March 26, 2015 by William Tisdale

March 26, 2015

| Volume 25, Issue 10 |

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| U.S. Naval Activities Spain

Price Reductions, Improvements Coming to Rota MWR By Morgan Over

NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Free pool passes, reduced movie ticket prices, and more events are just some of the big changes coming to Rota Morale, Welfare and Recreation effective immediately. A new pricing initiative throughout the Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) Region is bringing about a $500,000 local increase to support Sailor-driven initiatives and an opportunity to provide multiple fee-based services for free or at further discounted rates. An initiative envisioned by Rear Adm. John Scorby, commander, EURAFSWA to encourage service members to use MWR facilities, this initiative gives back to service members and families far from home. “I recognize that our Sailors and family members sacrifice a lot to be here, so what we want to do is make sure we’re doing everything that we can to take care of them,” Scorby said during an interview with Naval Air Station Sigonella’s Public Affairs Office. “And so, part of that is to make sure that they’re healthy, that they have options for their

off-duty time, and we want to ensure they have full use of that. So a decision was made for us to see what we can to lower the prices to a lot of our MWR activities ... I’m all about making sure that we’re taking care of our Sailors, that we’re taking care of our family members and this, I hope, will be just another reason for them to want to use these facilities.” While the indoor pool enters the final stages of completion, reopening scheduled for April 14, it will remain open year-round. Traditionally, per Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) policy, only one pool could be open at a time. With this new initiative, and a waiver through CNIC, both pools can remain open this summer. During the summer months, the indoor pool will be open 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday for physical training, lap swim, mission training, and team practice. Recreation swimming and lessons will remain at the outdoor MWR pool. Fees at the pool were $4 for an adult, $3 for a child and family annual passes ranged from $150 to $170. Starting immediately,

that prices drops to zero. All fitness group exercise classes will now be free, including the fee-based Latin-inspired dance class that was previously a community class. Movie theater and bowling costs are decreasing by $1. Currently $4 for adults and $2 for children to watch an indoor and outdoor movie in 2-D the new movie costs will be $3 for adults, $2 for children, and 3-D movies will drop from $5 to $4 for adults, but will remain $3 for children. Bowling prices are dropping from $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children to $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children. In addition to discounted prices at the gym, theater, bowling, and pool, MWR will begin offering signature MWR cultural tours, with increased subsidies. “Doug [Hasselbring] and I talked and we decided to schedule these cultural tours twice a month, something constructive, very Andalucian, so people [who] come to Rota, [the tour]gets them [an] early understanding of the local area,” Savarese said. “MWR will further subsidize these tours for [the] community to optimize participation ... There

Rota Morale, Welfare and Recreation employees Armando Hermida, left, and KayLee Malone give cash back to customers at the annual Independence Fest Celebration, July 2, 2014. Photo represents the "cash back" returned to Sailors pockets with new MWR Pricing Initiative. (MWR photo by Erika Lantron)

will be a 40 percent price reduction to these tours. For example a $75 tour will be $45 for adult, child will be $25.” MWR is also looking to add more shows and adding amenities to current events. Already partnering with the USO, Navy Entertainment, and Armed Forces Entertainment, they will proactively outreach to gather more entertainment for the community. Savarese said special event upgrades could be used for additional entertainment, games, things like fireworks and more.

“It’s about the installations taking care of the fleet, the fighter, and the family, and by rolling back some of these prices, we hope that we’re even taking more care of our fleet, fighter, family and that they come out, they use these facilities ... and this will certainly give our Sailors, our family members, just another reason to want to go out to use them,” Scorby said. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ramon Go from Naval Air Station Sigonella contributed to this story.

Carney Sailors, Families Prepare for Rota Move By Morgan Over

NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

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Joaquin Lopez Hermida, Naval Station Rota’s security representative, right, explains vehicle registration to Sailors and family members aboard USS Carney (DDG 64) during a homeport shift brief aboard Naval Station Mayport, Florida, March 17. Representatives from Naval Station Rota, Spain met with Sailors and family members from Carney prior to their homeport shift this fall where Carney will join Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Donald Cook (DDG 65), USS Ross (DDG 71) and USS Porter (DDG 78). (U.S. Navy photo by Morgan Over)

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Florida - Representatives from Naval Station Rota, Spain spoke with Sailors assigned to USS Carney (DDG 64) and their families March 17 and 18 to prepare them for their homeport shift to Rota this fall. Carney will be the fourth Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer to be stationed in Rota as part of Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) in Spain. USS Donald Cook arrived in Rota in February 2014, USS Ross arrived in June 2014, USS Porter (DDG 78) will arrive in the spring, and USS Carney (DDG 64) will arrive in the fall. Rota representatives from housing, personnel support detachment, U.S. Na-

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val Hospital Rota, personal property, security and the base commanding officer and command master chief described life in Rota and helped dispel rumors and address concerns during the briefs. “Carney represents the final piece of our FDNF build up in Spain and Naval Station Rota is well-prepared to welcome them,” said NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer, Capt. Greg Pekari. “We have had a lot of success with these outreach briefs in the past and want to make sure Carney is equally prepared for the overseas shift.” Following the briefs, Rota representatives answered one-on-one questions for Sailors and their families during question See CARNEY | page 3

March 26, 2015

FDNF Outreach, Sexual Assault Awareness

Buenos Dias Team Rota! The Coastline is back after a week hiatus. Last week a small group of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) traveled to Naval Station Mayport near Jacksonville, Florida to conduct the final trip of our FDNF outreach program. This time we had the opportunity to reach out and brief the Sailors and families of USS CARNEY, the fourth and final FDNF ship, which will arrive in Rota shortly after the summer ends. All four of these outreach trips have been largely successful as the purpose has been to make the transition overseas easier for the Sailors and their families. This last trip was no exception. We were able to brief them on numerous topics such as housing, overseas medical screening and support, house hold goods and POV shipments, pay and living allowances, vehicle and base identifications, and overall life in Capt. Greg S. Pekari Southern Spain. After the briefs COMNAVACT Spain there were question and answer sessions, giving families and Sailors one-on-one opportunities with our SMEs. We could sense the general relief of many dependents as several of their concerns were alleviated due to having the opportunity to speak with our SMEs face-to-face. The success of these trips was due to our SMEs who did a fantastic job disseminating the required information for their transition overseas. I would like to recognize and thank CDR Chris Cigna (DESRON 60 OIC), CMC Del Terrell (Base CMC), HMCS Chris Maurer (Hospital), PSC Forrest Pacitti (PSD), Mr. Bob Crist (Housing), Mr. Carlos Lindo (NAVSUP), Mr. Joaquin Lopez Hermida (Security), and Mrs. Maria Jose Resinas Verano (Rota City Hall) for their outstanding support and assistance to our FDNF families. Last but just as important, I want to thank Naval Station Rota’s world famous Public Affairs department led by LT David Carter and Ms. Morgan Over.The PAO shop had the foresight to create this brilliant program back in the summer of 2013 to assist our FDNF Sailors and their families beginning with our 1st FDNF destroyer, USS DONALD COOK. Not only did they create the

