in conference room A221 of Building 1. We invite you to get involved in your health care!

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Welcome the newest members of the Rota communityNov. 13

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Nov. 24Christopher Lantron

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Volunteers from around the base are getting ready for this year’s Santa’s Workshop event, sponsored by the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Each year the NMCRS Thrift Shop team saves the best items that are donated to the store throughout the year so that Rota’s children can buy nice gifts for their families. Then the community comes together to volunteer their time to make this event possible. Some volunteers work to help Rota’s kids to pick out their gifts while others work behind the scenes wrapping those items. That way the children can keep their treasures a secret until mom and dad open them on Christmas morning.

The workshop will be open for one day only, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Bldg. 3293, the Community Sup-port Building. NMCRS is still looking for a few volunteers to help out, so if you have time available between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, why not sign up?

NMCRS is always looking for items to sell during the event, so if you have things that are still new but you aren’t going to use them, contact the NMCRS office or Thrift Shop to see how you could donate them. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please call 727-1614.

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CPR Saves Lives: American Red Cross Offering Discounted Training Course

One quarter of Americans say they’ve been in a situation where someone may have needed CPR. If you were one of them, would you know what to do?

Accidents or emergencies can happen anywhere -- at home, in your neighborhood or at school. People trained to use CPR, first aid and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are assets in their communities and can increase the likelihood a victim will survive an event like stroke or sudden cardiac arrest.

On Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m., the American Red Cross will provide a certification course in adult/pediatric/infant first aid, CPR and AED use. The course costs $55, which is a 50 percent discount off the standard course fee offered in the United States. The certification is good for two years. Potential participants can contact Jen Palmer ([email protected]) or call 956-82-2333 to register.

“People who take Red Cross emergency skills courses learn how to prevent and respond to emergencies,” said Palmer, who coordinates Amerian Red Cross training onboard Naval Station Rota. “Whether it’s checking for breathing, performing basic first aid or even calling for help, knowing how to quickly respond in these critical moments helps save lives.”

From American Red Cross Rota

1) You go to the gym.Robert Pauly was at his gym in Madison, Wisconsin

when he spotted a man lying face-down next to his treadmill. Pauly turned him over and discovered he wasn’t breathing. He called for someone to dial 9-1-1, a nurse grabbed the AED and he and another woman began to administer CPR. They shocked the man once before emergency personnel arrived. He survived the heart attack. The hospital told Pauly the man would have suffered brain damage or died if not for the help he provided.

2) You have a job. Tim Lichenwald works at a factory in Newark,

California. While he was working a trucker suffered a heart attack. Tim found him to be unresponsive and without a pulse. He performed CPR for seven minutes before emergency personnel arrived. They were able to shock the man back to life and he survived.

3) You go to the beach.Lauren Kloepher is from the New Orleans area. One

day while swimming she suddenly heard a scream for help and saw Tasmin sink into the water. She helped

rescue him from the water and started checking his vital signs as someone else called 9-1-1. Finding Tasmin not breathing and not having a pulse, Lauren administered CPR with the emergency personnel coaching her over the phone. Tasmin survived.

4) You drive a car. Four-year-old Peyton Doctor was leaving his great-

grandparents’ Michigan house in the back seat of the family car on Christmas Day when another vehicle hit the car while going about 70 miles per hour. He survived because his grandmother, Kim West, had taken American Red Cross cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and was able to assist her grandson until help arrived.

5) You have a swimming pool.Montika Collins, a mother and nursing student from

the Tulsa, Oklahoma area, was attending a pool party one Fourth of July with her family when a friend noticed a child lying still at the bottom of the pool. Montika reached down and pulled the child from the water. She immediately began administering CPR. The youngster survived.

Five Reasons Why You Need To Learn CPR:

People can also download the free Red Cross First Aid app for smart phones and tablets. The app puts expert advice for everyday emergencies at your fingertips. Available for iPhone and Android devices, the app gives you instant access to the information you need to know to handle the most

common first aid emergencies.Features include:• Step-by-step instructions for

everyday first aid scenarios • 9-1-1 call button • Videos and animations to

make learning fun and easy • Safety and preparedness tips

for all kinds of emergencies

• Sharable badges earned through interactive quizzes

Don’t forget your furry family member! The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app puts veterinary advice for everyday emergencies in the palm of your hand. Get the app and be prepared to act when called upon.

