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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) arrived at Naval Station Rota, Spain, joining three other destroyers as part of the Forward-Deployed Naval Force, Sept. 25.

Carney will be forward-deployed in Rota to fulfill the United States' phased committment to NATO ballistic missile defense (BMD) while also carrying out a wide range of missions to support the security of Europe.

"Carney joins USS Donald Cook, USS Ross, and USS Porter as the fourth, and last, of our forward-deployed destroyers in Rota,” said Adm. Mark Ferguson, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa. “With the arrival of Carney, we have reached a milestone in our nation's commitment to station multi-mission capable warships to support the ballistic missile defense of Europe."

Carney departed Mayport, Florida on Sept. 6 and joins USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USS Ross (DDG 71) and USS Porter (DDG 78). The four ships provide a mobile missile defense option and are a key component of the U.S. European Phased Adaptive Approach.

"We're excited to finally be in Rota,” said Cmdr. Ken

Pickard, commanding officer of USS Carney. “We look forward to forming lasting relationships with the people of Spain and with our maritime partners throughout Europe.”

The purpose behind Carney's and the other destroyers' forward stationing in Rota is to enhance the security of the European region. While operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, these ships will perform numerous missions including NATO ballistic missile defense, maritime security operations, bi-lateral and multi-lateral training exercises and NATO operations and deployments.

The U.S. European Phased Adaptive Approach is the U.S.'s contribution to NATO ballistic missile defense. The phased approach enables us to deploy capabilities at a pace matched to the threat, and offers Europe an effective defense against short and medium-range ballistic missile attacks originating from the Middle East.

Ballistic missile defense is a key defensive capability for the U.S. It allows our deployed naval forces to directly contribute to extended deterrence by providing protection against the threat of ballistic missile attack to our allies and partners.

U.S. Navy Aegis ballistic missile defense provides scalability, flexibility and mobility. These systems are equally beneficial to U.S. assets, allies and regional

partners in all areas of the world. Stationing four ballistic missile defense ships in Spain provides an umbrella of protection to forward-deployed forces, friends and allies, while contributing to the larger architecture planned for defense of the United States.

This deployment supports the commitment made by NATO allies at the 2010 Lisbon Summit to provide full coverage and protection for all NATO European populations, territories and forces against the increasing threats posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles. Hosting these four ships is the Spanish contribution to NATO ballistic missile defense.

The U.S. 6th Fleet conducts specialized training so we can engage in theater security cooperation at the individual unit level. In the coming years, Porter will support regional maritime security initiatives with numerous maritime partners throughout the Mediterranean and Atlantic. Tasks include: NATO ballistic missile defense, the full spectrum of maritime security operations and bi-lateral and multi-lateral training exercises and operations.

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

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USS Carney (DDG 64) prepares to pull into Naval Station Rota, Spain, Sept. 25. Carney is the fourth Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be forward deployed to Rota to serve as part of the President’s European Phased Adaptive Approach to ballistic missile defense in Europe.

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Team Rota,October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and

base-wide efforts continue to shine more light where violence potentially lurks. This year’s DVAM theme is “Together We are One Voice Against Domestic Violence.”

DVAM was first passed into law by Congress in 1989, recognizing October as the month to bring special focus to stop domestic violence via intervention, education and empowerment. Each year we build upon the foundation that was created in 1989 to save the lives of

the victims of this terrible crime.The facts I received from the National Coalition Against

Domestic Violence (NCADV) are overwhelming and tough to even fathom.

Some alarming facts: One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime; an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year; 85 percent of domestic violence victims are women; historically, females have been most often victimized by someone they knew; females who are 20 to 24 years of age are at the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence; most cases of domestic violence are never reported to the police and three women a day die at the hands of an abuser. It is very frustrating and disappointing that someone would do this to the person they love.