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outreach program, but they developed a user-friendly web site and “Welcome Aboard” pamphlet that contains all the info (along with POCs) needed to transition to Rota, Spain. Thank-you! Your team knocked it out of the park! Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM): The month of April is rapidly approaching us. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) which commits to raising awareness and promoting the prevention of sexual violence across the military. The goal is to empower each individual and command to take ownership of this problem by focusing on the values that all service members should represent day in and day out. The theme for SAAM 2015 is “Know Your Part, Do Your Part” and I signed the proclamation this past Tuesday asking each member of our DoD community, military and civilian, to prevent and respond to sexual assault. If we see a crime or inappropriate behavior unfolding, we need to step in to prevent it. The foundation of the entire SAAM program is the need for every service member, at every level in our military, to know, understand, and adhere to our Service values and standards of behavior in order to eliminate sexual assault, and other inappropriate behavior. We’ve heard time and time again that sexual assault is a crime that is an affront to our military values and erodes the cohesion our military units demand. It destroys trust, divides teams and degrades the military’s operational readiness and effectiveness. It is imperative that we step up our awareness and intervene when required. Our entire DoD community here at NS Rota has a critical role of working together to obtain a culture where ALL allegations of inappropriate behavior are treated with the utmost seriousness, and ensure that bystanders are motivated to intervene. Through several programs such as Rota 25, Bystander Intervention, Resident Advisors, and Roving Barracks Patrols, we’ve been doing an excellent job with educating our service members and taking care of our own. We will also have the privilege to host Ms. Jill Loftus (DoN SAPRO) and her team 6-7 April as she brings the interACT shows to NS Rota. Lastly, thank you all for what you do to make our environment here in Rota a positive and safe one for our community. Please continue taking care of one another and have a great week!

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Last DUI: March 18, 2015 Days Since Last DUI: 7 DUIs in FY 2015: 8 DUIs in FY 2014: 4

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Calling All Local Volunteers By MC2 (SW) Grant Wamack NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain is currently taking applications from all commands for the purpose of selecting a Volunteer of the Year in six different categories. Nominations are due no later than April 10. The six categories individuals or groups can be nominated for are: military, civilian employee, local national employee, dependent, small group (two to seven persons), and large group (seven of more persons). Nominations acknowledge achievement, citizenship, and community involvement and the volunteers should serve as representatives of selfless service and those whose contributions improve the quality of life in the Rota community. Nominees must have 150 or more documented community service hours for the calendar year from April 1, 2014 to Wednesday. Each organization or nominating party may submit four entries in each category. “The chapel assists incoming ships, commands and individuals with community relations events on a daily basis so when the opportunity arose that we could help personnel receive recognition for their efforts, it was a no-brainer,” said Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Leondra Hawkins-Chavis, leading petty officer of the Religious Ministries Department. “We have a committee

of members that includes active duty members, civilians, dependents, and local nationals that will review and validate the packages. They will then be forwarded to the command master chief, but the final authority will be Capt. Greg Pekari.” Nomination packages can be found on the NAVSTA Rota’s G2 intranet at or at the chapel. Packages can be submitted via email to leondra.hawkinschavis@eu.navy. mil or Orlando.mccleod@eu.navy.mil or via mail to: Volunteer Program Coordinator PSC 819 BOX 12 FPO AE 09645-0001 “In 2014, we didn’t receive any packages for local nationals or small groups,” said Hawkins-Chavis. “I am asking the community to help get the word out about the program and don’t be afraid to nominate yourself.” When submitting a nomination package on someone else’s behalf, ensure that the information included (address of organizations, hours volunteered, phone numbers, etc.) is accurate. “I know there are a lot of people out there volunteering every day because I see you, speak to you and I’ve met you. It’s time that you are recognized for your efforts. Submit you package, and if you know some doing great things submit a package on their behalf,” said Hawkins-Chavis

Think Safety: Wear Reflective Gear in Darkness, Rain In accordance Operational Navy Instruction 5100.12J and Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain Instruction 5100.2, a reflective or fluorescent outer vest, fluorescent belt or other signaling device, such as a flashing light, shall be worn between sunset and sunrise or in periods of reduced visibility including fog and rain. This instruction applies to all Naval Station Rota

departments, tenant commands, afloat units, all U.S. organizational and governmental agencies, individual entities accessing the base, retirees, family members and visitors sponsored by U.S. personnel. Additionally, the road between the gym and NCTAMS is NOT closed for runners. Drivers, please be aware of runners on the road.

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and answer sessions. Questions ranged from vehicle registration, operational tempo of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces to move weight allotments, housing, and more. “It was probably the most informative PCS transfer that I’ve had so far ... you normally don’t get this kind of interaction, so it’s good,” said Chief Cryptologic Technician Mike Aldridge, assigned to the Operations Department aboard Carney. “Just having every aspect - pay, housing, security - all of you all here to give a little bit of information and answer our questions is definitely helpful.” Aldridge’s wife, Keri, who plans to make the move to Rota with him also found the question and answer time beneficial. “It seems like everyone here is on the same page with their information, so it wasn’t cross information, or just getting information from my Sailor or other spouses ... it was very direct and very soothing,” she said. “The Sailor, they’re on a different page from the spouse, and you usually only get part of the information because they know they’re going regardless. This has definitely helped a lot; a whole lot.” From an operational standpoint, these multimission destroyers will execute a wide range of duties including maritime security operations, bilateral and multilateral training exercises to enhance security of the European Region. “Our FDNF ships fulfill a major piece of the ballistic missile defense mission throughout the European Region,” said Pekari. “By preparing their families for the move ahead of time we’re ensuring our Sailors have one less thing to worry about and can fully focus on their missions at sea.”

March 26, 2015

On-air Radio Battle for a Cause

MC1 (AW) Gulianna Dunn AFN Rota

Are you ready to do battle on the airwaves and raise money for a good cause? American Forces Network (AFN) Rota is gearing up to support the Active Duty Fund Drive on behalf of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) with its premiere event - Radiothon 2015. Radiothon is an event led by AFN Rota that gives the local community an opportunity to hear great music, win amazing prizes and, perhaps most importantly, give something back to an outstanding organization. “Radiothon is amazing because it’s a chance for our audience to have fun while supporting the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s Active Duty Fund Drive,” said Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gulianna Dunn, the station manager at AFN Rota. “The NMCRS is always there to support our service members and their families so every dollar donated counts.” Everyone who pledges is automatically entered into the prize drawings each day of the event, said Dunn. Radiothon 2015 is taking place Thursday and Friday with the event kicking off at 7 a.m. both days. Working with a team of community volunteers, AFN Rota service members and volunteers are standing by to take your favorite requests, which will broadcast on 102.5 FM, or streaming live on AFN 360 Internet Radio at http://www.afneurope.net. Call the station at 727-1887 or 956-82-1887 to request a song by pledging money to NMCRS with a minimum bid of $2. If you hear a song you don’t like, you can bump it off the air by pledging more money than the song is worth. For example, if Personnel Specialist 1st Class Sean Smith pledges $2 to hear Hozier’s “Take me to Church,” Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 2nd