American Red Cross has an App for That!


CPR, AED, ADult AnD InfAnt fIRst AIDMark your calendars! The American Red Cross will

offer CPR, AED and adult and infant first aid class on Jan. 13 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Am E R I C A n RE D CR o s s Ex P A n D s EmERgEnCy CommunICAtIons sERvICE

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

PREsChool sERvICEs foR ChIlDREn wIth DIsAbIlItIEs

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

wIC ovERsEAs Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas is a

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

infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. Call 727-2921 for more information.

AlCoholICs Anonymous mEEtIngsAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are scheduled

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 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.

PREPARE foR thE sAt oR ACt noweKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep

Programs worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civilians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online at http://www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling

951-25-6407.

ERAu fACE-to-fACE JAnuARy sChEDulEEmbry Riddle Aeronautical University Face-to-Face

January ScheduleGive yourself the gift of a higher education over the

New Year and sign up for one of our upcoming face-to-face classes! Local offerings include: AMNT280-Powerplant Theory & Applications, SFTY330- Aircraft Accident Investigation, MATH106- Basic Algebra & Trigonometry and MGMT203- Management for Aeronautical Science. All classes will run from Jan. 11 to March 13. To sign up and/or to obtain further details on specific meeting dates and times, please call 727-2984 or email [email protected].

umuC offERs multIPlE DEgREEsThere’s a reason more than 93,000 students have

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

CEntRAl tExAs CollEgE (CtC) ClAssEs Central Texas College is a regionally accredited

college serving various certificate degree programs. Currently, CTC is offering four face-to-face degree programs in criminal justice, fire protection, child development and hospitality management. CTC face-to-

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As a child, many of us were asked what we wanted for Christmas by our parents. Most of us probably answered by saying they wanted a new toy or a new pet to play with. Very few probably piped up and said that they wanted Jesus. The church during this advent asks us still “What do you want for Christmas,” or more appropriately, “Who do you want for Christmas.” The answer for those who keep advent in a prayerful spirit is Jesus.

During the weeks of advent, we seek to discover within our lives a deeper longing for Jesus. The liturgy of this season helps us to do this easily as the prophet Isaiah

continues to call us to long for Christ in our life and as the Gospels show that Jesus is the real fulfillment of all our hopes and dreams. From the first Sunday of advent

until Dec. 17, we focus our hopes on Christ who will come again in glory, and who comes daily into our lives by grace. Through prayerful meditation on the readings of the Liturgy each day, we are drawn to seek the Lord, praying for his second coming and that his kingdom of truth, and life, holiness and grace, justice, love and peace may take deeper root in our own lives.

From Dec. 17 until Christmas Eve, we focus more on the events that led up to Christ’s first coming when he was born as our savior and intensify our longing for his presence in our lives. The liturgical readings, through this time recall the deep longing of God’s people for a savior and challenge each of us to a deeper love and openness to Jesus in our lives.

Advent is a tremendous season of grace. It is also a tremendous challenge to keep the season in a prayerful manner. There always seem to be so many Christmas things to do. Let us not sacrifice our relationship with God throughout this advent. Let us not miss the treasures of scriptures offered for our reflection. Let us make the time to seek God in this time of grace so we will be prepared to meet Him who will come again in glory, who comes daily to us by grace and who came to save us from sin and death by his birth at Bethlehem.

2015 - 2016 ConfRAtERnIty of ChRIstIAn DoCtRInE (CCD) REgIstRAtIon

Registration is now under way for CCD classes, which begins Sunday at Naval Station Rota Chapel. Catholic Religious Education classes are offered for children in age groups of elementary through high school. The courses of instruction include Preparation for First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Additionally, classes are available for post-confirmation high school aged students. Registration forms are available at the chapel or immediately following Sunday mass. The point of contact is Glenn Ferguson at 638-932-479.

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Is there a hole in your heart from a loss of a child or spouse? Sharing your thoughts and feelings can be a powerful part of the healing process. You are not alone here in Rota, Spain. We are looking to set up a monthly bereavement/support group. Please contact Debbie or Scott by email at [email protected] if you are interested.

