The Coastline, Jan. 14, 2010

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Think OPSEC Page 5

And the Nomination Goes To...

For the second year in a row, Rota is selected to represent CNREURAFSWA, in the CNIC's Installation Excellence Award for 2009. - Story on Page 8

Naval Station Rota

2 January 14, 2010 THE COASTLINE

Naval Station Rota 2010: Rise to the Challenge Hola Naval Station Rota. I’m very excited to an-

nounce our base has been selected to represent the Re-

gion for the 2009 Commander, Navy Installation Com-

mand’s Installation Excellence Award. Th is is the second

year in a row that we

have earned CNREUAF-

SWA’s nomination, and

last year we went on to

compete at the Depart-

ment of Defense level on

behalf of the U.S. Navy.

Bravo Zulu NAVSTA

Rota! I’m very proud of

all of you.

So, recognized for

our dedication and

devotion to being one of

the best naval bases in

the world, our hard-working eff orts have been validated

once again. While we should feel proud of ourselves,

this also puts us in a very precarious position. Years ago,

when I was in command of Training Squadron 35 (the

Stingrays), I used to see the same situation with our stu-

dent naval aviators. Th ere were some students who were

so good at fl ying, they took it for granted. Th ey would

have a string of great fl ights, and then suddenly have an

amazingly poor fl ight. What happened? Complacency!

Th ey forgot the reason they had done so well was

because of the amount of preparation, practice and ef-

fort they put into their training. Aviation skills atrophy

quickly.

Trust me when I say nothing comes easy in the Navy,

no matter how much you think “Top Gun” or “G.I. Joe”

applies to reality. No amount of movie montages could

ever convey the amount of sweat and hard work it takes

to run a dedicated and disciplined military unit.

So how do we keep the success train rolling? In one

way or another, each of you is a leader in some capacity.

As a leader, one of your foremost responsibilities is to

develop the workforce under you, to help them expand

their education, their training, their advancement or

promotion, to make them more valuable for the Navy

and to your individual department or division. Con-

stantly seek to be more than what you are; challenge

yourself. We must strive for continuous improvement.

When we all put forth 100 percent into our duties, it gets

refl ected on the base as a whole.

Which leads me to my next subject that is going to be

a major challenge for NAVSTA, but I believe we can do

it. It’s going to take ALL of us, however, to make it hap-

pen. NAVSTA needs to cut its energy consumption by 8

percent for FY10.

We’ve already made progress cutting the “fat” so to

speak, but now we need to look at our behaviors in the

workplace and home to start seeing substantial energy

savings.

For example, did you know many household appli-

ances continue to draw a small amount of power when

they are switched off ? Th ese "phantom" loads occur in

most appliances that use electricity, such as DVD play-

ers, televisions, stereos, computers, and kitchen appli-

ances. In the average home, 75 percent of the electric-

ity used to power home electronics and appliances is

consumed while the products are turned off . Th is can be

avoided by unplugging the appliance or using a power

strip and using the switch on the power strip to cut all

power to the appliance.

Also, if you live in base housing, take the time to

replace your furnace fi lter. I did mine the other day, and

even aft er a few weeks of operation it was fi lthy. A clean

fi lter lets your heating unit be more effi cient, and use less

energy. Air fi lters are available for free at the Self Help

store.

You’ll hear more regarding energy conservation as we

go through the year. Th e point is, we need to be looking

at our energy-consumption behaviors and ensure that

we are not being wasteful with our choices. I’m counting

on all of you for your help.

Hasta Luego, Skipper.

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EDITIONLast DUI: Jan 1Unit: Family Member

CAPTAIN’SCORNER

CAPT. WILLIAM F. MOSKCOMNAVACTS, SPAIN

DUI Counter

LEGAL CORNERAn E-3 appeared for Captain's Mast on Dec. 15, 2009 for violation of UCMJ Article 92 (failure to obey law-ful order), 2 specifi cations. She was awarded reduc-tion in rate to E-2, 45 days of restriction, 45 days of extra duties and forfeiture of one-half month's pay per

month for two months.

Days Since Last DUI: 13DUIs in CY 2010: 1DUIs in CY 2009: 5

Now is the time to get rid of those dry, brittle Christ-

mas trees. On average 22 percent of all fi res are report-

ed in January. Of those, 59 percent were Christmas

trees fi res. Dried-out trees are extremely fl ammable

and should not be left in the home, carport or placed

outside against the house. Each year, these fi res cause

an average of 14 deaths, 26 injuries and $13.8 million

in property damage.

Now is also the time to put away your outdoor elec-

trical lights. Give them a thorough inspection to check

for damage and ensure they are safe for next year. Put-

ting them away now helps the base conserve energy

and helps your outdoor decorations last longer.

After Christmas Reminder From Rota Fire and Emergency Services



Translated By Brenda Navarro, Spanish Protocol

Th e Spanish navy Training Ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano left the dock city of Cadiz to

start her 81st cruise of instruction Jan. 3.

Th e 49 midshipmen and students will spend part of their fourth year career on board,

where they will study subjects directed to their training and professional career.

Th e ship, under the command of Capt. Manuel de la Puente Mora-Figueroa, is com-

posed of 23 offi cers, one who is British, 22 non-commissioned offi cers and 140 Sailors, of

whom 20 are women, and fi ve civilian staff of the Maestranza.

Admiral Chief of Staff of the Navy, Adm. Gen. Manuel Rebollo Garcia and the Mayor of

Cadiz Teofi la Martinez Saiz, attended the departure of the ship.

Th e ship's fi rst stop is the port of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, followed by Rio de

Janeiro, Brazil. Th e ports of Montevideo, Uruguay and Buenos Aires, Argentina will be the

last port visits before the ship transits the Strait of Magellan.

Once in the Pacifi c Ocean, the Chilean ports of Punta Arenas and Valparaiso, in Peru's

Callao, Lima Guayaquil, will receive the visit of the Elcano.

On their return to Spain, and as a way of saying goodbye to the American continent, the

ship is scheduled to make port calls to Charleston, S.C. and Boston, from where they will

start their return to the Naval School of Marin, in Pontevedra, which is scheduled for July.

Admiral Chief of Staff of the Navy, Adm. Gen. Manuel Rebollo Garcia greets midshipmen aboard the Spanish navy Training Ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano. The ship is scheduled to take part in the regatta Velas Sudamerica 2010 with sailing boats from South America and Europe.

Spanish Navy Training Ship Departs on 81st CruiseThe Juan Sebastián de Elcano Will Take Part in the Regatta Velas Sudamerica 2010 With Sailing Boats From South America and Europe

A member of the local Rota police unveils one of the new Segway electric scooters tthe city acquired.

Rota Local Police Acquire Segways Rota local police has modernized itself through the

acquisition of new equipment. Th is time it is an endow-ment of Segways, electric scooters, used for patrolling the narrow streets of the town, the beach area, as well as certain venues or special events. Th is was announced by the delegate of beaches, Jose Luis Luna, who presented the electric vehicles at police headquarters, accompanied by local police delegate Maria de los Angeles Sanchez, the government representative Anónio Alcedo and the Chief of Local Police, Jose Luis Mesa.

Th e head of the Policia Local, Jose Luis Mesa, explained

Translated By Brenda Navarro, Spanish Protocol

Segways are a tool that allows touring places where traditional cars can not access. Moreover, these modern electric scooters are environmentally friendly, not loud, have ten hour of battery life and will allow the agents greater mobility in rugged areas and perfect visibility in large crowds of people, such as a fair.

All these qualities captivated the City Hall of Rota to bet on its acquisition, explained, Luna.

According to Luna, the new local police vehicles will have a major presence, not only in the narrow streets and in the concentrations, but in the coasts of town, in order to

be able to move easily through the sand. "Th e government team is committed to improve the safety of the beaches, walkways and boardwalks," said Luna.

Th e delegate of the government, Alcedo, explained the City Hall has managed to get the Junta de Andalucia to fund 60 percent of the cost of these electric vehicles while the consistory itself will cover the remaining forty percent, with the intentions of having the local police equipped with means and resources.

Alcedo said, "above all, the primary objective is the people from Rota and the vacationers will be more calm and safe in our beaches.”


MCPON to Sailors: Be Smart about Online ThreatsStory By MCCS (SW/AW) Bill Houlihan, Office of MCPON

WASHINGTON -- Sailors, family members and Navy commands are increasingly relying on social and emerging media to stay connected with those in their personal and profes-sional lives.

Master Chief Petty Offi cer of the Navy (SS/SW) Rick D. West is chief among them.More than 13,000 people from around the world have signed up to follow West on his

Facebook page. Th e vast majority are Sailors, Navy family members and military sup-porters. It is important the Navy family remain vigilant in not sharing potentially sensi-tive or secure information by any non-secure means, to include letters, email, telephone conversations or social media.

West has seen reports of potential threats to the Navy and said while the country remains at war, clearly there are those who would want to glean information from any-where they can get it to use against the Navy and the nation.