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Class Shelly Thompson can “bump” his song off the air by calling in to pledge at least $3 on “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift. That song can be knocked off the air by a pledge of at least $4 or more. Additionally, for a minimum bid of $100, you (or your department or organization) can buy a coveted ‘repeater song,’ a song that will be played at the top of every hour - or when there are no other pledges - until it gets bumped by at least $1 more than the original pledge. “One our broadcasters performs under the stage name ‘Something Awful’ and he creates our first repeater of the day,” said Radiothon 2015 Coordinator, Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Valerie Carson. “Trust me, you’re going to want to out-pledge that song pretty quick. From there it becomes a sort of live, on-air radio battle.” Listeners who make pledges also have their names added into a hat for a chance to win one of a widevariety of goods and services donated by local businesses and organizations who support the American community living in and around Naval Station Rota. Potential prizes include local hotel stays, spa treatments, meals at local restaurants, Bodega tours, and much more. The drawings are held randomly throughout each Radiothon day with the majority of prize drawings held at the end of each broadcast day so that everyone who pledges has a good and fair chance to win. Winners will be required to pay their pledges to their command key-person and bring with them proof of payment prior to claiming their prizes. “If this is your first Radiothon, don’t worry,” said Carson. “We’ll explain it throughout the event and you’ll catch on. Just have your radio tuned to AFN Rota all day on [Thursday and Friday] and you’ll hear some

Weekly Energy Tip: Appliances 1. If you have a water bed that is electrically heated, take measures to reduce this energy consumption. Regularly making the bed with a comforter can save more than 30 BRITE Ideas percent, and insuNAVSTA Rota! lating the sides of the bed can save over 10 percent. Replacing the water bed mattress with a conventional mattress saves 100 percent. 2. If you have a clothes dryer, make sure you have a dryer vent hood outside that seals tightly when the dryer blower is not operating. Although they may cost $15 to $20 more than standard flapper vents, they are more effective and well worth the extra money. 3. Reduce ironing time by buying clothes that are “no iron” or permanent press. unusual, entertaining radio programming that will make you want to get involved and support a great cause.” Radiothon 2015 is Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. live each day on AFN Rota. You can listen locally on 102.5 FM in Rota, 92.1 at Morón Air Base, and on AFN decoder channel 162. Listeners can also tune in via the Internet on their computers or their mobile devices by logging on to http://www.afneurope.net, selecting the AFN 360 banner and then the AFN Rota link. Radiothon 2014 raised almost $5,200 for the Active Duty Fund Drive.

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March 26, 2015

USS Ross Gets Underway, Begins Rotational Patrol in U.S. 6th Fleet From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

The Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) departed Naval Station Rota, Spain, March 18, to begin its second forwarddeployed patrol in support of ballistic missile defense of Europe and Operation Atlantic Resolve. "USS Ross' deployment from Rota is a good example of the effectiveness of operating forward. We are able to conduct our primary mission - ballistic missile defense - as well as maintain a more meaningful navy-to-navy relationship with our allies and partners,â&#x20AC;? said Cmdr. Tadd Gorman, USS Ross commanding officer. Ross' forward presence and the ship's participation in combined underway tactical exchanges with allies and partners will strengthen the region's collective capabil-

ity to ensure stability and security for all. This is a routine patrol in support defense of ballistic missile defense of Europe and assurance of allies and partners under Operation Atlantic Resolve. This is a demonstration of continued commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to the enduring peace and stability in the region. Ross' previous patrol was from July to November 2014, during which it conducted a number of operations and engagements to include participation in Exercise Sea Breeze. Ross, the second of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be forward deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, arrived in Rota in June 2014. USS Porter (DDG 78) is scheduled to arrive in April 2015, and USS Carney (DDG 64) is scheduled to arrive in the fall.

USS Ross (DDG 71) is guided by tug boats into the Bay of Cadiz to begin its patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations March 18. Ross, the second of four Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers, is on a routine patrol conducting naval operations with allies and partners in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Grant Wamack/Released)

Service Provider Announcement

Annual Inspection of Privately Owned Firearms Begins Wednesday As directed by Spanish naval authorities, the required annual inspection of privately owned firearms (POFs) will be conducted during the month of April. Personnel in possession of firearms, with gun registration documents (Guias) issued by the Spanish navy prior to Jan. 1, 2015, must bring their firearms and respective Guias to the Firearms Registrar of the Naval Station Security Department, Building 3262, any time Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Wednesday. The office will be closed April 2 and 3 due to Spanish holidays. Owners of firearms stored with Security are not required to bring their firearm for inspection, only the Guia/s for appropriate annotation. Failure to comply with this inspection requirement constitutes a violation of Spanish law and may result in the cancellation of the guias and confiscation of the firearms.

Daylight Savi n g Ti m e i n Europe is Sunday at 2 a.m. when we spring forward. Don't forget to set your clocks!

March 26, 2015

Community News

A Week of Religious Splendor, Glory, Tradition By Manuel Alba NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

It’s springtime in Andalucia and as the scent of orange blossoms and incense fill the air that means that Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is upon us. Semana Santa is also one of the most memorable weeks you can have while living in Spain, especially in Andalucia and in all its splendor, in Sevilla. The story and tradition of Semana Santa dates back See HOLY WEEK | page 12

Paying it Forward First Grade Daisies proudly display the cookies they donated to deployed service members, Feb. 17. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Grant Wamack) By Sarah Pratt, Jenn Cigna Contributing Writers

With six cases of cookies stolen from the First Grade Daisies before the Girl Scout cookie sales were even underway, the troop was beginning their first lesson in sales well in the red. But that’s when the Naval Station Rota community rallied around the troop with support, encouragement and ultimately a financial donation from U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Command Master Chief Shannon Dittlinger and the Preventative Medicine Unit Chief’s Mess that covered the entire loss from the theft. This unexpected act of generosity from the hospital as well as the support from the community inspired the troop to begin a series of pay-it-forward initiatives, one of which was to collect cookies for the deployed service members. The First Grade Daisies encouraged the other Girl

Scout troops to do the same and with the assistance of the community, over 200 boxes were raised for USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USS Ross (DDG 71), Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit detachments, and deployed Air Force personnel. On March 17, the Girl Scouts presented these cookies to representatives from each of these commands outside Camp Friendship, which is located just behind the Rota Animal Welfare League Shelter. Camp Friendship, also Campo de la Amistad, is a campground designated on base for use by Scouts and the community. Camp Friendship will require community support in the near future. An otherwise unfortunate situation was turned into something that hopefully continues the pay-it-forward effect created by the hospital. The First Grade Daisies are now happily out of the red.

A paso passes by Parroqui Nuestra Señora de la O in Rota during the 2014 Semana Santa. (Photo courtesy of Juan M. Laynez)

NAVSTA R o t a / N a v y C o ll e g e N e w s

March 26, 2015

Baby Basics class: April 23, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/ GYN clinic.

contact 727-4185 or 727-4435.

CPR Class Saturday

Calling all Eagle Scouts

Military Retiree Announcement

3rd Annual Hospital Corps Body Building, Figure Classic

Women, Infants and Children 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.

The American Red Cross Rota will hold an Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED class Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost of the class is $55.00 (discounted 50 percent from U.S. prices). Sign up today to reserve your spot! To register, or for more information, please call the American Red Cross office at 727-2333 or email them at rota@redcross.org. Dirk van der Griff, head of the U.S. Embassy Madrid Federal Benefits Unit (FBU), will be speaking at the Retired American Military Iberian Council (RAMIC) meeting at 1 p.m. April 14 in the Fellowship Hall. The FBU is responsible for things like passports, green cards, citizenship, Social Security and other related issues for U.S. citizens abroad. Van der Griff will address the RAMIC meeting, and will also be available for one-on-one meetings in the Retired Activities Office (RAO) in Building 3293. For questions, contact the RAO Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. at 956-82-3232. For appointments, contact the FFSC receptionist at 956-82-3232.