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It’s quite possible that every service member and civilian stationed aboard Naval Station Rota with school-age children already knows who Amber Richardson is. In the event you don’t, we would like to introduce her to you.

Richardson is a native of Jacksonville, Florida and is the School Liaison Officer (SLO) for the Rota community. Her primary responsibility to the installation is to providing information and resource options to families on the various educational opportunities available, ensuring their children have the best education as possible in the military’s ever-changing lifestyle.

“Military children will end up going to approximately nine different schools in 13 years,” said Richardson. “We understand the impact of our kids’ transient lifestyle, and it’s our responsibility to make sure that when they’re traveling with their families to different countries we are providing them with the best education possible.”

Richardson knows a thing or two about moving around the world as a military dependent child. Much like the average military child, she attended nine different schools in 13 years and during her four

years of high school, she transferred to three different countries.

After college at the University of North Florida, she became a school teacher and educated children for the next 10 years.

After teaching, she wanted to get back into the military lifestyle so she started out working for the Navy’s Child and Youth Programs (CYP). Three years ago, she arrived in Rota, as a CYP trainer. After a year and a half, she became Rota’s SLO, which is a relatively new position created only six years ago.

She loves her job and said that she would serve as Rota’s SLO forever if it was possible.

“I love talking to families and making sure that they have all the information so they can give their children the best opportunities,” said Richardson. “Dependent children spend a lot of time away from their parents and a lot is expected of them, but it’s a pretty privileged life as well.”

When Richardson was growing up as a military child in Europe, she always felt the urge to return. Now that she is back, her and her family are making the most of it and traveling to as many places as they can.

It’s easy to see how passionate she is about her job and her message to all the members of the Rota community is simple-- “I am always here for military families.”

Amber RichardsonTeam Rota in the Spotlight

By MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Photo by MC1 (SW) Brian Dietrick


Photos by Rota MWR


The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) participated in a bilateral passing exercise (PASSEX) with ships from, Romanian, Turkish and Ukrainian Navies Dec. 6.

The PASSEX was conducted in order to improve maritime capabilities between the U.S. and Black Sea Naval Forces.

“I was very happy to support this recent PASSEX with our allies and partners,”

said Cmdr. Russell Caldwell, USS Ross commanding officer. “Operating in the Black Sea and working with our allies provides us with an excellent opportunity to strengthen and reaffirm our partnerships. I look forward to future PASSEX opportunities with partner nations in these waters.”

The participating nations participated in advanced ship maneuvering, combined visit board, search and seizure training, and air defense exercises.

The previous day, Ross departed Varna, Bulgaria and conducted deck-landing qualifications with a Romanian IAR-330 Puma helicopter.

Strengthening alliances during the port visit to Varna demonstrates the shared commitment we have to promote safety and stability within the region, while seeking opportunities to enhance our interoperability with our NATO allies and partners.

During the visit, Sailors had an opportunity to meet with naval counterparts in order to strengthen bonds for an enhanced partnership.

On Dec. 3, the Ross entered the Black Sea to promote peace and stability in the region. The ship’s operations in the Black Sea will enhance maritime security and stability, readiness, and naval capability with our allies and partners. The U.S. Navy routinely operates ships in the Black Sea consistent with international law.

“A major component of Ross’ mission as a forward deployed naval force is to strengthen the bonds of the United States military with our NATO and European allies,” said Caldwell. “We look forward to the upcoming opportunities that will allow us to demonstrate our ability to assist our allies in the Black Sea in maintaining security and peace in the area.”

The U.S. remains committed to maintaining a persistent presence in Eastern Europe. We look forward to further commitments by our allies to ensure a coordinated and continuous land, air and sea presence in the region as part of the commitments made at the NATO Summit.

Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) pose for a group photo after conducting visit, board, search and seizure training with Turkish sailors from Gokova (F496) during a passing exercise in the Black Sea Dec. 6.

By U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

USS Ross Underway Strengthening Alliances

Photos MC2 Justin Stumberg

USS Ross (DDG 71) conducts advanced ship maneuvering training with ships from Turkey, Ukraine, and Romania during a passing exercise in the Black Sea Dec. 6.