"What we say and where we say it has never been more important," said West. "Op-erational Security has to be stressed at every level and I'm going to make sure our Sailors

understand that very clearly."West said he's consis-

tently surprised at how eff ective social media has become in terms of getting quality information to the fl eet. He's been particularly aggressive in using Facebook and Twitter to make Sailors and families aware of Navy and DoD initiatives such as wounded warrior care, the Post 9/11 GI Bill and sexual assault prevention.

Th ere are threats, though, that he believes are real and potentially very dangerous. "Anyone who thinks our enemies don't monitor what our Sailors, families and commands are doing via the

Internet and social media had better open their eyes," said West. "Th ese sites are great for networking, getting the word out and talking about some of our most important family readiness issues, but our Sailors and their loved ones have to be careful with what they say and what they reveal about themselves, their familes or their commands."

West said the Navy family needs to avoid discussing information about their units, such as location, schedules and specifi c missions or assets.

"Th at's standard OPSEC," said West. "But we're not talking about 'loose lips sinking ships' anymore, it's more than that. Our enemies are advanced and as technologically savvy as they've ever been. Th ey're looking for personal information about our Sailors, our families and our day-to-day activities as well as ways to turn that information into maritime threats."

"Sailors are getting it", said West. He said he bases that opinion on the feedback he receives at all hands calls and via social media, itself.

"If you have to wonder whether what you're about to type could be used against you or your shipmates and your family,” said West. “You probably shouldn't say it."

Socia l Networking S i tes Are Great for Networking But Sai lors a n d T h e i r Fa m i l i e s M u s t P r a c t i c e O P S E C a n d B e C a r e f u l What Is Said About Themselves, Their Familes and Their Commands

NAVSTA Commanding Offi cer Capt. Bill Mosk takes a look at the Naval Station Rota Spain Facebook page.

Visit the following websites for more information on how to appropriately and safely use social media sites.

Information on the appropriate use of social media within the Navy is available at: http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/socialmedia.html

DoD's social media hub has created videos and articles on the best practices for service members and their families when using social networking sites. Th ese can be found at: http://socialmedia.defense.gov

A short presentation by Navy Public Aff airs on privacy and safety of personnel participating on line can be found at: http://www.slideshare.net/USNavySocialMedia/us-navy-safe-and-eff ective-use- of-social-media

More information regarding OPSEC can be obtained by Navy command personnel at: https://iweb.spawar.navy.mil/depts/d017/

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Eleven Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 recently began work on

a galvanized steel catwalk as an improvement project for the Naval Station Rota water

treatment facility.

Th ese Seabees are constructing a 180 foot long cat-walk, allowing easier access for

maintenance and repair of the local water fi ltration system. Th e project is unique because

it was executed almost exclusively by battalion Steelworkers. For most of the crew, it is the

fi rst project of this magnitude they have ever worked on and is a great opportunity to learn.

Th is project helps ensure the proper function and longevity of the Granulated Activated

Carbon water fi ltration system, which supplies water to NAVSTA Rota and the surrounding

area.

“Most rates in the Seabees have had plenty of jobs that are specifi c to their rate, but the

SW’s have not had as many as they would like,” said Steelworker 2nd Class (SCW) David

Aanenson. “We all love welding and commonly refer to this project as a Steelworker’s

dream.”

To facilitate faster and more effi cient construction, the crew began prefabricating the

walkway, railing and staircase at an enclosed warehouse near the battalion headquarters at

Camp Mitchell. Th is will allow the crew to assemble the structure rapidly when all of the

components are fi nished. Most prefabrication will be completed by NMCB 3, and the fi nal

assembly will be turned over to NMCB 7 for installation.

“Working indoors is great because we are not aff ected by the weather,” said Steelworker

Constructionman (SCW) Bernard Barbuto, the project safety supervisor. “When other

projects are delayed, we are able to continue working every day.”

Each day the troops increase their welding profi ciency and improve upon their

Steelworker skill set. Th e experience they gain not only makes them better Steelworkers, it

also makes them better Seabees.

“Th e senior troops can use their leadership skills, experience and technical knowledge

to teach junior troops how to be a Steelworker,” said Steelworker 1st Class (SCW) Michael

Freeman, the project supervisor.

Allowing senior troops to train junior troops is essential to the success and readiness of

the battalion.

“Th e hands-on experience the younger Steelworkers are learning is essential for them to

better themselves as a Steelworker as well was a Seabee,” said Freeman. "Th e senior troops

will benefi t from this project just as much as the junior troops. Hands-on experience is one

of the most benefi cial ways for a Seabee to learn their rate, and it is also allows senior troops

to learn to be eff ective leaders."

Story By Ensign Jason Kiel

Seabees from NMCB 3 operate an excavator to remove trash and brush from a natural spring here at NAVSTA Rota as part of an environmental rejuvenation project, which was requested by the Spanish navy.

Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 recently completed work on a project which restored a natural spring and habitat of indigenous turtles found on Naval Station Rota. Th e environmental rejuvenation project was completed at the request of the Spanish navy and through coordina-tion with the local Public Works Department. Work included the removal of soil which had been discarded at the site two years ago, blocking fl ow from the spring and causing various environmental issues. Th e spring and surrounding land served as home to an indigenous Spanish Painter Turtle whose habitat was signifi cantly reduced in size as a result of the hasty dump-site selection. Th ere was also a noted decrease in migratory birds using the spring and its surrounding area as a resting place on their way to and from Africa. “When I fi rst saw the spring site, I doubted there had ever been water there,” said Equipment Operator William

Walker, crew leader for the rejuvenation project. When NMCB 3 received the call to take on the project, Alfa Company was ready to respond. One of the major challenges the crew faced was the task of running heavy equipment over the unstable ground above the spring. Alfa Company solved that problem by bringing in soil fi ll, which was carefully inspected to ensure its ability to achieve the required soil stability and load carrying capacity for NMCB 3’s excavating equipment. Th ey then used an excavator to remove the soil that had blocked the spring. Th ey completed the work in four days, and thanks to their hard work, the spring has already shown encouraging signs of life. Since the completion of the natural spring rejuvena-tion project, the water level in the spring has risen to approximately four feet, allowing plenty of room for the painter turtle to reclaim its habitat.

NMCB 3 Completes Spring Restoration Project

Steelworkers Improve NAVSTA Rota Water Treatment Facility

Steelworker Constructionman Recruit Heather Fournier, NMCB 3 , grinds down joints on a catwalk project made of a galvanized steel.

Story and Photo By Builder Constructionman Apprentice Jacob Kusay

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A battalion-wide memorial service was held at the NAVSTA Rota theater for Builder 3rd Class (SCW) Joshua Dae-Ho Carrell, a Seabee assigned Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, Dec. 30. Carrell was attached to the NMCB 3 Liberia Detachment that was constructing a hospital laundry facility and renovating a children's ward at Redemption Hospital Monrovia, Liberia. Carrell died Dec. 25 in Landshtul, Germany due to complications associated with malaria. NMCB 3 is one of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command's warfi ghting support elements, providing host nation construction operations and security in support of overseas contingency operations.

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521st Airman Receives STEP PromotionStory and Photo By Jan Hammond

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Gilbert, 521st Air Mobility Operations Group, was surprised during a department meeting when Col. Scott Campbell, Commander, 521st AMOG, presented Gilbert with a STEP promotion to Master Sgt., Dec. 28. Th e STEP program, or Stripes for Exceptional Performers, is designed to allow major commands, fi eld operating agencies, direct unit commanders and senior Air Force offi cers with large enlisted populations to select a limited number of airmen with exceptional potential for promotion to the grades of E-5 through E-7. Th e STEP program accommodates unique circumstances, which in the commander's judgment, clearly warrant promotion. Each year, the Air Force receives a very limited number of STEP promotions. Th is year, of only 310 opportunities Air Force-wide, a single STEP promotion to Master Sgt. was delegated to the 521 Air Mobility Operations Wing. Col. Kim Corcoran, Commander, 521 AMOW, reviewed nominations and selected Gilbert, non-commissioned offi cer in charge of the command staff for the 521st AMOG at Naval Station Rota, from a pool of more than 200 Tech Sgt’s. assigned to the wing. Campbell made the notifi cation on behalf of the wing commander and congratulated Gilbert for his exceptional achievement and informed him that he was "out of uniform". "In a group where we have so many outstanding Technical Sergeants performing at a very high level, Master Sergeant Gilbert stood out,” said Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Hughes, 521st AMOG Superintendent. “He has a career full of noteworthy accomplishments and since his arrival here last January, has demonstrated a tireless work ethic and produced exceptionally high quality work. He is truly deserving of this promotion." STEP promotions are eff ective immediately and Master Sgt. Gilbert rushed off to sew his newly earned stripes onto his uniform. “I can’t be thankful enough. I truly appreciate my senior leadership considered me for the promotion,” said Gilbert. “I feel incredibly honored.”