April NMCRS Classes

Understanding Pregnancy: April 2, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN clinic. Budget for Baby class: April 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Support Building (3293), room A010. Labor and Delivery: April 9, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/ GYN clinic. Breast-feeding Series Group: April 15, 11 a.m. to noon at the Community Support Building (3293), room A010. Postpartum and Breast-feeding class: April 16, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN clinic. Sibling Class: April 18, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the OB/ GYN clinic.

Are you a former Eagle Scout looking to give back to Scouting? Or perhaps a new parent who wishes to enroll their child in Scouting? The Department of Defense sponsors a very robust Boy Scout and Cub Scout program in Europe, including here in Rota. For more information, please contact David Kemp at david.kemp@ eu.navy.mil or DSN 626-3192.

Join the Hospital Corps for their 3rd Annual Body Building and Figure Classic, Saturday at noon in the DGF Multi-purpose Building. The doors open at 11:15 a.m.. Watch the men's bodybuilding, men's physique, and women's figure competition. For more information call Billy James 727-3275 or email Billy.james@ med.navy.mil.

NMCRS Hours

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 727-1614 or 956-82-1614 if you need assistance. For after-hours support, call 660-98-4511 or VPN cell 18-727-0800. Shop at the NMCRS Thrift Shop, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (priority shopping for active duty and their families for the first 30 minutes).

Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities

Child Find for children 3 - 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

WIC Overseas

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are scheduled every Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the chapel. For more information, call the DAPA at 727-2357 (VPN: 18-727-2357) or commercial 63883-6854. 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 629-271312 or 956-81-5842. Online, visit http://www.aaonline. net or http://www.aaspain.org.

DLPT, DLAB Testing at Navy College Office

Navy 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 See NAVY COLLEGE NEWS | page 11

Religion

March 26, 2015

Choosing What to do With Your Pain You have to make a decision about your emotional pain. Most of us try to ignore it, afraid of the cause, or even more afraid of the remedy. No one likes to be uncomfortable. Not physically, but certainly not emotionally. You know the feeling. The knot in your throat, the shallow breathing. You feel too cold, and weak. Yet you can’t put a jacket on a Chaplain Timothy Miller cold spirit, or a splint on a broken soul. So again, you have to make a decision about your emotional pain. Your frustration can’t get the best of you. Reject the lies that nothing can be done, or that you are worthless or bad or pathetic. Find your real pain, and you will begin to work toward your goal of

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real healing. Painful events are not your real pain; they simply put you in touch with your real pain, which is the deeper pain of human suffering. My favorite writer, Henri Nouwen, says it this way: “As long as you keep pointing to the specifics … you will deceive yourself into believing that if the people, circumstances, and events had been different, your pain would not exist. This might be partly true, but the deeper truth is that the situation which brought you pain was simply the form in which you came in touch with the human condition of suffering,” from 'The Inner Voice of Love.' Life will always have opportunities for pain. Maybe if your circumstances were different you wouldn't have experienced pain in that moment, but eventually pain would have come in another moment. Don’t allow the painful events of your life to distract you from the real pain of the human condition. There, as you address that deeper place of pain, you will find real

Weekly Service Times at Naval Station Rota Chapel Catholic Services Daily Mass, Monday to Thursday, noon Sunday Mass, 11 a.m. CCD, 9:45 a.m. Protestant Services General Protestant, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Lutheran Divine, Sunday, 11:15 a.m.

Gospel Worship, Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Brindo Mi Vida, Sunday, 6 p.m. Latter-day Saints Sunday, 4:30 p.m. Jewish Shabbat Saturday, noon

healing, and it will give you strength to endure the painful events of life. How do you address the pain of your human condition? First, own your role in it. Second, disown the lies you've believed that have made you feel inferior or without value; lies you've told yourself or that others have told you through painful events. Third, stand firm in God who is bigger than the human condition, and teaches you how to rise above it in ways that bring deep purpose to your life. We see painful events in our world all the time. These are but tremors caused by a deeper rift in the human condition, a rift that can be healed in each of us if we are willing to go there. Sometimes the chaplain’s office looks, or even feels, like an emotional operating room. That is enough to keep some people away. But being human means living in a world of pain, and the chaplains are here to help you explore the real pain behind it all, so you can find your real healing.

Kids Program at Brindo Mi Vida

Join us for The Gospel Project for Kids, a Sunday school class for your little ones at Brindo mi Vida. Brindo Mi Vida (I Offer My Life) is a casual, experiential Christian worship, centered around fellowship and communion. Eat dessert, drink coffee and explore with them a deeply spiritual, yet very practical relationship with God. Every Sunday, 6 p.m. at the chapel. Visit their website at http:// brindomivida.blogspot.com.

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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 Now

eKnowledge 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.

Visit these schools in the Community Support Building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ERAU Has a Program for You

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has the graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs to help you achieve your academic and career goals. While in Rota, with Embry-Riddle Worldwide, you can

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get your education in a way that works best for you: in the traditional classroom, available at more than 150 locations throughout the world; online, from anywhere across the globe; EagleVision Classroom-web video conferencing between classrooms; EagleVision Home Web video conferencing from the convenience of your home; and Blended, which allows you to combine learning modes to suit your lifestyle. Visit our website at http://worldwide.erau.edu or contact your local office at rota@erau.edu to learn about available programs and courses. Call ERAU at 727-2984.

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

UMUC Offers Multiple Degrees

End of Third Quarter

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. - 5 p.m. If you can't stop by their office in the Community Service Building (CSB), call them at 727-2917 or email them at rota-europe@umuc.edu.

Central Texas College (CTC) Classes

Central Texas College is a regionally accredited college serving various certificate degree programs. Currently, CTC is offering four face-to-face degree programs in criminal justice, fire protection, child development and hospitality management. CTC face-to-face courses are eight weeks long, one night a week, 6 - 9 p.m. There are several other available online degree programs, and registration for these is open every month. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in enrolling and registering to take classes, please contact CTC field representatives for more information at 727- 2574 or email CTC at ctcrota@gmail.com.

OU Offers Master of Human Relations

The University of Oklahoma offers a Master of Human Relations. The Master of Human Relations program offers emphasis in organizational studies, counseling

End of third quarter, April 2.

No School

Teacher workday, April 3. No school or all students.

Spring Recess

Spring recess for all students is April 6 through 12. Classes resume April 13.

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

Survival Spanish with Sr. Clemente

Tuesday and Thursday in March, 9 to 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and enjoy our 14hour Spanish course for beginners during the month of March. This course for beginners is simple, fun, useful, easy, and interesting. We will take you from speaking no Spanish at all to being able to fulfill basic communication needs. Call 727-3232 for more details.