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 to Dec. 17, 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.

tgPs (Cttt) tEChnICAl tRAInIng tRACkMonday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Career Technical

Training Track assists service members and/or spouses in transitioning to civilian life, while navigating through the choices and decisions involved in selecting a technical career. Participants will receive assistance in identifying required credentials and investigating training options to pursue those qualifications. The outcome is a customized plan for success to help smooth a service members' transition to a technical career. For an optimal experience in this course, VA recommends completion of the Core Transition GPS program prior to attending. If available, participants should bring their Individual Transition Plan (ITP), Military Service Transcripts, O*Net Self-Assessment/MOC Crosswalk results and personal budget to the workshop. For more information on the course, please contact your installation's VA Benefits Advisor, Heather Hess, at the Fleet and Family Center or via email at [email protected]. Call 727-3232 to sign up.

sPonsoR tRAInIngMonday, 9 to 11 a.m.

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

CREDIt mAnAgEmEntTuesday, 9 to 10 a.m.

I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go. Wondering if you're using credit appropriately? Find out what determines the cost of credit. Discover your own debt ratio and the warning signs of too much credit. Sign up by calling 727-3232.

CAPstonE EvEnt tRAnsItIon (gPs)Tuesday, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Final mandatory brief after completing T-GPS. Call 727-3232 to sign up.

smooth movEDec. 17, 9 to 11 a.m.

Have orders? Getting ready to PCS? Then you should be signing up for this course. It is designed for all military personnel, DOD civilian personnel and family members departing the local area. Even if it is your umpteenth PCS, you might get some new and useful information about the PCS process, as well as, information about your new duty station. Pre-registration is required. Call 727-3232 for more information or to sign up.

nmCRs offICENMCRS Office hours: Mon-Fri 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 Postpar tum and Breast feed ing C lass /

Breastfeeding Series Group: Dec. 17, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN Clinic.

nmCRs thRIft shoP

Time for some Christmas Shopping! Stop by our thrift shop before placing those orders online. Find low-priced, high-quality used items that can be worn or used for many years

NMCRS Thrift Shop hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Evening: 2nd Thursday in December 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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

Children shopping event, Santa’s Workshop, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bldg 3293, Community Support Building.

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The holidays are coming up quickly and it’s almost time to celebrate! The holiday season has a dramatic ramp up in festive activities, compared to any other time of the year. This rise in festivity is sometimes accompanied with a rise in alcohol consumption. While there is nothing wrong with the consumption of alcohol, “moderation” is the key word to staying safe and enjoying the holidays with your loved ones.

A good guideline to go with is no more than one drink per hour. Even though that is a vague standard, it is typically considered a 1.25 ounces of 80-proof liquor, 12 ounces of beer or four ounces of table wine. Alcohol can debilitate your ability to function rather quickly. With a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .06, depth perception and the ability to reason are already impaired. By .1, reduction in reflexes, reaction times and slurred speech are to be expected. If not planned for correctly, a night of holiday celebration can lead to tragedy.

There are ways to combat any adverse events that may

come with indulgence of alcohol. Commands issue out “Arrive Alive” cards, which can be used with participating taxis out in town. These cover cab fare and you simply pay the sum at a later date with no negative effects. The chain of command, as well as peers, can support a Sailor and pick them up if they become impaired. Every command has their own guidelines, policies and tips to prevent any mishaps, so be sure to look in to those as well. Lastly, utilize whatever resources may be needed so that you can stay safe and Healthy for Life!

By USNHR Health Promotions Department

D r i n k i n g R e s p o n s i b l y During This Holiday Season


By Rota Fire and Emergency ServicesEach year, people suffer injuries, burns and death due to holiday decorations and

carelessness. Trees, lights and ornaments produce extra hazards in our homes and workplaces at a time when the hectic season may distract us from fire safety. The top holidays for fires occurring in the home are; Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. To safely enjoy the holiday season, the Rota Fire Depart-ment offers the following guidelines for a happy holiday.

If you buy a natural cut tree, which are not authorized in workplaces and dormitories, check for freshness. Shedding needles are a sign of a dry tree and a serious hazard. Fresh needles won’t break when bent. Keep the tree outside until you can decorate it. Cut one to two inches off the base and place it in a stable holder. Keep the holder filled with water and keep the tree away from direct heat sources.