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Gilbert, of the 521st AMOG, holds his newly acquired stripes, after receiving them from Col. Scott Campbell, during a department meeting Dec. 28.

Rota Airman is Recognized For His Achievements and PromotedUnder the Stripes For Exceptional Performers Program


NCTAMS Names 2009 Sailors Of The Year To earn the title Sailor of the Year, one must demonstrate exceptional performance, out-

standing professionalism and a community spirit beyond that of the average Sailor. Th ree

members of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Detachment Rota

did just that.

L t . C m d r.

Andre Rowe, Of-

fi cer In Charge of

NCTAMS Det.

Rota announced

t he s e l e c t i on

of Information

Systems Tech-

nician 1st Class

(SW/AW) Scott

Lauren as the de-

tachment’s Sailor

of the Year for

2009.

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t i on Sy s t e ms

Technician 2nd

Class (SW) Cal-

v i n Wi l l i ams

and Electron-

ics Technician

3rd Class Daniel

Moseley received

recognition as

Junior Sailor of

the Year and Blue Jacket of the Year respectively.

Lauren, of Orange, Calif., earned his selection through exceptional performance of his

Story and Photo by ETC (SW) Adam R. Belcher, NCTAMS Collateral PAO

NAVSTA Rota Recognized Again For Excellence Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia nominated Naval Station Rota,

Spain Jan. 8 to represent the region for Commander, Naval Installation Command's 2009

Installation Excellence Award.

"Th e true recipients of this award go to all of the hard-working people of Naval Station

Rota," said NAVSTA Rota Commanding Offi cer Capt. Bill Mosk. “We are all very honored by

this recognition, especially to win region’s nomination two years in a row."

All of the installations in the Region submitted four-page summaries describing what that

base has done in the last year in several categories, such as business process improvement,

operations, quality of life, community relations, environmental stewardship and emergency

response. Some highlights from NAVSTA's submission include:

• Th e National Defense Transportation Association Military Unit Award

Story by Lt. Ben Tisdale, NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs Officer• National Night Out’s Best Military Base Award

• CNREURAFSWA Fire and Emergency Services Civilian Fire Offi cer and Military Fire

Offi cer of the Year

• CNIC Environmental Management System Award from Naval Facilities Engineering

Command Atlantic

Th e winner of the CNIC Installation Excellence Award will be nominated for the annual

Commander-in-Chief ’s Award for Installation Excellence, which recognizes military installa-

tions that support operational readiness and enhance total workface development.

"Th e more than 3,000 U.S. service members, DoD civilians and Spanish personnel provided

unparalleled support and innovation to provide quality service and support to the European

theater and our allies," said Mosk. “Th is award certainly validates our eff orts and hard work.

I’m very proud of them.”

Veterinary Services Announce Changes By Rota Veterinary Services

When taking your pet to the Army veterinary clinic aft er Jan. 15, you will notice routine

veterinary services like health-certifi cates, micro-chipping and vaccinations have increased

in price. Th ese changes are part of an ongoing eff ort to standardize services across the DoD

and parallel the veterinary profession’s move toward wellness, promote public health and

provide consistency in veterinary care.

Many services are now grouped into “Wellness Packages” that provide comprehensive

preventive medical care tailored to your pets specifi c needs and stage of life. Th e entire

veterinary profession is shift ing from vaccination-driven appointments towards these

wellness-driven appointments. Th e intent is to emphasize routine wellness examinations

and interaction with a veterinary health care professional instead of vaccinations as the

reason for a visit to the veterinary clinic.

Veterinary Services will embrace this eff ort to provide the best care to our patients and

support to our clients through comprehensive disease prevention, early diagnosis of any

problems and appropriate treatment.

Th ere will be a re-structuring in the fee schedule, but the goal continues to be high

quality care at the lowest cost. Fees, and more importantly services, will be the same for all

clients’ at all military veterinary treatment facilities.

Other fees in Rota will remain the same; this includes all surgery, prescription drugs, and

retail items. As the quality of medical services we off er increases, you can take comfort in

knowing that the DoD Veterinary Service is doing everything they can to keep your family

pets healthy for a lifetime.

Questions can be directed to the Veterinary Services staff at 727-3149 or email Capt.

Jeremiah Nelson at [email protected].

IT1 (SW/AW) Scott Lauren, was recognized at NCTAMS Det. Rota's Sailor of the Year for 2009.

duties and dedication to the command and community.

“He’s the type of Sailor who gives his all to improve the command and the Sailors under

his care,” said NCTAMS Senior Enlisted Leader, Chief Interior Communications (SW) Steve

Shallberg. “His enthusiasm in organizing community relations projects has gone a long way

in getting the message out there that we care about the local community.”

Junior Sailor of the Year, Williams of Brooklyn, New York, faced stiff competition in the

selection process, but came out on top thanks to his reputation for going the extra mile.

“Th e selection process was a diffi cult one with several deserving Sailors in the running”

said Chief Information Systems Technician (PJ) Roy Harris, a member of the selection board.

“In the end it came down to his high level of command involvement. I think it says a lot about

petty offi cer Williams to be selected against such stiff competition.”

Th e most junior honoree, Moseley of Riverside, Calif., impressed many since checking

onboard in February last year.

“He’s eager to learn and has gone above and beyond with his qualifi cations” said Electron-

ics Technician 1st Class (SW/AW) Kelly Howard, his divisional leading petty offi cer. “I think

what you are looking for in a Blue Jacket of the Year is a Sailor who wants to contribute and

isn’t afraid of a challenge. He defi nitely has those qualities and was deserving of his selection.”

Lauren said he was honored to be selected and that he could not have been selected without

the leadership, guidance and support of his command.

“I appreciate all the mentoring and support I’ve received from the chain of command,”

said Lauren. “I give a lot of credit for my success here to my fellow fi rst class petty offi cers

and the chief ’s mess."



The Story of the Magi: Twelve Days in Hostile Territory Tradition holds that the Magi visited the

baby Jesus on the twelft h day, Jan. 6. Although

many manag-

er scenes have

the Magi vis-

iting among

the shepherds

and livestock,

most likely it

was in a house

according to

M a t t h e w ' s

gospel. Where

did the Magi

hail? Again, scripture is relatively silent on this

matter with the only clue being the word Magi.

Most likely it was Magu, which could refer to

Arabia, Mesopotamia or regions beyond. In

either case, the story implies they traveled a

long way.

How did they know about the "King of

the Jews?" It is thought when Daniel was a

guest in Babylon, his teaching remained, at

least in part, and the Magi were able to fi gure

it out. Th e number of Magi is inconclusive

from Scripture and western tradition has their

names as Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar.

Early Christian art has the number between

two and eight.

You may be led to conclude that Scripture

does not say much about the Magi for us to

learn. You would be correct. It isn't about

them! Matthew keeps them with a low profi le.

Th e purpose of the story of the Magi is Jesus is

the Messiah, not just for the Jews, but also for

the Gentiles. It is a bit of irony that supposed

pagans from the east understand and believe,

whereas Herod, the current King of Judea, and

his chief priests do not.

Had the Magi known what a wicked man

King Herod was and how paranoid he lived,

they might have thought twice about their

visit. Th e Magi visited Jerusalem inquiring

about the birth place of the Messiah. Here

they are brought into Herod's court. Th is

notorious ruler murdered three of his own

sons because he thought they were aft er his

throne. Later, he had 300 of his offi cers per-

manently dispatched, to say nothing of his

own wife and mother.

Th e poor Magi were unaware of the danger

to themselves and to the One they came to

worship, when they went to see Herod. Th ese

interpreters of stars and dreams received a

Rightly Dividing the Word of TruthDevelop a deeper relationship with God by learning and understanding the mind of Christ,

Tuesday at 7 p.m., in the Chapel. Childcare is provided.

Evening Adult Bible Study Th is adult Bible Study led by Mike Cannon begins with a meal at 6:30 p.m. Th ursday

evenings and breaks off into a group study from 7 - 8 p.m. A video is viewed followed by a

discussion of the video and Scripture. All are welcome to attend and child care is provided.

PWOC Bible StudyTh e PWOC will hold a New Year "Kick Off " meeting today, 9:30 -11:30 a.m. in the Chapel

Social Hall. Along with great fun, fellowship and food, the new study "Esther" by Beth

Moore will be introduced. Plan now to attend. Th is is a great way to begin

the New Year in the Word of God. Child care is provided.

COMREL ProjectNAVSTA Rota has been participating with the renovation process of La Cartuja Monastery

dream of their own and were warned not to

return to Herod. Matthew says Herod was

furious!

Th e Magi were not aware of the danger

they entered nor were they aware of the dan-

ger to the Child Himself. If they had been

aware, would they have come? We can only

guess, but I am relatively certain they would

not have come to Herod. We can only wonder

if they would have come at all.

God most certainly knew the danger --

He came! Christ's Epiphany, His becoming

manifest was immediately life-threatening for

Him. For us, however, it is life-saving!

If you would like to speak with a chaplain

for any reason please call the Religious Min-

istries Department at 727-2161.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Call the Chapel at 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.