ICR (Mandatory)

Monday to April 1, 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 See FFSC NEWS | page 12

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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 child care 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 reservations at the hourly care should be made one week in advance by contacting the CDC at 727-1100.

many centuries. It is an old tradition of the Catholic Church in Spain that can inspire reflection, no matter what is your religious background. Cadiz, Rota, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Jerez de la Frontera, Sevilla, Granada, Malaga, and many more cities host some of the most popular and glamorous celebrations. As a member of a brotherhood in Sevilla, I have witnessed and participated in the processions in Sevilla - a unique experience. Everywhere is fantastic and beautiful, but I’m convinced that Holy Week in Sevilla, in so many aspects, is different than the rest. For many reasons, it’s a pure feeling. People in Sevilla live it in a different way. The smell of orange blossoms in the streets, the participation of its people and the splendor of its more than 60 brotherhoods, makes Sevilla’s Holy Week, without comparison in Andalucia - different, unique and unsurpassable. Semana Santa in Sevilla, like in other towns and cities, consists of seven days of processions, the first one on Palm Sunday, March 29 and finishing seven days afterward, on Resurrection Sunday, April 5. Throughout these days, approximately 60 brotherhoods will come out into the streets, from

Life Management (Skills for Life)

Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn different ways to manage your life including dealing with stress, developing empathy, responding instead of reacting, changing that conversation with yourself, communicating assertively, adjusting your expectations, forgiving while not forgetting, retreating, and thinking things over. This is a selfpaced series meeting every Friday; four sessions will give you the tools to transform your life.

Transition-GPS Capstone Event

Tuesday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Final mandatory brief after completing T-GPS, must be scheduled via career counselor (CCC). Call 727-3232 or CCC for more details.

Single Parents Support Group

Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m. You don’t need to go it alone; we can support each other. Who best to learn from than the ones who are really doing the single parenting? Come help the group get organized. For more information or to register, please call 727-3232 or email angel.rivera@ eu.navy.mil.

Cultural News their respective parishes, churches or chapels in the direction to the cathedral, and from the cathedral back “home.” The shortest route takes approximately four to five hours, and the ones furthest away about 13 to 14 hours. There is a plenty of time to see everything you want. Generally the first brotherhoods start their route about noon. The brotherhoods proceed, on each day, in that the most newest, or youngest, ones are the first to leave and the oldest ones come out later. The same occurs day after day, with the exception of Good Friday night (La Madruga). My advice: get a map or holy week program of Sevilla and locate the main points and streets of the day, taking into consideration that all brotherhoods are obligated to take a common route on their way to the cathedral. To see a “cofradia” in the street, I recommend you choose an open area to avoid being squashed, something very common. A “cofradia” may be up with one, two or three “pasos,” or floats. “El paso” is a processional platform on which an episode of the gospel it is represented. El paso moves thanks to the “costaleros” (the men under the platform) who carry the weight on their shoulders. They move little by little following the orders of the “capataz.” Some “cofradias” have music, while oth-

ers a deep and respectful silence. All cofradias are accompanied by “nazarenos” wearing their tunics and “capirotes,” or penitents, who carry a cross on their shoulders. “La cruz de Guia,” or guiding cross, leads each brotherhood. Most of the brotherhoods have two pasos. The first one usually shows Jesus alone, crucified, carrying the cross or together with the apostles. The last paso of each brotherhood is known as “paso palio” where we can see the Virgin Mary under a palio (a canopy) supported by 12 varales (bars) and always with a candeleria used to hold the candles lighting up the Virgin. Musical bands accompany some, but not all the processions. Of course, I do no want to forget to mention that eating tapas and traditional holy week cakes (torrijas) is another of the traditions during this week.The bars and restaurants are usually full, as most of the people of the city go out to witness the processions. Be patient, and you will always find a place. Pay particular attention to the magnificent and culturally rich images that represent Christ, the virgin and various Saints. Semana Santa reflects the Spanish culture, religion and our tradition. If you get the chance to attend this event, please do it!

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Team Rota in the Spotlight ABH1 (AW/SW) Della Smith By MC2 (SW) Grant Wamack NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

A native of the Palau Islands in the South Pacific, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Della Smith joined the Navy in 1998. After completing basic training at Great Lakes in Illinois, she attended apprenticeship training as an undesignated Airman. In 1998, she reported to her first duty station aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in Newport News, Virginia and struck the rate of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) later that year. Five years later, she reported to Naval Hospital Balboa in San Diego for a shore duty assignment and was assigned to Naval Air Station North Island Medical Clinic as the administrative leading petty officer. In 2005, she deployed with the hospital ship, USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) as part of a humanitarian team during South East Asia Tsunami. In 2006, she transferred to USS Tarawa (LHA 1) in San Diego and completed the ship’s final voyage and decommis-

sioning in April 2009. Shortly after, she transferred to USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and took the ship on its first voyage around the horn of Magellan, South America’s Southern tip, to its new homeport in San Diego, and finally arrived in Rota, Spain in October 2011. Smith’s primary duties include leading a team of Air Force, Navy, and civilian personnel in daily airfield operations at the Air Terminal. Additionally, she serves as Naval Station Rota’s Assistant Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor and Air Operations Command Pass Coordinator. Smith said her biggest accomplishment so far is obtaining her associate’s degree from the University of Maryland University College and traveling throughout Europe. A quote that has remained influential in Smith’s life is, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,” Hebrews 11:1.

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

Health News

March 26, 2015

Health Care Consumer Council Holds Quarterly Meeting By MC1 (SW) Brian Dietrick NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Members of the Health Care Consumer Council discussed updated information during their quarterly meeting March 23 that will be useful to service members and their families throughout the Naval Station Rota community. Relay Health enrollment, overseas screening procedures, and the dietician program were among the many topics that were discussed during the council meeting. “This is a chance for some incredible folks over at the hospital to tell us about some hot-button issues that have relevance to people out in the community,” said Capt. Todd Wagner, U.S.

Lt. Jason Switzer explains the impact of overseas screening to members of the Health Care Consumer Council, March 23. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Dietrick)

Naval Hospital Rota commanding officer. “There is a lot of good information put out in these meetings.” Communication between the hospital and their patients is of the utmost importance, said Lt. Cmdr. Michael Cornell, and Relay Health, a Web-based technology that provides clinical connectivity, is ever-improving that aspect. “U.S. Naval Hospital Rota has the highest patient enrollment in the Navy at 80 percent,” said Cornell. “We are leading from the front and setting the bar for everyone else.” Relay Health has replaced sick call with one of their newest features, the Interactive Web Visit. Using a Web Visit, a patient can select from more than 140 common symptoms and chronic conditions and the program will walk them through a normal visit on the computer and the information will go to their Primary Care Manager (PCM) in Medical Homeport. From there the PCM will respond within eight working hours by notifying the patient that they can pick up medication at the pharmacy or if they need to come in to be seen. “U.S. Naval Hospital Rota is also leading the Navy in response time for Relay Health messages,” said Cornell. “We respond to 99 percent of our messages within eight working

Lt. Cmdr. Michael Cornell, far right, explains the benefits of Relay Health to members of the Health Care Consumer Council, March 23. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Dietrick)

hours. If you or a family member sends a message in Relay Health, we will guarantee that you will receive a response from us within eight working hours.” There is also a free application for smart phones that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store for Android devices and the App Store for Apple devices. With the application, you can access the appointment line and find a link to Relay Health and Tricare Online. You can also receive directions to the nearest medical facility and submit customer service feedback. “I encourage everyone to

pull out their cell phones and download that app today,” said Cornell The overseas screening process was also discussed. Active duty service members were reminded that they have 30 days to complete the screening prior to being selected for orders. Family members must complete their screening within 60 days. Service members must meet that requirement because they could potentially be sent back to the United States or receive new orders altogether if they or their family members fail to screen. Another vital resource that

was discussed was the many services that Kay Lehman, MS, RD, CSSD, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota’s dietician, offers service members and their family. She runs Ship Shape, an eight-week weight management program that is normally scheduled twice a year during physical readiness testing season. She also offers a lot of nutrition advice on topics like sports nutrition, meal planning and healthy snacking. For more information, Lehman can be reached at 727-3618. The next Health Care Consumer Council meeting is schedule to take place June 10.