Decorations should not obstruct corridors, exits, means of egress or be hung from fire detection devices, such as smoke detectors and sprinklers. Ensure all lights and wiring are in safe working order. Look for frayed or broken areas where wires are exposed. Damaged lights should be discarded. No more than three sets of lights should be on an extension cord. Overloading cords can start a fire. Keep connec-tions away from water sources and use Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed cords of the correct size.

Unplug all lights before leaving the house or workplace. Do not use real candles. Electric candles that are UL approved are a much safer option. Keep all ornaments, and cords away from children and pets. Please remember that dry trees can burn like a torch and spread a fire rapidly. The Rota Fire Department wished everyone a happy and fire safe holiday!

Have a Fire-Safe Holiday Season

Rota Fire and Emergency Serviceswishes you and your family a safe and

happy holidays!


Friday: DGF Student Council Bingo Night, 7 to 9 p.m. in the MPB

Tuesday: Middle and High School Students Music Concert at the Spanish Theater, 7 p.m.

Wednesday: Grades 3 through 5 and the Middle School piano class Music Concert, 6:30 p.m. in the MPB.

Dec. 21 to Jan. 3: Winter Break

Jan. 4: Classes resume

DGF CalendarFor the upcoming holiday season, Navy Office of Community Outreach

(NAVCO) is offering the opportunity to create and share short, recorded shout-outs (about 15 to 20 seconds) with a Navy key message for all Sailors to their families.

The deadline to submit a recording is Dec. 18, 8 a.m. EST.The instructions to leave a recording are simple. Just call 1-855-OUR-NAVY

(1-855-687-6289.) Wait for a three to five second pause after voice directions and then record message, using the template script below, after beep.

Once you hang-up, the audio file will automatically be sent to NAVCO's email where it will be screened before being shared with radio media outlets in the Sailors' hometown.

Be sure to speak audibly and clearly. If we cannot understand your name, hometown or command your shout-out will be unusable.

Here is an example of a script that you can use when submitting a recording.

"Hi, I’m Navy (rank, full name) from (hometown, home state) and I’m currently serving at (name of command or ship) operating out of Naval Station Rota Spain. I want to wish my (spouse, family, mom and dad) and everyone in my hometown of (hometown) Happy Holidays and a happy New Year. I hope to see you all very soon. Go Navy!"

Holiday "Shout-Out" for All Sailors

By Navy Office of Community Outreach

The Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) Navy Lodge Program will now proudly serve Seattle’s Best brand filter pack coffee in Navy Lodge lobbies and guest rooms worldwide.

“We are very excited to provide our guests with complimentary premium brand coffee when staying

at our Navy Lodge,” said Luis Bernal, Navy Lodge general manager. “This just adds to the great value our customers receive when staying at a Navy Lodge. Guests also receive a complimentary breakfast in the morning, a weekly manager’s reception and premeir guest service.”

Seattle’s Best blend is a sweet medium roast created from a signature combination of Indonesian, Central

and South American coffees. The coffee is fat-free and Kosher certified. Seattle’s Best brand coffee is also available at coffee bars in all NEX mini marts locations worldwide.

To make a reservation for any of the 39 Navy Lodges worldwide, call toll free at 1-800-628-9466 or log onto http://www.navy-lodge.com. For other military lodging options, go to http://www.dodlodging.com.

Navy Lodges Will Start Serving Seattle's Best CoffeeBy NEXCOM Public Affairs


Thanksgiving for most University of Florida students means a five-day weekend filled with family, food, football and shopping. But for Adrian Kern, it meant something different.

Kern, a 19-year-old international student from Rota, Spain, woke up Thanksgiving morning and decided to spend his day serving the homeless residents of Gainesville.

“I figured since my family was in Spain and that I was here with no plans, I’d help out others,” he said.

Kern attended Naval Station Rota’s David Glasgow Farragut from Kindergarten in 2002 through graduation in 2014. His father, Rick, retired from the Navy in 2008 and still resides in Rota and works as the Electronics Engineering Technician for Naval Station Rota’s Fuel Handling Department,

Kern headed to Wal-Mart that morning and spent about $50 on bread, turkey, cookies and water for the residents to eat. Once he finished preparing the sandwiches, he drove around town on his black 2008 Suzuki motorcycle, offering food to those who were on the streets.