CHAPLINES

CHAPLAIN LYNN CHRISTENSEN

for the past several years. La Cartuja Monastery, in Jerez de la Frontera, is considered

as one of the buildings with greatest value in the Province of Cadiz. Other volunteer

opportunities and COMREL locations are available. Contact petty offi cer Rodriguez for

more information.


families. Mya says, “You have to be a little selfi sh with your time”. Our jobs and families will benefi t from the increased energy and confi dence we will develop with regular exercise. Burning 500 calories per day should lead to a one pound weight loss per week if your diet is unchanged. Th ose initiating a new exercise regimen may notice an increase in appetite. Making healthy food choices that include a small increase in daily protein should keep you from adding as many calories as you burn off . As a physician, my favorite part of Mya’s story is the resulting improvement in her overall health. She decreased her risk of developing type II diabetes, depression, breast cancer, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, acid refl ux, colon cancer, asthma and more. In fact, Mya states knowing the health benefi ts of weight loss motivates her to continue to lose weight toward her goal. Th is new goal is based on a healthy Body Mass Index rather than a certain size or shape. Th e recommended BMI is less than 25. Mya’s tips: Keep a diet journal; having to write everything down encourages us to make wise food choices. Anticipate diet indiscretions; plan for holidays, vacations and special meals by increasing your work-outs, eating light for other meals, or planning to lose a little more weight aft er the season is over. Portion size matters; eat small, frequent meals and don’t allow yourself to get too hungry. “Give yourself a break”; losing weight is best done as a part of a healthy lifestyle change. Th ere will be ups and downs, but we can all have a healthy lifestyle which will lead to successful weight loss when we commit ourselves to eating nutritious foods and getting regular exercise. If you would like more information on healthy eating, the American Dietetic Association has a great website: www.eatright.org. Refer to resources like www.caloriesperhour.com for information on calories burned by walking, jogging, running or other activities. See your Family Physician, and/or the Naval Hospital Dietitian and Health Promotions staff for more information on healthy lifestyle changes.

Weight Loss: One Woman’s Success StoryIt’s a new year! Most of us are making resolutions. Some of us wonder how to lose weight safely and how to maintain that weight loss. Obesity rates are rising and the consequences are

very serious. Diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma and several types of cancer are increased in those who are overweight. Weight loss is diffi cult. Th ere are many advertisements for weight loss supplements, meal plans and fad diets which we may be tempted to try, but wonder if they are safe. Th is is a

report on one woman’s successful weight loss. It will hopefully serve as inspiration to us all. “Mya” successfully lost 42 pounds over a 9 month period and has maintained that weight loss over 15 months. Prior weight loss attempts were successful in the short term, but she had a diffi cult time sustaining weight loss. Mya tried Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem and Fen-phen, which were all moder-ately eff ective, but were expensive which made them diffi cult to follow long term. Mya began to use skills she learned from these programs along with regular exercise and most notably a new outlook on food. She now cooks nutrient-rich, low-fat foods for the entire family. She serves and eats smaller portions at each meal. She is careful to stock her pantry with healthy items, and she eats nutritious snacks. Mya tells me exercise was diffi cult at fi rst. She confi des she found it diffi cult to jog one mile when she began. But, with gradual increases in her distance and speed, she was able to continually challenge her metabolism while developing cardiac fi tness. Now Mya exercises fi ve days per week. She relies on her 3-5 mile runs to keep her energized and feeling healthy. Five miles, you say? Oh yes, but this fi tness success story was written with daily commitment to change. She cross-trains with swimming and weight training between runs. And what about time? Most of us will fi nd it diffi cult to guard 30-60 minutes a day for ourselves, especially with busy jobs and

HEALTHBEATU.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL

ROTA, SPAIN

By Lt. Cmdr. Alexis Epperly, MD, Family Practice Clinic, USNHRS


A Warranted Occasion: Dickson the Newest "Mustang"Th e Naval Station Rota community said good-bye to

a chief petty offi cer and welcomed a new chief warrant

offi cer during a commissioning ceremony at the Base

Chapel, Dec 21.

Chief Aviation Ordinanceman (SW/AW) Clement

Dickson was commissioned to the rank of Chief War-

rant Offi cer 2 by NAVSTA Rota Commanding Offi cer

Capt. Bill Mosk, while Dickson’s family, friends and

shipmates were on hand to show their support as he

took off his anchors and put on the insignia of a chief

warrant offi cer

“Don’t forget what you have learned to get where you

are today,” said Chief Warrant Offi cer 4 Roddy Wiggins.

As a seasoned warrant offi cer himself, Wiggins spoke

of the proud history of the limited duty offi cers and

chief warrant offi cers.

"The commissioning of a prior enlisted Sailor",

he said, "creates a diff erent breed of offi cer called a

'mustang'.”

Dickson, an aviation ordinanceman by rate, was put

in the positions of aviation fuels, fl eet support supply

Story By Lt. j.g Jeremy Grennan, FISC Rota

Air Ops Sailor Selected For Seaman to Admiral

Many enlisted Sailors dream of one day becoming an offi cer in the Navy, and for one Naval

Station Rota Sailor, this dream is becoming a reality.

Electronics Technician 2nd Class (SW/AW) Brian T. Collette of NAVSTA Rota’s Air Op-

erations Ground Electronics Maintenance Division was selected for the Seaman to Admiral

Commissioning Program, or STA-21, Nov. 12, 2009.

STA-21 allows enlisted Sailors to become commissioned offi cers aft er completing a bac-

calaureate degree. During this time, Sailors continue to receive their regular pay.

Collette was chosen from a pool of 838 applicants to be one of 225 selectees for the fi scal

year 2010 STA-21 Program and the only offi cer’s program candidate for Rota.

Executive offi cer of Air Operations department, Cmdr. Xavier Smith, was pleased one of

his own Sailors was selected.

“I think it’s fantastic and a great honor for Collette to have been selected,” said Smith. “He

put in a lot of work in very little time. He’s in for a great experience and I encourage other

enlisted to go the extra mile and apply for offi cer’s programs.”

STA-21 applicants must submit a package with a recommendation from their commanding

offi cer, be able to complete a bachelor’s degree in 36 months with a grade point average of 2.5

Story By ET Kelly Mayo, Coastline

or better, and show they are an outstanding Sailor and an exemplary United States citizen.

Th e selection board looks for academic and leadership potential to choose the most qualifi ed

Sailors. Once selected, the candidate’s college of choice is provided with a yearly allowance to

cover tuition, books, and course fees.

“When you want something, go for it,” said Collette. “Don’t let the speed bumps along

the way stop you.”

Collette said he submitted four packages for the STA-21 program in the last six years; with

the fourth submission being the charm.

“Shocked, happy, and relieved,” said Collette when asked about how he felt when he found

out. Collette was at home with his wife, Diana, and his 15-month-old son, Aaron, when he

received the news. He said he felt all of the work he put into preparing his application pack-

age had not been in vain.

“He is so happy to have been selected,” said Diana. “Th is achievement is the result of years

of preparation. He has worked really hard for the last six years, spending time with his com-

munities and the commands, and sacrifi cing family time.”

Family and command support was a key element in the evolution of Collette’s naval career.

From his parents to his wife and child and a large number of the air operations chain of com-

mand, Collette said he owes thanks to the many people who helped him begin to reach his

goal of becoming an offi cer.

“My chief, Chief Electronics Technician Dave Vinup, has a lot of experience to draw from

and my leading petty offi cer, Electronics Technician 1st Class Roger Weakley, has been an

important role model and mentor,” said Collette. “But there was no individual whose input

was more important than the next person’s. Th is package was defi nitely a team eff ort.”

Collette plans to attend Old Dominion University to earn a degree in business management

while fulfi lling Navy ROTC leadership duties.

“I am very excited to attend a real brick and mortar school to earn a degree,” said Collette.

“I knew I didn’t have the discipline to attend college right aft er high school, so I joined the

Navy to develop that discipline.”

Chief Warrant Offi cer 2 Clement Dickson of FISC Sigonella Site Rota receives his warrant offi cer bar from his wife, Tania, during his commissioning ceremony at NAVSTA Rota, Spain.

ET2 (SW/AW) Brian T. Collette of NAVSTA Rota’s Air Operations Ground Electronics Maintenance Division was selected for the Seaman to Admiral Commissioning Program from Rota,Nov. 12, 2009.

Photo By Jan Ham

mond

and fi lled the shoes of a master chief ’s billet as senior

enlisted advisor for the Supply Department.

"It was here," said Trev Sterling, who previously

served as Regional Supply Offi cer of Fleet Industrial

Support Center Sigonella Site Rota and was the guest

speaker, "his hard work, determination and integrity

were the keys to his commissioning and as much as it is

a loss for the chief ’s mess, it is a gain for the wardroom."

Dickson’s wife, Tania, put on his warrant offi cer bar

and his daughter,Viktoria, placed the offi cer’s cover on

her daddy’s head.