Aw a r e n e s s

March 26, 2015

Navy Announces April SAAPM 2015 Theme

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

Navy leaders announced March 16 the Department of Defense 2015 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) theme of "Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part." The effort will focus on raising awareness and highlighting prevention of sexual violence with an emphasis on bystander intervention. April is an opportunity to build on existing momentum to eliminate the crime of sexual assault and ensure all service members are committed to creating command climates of professionalism, dignity and respect. "As we focus on this year's theme of 'Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part. Do your part', it's critical that everyone takes time to focus on the areas

where they can help, through attention and intervention," said Rear Adm. Rick Snyder, director, 21st Century Sailor Office. "Sailors at every level of leadership are the ones who make this not just a successful month, but a sustained and positive campaign to identify situations that pose a risk for sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other criminal behaviors and have the social courage to safely correct harmful behavior." In addition to making Sailors aware of SAAPM and this year's theme, commands are encouraged to organize events to highlight the awareness and prevention of sexual assault. Some of the suggested events include hanging ribbons on trees around base, hosting "Meet your SARC and victim advocate" events, organizing skits at the local base theater,

Service Provider Announcement Upcoming Spanish Holiday Impacts Service Offerings Due to the Spanish holidays Jueves Santo on April 2 and Viernes Santo on April 3, the Security Department will close the following services: - Pass and ID. - Vehicle registration. - Work and social passes. - Spanish traffic tickets. - Firearms. - Translators and interpreters. There will also be no check in or check out services on either of these days. Please plan accordingly.

and other activities to raise awareness during the month of April. Events can be coordinated with local SAPR professionals to ensure maximum visibility and participation. "We see Sailors stepping up and helping, and we want to encourage that to continue," said Snyder. "Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is a great opportunity for commands to show their support and focus on eliminating sexual assault." Sailors and commands can find additional information, references and resources at http://www.sapr.navy.mil. The

website contains turn-key information on organizing and executing SAAPM events. The website also includes resources for victims of sexual assault who want to reach out for information and support. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response is an important effort in the 21st Century Sailor Office, which consolidates programs and policies, new and existing, to maximize Sailor personal and family readiness and build resilience, enhancing the asymmetric advantage Sailors bring to the force. For more information, go to http://www. Navy.mil/sapr.

March 26, 2015

American Red Cross News

'Everyday Heros' in the Rota Community By James Wright

Contributing Writer

Throughout the month of March, in celebration of Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross Rota has been working to inform the community of our programs, services and to introduce the “new” American Red Cross Rota. As Red Cross Month comes to an end, we would like to share with the community the benefits of volunteering and to celebrate a few of our Everyday Hero’s, those individuals who take time to give back to the community in which they live. The American Red Cross Rota has 145 active volunteers donating their time and skills to the Rota community daily, weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly depending on what suits their needs. The station tailors volunteer opportunities to suit the availability of each person and is always looking for more organizations around base to partner with so we can offer the community more services and volunteer opportunities. Volunteering with the American Red Cross does not have to be an everyday commitment. We have a number of different opportunities to suit your schedule. With the American Red Cross you also have the option of serving in a leadership position, on one of our committees, as a life-saving volunteer instructor, volunteering as a tutor,with the After School Scholars program, in the library ,or at the hospital or dental clinic. The benefits of volunteering with American Red Cross are plentiful. Our volunteers meet new people, advance their networking capabilities, buildi their resumes and most importantly and considered most valuable, gain sense of accomplishment and magnified gratitude amongst peers. To sum volunteering up, we have listed 10 good reasons why everyone at some point in their life should volunteer. 1. Provides physical and mental reward. 2. Saves resources so more money can be spent on improvements.

3. Gains professional experience outside of your normal routine. 4. Brings people together through teamwork. 5. Strengthens your community. 6. An extension of education. 7. Provides a chance to give back. 8. Promotes personal growth and self-esteem. 9. Encourages civic responsibilities. 10. You get to make a difference. Our volunteers are active in many different venues aboard Naval Station Rota. As Red Cross Month comes to an end, we celebrate Romina Arbildi, Madeleine Rydin , and Janae Curtice, three of our remarkable volunteers. Romina Arbildi Romina has been a volunteer with the American Red Cross since April 2013. During her time with the American Red Cross, Romina has been volunteering in the emergency room at the U.S. Naval Hospital Rota. She is a dedicated professional donating over 920 in her two short years with the American Red Cross. Romina’s kind nature and commitment to serving the community embody the spirit of the American Red Cross and an Everyday Hero. Madeleine Rydin Madeleine began volunteering with the American Red Cross in April 2013. She is a graduate of the 2014 Dental Assistant Training program and has continued to donate her time and skills as a dental assistant to U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Dental Clinic since graduation. Madeleine additionally volunteers as a community health and safety instructor. In the last two years, Madeleine has certified over 45 community members in life-saving first aid and CPR, donating over 620 hours as an American Red Cross volunteer. Her dedication to the American Red Cross is making our community safer and we are grateful she is an integral member of our volunteer staff. Janae Curtice

Janae is one of the American Red Cross Rota’s most active youth volunteers. She volunteers her time to the After School Scholars Program, which helps David Glasgow Farragut students first through third grade with their reading and reading comprehension skills. Janae volunteers weekly to work with a student in the library for an hour. Since joining the American Red Cross in November 2014, Janae has donated over 40 hours to the program. She is making a difference in the lives of young children and is a role model for her peers. Romina, Madeleine, and Janae exemplify the spirit of volunteerism, a founding principle for the American Red Cross and the Rota station is privileged to call them our volunteers. Thank you to all of our 145 volunteers on base that are making a difference in the Rota community!

Area Activities

Activities Guided tours through Puertas de Tierra and Torreon (old city gate and tower), Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission Guided tours through Rota's Luna Castle, Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 5 p.m. Prior registration is required at the Tourist Office, 2, Cuna Street, tickets €1 Picobarro Second Hand Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sargento Cespedes Street, Rota Alcazar de Jerez, oldest Moorish Fortress of Jerez, camara obscura, octogonal tower, Arab gardens, Villavicencio Palace, oil mill, mosque and Arab baths, Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Flea Market, Sundays, 10 a.m. to2 p.m., Alameda Vieja (by the Moorish castle), Jerez de la Frontera Sevilla bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., tickets €7, Mondays, 3 - 7 p.m., entrance is free. Call 954-22-4577 Sevilla Reales Alcázar (Moorish fortress) guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., tickets €8.75 Sevilla Cathedral and Giralda tours, Mondays, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays, 2:30 - 6 p.m., tickets €8 Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m., visit http://www.rutadelossentidos.com Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), every Tuesday and Thursday, noon, Recreo de las Cadenas, Duque de Abrantes Avenue, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €19 to 25, call 956-31-8008 or visit http:// www.realescuela.org