What can we do to help someone in need? I can’t imagine being in the positon of a victim, but there are survivors who have made it through those dark times and continue to educate us on what we should do and how we can help someone in need. Below are eight items every abused woman wishes her

friends knew:1. Just LISTEN to me please!2. Reassure me. Tell me things like, “You don’t deserve this,”

“This is not your fault,” and “I believe you.”3. Tell me that you think I might be in DANGER (I need to

hear this from someone else).4. Please make sure that I have the domestic violence hotline

number MEMORIZED. It may not be safe for me to have this number written down or in my phone. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) is the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

5. Call me OFTEN and ASK how you can help me. Please check with me before you send an email asking about my situation. My emails may be censored by my partner. If you call me please ask if it is an okay time to talk. My partner may be listening in on the conversation.

6. Please don’t tell me what to do. I don’t need someone else controlling all of my decisions. I already have that at home from my abuser. I need to be the one who decides when it is best to leave.

7. Help me come up with a getaway plan. Help me think through where I would go and what I would need.

8. Please keep helping me even if I try to leave on countless occasions and then end up changing my mind. Leaving isn’t easy. Leaving often isn’t safe. Leaving scares me. (http://www.ncadv.org)

I challenge each and every one us that if we know someone in need, please step in! Our lives are too precious to allow someone to abuse their spouse or intimate partner and get away with it.

If you see or think that someone needs help, notify your chain of command, escort the victim to the Fleet and Family Support Center, the chapel or the hospital. We have great programs and awesome professionals in place to help us get back to and maintain a healthy lifestyle, while disciplining the alleged offender to the “fullest” extent possible based on the facts. HOORAH! 212

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The President has proclaimed October 2015 to be Energy Action Month. The Department of the Navy’s (DON) theme this year is, “Power. Presence.”

The mission of the Navy and Marine Corps is to provide the global presence necessary to ensure stability, to deter potential adversaries and to present options in times of crisis. Energy is critical to our ability to provide that presence. That is why we are transforming our energy culture – to make us more effective, more agile and better protected. Diversifying our energy supplies and optimizing our energy use make us better warfighters by ensuring we have the energy we need, when and where we need it.

Over the past six years, the Navy has made significant progress. We are deploying new technologies that help us save energy on our ships, airplanes, and expeditionary systems. We are giving our Sailors and Marines the tools to make smart energy decisions that increase our reach and capability. We have certified our ships and aircraft to operate on drop-in advanced alternative blends, diversifying our options and providing operational flexibility. By the end of this year, we will have one gigawatt of renewable energy in the procurement pipeline. We have grown our fleet of alternative fuels-capable vehicles. In 2016, we will deploy the Great Green Fleet (GGF) using advanced alternative fuel blends and showcasing energy efficiency measures that increase our combat capability. But there is more we can, and need, to do.

We are deploying new platforms, such as the Joint Strike Fighter and the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement, and developing cutting-edge weapons systems, including the rail gun and directed energy weapons. While these new systems will increase our reach and lethality, they will also place new demands on our energy supply. Every gallon of fuel we are able to save through more efficient operations is a gallon available to enable these combat capabilities.

On the shore side, our installations play a critical role in promoting readiness, generating the force structure necessary for mission success and, increasingly enabling combat operations. We need to continue to enhance resiliency and energy security at

Navy and Marine Corps bases to protect those capabilities. The DON is already among the federal government’s leaders in pursuing third-party financing to increase energy efficiency and improve grid stability. We also lead the pack in developing renewable energy projects that have the potential to increase our installations’ resiliency in the event of grid outage. There are still opportunities out there to improve energy security and resiliency and Sailors, Marines and DON civilians can help us find them.

Our Navy and Marine Corps leaders are sending the message that Sailors and Marines need to know and understand how their energy decisions can impact operations. Leaders are encouraging those under their command to take action to optimize their energy use. The commandant of the Marine Corps has called on his Marines to adhere to an Energy Ethos, which promotes the shared vision that the efficient use of energy resources is a critical component of mission readiness. The Navy created the Energy Warrior application to tell the stories of Sailors, civilians and others Navy-wide who are leading the charge to improve energy efficiency and increase combat capability. Every Sailor and Marine should take these messages to heart.