“We are shaped by our attitudes, belief systems and

prejudices—they unfold around us every day, some-

times in ways that seem insignifi cant,” said Dickson.

“So much of our history has been shaped by a cultural

imbalance--by the knowledge and the fact that we do

not begin life on a level playing fi eld, and that far too

many fi nd the entrance to career dreams guarded by

gates that are tightly closed, oft en impenetrable. I have

found that those impenetrable gates are easily removed

when eff ective leadership is in place.”

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NAVSTA Rota Going “Digital” - Get Your NWU SoonTh e new Navy Working Uniform is scheduled to be available for purchase at the NAVSTA

Rota Exchange, Jan. 18.

Navy Exchange Command recently accelerated the distribution of the NWU to various

regions due to suffi cient inventory of the most in-demand sizes.

"Due to the combined eff orts of uniform manufacturers, distributors and the Navy, we are

able to off er Sailors the NWU even earlier than previously planned to ensure every individual

has the opportunity to obtain the proper uniform by next December," said Capt. Vince Drouil-

lard, branch head within the Navy's personnel, plans and policy division.

Story Lt Ben Tisdale, NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

USNHRS Laboratory Department Receives Accreditation By LT Mariel J. Teng, Head, USNHRS Laboratory Department

Th e US Naval Hospital, Rota, Spain Laboratory De-partment has been awarded two years accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of Ameri-can Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent onsite inspection. Th e laboratory’s director was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the “excellence of services being provided”. USNHRS Laboratory Depart-ment is accredited through Oct. 2011 and one of nearly 7,000 CAP accredited laboratories nationwide. Th e CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960’s, is recognized by the federal govern-ment as being equal to or even more stringent than the government’s own inspection program. During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examined the entire staff ’s qualifi cations, the labo-ratory’s equipment, facilities, safety program and record, as well as to the overall management of the laboratory. Th is stringent inspection program is designed to specifi -cally ensure the highest standard of care for all labora-tory patients.

HM1 (FMF/SW/AW) John Zettlemoyer, does micro-biology work at at USNHRS. The hospital is accredited for two years by the Accreditation Committee of CAP, based on the results of a recent on site inspection.

All of the necessary accessory items are already available for purchase. However, name tags

have to be order through the Exchange Customer Service department.

“Rota sailors who want to purchase the new NWU should order their name tags now,” said

Kevin McAndrew, Navy Exchange Store Manager. “It takes about a week for the name tag to

get made, so it’s best to get them done sooner than later.”

Th e NWU replaces the utilities, wash khaki, coveralls, woodland green, aviation green,

winter working blues and summer whites.

Th e mandatory wear date throughout the Navy remains Dec. 31.


Rota Sailors Aid in Transload OperationEvery year, Fleet Industrial

Supply Center Sigonella detach-

ment Rota assists transmodal

inter-theater operations in sup-

port of army units deploying and

redeploying from various coun-

tries. Th is past October, FISCSI

Rota assisted the 3rd Infantry

Division’s Combat Aviation Bri-

gade from Ft. Stewart, Ga. and the

159th Combat Aviation Brigade

from Ft. Campbell, Ky. with an

inter-theater aviation transfer.

The term transmodal is in

reference of air and land support

equipment arriving to a port via

sea and moving downrange via

air and is a planning intensive

joint operation with the Army, Air

Force, Th eater Aviation Sustain-

ment Maintenance Europe, Sur-

face Deployment and Distribution

Command, and various NAVSTA

departments.

During the movement, which

ended in December, Rota person-

nel moved more than 800 pieces

of equipment weighing more than

four-million pounds; loading and

unloading from sunrise to sun-

light or when weather conditions

permitted.

Ships moored at the port and

offloaded aircraft transiting to

theater. In October, the MA/

MSP-12 Green Lake moored and

began unloading 3rd ID aircraft ,

containers, and other aviation es-

sential equipment and aircraft like

CH-47 Chinooks, AH-64 Apaches and UH-60 Black Hawks.

NAVSTA teamed with the 725th AMS, SDDC and TASM-E to provide key support ser-

vices and logistical support for 126 transiting Army personnel and their equipment,” said

NAVSTA Rota’s C2 Lt. Rich Hartl. “It was extremely gratifying to coordinate the support of

Rota and supporting commands towards the successful completion of the 3rd ID and 159th

CAB Intermodal Transload.”

Supply arranged for transportation from the ship and its mile and a half track to the airfi eld

where helicopters, pallets and rolling stock are made ready for air travel via C-5 Galaxy or

C-17 Globemaster III.

Th e task of moving the equipment and aircraft was personnel intensive. Base security di-

rected convoys, the fi re department conducted brake checks on aircraft , port operations handled

safe ship mooring as well as a clear path for the transit on and off ship, air operations arranged

a place for the aircraft to set-up and a bunker to prep for its travel to and from air transit.

“An operation like this transmodal CONOPS is a great opportunity for U.S. Navy Sup-

ply personnel to further experience joint logistics whereby several DoD organizations and

defense services work closely together in moving cargo destined for the Warfi ghter from sea

to air to ground,” said Regional Supply Offi cer, Cmdr. Ivan Stamegna. “Rota is unique in the

European theatre, because the base off ers the ability to transload heavy cargo from seago-

ing container ships from the pier via a tow way road to a state of the art air fi eld for further

transfer downrange.”

Story By Lt. j.g. Jeremy A. Grennan

NAVSTA Rota's Security and Supply Departments help transport U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the base port operations area. More than 50 Rota Sailors and Airmen took part in the joint service operation to assist the Army's 159th Combat Aviation Brigade from Ft. Campbell, Ky. transport their helicopters, cargo and equipment from MA/MSP-12 Green Lake to Air Force C-17's.

Photo By MC Joseph Ebalo



Tenerife- the island of Eternal Spring. Situated in the Atlantic Ocean, off the west coast of Morocco, this Canary Island is a perfect getaway any time of the year. The north is lush and green, rich in culture and old town charm, while the south is notably warmer, a bustling tourist metropolis with surfers and seaside resorts a plenty. In the middle lies El Teide, a dormant volcano, hovering 12,198 feet above sea level and the largest peak in Spain. Growing bananas was once the mainstay of the island’s economy until mass air travel began bringing tourists dur-ing the 1960’s which brought a revolution of change to the island. Now the island rates tourism as its number one industry with a plethora of activities to entice the most fickle of traveler. Hotels rangthe rural hostels in the pine forest catering to backpackers. Tenerife has many quirks, like the famous beach Playa de las Teresitas where more than four million sacks of golden yellow sand was import Or Masca, a small mountain village with winding roads above the sea, where pirates once hid after the Spanish conquered the island. The neonce whistled to communicate over the distance. The National Park on which El Teide lies, offers a fascinating landscape, which was created by the eliminator forces of the volcano. Christophistoric voyage. The area around the Tiede lies in the worlds second largest Caldera. The views are fantastic and you can see why the film indthere, such as Planet of the Apes, The Ten Commandments and recently the new Clash of the Titans which is due for release March 2010. But the most charming part of the island is the islanders themselves. They will be quick to tell you a story or two, of the good old days or thetruly contagious and a great get away any time of the year.

BY JAN HAMMOND


e from ultra-exclusive golf club beachside resorts and quaint cottages to rent, to

ted from the Sahara Desert.earby island La Gomera is a must see and short boat ride away, where islanders

pher Columbus is said to have observed its last great eruption in 1492 during his ustry picks this area as the backdrop for many movies. Many have been filmed

e last person they met from New York. Their laid back life style and zest for life is


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Every year on the Sunday closest to Jan. 17, pet lovers gather for the festival of St. Anton, the patron saint of the animal kingdom. Animal

lovers bringing their pets to be blessed at Las Dunas de San Anton, in El Puerto de Santa Maria on the Saints feast day.

St. Anton (Anthony) of Abad (251-356 C.E), also known as St. Anthony of the Desert or St. Anthony of Egypt, lived in solitude with only

animals as his companions. He was also known for having animals instinctively surround him, which led to the tradition of the blessings.

Since the fi rst time humans domesticated animals, they have become the owner’s best friends, their kids and their faithful companions.

Some are pampered and live the high life, while others are beast of burden working in fi elds.

However, they all have one thing in common; their owners love them and cherish them as if they were family. Th e festival begins with an

outdoor mass under the canopy of pines that soar into the air, creating a cathedral like aff ect and ends with the releasing of doves.

Proud pet owners then stand in line with their horses, snakes, potbelly pigs, dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, birds, lizards, donkey’s, turtles,

hamsters, mice and fi sh to receive a splash of holy water and a blessing from the local priest. Some believe the blessing ensures the animals’

good health for the coming year and they receive the additional protection of the saint.

Aft er the pets are blessed, people walk around petting all of the animals and cooing over how cute they are.

Attending the festival means to be a part of a culture where people are kind, gentle and appreciate their animals. Many people value the

lives of their animal not because they are their pets, but some depend on them for their lively hood.