River Journey Sanlúcar-Guadalquivir River-Doñana Park, Real Fernando Ship, Fabrica de Hielo, Bajo de Guia, daily, 10 a.m., tickets adults €16.50, children €8.20, call 956-36-3813 or visit http://www.visitasdonana.com

Arts

March 26, 2015

Ballet Flamenco de Lidia Cabello, June 17, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz Flamenco show, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30, 11:30 p.m. Flamenco show, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, Jerez de la Frontera, 956-33-8334

Permanent painting and sculpture display by Luis Vasallo, ends Tuesday, Centro Cultural Reina Sofia, Cadiz

Flamenco show, Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m., Tabanco “El Pasaje,” Santa Maria Street, Jerez de la Frontera

Andalucia es Hoy, painting display by Juan Galera, ends Tuesday, Sala Paul, Paul Street, Jerez de la Frontera

Music

Painting display by several artists, through April 24, Mercado Central, San Fernando

Eat/Drink

AinhoaArteta in concert, April 10, 9 p.m., Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones, La Linea de la Concepcion, www.tickentradas.com Miguel Campello in concert, April 11, 11 p.m., Sala Bereber, Cabezas Street, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €18

Gonzalez Byass Bodega - Jerez de la Frontera, Monday to Saturday, noon, 1, 2, and 5 p.m., tickets €12 to 15

Juan Zelada in concert, April 24, Sala Supersonic, Pascual Pery Avenue, Cadiz, tickets €10

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

The Brew in concert, May 3, 8 p.m., Sala Supersonic, Cadiz, tickets €15

Barbadillo Bodega - Sanlúcar, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m.,

Sports

Flamenco

Campeonato del Mundo de Motociclismo, May 1 to 3, Jerez Circuit, kilometer 6, Jerez-Arcos Road

Directo al Corazon flamenco guitar concert by Miguel Ramos, Saturday, 9 p.m., Sala Central Lechera, Cadiz, tickets €10 Ballet Flamenco de Sara Baras, April 23 to 26, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz , tickets €20 to 50 Denominacion de Origen flamenco recital by David Palomar, May 16, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €15 to 25 ElAmor Brujo flamenco recital by Esperanza Fernandez and Camarete Instrumental del Gran Teatro Falla, May 23, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €15

Hipodromo de Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, for winter season program visit http://www.hipodromosdeandalucia.com

Upcoming Events Semana Santa (Holy Week), Monday to April 5 Upcoming Ferias Sevilla, Feria de Abril, April 19 to 26 Rota, Feria de Primavera, April 30 to May 3 Jerez, Feria del Caballo, May 10 to 17

March 26, 2015

el mercado

Classifieds

To place a classified ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Sunday prior to desired publication date. Classifieds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for noncommercial goods. Email submissions to coastline@eu.navy.mil. Non-TEI cardholders and/or ads of a commercial nature (pets for sale, real estate, for-profit business) require payment and must be submitted to Cristina Pamplona at cristina.coastline@europe.com or fax to 956-54-2997.

1999 AUTOMATIC FORD EXPLORER: 99K miles, in good shape, all the ex tras, IT V good, European spec., €3,800, call 653-78-0296. 2001 AUTOMATIC NISSAN ALMERA: In top shape, 37K miles, ITV good, European spec., call 653-78-0296.

VOLKSWAGEN LUPO: Previously owned by a Lupo fanatic, impeccable car, ITV to 2017, 62K miles, timing belt and distribution just changed, all liquids and maintenance up to date, beautiful small, fuel-efficient car, €3,200, European spec., 653-78-0296. 2010 TATA: Spacious family car, diesel, 27K miles, €2,250, 653-78-0296.

1999 MA ZDA MX3: Manual, 62K miles, 1.6 gasoline, ITV good, European spec., all the extras, nice shape, €2,600, call 653-78-0296.

2012 OPEL CORSA AUTOMATIC: 4-door hatchback, white, like-new condition, navigation, back-up sensors, less than 13K kilometers, warranty, € 8 , 5 0 0 O B O. Ca l l 9 6 5 - 4 8 - 2 1 6 3 .

A U T O M AT I C F O R D M O N D E O : New tires, 1.8-liter gas, 86K miles, IT V good, €2,950, 653-78-0296.

2004 FORD MONDEO: Station wagon, great family car in excellent mechanical shape, interior and exterior clean, low miles, €4,400, 653-78-0296.

2003 HYUNDAI XG30 AUTOMATIC: Leather seats, all the extras, g re a t c a r, I T V g o o d, Eu ro p e a n spec., €3,800, 653-78-0296. 2004 OPEL CORSA AUTOMATIC: Diesel, nice car, IT V good, Euro. spec., €3,900, 653-78-0296. 1999 HONDA CIVIC: Manual, good shape, ITV good, special sport suspension, Euro. spec., €1,680, 653-78-0296. 1999 PEUGOT 106: Nice shape, 87K miles, manual, ITV good, tow ball, Euro. spec., €1850, 653-78-0296. 1998 AUTOMATIC HONDA CIVIC LX: 5-door hatchback, dark green with cloth interior, A/C, electronic windows, CD/radio, excellent condition, always garaged, 1 owner, only 85K miles (140K kilometers), and perfectly maintained. New tires and breaks. Price is €3,000. Call 654-08-8362. 2002 AUTOMATIC FORD FOCUS: 1.6 gasoline, in excellent mechanical shape, inside very clean, 99K miles, ITV good, European spec., €3,400, 653-78-0296. 2001 AUTOMATIC BMW 530M: Mint, beautiful car, €5,200, 126K miles, ITV good, European spec., 653-78-0296. 2006 OPEL CORSA: Chain distribution, excellent condition, fuel-efficient, 58K miles, priced to go at €2,950, ITV good, European spec., 653-78-0296. 2000 CITROEN XSARA: In excellent mechanical shape as per independent adjusters, body good, interior good, 1 4 9 K m i l e s, € 2 , 5 0 0 , I T V g o o d, European spec., 653-78-0296.

2000 CITROEN XSARA HDi: Diesel, 121K miles, just passed ITV, timing belt just changed, owned by brother of a good mechanic, in per fec t shape, red, €2,950, 653-78-0296. 2006 MAZDA 6: Diesel, car is likenew, immaculate, 83K miles, €5,700, European spec., ITV passed, all the extras, timing belt, water pump, oil and filters all new, total up to date on maintenance. Call Ray, 653-78-0296.

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ASSORTED FURNITURE: Dng. rm. table w/4 chairs and matching china hutch, solid wood, $400 OBO; Solid pine entertainment center, $350 OBO; Solid pine double bed set - bed, headboard, dresser and wardrobe, $400 OBO; 2 twin beds, $100 OBO; Veneer wardrobe, dresser and night stand, $300 OBO; and many collectables available as well. Call 660-98-4511 for more information. MICELLANEOUS ITEMS: 1 small g e n e r a t o r, M a c Po we r P ro 6 0 0 E .55KVA/120 volts/60 hertz, asking $100; Spanish portable air conditioner, used two months, paid €150, asking €75; two set of Graco Baby Monitors, asking $15 each; golf bag and accessories, asking $25. Call Gordon at 727-4979/727-1570.

or email antonioduqmaq52@yahoo.com. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Cleaning and maintenance, key handling, access to U.K. rental bookings. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.