Our focus on energy efficiency and supply diversity as combat enablers will extend beyond the month of October. In early 2016, we will deploy the GGF, the centerpiece of which will be a Carrier Strike Group (CSG) using energy conservation technologies, operating procedures, and/or alternative energy in the course of its normal operations. The CSG will join other platforms, aircraft, amphibious forces and shore installations performing planned mission functions, as part of the GGF, throughout 2016. Every Sailor, Marine, civilian and contractor will have the chance to play a part in the GGF, and I welcome your innovative ideas. Planned tours, engagements with partner nations and media events are an opportunity to recognize your efforts and underscore the Navy and Marine Corps’ continued leadership in the energy arena.

Energy Action Month reminds all of us to think creatively about ways to reduce energy consumption and to get more mission out of every gallon and kilowatt hour. I encourage you to take some time to share ideas with your colleagues and chain of command, whether in person or online and social media channels. Thank you for your continued service, dedication, and sacrifice. Semper Fortis. Semper Fidelis.

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Power, Prescence: October is Energy Action Month


1. Do not position heat-producing appliances, such as televisions or lamps, near the thermostat that controls your air conditioner. The heat they produce confuses the thermostat and causes the air conditioner to run longer than necessary.

2. Take advantage of natural ventilation instead of using air conditioning during the times of the year when it’s feasible. By opening and closing windows, different parts of a building can be ventilated.

3. If your ceiling fans are reversible, be sure to adjust the setting at the onset of the cooling season so that the blades turn to create a downdraft.

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Courtesy photoMembers, assigned to the 521st Air Mobility Operations Group, 725th Air Mobility Squadron, Central Texas College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and University of Maryland University College, joined forces to host the first Air Force Charity Golf Tournament at the Naval Station Rota Golf Course, Sept. 11. Through their efforts, they were able to raise over $2,000.00 for the following two charities; Saber Que Se Puede in Rota and the Fundacion Cudeca, Malaga).

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

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Apply now to participate in November 2015 Red Cross Dental Assistant Training Program. Receive on-the-job experience and training at no cost from the Rota Dental Clinic. This is a volunteer position, but a great way to explore a career path. The deadline to apply is Tuesday. Spots are competitive. Email [email protected] for more details and the application.

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

wic overseAs Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas is a

nutrition, education and supplemental food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian

employees, DoD contractors living overseas and their family members. Participants include pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC benefits include one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. Call 727-2921 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetingsAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are scheduled

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the chapel. For more information, call the DAPA at 727-2357 (VPN: 18-727-2357) or commercial 638-83-6854. 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 629-27-1312 or 956-81-5842. Online, visit http://www.aaonline.net or http://www.aaspain.org.

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for the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB). Testing is by appointment only - walk in testing will not be permitted. Individuals without One-Net access must call Neville Hollin at 727-2126. He will coordinate a time for the individual to come by to Building 3269 to start filling out the SAAR-N for access to One-Net. Access to One-Net is a requirement for DLPT/DLAB testing and a requirement to set up the appointment for testing. For more information, please contact Sandra Whitaker or Brenda Carpenter at 727-2798/2785.

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the graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs to help you achieve your academic and career goals. While in Rota, with Embry-Riddle Worldwide, you can get your education in a way that works best for you: in the traditional classroom, available at more than 150 locations throughout the world; online, from anywhere across the globe; EagleVision Classroom-web video conferencing between classrooms; EagleVision Home Web video conferencing from the convenience of your home; and Blended, which allows you to combine learning modes to suit your lifestyle. Visit our website at http://worldwide.erau.edu or contact your local office at [email protected] to learn about available programs and courses. Call ERAU at 727-2984.

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American Red Cross Emergency Communication ServicesConnecting service members with their families back home when emergency strikes

In November 2014, Jessica Green had a very important message to get to her husband, who was deployed on a warship hundreds of miles away.

“The baby was coming, like now!” she said, describing her panic when she went into labor a month and a half early. There was no time for email, as she was uncertain when or if her husband would receive it. A phone call was obviously also out of the question.

“The American Red Cross Emergency Communications Service came through for me,” Green elaborated. “After the baby was born, the hospital helped me start the message process and within a few hours, I received word that the message had been delivered and the ship was helping my husband to come home on emergency leave.”