Th is years Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Jan. 17. Th e blessing of the animals begins at 12:15 p.m.

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A New Year, A New Gym: Fitness Center Completes Facility Upgrade

Naval Station Rota’s Morale, Welfare and Recre-

ation fi tness center celebrated the completion of an

$83,000 upgrade to the gym basketball court during

a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Jan. 11.

Th e basketball court was resurfaced during the

renovation project and the MWR logo and lines were

painted back onto the court. Walls and bleachers were

painted, new rims and basketballs were purchased and

banners were hung to give the gym a fresh new look.

Th e basketball court was closed from Nov. 16, 2009

to Jan. 2 to facilitate the project.

“Th is court area is used for a lot of diff erent things,

like PT, basketball games, volleyball games, youth

activities and even aerobic classes,” said Laurie Al-

lard, MWR Fitness Program Manager. “It was really

important to us to shut it down for awhile so the job

could be done completely.”

Allard went on to thank the gym customers and

the MWR staff for being so patient during the reno-

vation project.

“Th e MWR staff really made this work,” said Allard.

“It comes just in time for the New Year resolutions.”

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony where

NAVSTA Rota Commanding Offi cer, Capt. Bill Mosk

commended the MWR staff and Public Works for a job

well done, a MWR youth basketball game was played

with the Hip Hop dance team entertaining the crowd

during half-time.

Th e MWR staff also thanked the DGF High School

for the use of their gym during the transition period of

the refurbishing project and thanked them by having

the boys and girls high school basketball teams play

their Spanish counterpart during the celebration.

“I like to play basketball every Monday and

Wednesday night and the old fl oor was very slippery,”

said Chief Master-at-Arms (SW) Ed Fisher. “Th is is

a great improvement for us.”

Story and Photo By Jan Hammond

NAVSTA Commanding Offi cer, Capt. Bill Mosk (front right) and NAVFAC project leader CE1 Anthony Graybill (front left) cut the ribbon during the inaguration of the newly renovated basketball court.


January14Sponsor Training: FFSC, 9 - 11 a.m.

Half Price Bowling: Rota Lanes, Thursdays, 7 p.m.

15NMCRS Thrift Shop: Fridays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Resume Review: FFSC, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

16

17Family Day: Rota Lanes, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

San Anton: Blessing of the Animals

18Martin Luther King Jr. Day

NMCRS Thrift Shop: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Kids Reading Club: Library, 4 - 5 p.m.

19Mardi Gras Seminar: FFSC, 11a.m.-noon.

New Baby Budgeting, Health Promotions Kitchen, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

20Calm, Cool and Com-posed: FFSC, 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Benefi ts of Breastfeeing: Health Promotions Kitchen, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

NMCRS Thrift Shop: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

21Empowerment Bible Study: Chapel, Every Thurs-day, 7 - 9 p.m.

American Red Cross: Life-guarding course, Bldg. 521.

CPO Exam

22 23AA: Every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Rota’s Church (Iglesia del Carmen, C/Calvario 67). Call 649-13-4248.

24 25NMCRS Thrift Shop: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Game Night: Every Mon-day, 7 p.m.

26Storytime: Library, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Every Tuesday.

27NMCRS Thrift Shop: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Resume Class: FFSC, 12 - 1 p.m.

28Caring For Newborn Class: Health Promotions Kitchen, 10 a.m. - Noon.

Field Trip San Fernando Naval Museum: FFSC, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

29NMCRS Thrift Shop: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Resume Review: FFSC, 2 - 4 p.m.

30AA: Every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Rota’s Church (Iglesia del Carmen, C/Calvario 67). Call 649-13-4248.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY



Happy New Year! Get Your Animals BlessedHappy New Year to all! We at Th e Coastline are happy to get back into the swing of

things. Th e New Year brings sales and this year, they are bigger than ever, so now is your

chance to get some of those things you want at good prices. One of the places not to miss for sales is Las Dunas Mall located on the outskirts of Sanlúcar. It is the biggest mall in the Province of Cádiz and you can fi nd lots of beautiful shops with interna-

tional and national brands. Also, there are several restau-rants so it is easy to make a day of it at Las Dunas.

Th e New Year also brings resolutions. If one of yours is to learn or improve your Spanish; check out Trinity School in Puerto. New courses started this week so you can still sign up. Th ere will be special beginners courses starting the Feb. 1 and March 1 and you can get from one to four weeks of free classes if you sign up for a minimum of eight weeks of either of those courses. Call Trinity School at 956-87-1926 for more details.

If you are looking for a fun activity in the New Year, I want to remind you of Chocolate Salsa Dance Studio that advertised in the last paper. It is run by Raúl de la Paz and it is located in the discoteque Casablanca in the Vistahermosa Commercial Area in Puerto. You can learn salsa, bachata, cha cha cha, mambo, reggeaton, hip hop, rumba, modern dance and more! In January, they have scheduled the following classes: Bachata: Mon & Wed, 8 – 9 pm for beginners and 9-10 pm for intermediate; Salsa: Tue & Th u, 8-9 pm for beginners and 9-10 pm for intermediate. Classes cost: 20€/month, (2 hours per week) or 30€/month (4 hours per week). Visit the web page www.chocolatesalsa.com for more information. It’s a great way to exercise and have fun at the same time; a great way to start the New Year.

News from Molly Malone: Tomorrow night they will be featuring Mexican specialties and on Jan. 30 there will be a D.J. to liven things up. Starting next Monday, Jan. 18 they will be off ering special lunches with fi xed prices from 12:30 – 4 pm Mon-

AREA ACTIVITIESROTASunday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m. Fiesta de Antón (Blessing of the Animals) in the pine forest near Hotel Playa.

Sunday, Jan. 24, 5:30 p.m. Tutti Frutti Musical in the Teatro Municipal Alcalde Felipe Benítez on Avda. San Fernando.

Saturday, Jan. 30, 9 p.m. Garret Wall Band, in the Teatro Municipal Alcalde Felipe Benítez on Avda. San Fernando. Entrance 3 euros.

Saturday, Jan. 30, 11:45 p.m. Flamenco, in the Venta El Rengue on the Rota – Chipiona Road.

PUERTO DE SANTA MARÍASunday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m. Fiesta de Antón (Blessing of the animals) in the pine forest near La Puntilla Beach.

Collective Art Exhibit of plastic arts until the end of January in the new art gallery “Artífi ce” in La Casa de los Leones in downtown Puerto, not far from the central market. Open 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 29, 11:30 p.m. Th e News in concert in the Sala Milwaukee Entrance 5 euros. www.myspace.com/thenewsthenews

PUBLISHER’SCORNER

BY KAREN LUCAS

Col. Scott Gaab, left , Commander, 725th Air Mobility Squadron, administers the Oath of Enlistment to (S)Sgt. Timothy Robertson (center) and (T)Sgt. Kenneth Snell (right) during a promotion ceremony held Dec. 30. Congratu-lations to newly promoted Air Force Airmen ot the 725th AMS.

725th Airmen PromotedPhoto By Lauren Day, th AMS

day through Th ursday. Sunday is San Antón, the patron saint of animals where owners take their pets to

be blessed. In Puerto the blessing and celebration take place in the pine forest near La Puntilla Beach. Th ings usu-ally start around 11 a.m. and continue into the aft ernoon. Many families bring picnics and it is lots of fun to roam around and see the variety of pets that show up. Th e blessings start at noon. In Rota, the San Antón events are held in the pine forest near Hotel Playa and the schedule is pretty much the same as in Puerto. If you enjoy animals, you will surely enjoy San Antón.

Other than Th ree Kings and San Antón, January is a rather quite month, activity wise. Th e next big event in this area is Carnaval; related activities will be starting shortly.

Anything you want me to pass along? Let me hear from you about your favorite places or coming events. I do like hearing from you! Send me an e-mail to [email protected] or give me a call at 607-56-4132. Support your paper by sup-porting the advertisers.

Saturday, Jan. 30, 11:30 p.m. Flamenco in Tertulia Flamenca “Tomás El Nitri”, Calle Diego Niño, 1.

JEREZSundays, Jan. 17 and 31, noon. Concert by the Municipal Band in the Alameda del Banco.

Saturday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. Opera Don Giovani by Mozart, in the Teatro Villamarta.

Th ursday, Jan. 28, 8:30 p.m. Violin and Piano Concert: Falla, Brahms, Mendelsohn, Greig; in the Teatro Villamarta.



Piano Teachers NeededMWR Community Classes is looking for experienced piano

teachers to teach individual lessons to children and adults.

If interested, contact Christine at 727-1382 or

[email protected].

Benefi ts of BreastfeedingJan. 20, 10:30am - 12:30 p.m. at the USNHRS Health Pro-

motions Kitchen. Find the joys, benefi ts and techniques of

feeding your child the natural way during the next breast-

feeding class. Th e NMCRS Visiting Nurses will discuss the

basics of nursing your baby and the benefi ts of breast milk.