“In all honesty, I’ve grown up all my life being taught to help others,” he said. “There’s a lot of poverty in Europe, so throughout elementary and high school I participated in food drives and clothes collections for the less fortunate.”

After visiting 10 residents, a police officer referred Kern to St. Francis House, a homeless shelter in Gainesville, Florida. Once he got there, Kern said he realized his meals would be distributed quickly and decided to hand them over to the shelter.

St. Francis House hosted a lunch for visitors on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. The meal consisted of traditional Thanksgiving dishes.

Shari Anderson, the mother of Kern’s best friend, Ben, said Adrian’s act of kindness didn’t surprise her at all.

“I’ve only known Adrian for a little less than a year but from the minute I met him I knew he was a very genuine person with a big heart. Some people just strike you like that immediately,” she said.

Anderson also said Kern’s act of kindness made an impact on her.“He made me stop and think and contemplate what I wasn’t doing with my time

that day,” she said.Anderson hopes to team up with Kern next year and celebrate Thanksgiving by

serving others in the community.“Adrian set a great example for us and, quite possibly, maybe we can just team

up with him next year and reach even more people,” she said.

Kern said he wants to join a volunteer group that works with the homeless on a regular basis so he doesn’t have to wait until Thanksgiving next year to help out again.

“Truthfully I wanted to feed a lot more, but I just couldn’t find anyone else,” he said.Aside from getting into the spirit of the holidays, Kern said that the most valuable

thing he gained from this experience was a harsh realization of the reality we live in.“It made me realize that often times I complain about situations or about not having

something, but I fail to realize there are so many people out there who legitimately having nothing,” he said.

Former DGF Student Spends Thanksgiving Feeding Florida HomelessBy Kat Anthony University of Florida College of Journalism

Courtesy photoAdrian Kern, a 19-year old international student from Rota, Spain and current student at the University of Florida, spent his Thanksgiving preparing and serving meals for the homeless residents of Gainesville, Florida.


We are entering the PCS season and want to remind Department of Defense (DoD) passengers of health concerns associated with transporting pets, especially snub or pug-nosed pets. All pets are susceptible to the risk of heat stroke, respiratory problems, and the possibility of death. The risk is increased for snub or pug-nosed pets. For health and safety concerns, we recommend pet owners discuss their pets’ susceptibility to complications with a local veterinarian prior to air transport.

sERvICE PRovIDER AnnounCEmEnt

Pet Movement Concerns

After moving to Rota in early 2015, I came up with a lengthy travel bucket-list of all the countries I wanted to visit. One of the places, not originally on the top of my list, was the country of Hungary. But after a friend of mine raved about the city of Budapest, we decided to give it a try.

Over the fall, my husband planned a 10-day road trip that began in Budapest and covered several of the surrounding countries. Intrigued, I had no idea what to expect! After arriving in the city, we found our apartment right in the heart of downtown Budapest overlooking the beautiful Danube River. It was the perfect location to begin exploring the city.

My first impression was one of awe and amazement at the grandeur of the buildings. Almost every building on our street was a stunning masterpiece! I was blown away by the stately Gothic architecture. Everywhere I turned I saw an even more beautiful sight than before. I was particularly impressed by the Hungarian Parliament Building and the Buda Castle.

At night all the important attractions were ablaze with lights and, if possible, were even more spectacular than they were during the day. The view from the river was breathtaking and the food was incredible! Be sure to try the Hungarian beef stew. Delicious!

Two of our favorite things we did while in Budapest were taking a dip in the ancient Széchenyi Baths and enjoying a classical concert in St. Stephen’s Basilica. After a long day of exploring, a relaxing soak in the warm waters of the Turkish baths felt amazing! It was a bit of an odd experience at first, due to the fact that we were sitting in a large tub with strangers, but we still greatly enjoyed the hot tubs. The saunas were far too hot for my taste! At the baths we met many interesting people from all over the world. I would highly recommend checking them out!

My husband and I also enjoyed visiting St. Stephen’s Basilica. Listening to the organs’ echo in the stunning old sanctuary was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While not particularly a fan of classical music, even I was moved by the brilliance

of the hymns. The concert was a great way to experience the religious scene in an interesting way.