The hospital staff helped Green initiate an emergency message to her husband’s ship with a phone call to the Red Cross emergency hotline. As of September 2015, family members of active duty members also have the ability to initiate the message online at http://redcross.org/herocarenetwork.

“The new self-service online tool is a great option for family members who are shaken by grief or shock and maybe do not feel like talking to a stranger on the phone in the midst of an emergency,” said Jon Glenn, the Service to Armed Forces Regional Program Manager. “With some basic information they can just get the process started and a case worker will take everything from there.”

The American Red Cross (ARC) Emergency Communications Service is available to active duty U.S. military members and overseas-stationed federal employees. The purpose of the service is to transmit urgent messages about the members’ immediate family. In times of crisis, it is a reliable method of communicating important information to the absent family member, as well as keeping his/her chain of command informed about the need for emergency leave.

“Red Cross messages have two purposes,” Glenn explained. “First, is to make the official notification to the member that there is an emergency. But, with modern communication methods, a lot of time the member already knows what is going on. Still, since the message is addressed directly to the members’ chain of command, the second purpose is to keep commands informed and help them make the right decision about sending someone home on emergency leave.”

Glenn had some additional tips for family members preparing a ARC message:Understand that emergency leave decisions are mission-based and are made

by unit commanders. Even with a Red Cross message, emergency leave may not be feasible. “It’s a decision-making tool for them to help take care of their people,” Glenn explained.

In Rota, there are several ways to initiate a Red Cross message: -Visit the new self-service website (messages generated here can currently only

be delivered to active duty military members): http://redcross.org/herocarenetwork-Call 1-(877) 272-7337 to reach the U.S.–based call center-If you cannot call 1-800 numbers from your Spanish phone, call 956-82-2331

(or base extension 2331) to be patched through to the U.S. call center-Walk-in to the Rota ARC office, located in the Fleet and Family Services Center,

between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to speak with a case worker. Be prepared: know your sponsor’s full legal name, social security number or

birthdate, branch of service, military unit address and, if deployed, information about the deployed unit and home base. You will need this information to initiate an emergency message. The ARC provides emergency information data cards to all newcomers in ICR class; you can also pick one up in the office. It is a good idea to keep one filled out at home. You can also mail a filled-out card to your parents, in-laws, siblings, or any family member not in Rota – if an emergency happens to them, they can use the information on the card to start an emergency message. “Your service member does not have to be deployed for you to use this service,” Glen said. “It is always available to you and your family.”

If the emergency is taking place in a hospital, having the attending doctor’s name and contact information when you start the message will help your Red Cross case worker quickly confirm the emergency. Let the attending doctor know that they are permitted to discuss relevant medical details with the Red Cross case worker.

Having a ARC message will help you fly in a higher Space-Available category, up to your point of entry into the United States. You will be in your normal category on the way back to Rota, however. Check with the Space-A terminal for specific policies concerning emergency travel.

Your case worker will follow up with you within 48 hours to ensure that the message was delivered and that you received a response.

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Greetings to Naval Station Rota from Chaplain Aaron Bell and Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Darshawn Pumphrey-King. We are the Religious Ministry Team for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, “The First and the Finest.” We are forward-deployed to Rota and several other details around the world. You saw our change of command ceremony with NMCB 11 back in August. It is an honor for us

to be serving with so many fine Seabees, Sailors, Marines, and other service members here in Rota.

Being in an environment like Rota has opened my eyes to the sheer diversity of units that we have in the Navy. We have everything from guided-missile destroyers, explosive ordinance disposal units, the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team and many other critical elements. All of these diverse groups are part of one U.S. Navy. Though diverse in nature, they are unified by a common purpose of protecting America and her interests.

I liken them to my Navy-issued Gerber utility knife. On my Gerber, there are nine different blades

(that I can find), ranging from pliers, to a small-serrated blade, to a pair of scissors. It even has a small screwdriver blade attached. Each of these blades is limited in what it can do. If I use my scissors attachment to try to take apart a doorknob that needs fixing, it’s not going to work. So also, if I try to use the screw driver blade to trim loose threads from my uniform, that won’t work either. However, just because the blades are limited, doesn’t mean they don’t have value. When you combine them all, you have an awesome utility knife that can get you through quite a few situations.