Aft er the baby arrives, the nurse works with you and your

family in your home setting. Call 727-1614 to sign up.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding CourseDo you have the skills to respond to this aquatic emergency?

Th e American Red Cross is scheduled to off er a Lifeguard-

ing Class Jan. 21 – 31. Learn skills that will save lives and

make a diff erence. Cost is $90. Call 727-2333 or visit us at

Bldg. 521 to sign-up.

American Red Cross Has Temporarily MovedTh e ARC has temporarily moved to building 521 behind the

legal offi ce. Th ey can still be reached at 727-2333.

Rota Girl Scouts Needs Adults VolunteersLooking for an opportunity to volunteer, aff ect our commu-

nity and the future? Rota Girl Scouts are looking for Lead-

ers, Co-Leaders and Committee members. No experience

necessary. Training will be provided for positions opening

in the spring. Contact Sarah Scheller at rotagirlscouts@

hotmail.com.

Girl Scout Cookies Are Coming!Everyone’s favorite time of year is here, be on the look-out

for Girl Scout Cookies. Supplies are limited, so get them

while you can. Remember once they are gone, they're gone!!

NMCRS is Looking for VolunteersExpand your social circle, learn new skills and help yourself

help others by giving something back to the community.

NMCRS is currently seeking volunteers in the following

positions: Client Services Assistant, Caseworker and Th rift

Shop Worker. Your resume will never look better. Child

care and mileage reimbursed. Contact the NMCRS at 727-

1614 for more information.

NMCRS Th rift Shop DonationsMake sure items are bagged before placing them into the

drop box. We appreciate your donations and want them to

stay clean and not damaged. Items are accepted any time,

but drop off items in the store during thrift shop hours if

you would like a charitable tax receipt. Th e Th rift Shop is

opened Mon-Wed-Fri and the 3rd Sat of the month from 11

a.m. – 2 p.m.

Coupon SortingMilitary families overseas are able to use grocery coupon

six months aft er the expiration date. Th e NMCRS receives

donations from over 250 coupon clippers stateside each

quarter and many of these go unused. If you're looking for

a way to volunteer, but can't make it in to the offi ce, you can

help by sorting coupons. Contact NMCRS at 727-1614 or

come in to building 3293 to get started.

NMCRS Has MovedTh e NMCRS has moved to the new Community Support

Facility Bldg 3293. Call 727-1614 (offi ce) or 660-98-4511

(emergency/aft er hours).

Boy Scout Leadership Opportunities Scoutmasters and Troop Committee Leaders needed. As

a Boy Scout Scoutmaster you will direct, coach and train

young boy scouts and empower them with the skills needed

to become great leaders and quality citizens. As a Troop

AROUND BASE committee member, you will oversee troop activities and

provide support work. If interested in nurturing our youth

for the betterment of our community, contact Shawn Kase at

727-4015/3649 or email [email protected].

Wellness Council Women’s Conference Rota’s Wellness Council is looking for people to facilitate

workshops for next year’s Women’s Conference, scheduled

for May. Topics for the workshop would include: Holistic

health, mental and physical health, spiritual wellness, arts

and craft s, fi nances, organization skills, relationships, self-

defense, nutrition, beauty, etc... If interested in facilitating a

workshop, call 727-2399/3851.

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University ERAU is scheduled to off er three classes this term:

MATH111- College Algebra, SCTY385- Intelligence

Analysis- Writing & Briefi ng and MGMT405- General

Aviation. Contact the ERAU offi ce at 727-2984 or stop

by the education offi ce to register.

Masters Degree in Human RelationsEarn your Masters in Human Relations through the

NAVY COLLEGE

NEX A-OK Student Reward Program Any eligible full-time student with a B-grade point average

or better may enter a drawing for U.S. Savings Bonds given

each quarter. Stop by the NEX with a current report card

and fi ll out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, which

entitles the student to discount coupons for NEX products

and services.

DODEA Drivers Education Online Receive an online driver education with a DMV certifi -

cate of completion and save money on your teen's insur-

ance. Visit http://www.driversEd.com or http://www.

usdrivertraining,com/index.php to learn more.

2010 Scholarship for Military ChildrenScholarship applications for the Military Children Program

are available in commissaries or online at www.commissar-

ies.com and www.militaryscholar.org. Applications must be

turned by Feb. 17 to the commissary with an essay on the

following: "You can travel back in time; however, you cannot

change events. What point in history would you visit and

why?" At least one scholarship will be awarded at every store

location with qualifi ed applicants.

DGF SCHOOLS

Editor's Note: Submit community news announcements no later than the Friday before the desired publication date to [email protected]. Submissions are limited to 65 words or less and may be edited due to space constraints. Contact the Coastline at 727-2813 for more information.

Olympic Coverage

Chances are you've seen the imaging spots we have on

the air advertising that the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olym-

pics will be on AFN.

Th e AFN Broadcast Center in California is waiting for

specifi c information from NBC to do fi nal planning. Once

it is received, a special myafn.net website will display all of

the schedules.

As in the past, AFN will carry as much Olympic cover-

age as it can and will probably be on several AFN channels.

NBC's broadcast coverage will be carried on AFN|prime.

Th e major changes known right now are on AFN|prime

Pacifi c, is Dr. Phil/Dr. Oz will air three hours earlier than

usual (Dr. Phil is pre-empted on 2/15 & 2/22); Jay Leno is

pre-empted; and some or all of the Soap Operas will move

to a 2 a.m. viewer time, aft er the late night shows. On

AFN|prime Atlantic: late news will air one hour later at

11 p.m. and Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien are pre-empted.

We'll carry coverage from the NBC family of cable

channels (i.e. MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Bravo) on our other

channels, including AFN|sports, AFN|xtra, AFN|family

and AFN|spectrum.

Stay tuned to AFN Rota TV and the Eagle Rota 102.5

FM for the latest Winter Olympics coverage information.

By MCC (SW) Jerry Sekerak - OIC, AFN Rota

University of Oklahoma in as little as 16-24 months.

Th is degree can open doors in HR Mgmt, Public Af-

fairs, Counseling and other career fi elds. Call Trevor

Sloan at 727-2799 or [email protected] to learn more.

UMUC Funds For ScholarshipsUMUC Europe announces increased funding for schol-

arships. Students may use these awards in conjunction

with additional benefi ts, such as MyCAA, as well as

military tuition assistance or veterans benefi ts. Contact

UMUC Europe fi eld representative at 727-2917, visit

www.ed.umuc.edu, or contact UMUC Europe at DSN

314-370-6762 or CIV +49-(0)6221-3780.

Th e Rota Girl Scouts proudly spread

holiday cheer throughout the local Rota

base community, in a joint eff ort with the

First Class Petty Offi cers Association, as

they prepared holiday food baskets.

You may have seen the girls in the

Commissary, as they provided shoppers

the opportunity to support this important

program. Th e collected goods were then

taken to the Base Chapel where the First

Class Petty Offi cers Association and Rota

Girls Scouts assembled the baskets for

distribution.

Spread Holiday CheerPhoto By Heather Walders


Resume ReviewJan. 15, 2-4 p.m. and Jan 22, 10 a.m. - noon. Do you have a

current job announcement and need your resume reviewed? If

so, drop off or email your resume with the job announcement

number at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment.

Individual half-hour sessions are available, so sign up now

and review your resume with one of our specialists.

Ten Steps to Federal EmploymentJan. 15, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Th e Federal government is the

largest employer in America! Th is class will cover the steps

you need to make the challenging process of landing a Federal

job an achievable goal.

Credit ManagementJan. 19, 9 - 10 a.m. I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go. Won-

dering 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.

Federal Resume Format (Lecture)Jan. 20, 10 - 11 a.m. Target your federal resume to highlight

your qualifi cations to HRO and to hiring managers. Learn

about keywords, the certifi cate of eligibility, and the special

requirements of a federal resume.

Saving & InvestingJan. 20, 3 - 4 p.m. Retirement? Kids college? TSP? 401K? Th is

dynamic workshop gives you information you need to make

an informed decision about your future.

Smooth MoveJan. 21, 9 - 11 a.m. Th is course is designed specifi cally for all

fi rst term military personnel, DOD civilian personnel, and

family members departing the local area, but can be useful

for anyone that would like more information about PCS'ing.

Th rift Savings PlanJan. 21, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Do you have a plan for your retirement

years? If not, fi nd out why investing in TSP may be right for

you and learn about all the diff erent options TSP has to off er.

Grief Support GroupJan. 21, 4 - 5 p.m. Have you recently suff ered the loss of a loved

one? Need someone to provide a safe environment and walk

beside you as you go through the grieving process? Th is con-

fi dential group is designed to assist you as you work through

your grief. Join us.