Altogether, Budapest was a culturally rich city with something for everyone. Boasting unique shopping, fascinating museums, beautiful monuments and delicious foods, Budapest far exceeded our expectations!

Anna Wartak, right, and her husband, Seth, stand in front of the Hungarian Parliament Building during a fall, 10-day trip to Budapest. They visited many sites during the trip including the Buda Castle and a Turkish bath.

By Anna Wartak Contributing Writing

Budapest: Culturally Rich with Something for Everyone

Photos courtesy of Anna Wartak


Long-Range Events

Area ActivitiesHoliday Events

fERIA DEl bElEn DE sEvIllA (nativity scene market), through Dec. 24, Fray Ceferino Street (by the cathedral), Sevilla. Hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m.

lIvIng nAtIvIty In ChIPIonA,Saturday, 6 to 11:30 p.m., Plaza Juan Carlos I (downtown), Chipiona.

“ChIC ChRIstmAs mARkEt”,Friday through Jan. 4, Casino Gaditano, Plaza de San Antonio, Cadiz.

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

flAmEnCoZambomba Flamenca (Christmas drums), Friday, 9 p.m., Alcalde Felipe Benitez Theater, Rota, tickets €10.

Zambomba Flamenca (Christmas drums) “Jerez huele a castaña” by Abuela Maria choir and Agrupacion Flamenca de Cadiz, Dec. 18, Villamarta Theater, 8:30 p.m., admission €10 to 20.

Flamenco show, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Bodegon de Arte

“A Contratiempo,” #5, San Miguel Street, Friday and Saturday, tickets €12, call 653-071-099 or visit http://www.bodegonacontratiempo.com.

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.

sPoRtsSemana Hipica de Sanlucar, Sunday through Tuesday, (jumping competition, horse races, raid, etc), Playa de Las Piletas and Las Piletas Avenue), Sanlucar de Barrameda, fore more information please visit http://www.guiadecadiz.com

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

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

EAt/DRInk

Gonzalez Byass Bodega – Manuel Maria Gonzalez Street. Jerez de la Frontera, Mondays through Saturdays at noon, 1, 2, and 5 p.m., tickets €12 to 15Sandeman Bodega - Jerez de la Frontera Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

musIC“Sonetos para la Libertad” Miguel Poveda in concert, through Sunday, 8:30 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets € 25 to 60.

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

“Europa en Navidad” concert by Sancti Petri Philarmonic Orchestra, Dec. 18, 8:30 p.m., San Juan Bautista Church, admission is free.

moRE holIDAy EvEntsLiving Nativity in Arcos de la Frontera, Dec. 19, 6 to 11 p.m., Arcos de la Frontera (Barrio Alto), free, weather permitting. For more information visit http://www.cadizturismo.com/eventos/belen-viviente-de-arcos-de-la-frontera/.

Museo del Belen (nativity scenes museum), through Jan. 15, Circo Street (by the bullring), Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €3.

Zambomba Day (Christmas drums), Saturday and Dec. 19, starting at 2 p.m., different locations throughout Jerez de la Frontera. For full schedule, visit http://www.guiadecadiz.com.


from Rota gate, walking distance to t h e b e a c h , € 1 , 5 0 0 ( n e g o t i a b l e ) , listed in housing, call 601-23-8022.

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

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

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.

M I S 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.

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. Has driver’s license, professional references. Call Esther J imenez-Wilkes at 672-378404 or email [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 672-45-5175 / [email protected].

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Dog sitting, lots of experience who loves animals. Home care provider lots of experience. Worked

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.

HOUSE: 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 HOME FOR RENT Ideal for a single, or married couple w/child or none. Unfurn. Clean, shining and glittering like gold house (Calle Andreita, 8), safe nice area 10 min. from base, close to Puerto beaches. 3 bdrms. 2 full baths. A/C-Heat, Nice ample lvg/dng w/fp. Cute furnished kitchen w/white marble countertop and pantry. Varnish-finish closets/doors. Laundry/storage, porch, ample rear BBQ area, 600 m2 yard w/sprinklers. Private street parking. Auto gate, long driveway for 4 cars, workshop/garage for 2 cars, €1,200 a month, (gardener/comm. fees included). Landlord w/20 years exp. renting. Email [email protected] for pictures. For fur ther info call 679-42-63 77, Eng. spoken

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

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

AMAZING APARTMENT FOR RENT IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 2bdrms, 2bath, w/large covered outdoor living space. 2min

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

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.