That’s how Naval Station Rota looks to me. There are so many different commands (blades, if you will), and they all have very different missions. To illustrate this, here’s a joke I heard in Chaplain School.

“One reason the Armed Services have trouble operating jointly is that they have very different meanings for the same terms. The Joint Chiefs once told the Navy to ‘secure a building’ and they responded by turning off the lights and locking the doors. The Joint Chiefs then instructed Army personnel to ‘secure the building’ and they occupied the building so no one could enter. Upon receiving the exact same order, the Marines assaulted the building, captured it and set up defenses with suppressive fire and amphibious assault vehicles, established reconnaissance and communications channels, and prepared for close hand-to-hand combat if the situation arose.”

Now, this was a joke, but it makes a good point. Each branch, and each unit within that branch, operates differently. There is diversity of members, but unity of purpose.

This is also how I see the Christian church. It is a diverse group of people with many different talents, skills, and abilities. Yet all Christians are united by the forgiveness of Jesus. The Bible talks about this in 1 Corinthians 12:14-20, “For the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense

of smell? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, yet one body.”

God has called you to be part of his body through his son Jesus Christ dying for you and cleansing you of all sin. That is how you are brought into the body of Christ. Nothing you do can earn you a ‘spot.’ It is solely because of Christ’s love and grace in giving up his life for you that you are part of the Body of Christ.

This body is an interesting one. To an outsider, and in fact, to many insiders, the body of Christ looks rather bizarre. We see Christians sometimes acting in ways unbecoming to Christians. We see people who sometimes don’t get along. We see people in all walks of life. We sometimes wonder whether we really belong as part of this body.

Yet the Bible is clear. The body of Christ exists exactly as God intends it to. God has a mission and purpose for everyone in the church. This means you, the person reading this. Perhaps you might be feeling out of place, alone, wondering what on earth you’re doing here in Rota. Remember, God’s body is perfect. You are perfect in God’s eyes because he has forgiven you all your sins. You are exactly where God wants you to be, serving him as he has called you to do.

Does this mean Christians never sin? No. That’s why I’m always surprised when people are shocked at the recently discovered sin

Are you a single Sailor, just starting out your Navy career and trying to figure out what this whole Navy life is about? Are you a senior Officer, looking back on decades of experience and wondering if there was any rhyme or reason to any of it? Are you a spouse living in a foreign country, quietly whiling away the hours while your husband or wife is underway? Well, guess what? You are precisely where God wants you to be. You have a mission right where you are. That mission is to serve God, by serving the people in your life. If you’re a Sailor just starting out, that means getting a mentor as soon as possible, learn the ropes and do your best to stay out of trouble. If you’re a senior officer, it’s likely your leadership philosophy or command vision. If you’re a spouse or family member here, remember that God put you here, not just Uncle Sam. God has put people in your life for you to care for, starting with your spouse or family. Whatever your mission is, it is an absolutely vital part of God’s plan. You should never feel that just because you’re not an eye, you shouldn’t be part of the body, just because you’re a pair of scissors you shouldn’t be on the Gerber, or just because you’re not part of the “First and Finest” Seabee Battalion that you’re not an awesome part of the Navy. That last part was meant with a little tongue-in-cheek.

Another thing to remember about a body is no member operates in isolation, but is closely connected to everything else. I would encourage all of you, while you are here, to seek out other Christians to hang out with. Attend church on Sunday or bible studies during the week. Seek places where you can hear the good news of Jesus. Strive to be where you can celebrate the wonderful mysteries of God’s forgiveness with other Christians. Not only that, but it’s good to have a community to support you, or hold you accountable. Remember, you’re part of something much bigger than yourself. You’re one body with other Christians and together with the church you are joined together with Jesus himself.

Thank you for your time and attention. God bless all the readers and God bless Naval Station Rota.