Assertive Communication Jan. 26, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Do you having trouble saying “no”, even

when you really want to? Do you feel like people walk all over

Mardi Gras Lunch & Learn Seminar Jan. 19, 11 a.m. - noon. One of the largest and spectacular “Carnivals” in Spain takes place at Cadiz. Carnival is a festival

season that occurs immediately before Lent. It has become the liveliest and most dazzling carnival town in mainland

Spain. Famous for its comical, hilarious and original characters, as well as humorous and satirical song groups known as

Chirigotas, Comparsas, Quartets and much more. You will probably fi rst notice the elaborate costumes which are equally

festive and cheerful, comparable with those of any great festival of this nature. Attend this Lunch & Learn to know every-

thing about it.

you? Would you like to know yourself and build your self-

esteem? Join us and learn practical ways of expressing yourself.

Two Strikes and Off to the Waiting List You GoTh e FFSC provides free guided excursions for all service mem-

bers and their families to familiarize them with cultural events

and promote cultural appreciation. Unfortunately, numerous

people sign up for tours and do not show up or call to cancel.

Th erefore, a new policy has been initiated. A cancellation call

48 hours prior to a tour is required to contact those on the

waiting list. If you are a no show or do not call to cancel, aft er

the second "No Show" you will be allowed to sign up for the

tours but will be put on the waiting list for the next six months.

We appreciate your business and hope to see you throughout

this New Year as we expand our ICR refresher program.

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


New Year Brings New Fitness Schedule to Rota’s Fitness Center

It is the beginning of the New Year and means people make New Year’s resolutions to loose weight and improve their overall health. To help the Naval Station Rota com-munity reach their goals, Morale Welfare and Recreation Fitness Center began off ering new fi tness classes to the community Jan. 4.

Classes added to the schedule are Basic Step during the day and Functional Fitness and Turbo Kick in the evening. Pre-Natal and Post-Natal fi tness will be added in February and more aquatic fi tness classes are sched-uled later in the year. Old favorites like Boot Camp, Spin, Body Sculpt and Yoga remain on the schedule.

Stephanie Whipple, fi tness coordinator, said the new classes represent feedback from community. “Th e com-munity wanted more cardio,” said Whipple. “We have instructors available and on board, so we can give people what they want. We maintain a variety of instructors to keep up with the aerobic culture and provide a wide range of classes.”

Requests were made for morning and later evening

Story and Photo by ET Kelly Mayo, Coastline

Zee Herb shows Sherri Denton the proper form for an exercise during Rota's MWR functional fi tness class at the Fitness Center Jan. 11. MWR began many new classes this year to help NAVSTA Rota personnel and their families live a healthy lifestyle.

Snakes: An Important Part in Our EcoSystem By Ennvironmental Services

Recently there have been reports of snakes in hous-ing. Th ere are currently 13 species of snakes which call Spain home. Unless provoked, snakes are timid and calm creatures.

Although snakes are an important part of the ecosystem, it is important to know what to do if you fi nd one or are bitten. If a snake happens to wander into your backyard, do not attempt to kill or move the snake. Statistics show the majority of snake bites occur on peoples hands. Th is implies they probably would not have been bitten if they had not provoked the snake. Leave the snake alone, keep your distance and call security at 727-2189.

All snake bites contain massive amounts of bacteria. So, what do you do if you receive a snake bite? Stay calm and seek medical attention immediately. Meanwhile, wash

the bite with soap and water and keep the bite lower than your heart. If you start experiencing symptoms of shock, lie down and elevate your feet slightly. Do not suck on the bite or cut it. Do not apply a tourniquet as they can cause more damage than the actual bite.

If you start to swell, the bite probably contained venom. Swelling is the body’s way of metabolizing venom. Remove jewelry immediately as they can restrict blood fl ow to your fi ngers or hands and cause more tissue damage. And fi nally, applying ice to a snake bite seems to be common sense, but recent studies show this can cause more harm than good.

Th e emergency room does not want a snake in the hos-pital, so don’t bring it with you, dead or alive. If possible, remember the distinguishing marks of the snake, such as the shape of its head and the pattern on its back. Even dead

snakes have bite refl exes up to an hour aft er they die. It is not essential to identify the snake. Medical crews are aware of the type of snakes in the area and oft en can identify the snake by looking at the bite.

Remember snakes are an important part of our eco-system. Th ey keep nature in balance by controlling the rodent populations. It is true they fear you more than you fear them. Be sure to protect your children by educating them on proper snake etiquette. Th is includes respecting the snake by not approaching it or harassing it. Leave them alone, and they will leave you alone.

If the snake is around a playground or backyard, call se-curity at 727-2189 to remove the snake. Do not approach or move the snake on your own. And fi nally, report the snake to the Environmental Division at 727-2123.

classes to accommodate various work schedules. Basic Step is held Tuesday and Thursday morn-ings and Turbo Kick is held Tuesday and Th ursday evenings. More Spin classes were added Monday and Wednesday evenings and assorted body toning classes are held throughout the week morning and evening. Th e indoor pool has new hours to provide swimming lessons and Aqua Fit class.

“I was afraid 6:45 was going to be too late for people," said Leah Andino, the Turbo Kick instructor. “But the class is getting a great turn out!"

Equipment Operator 2nd Class Ricky Streetman tried the new Turbo Kick class. “Th is was my fi rst time doing kickboxing,” he said. “It was diff erent, but good. I’ll be taking the class again.”

Streetman also takes the evening Spin class and said the late classes are great for him since his work-day ends aft er 5 p.m.

“People are just starting to notice the new schedule and classes,” said Whipple. “Don’t be intimidated, just try one out. Let’s pack the classes.”


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el mercado To place a classifi ed ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Th ursday prior to desired publication date. Classifi eds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. E-mail submission to [email protected] or fax to 727-1021. Non-TEI cardholders and/or ads of a commercial nature (pets for sale, real estate, for-profi t business) require payment and must be submitted to Karen Lucas at [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.


Out&About

Carmen Pérez Soto, from NAVSTA HRO, (2nd from left) poses with members of La Asociación Santo Angel de la Policía Nacional and toys donated by the Rota Community. The toys were collected during the Marines Toys For Tots campaign and distributed to needy children in Jerez in collaboration with the Spanish community in a program call “Ningun Niño Sin Juguete” or No Children Without Toys.

Airmen from the 725th AMS pose with celebrities during a tour of the NAVSTA Rota fl ight line as part of the Hollywood Handshake Tour, Dec. 30. MWR teamed up with Armed Forces Entertainment to bring the stars to military instillations to support show their support of the troops. (Picture l-r, Bill Brochtrup, Staff Sgt. John Recinos, Dennis Farina, James Reynolds, Lissa Layng, SRA Juan Carlo Hulett, and SSgt Adam Carter)

Cmdr. Ivan Stamegna,FISC Sigonella Site Rota, dressed as the Royal Postman throws candy to the crowds during Rota's Three Kings Parade Jan. 5. This was 36th year arepresentative from the base has participated in the parade.

Photo By Lauren Day, th AMS

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USNHRS Welcomes First Baby of 2010 Across the country and around the world, newspapers herald in the fi rst birth of the local baby, and Th e Coastline is no dif-ferent. United States Naval Hospital Rota Spain welcomed its New Year baby Jan. 6. XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX Jeromy works at Moron Air Base, Spain as a Quality Assurance Inspector. Capt. Donna Styles, commander USNHRS presented the parents with a 1st baby of the year certifi cate along with a $50 gift card. Mom received a gift bag from the visiting nurses, a gift basket from Maternal Newborn nurses, Fleet and Family Service center gave education-al materials and Navy Federal gave them a kid’s club pack.

Story By MC1 (SW) Paul Cage

Reading Counts at Rota Elementary

All students at DGF Elementary School have the opportunity to participate in Read-

ing Counts, a program which promotes and recognizes independent reading. Students

choose books to read, take short quizzes on the computer to check comprehension aft er

reading and receive instant feedback, including reward points and on-screen congratu-

lations for passing quizzes. Th e Reading Counts program has over 38,000 quizzes for

books at every level.

Students participating in Reading Counts are being encouraged and rewarded for read-

ing and achieving more. As students reach reading benchmarks, they receive school-wide

recognition. Th eir photos are placed on the Star Readers bulletin board on the second

fl oor, and they receive award certifi cates and small rewards such as pencils and trophies.

Story by Connie Thompson, DGF Elementary

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Th e world-famous Harlem Globetrotters stopped by Rota at the end of their annual

holiday tour to entertain the military members and their families at the DGF High School

Gym, Dec. 5, 2009.

Th e Globetrotters performed for a crowd of more than 600 which featured a two-hour

show, including a game against their historic archrivals, the Generals. Th e game was full

of the trick dribbling, passing, high-fl ying slam dunks and laughter. Aft er the game, the

basketball players signed autographs.

Although the evening was full of tricks and laughs, the Globetrotters expressed their

gratitude to the service members and their families for what they do for our country.

“Th ey really put on a good show. It was great that the Globetrotters would come out

here to show their military support," said Tiff any Hardy. "I had a really good time and it

was great seeing my son enjoy himself so much."

Harlem Globetrotters Visit RotaPhotos By YN3 Charles Bolden III


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