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

ATTACHED HOUSE IN EL AGUILA: 200 m2 built, 2 very ample bedrooms plus 1 bedroom in the half basement, 3 bath, living room, separate dinning room, kitchen with office, large half basement, covered porch, yard, central heat and air, ground level parking. A-1381. Price: €1,500/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

R O T A GREAT 2 BDRM, 2 BATH APARTMENT, f u r n i s h e d / u n f u r n i s h e d , A / C a n d heat, recently refurbished, kitchen ful ly equipped, walking distance to Rota gate, €1,300 (negotiable), listed in Housing, call 679-34-1926.

BRAND NEW TOWN HOUSE , A/C and heat, fireplace, balcony, patio, driveway, close to Laguna del Moral public park, nice and quiet area, 5minutes

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, €4,900, 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.

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 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.

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..

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 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.

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Taylor guitar GS8, serial no. 1103220084, perfect condition, hard case included. Asking $1,700, cal l 638-605-328.

A U T O S2 0 0 1 3 2 3 I B M W , A U TO M AT I C , 87,578 miles, grey, leather interior, IT V good, insurance good through April 2016, $4,000, Call 674-990-772.

2001RENAULT LAGUNA, luxury edition, 78K miles, in great shape, €2,900, new clutch, timing belt recently changed, all maintenance up to date, one owner, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

2005VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.4, 89K miles, metallic gray, in excellent shape, €3,450, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

DAIHATSU TERIOS, SUV in excellent mechanical condition, good interior and body work, Euro specs, ITV good, why such a bargain? It has the steering wheel on the UK side, €1,590 call 653-78-0296

2002 BMW 318, very nice car in very nice shape, 64K miles, silver, manual, ITV good, Euro specs, €3,950 call 653-78-0296.

TOYOTA COROLLA VERSO, Automatic 7 seater, excellent car, 98K miles, ITV good, Euro specs, €4990 call 653-78-0296

2 0 0 5 O P E L A S T R A , g r e a t c o n d i t i o n , I T V g o o d u n t i l 2 0 1 6 , a s k i n g $ 2 , 4 0 0 , c a l l 6 3 8 - 3 0 - 1 7 2 3

2014 SUBURU WRX STI LIMITED, manual, silver, leather, 20K miles, American specs, $38,000 OBO, text Reid at 676-25-0569

2003 VOLVO V40 STATION WAGON, good shape, 78K miles, IT V good, European specs, €3,950, call 653-78-0296.

2005 MERCEDES CLASS A, AUTOMATIC, 65K miles, €5,900 gasoline, a great running car w/transfer included, ITV good, European specs, call Ray 653-78-0296.

2 0 0 4 C H R Y S L E R V O Y A G E R 2 . 5 diesel, 7-seater, immaculate, 73K miles, fuel efficient car, ITV good, European s p e c s, € 4 , 9 5 0 , c a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

2002 VOLVO S40 2.0T, good clean car, 63K miles, wood and leather interior, all the extras, €3950, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

2003 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, €3,650 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 .

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:MWR Support Services Manager, GS-1101-12, closes Tuesday; Recreation Aide, GS-0189-03, closes Dec.17. No Spanish 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.

M W R : C Y P A s s i s t a n t, ( f l ex ) ; C Y P Assistant Target, (part time); Assistant CYP Training Specialist, (Worldwide); C D C / S A C C o o k , ( f u l l t i m e ) ; S A C Assistant, (full time); SAC Assistant, (par t time); SAC Cook, (par t time); Cashier, (flex); Club Ops Assistant, (flex); Food Ser vice Worker, (flex); Fitness Recreation Aide, (flex); Pool Lifeguard, (flex); Pool Lifeguard, (flex), NTE 6 Months; Support Services Secretary, (flex); SAPR Victim Advocacy Support Special ist (RFT ); Work and Family L i fe Special ist (RFT ). Appl icat ions and forms can be downloaded and submitted through Rota MWR’s website. by visiting http://www.rotamwr.com..

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