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Naval Station Rota Chapel Schedule


ABH2 (AW/SW) Robert JonesbestTeam Rota in the Spotlight

A native of Philadelphia, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Robert Jonesbest joined the Navy in March 2008. After completing basic training at Great Lakes, Illinois, he attended Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) “A” School at Pensacola, Florida for two months. In July 2008, he arrived at his first command USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Norfolk and worked there for five years. In July 2013, he arrived in Rota, Spain where he joined air operations for a year and then worked at the fire department for nine months before joining emergency management department.

Jonesbest serves as a dispatcher in the security bu i ld ing . He pr imar i ly

monitors the Monaco D21 f i re a larm system and monitors radio traffic as well. If any alarms go off on base, he dispatches fire department to help solve the issue. In his free time, Jonesbest has volunteered with the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and the base thrift store.

“I like my job because it’s important,” said Jonesbest. “I get to assist people. I’m able to guide people through emergencies when they call. It’s something to be proud of.”

Jonesbest ’s b iggest accomplishment thus far in the Navy is traveling around most of the world.

Jonesbest has big plans for the future and one of his favorite quotes is, “a wise man invests in his future but only a fool tries to live in that,” said Jonesbest.

By MC2 (SW) Grant WamackNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Photo by MC2 (SW) Grant Wamack


Why is Carney being forward deployed to Europe?A forward posture in Europe allows us to continue to operate alongside partners

and build relationships. The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class destroyers based in Rota, Spain, are supporting regional maritime security initiatives with European partners and NATO allies throughout the Mediterranean, Black Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Their forward deployment is in support of President Obama’s 2009 European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) to defend Europe against ballistic missile threats using BMD-capable Aegis ships and Aegis ashore sites.

Why is it forward stationed to Rota, Spain?The U.S. has a historically strong partnership with Spain and the strength of that

relationship is visible in the presence of these ships. Permanently forward deploy-ing them to Rota gives us the flexibility to be in the right place all the time and the proximity to do this quickly and effectively.

What will Carney be doing?Carney is a multi-mission ship, which means it can perform operations at the low

end of the warfare spectrum, like search and rescue, maritime interdiction and at the high end of the warfare spectrum, including ballistic missile defense and anti-submarine operations. It really is a jack-of-all-trades and a master of all.

This multi-mission capability is particularly useful when the ship is conducting bi-lateral and multi-lateral training missions, as it allows us to operate at the high end of warfare with our NATO Allies. At the same time the ship can be ready to conduct operations with our partners that might be at the low end of the warfare spectrum. In short, some assets are like a pocketknife, in their singleness of purpose. Carney and the other ships are more like a Swiss army knife, with a variety and range of uses, depending on the mission.

How many ships are here, how many more are coming?This is it! USS Carney is the fourth of four Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) capable

ships forward deployed to Rota, Spain. USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), USS Ross (DDG 71), and USS Porter (DDG 78) are already here.

How will this impact the families and the base?Care has been taken to prepare USS Carney Sailors and their families for this

transition to one of the Navy’s most sought after duty stations. Once Carney’s Sailors and families arrive, they will be part of approximately 2,100 total family members who moved to Naval Station Rota as part of Forward-Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF). Rota is pairing each family with a local sponsor family and an extensive host nation familiarization program upon arrival. Rota is also making every attempt to move families directly into housing.

How can I keep up with USS Carney?It’s easy. Just sign up for USS Carney’s email subscription: https://public.gov-

delivery.com/accounts/USNAVYEA6/subscriber/new?topic_id=USNAVYEA6_34You can follow along on Twitter/Facebook #USSCarney and while you’re at it,

like us here https://twitter.com/@USNavyEurope and here https://www.facebook.com/USNavalForcesEuropeAfrica.

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

Cryptologic Technician 2nd Class Rjay Flores, assigned to USS Carney (DDG 64), embraces his daughter after the ship pulled into Naval Station Rota, Sept. 25.


Six Things You Need to Know About USS Carney (DDG 64)

Photo by MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickCmdr. Peter Halvorsen, USS Carney (DDG 64) executive officer, is greeted by his children after the ship pulled into Naval Station Rota, Sept. 25.