C H I P I O N A APARTMENT BY CHIPIONA MARINA: 2 bdrm., 2 bath, underground parking, rooftop terrace, 3-minute walk to marina and beach, furn optional, €1,200/mo., negotiable, free Internet and cable, English-speaking landlords. Call 956-05-3624 or 600-89-8066.

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SEMI-ATTACHED HOUSE IN LAS REDES: Beautiful, charming, 4 bdrm., 2 bath house, private yard, lots of light, full kitchen, laundry rm., furnished, fireplace, A/C. Great location, close to the beach and base. Gardener included, €1,150, listed in housing. Call 617-08-4705. CHALET IN PUERTO: 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, large yard with fenced pool area, kids house and separate outbuilding, €1,600/month. To see, please visit http://www.peraino.com/egipcia. Listed with housing. Ringabell@hotmail.com A PA R T M E N T R I G H T O N T H E FUENTEBRAVIA BEACH WITH AMAZING VIEWS: 2 bdrm., 1 bath. lvg./dng. area and kitchen, A/C, heat, and solar panel system for hot water, furnished or unfurnished. Asking €1,100 (includes community fees). Listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 or Brigitte 956-85-1396. CHALET IN EL CARMEN: 300 m2 built, 2 floors, 600 m2 lot, 5 very ample bdrms., dressing rooms, 4 full bath, large living room, game room, laundry room, large kitchen, enclosed fireplace w/vents, central heat and A/C, ground level parking with automatic gate. A-1153. Price: €2,100/ mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

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CHALET IN EL AGUILA: 250 m2 built, 2,000 m2 lot, 4 ample bedrooms, 3 ½ bath, enclosed fireplace w/vents, ample kitchen with office, central heat and air, pool, well, enclosed 2 car garage. A-1349. Price: €2,800/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

HOUSES AND APARTMENTS: With sea views, pools and yards, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 bedrooms in Rota, Costa Ballena, Chipiona, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar, no rental fees to Americans. Call Antonio at 685-20-4466

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. HOUSE FOR RENT IN PUERTO BEHIND BAILEY'S: 4 bdrm., 2 bath, "adosado" in quiet neighborhood, lvg./ dng. rm. w/chimney, ample pantry in kitchen, breakfast nook w/skylight, large storeroom, deck off upstairs rear bedroom, balcony off upstairs front bedroom, A/C and heat, covered front porch and yard w/orange tree, off-street parking, 6 miles to USN HQ bldg, 10 min walk to beach. Tel: 649-43-9254. TOWNHOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 minutes from the beach, ocean view from master bedroom. Kitchen, bathroom, living room with A/C and fireplace on main floor, 3 bdrm., and bathroom upstairs, small yard in front and back with driveway for car. Could be furnished if so desired. Listed in housing, €1,104/ mo., negotiable. Call 637-07-0876. SINGLE HOME IN PUERTO: 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, large yard with fenced pool area, kids house and separate outbuilding, €2,100/month. Contact Ringabell@ hotmail.com or visit http://www.peraino. com/egipcia. Listed with housing. BEACHFRONT PENTHOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath with awesome views, furnished kitchen, nice spacious lvg./dng. area, A/C and heat, solar panel hot water, 2 beachfront terraces, underground parking for cars, asking €2K (includes community fees ). Sorry, no pets and no smoking on premises. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 (English spoken). TOWNHOUSE IN EL MANANTIAL: 135 m2, 3 floors, 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, ample lvg./dng. room with fireplace, kitchen, terrace and patio, A/C in lvg. rm. and master bdrm., wood floors in bedrooms, marble in living room and kitchen, 2 minutes from the beach and next to the pine forest, €950/mo. (community fees included). Call 651-83-8588 or email cristobal.josemaria@gmail.com.

SPACIOUS APARTMENT IN JEREZ FOR RENT: 5 bdrm., 4 bath, apartment in Jerez, Avda. Álvaro Domecq, doorman ser vices, €900/month. Contac t m a r i a h i g u e ro t o c o n @ g m a i l. c o m .

HOUSE IN ROTA: 3 bdrm./bath house with patio and covered parking in sought-

after private, secure gated complex; shared pool, basketball court; 5 minute walk to beach in Rota. Contact Eva at 65738-3674 or oliviapina@hotmail.com.

9018 or litoserrano1@hotmail.com.

HOUSE FOR RENT: Avenida Jose Maria Ruiz Mateos, 25, listed and information in housing, €1,260 (negotiable), 4 bdrm., 2 bath., kitchen, lvg. rm. hobby rm. TV rm., library, air conditioning and heating, parking possibility, front and back courtyards, dog park, and wide roof terrace. Call 670-69-9487.

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

NEW DUPLEX IN ROTA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath, kitchen and laundry rm., lvg./dng. rm., garage, storage rm., central heating, A/C and fireplace, large terrace with views to the pool and rooftop terrace, €1,150/mo. Call Ana at 647-91-2971. PRETTY TOWNHOUSE IN NEW AREA OF ROTA: Lots of light, 2 bdrm. (one large), private parking, big basement, 80 m2 terrace with lots of sun and okay for barbecue. Call 629-73-7038.

MISCELLANEOUS CARETAKER: Caretaker wants to care for children, elderly; also a housekeeper. Contact Manuela at 695-04-5618 or m a n o l i m a r ro q u i n @ h o t m a i l. co m . SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Serious, responsible girl with many years of experience with references, available for cleaning and childcare. Medium level of English, owns car. Call 626-37-6625. BIBLE STUDIES: If you would like to have Bible studies in Morón please contact Pastor Beck at 651-10-4951 or http://www.bethelbaptistrota.com. HOUSEKEEPER/CHILD CARE: I make houses sparkle and kids smile and am waiting for your call. I have a car, I live in Rota, speak English and can't wait to hear from you. Call Sandra at 647-13-6278. ENGLISH INSTRUCTORS: Looking for native English instructors to work in Rota with children. Must possess Spanish work permit. Call 622-74-1735. 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 678-45-5175 / mqr_rota@hotmail.com. PERSONAL TRAINER: Experienced personal trainer can help you reach your goals. Contact Carlos at 664-57-

C AR DETAILING: Hand washing and detailing of any vehicle. Please call Merchi at 675-13-5235.

LO S T A N D F O U N D Do 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.

EMPLOYMENT NEX: Come work for us! Search for jobs, apply online or just create a profile for future job openings all at the click of a button! Visit http://www.NavyExchange.jobs HRO: No open positions. SPANISH POSITIONS: Supervisory sales store clerk, R-8, closes Monday; Supervisory financial management analyst, EA11, closes Tuesday; and. Oficial/a Adminstrativo/a, EA-4, closes April 6. Customer service hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments can be made from noon to 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info MWR: Cashier, NF-01 (flex); C YP assistant, CY-I/II (flex); CYP assistant target level, CY-II (part time); CYP operations clerk, NF-02 (full time), Cashier, NF-01 (flex); Club operations assistant, NF-02 (flex); Bartender, NA03 (flex); Recreation aide, NF-01 (flex - fitness); Recreation aide, NF-01 (flex, temp - Liberty); Lifeguard, NF-01 (flex); and, Recreation assistant (located in Madrid) NF-02 (flex). Applications and forms can be downloaded and submitted through Rota MWR's website by visiting http://www.rotamwr.com. No need to come to the office, fill it out and submit it all from your home.

March 26, 2015