Line handlers stand by as USS Carney (DDG 64) prepares to pull into Naval Station Rota, Spain, Sept. 25

Photo by MC2 (SW) Grant WamackSailors stationed aboard USS Carney (DDG 64) heave the line after arriving at Naval Station Rota, Spain.

Welcome HomeUSS Carney (DDG 64)


NAVEUR-NAVAF Commander Discusses FDNF Build-up with Rota Sailors

Adm. Mark Ferguson, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, held an all-hands call with Sailors at Naval Station Rota’s base chapel, Sept. 25.

Ferguson, who was in Rota for the arrival ceremony of USS Carney (DDG 64), took time to discuss the importance of the Forward Deployed Naval Force ships in Europe.

“This is an exciting time for us in Europe,” said Ferguson. “Today, we are going to welcome the fourth Aegis destroyer, Carney, here in the theater. It reaffirms the nation’s commitment for missile defense in Europe.”

Ferguson also added that in addition to the U.S. Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System in Romania, the U.S. will install a similar system in Poland. He said it is an incredible investment that the U.S. is making with allies here in Europe.

Another central theme Ferguson focused on was the importance on Naval Station Rota and the four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers forward deployed here.

“Rota is very strategically important and the four ships here are going to be very

important in the future,” said Ferguson. “We’re seeing aggressive actions in Crimea, aggressive actions in the Baltic Sea and now Russia has put bases in Syria. This is a very dynamic, volatile and strategically important theater. You’re going to find yourselves very busy and very active.”

Ferguson also touched on what he said was most important to him: the protection of service members and their families.

Navy leadership will soon announce the baseline policy for ships that are in the Mediterranean visiting certain ports to allow overnight liberty.

Ferguson then took a few questions from Sailors in the audience that ranged from increasing our partnership with NATO and other European military forces to personnel issues. Before departing, he also thanked the Rota team for answering their nation’s call to serve.

“Your decision to serve your country, to go through separation from family, the physical and mental conditioning and to sign up for a life of service, that’s a very noble thing. Take the opportunity to step up, to lead and mentor and to shape the environment around you.”

By MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Adm. Mark Ferguson, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, returns honors to the sideboys during the arrival ceremony of USS Carney (DDG 64) to Naval Station Rota, Spain, Sept. 25. Carney is the fourth Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be forward deployed to Rota.

Photo by MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickAdm. Mark Ferguson, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, speaks to Sailors during an all hands call, Sept. 25. Ferguson spoke about the importance of Rota’s forward-deployed naval force build-up.

Photo by MC2 (SW) Grant Wamack

If I asked you where your smoke alarms are in your home, could you tell me? If you’re like many people, you may not pay much attention to where smoke alarms have been installed. However, location matters when it comes to smoke alarms.

Smoke alarms should be installed inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

Working smoke alarms are a critical fire-safety tool that can mean the difference be-tween life and death in a home fire. According to the non-profit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), smoke alarms can cut the chance of dying in a home fire in half. Meanwhile, NFPA data shows that home fires killed 2,755 people in 2013, an average of eight people every day. Many of these deaths could have been prevented with the proper smoke alarm protection.

As a member of the fire service for 29 years, I’ve seen the devastating effects of fire first-hand; the burn injuries, the loss of homes and possessions are distressing. What’s even worse is witnessing a family’s anguish after a loved one that has been killed in a fire. It’s heartbreaking.

As the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week, which is from Sunday through Oct. 10, the NFPA is promoting “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep, Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!” to better educate the public about the true value of working smoke

alarms in the bedroom. In support of these efforts, Naval Station Rota Fire Department will be hosting local campaign activities throughout the week.

My sincere hope is that all Rota residents participate in one or more of our Fire Preven-tion Week activities and make sure there are working smoke alarms installed throughout their homes. These simple steps can help make a life-saving difference, and prevent the potentially life-threatening impact of fire.

Here are additional smoke alarm tips to follow:•Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on

every level of the home, including the basement. •Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound.•Test alarms each month by pushing the test button.•Replace all smoke alarms, including alarms that use 10-year batteries and hard-wired

alarms, when they are 10 year old or sooner if they do not respond properly.•Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound and understands what to do when

they hear the smoke alarm.•If the smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside. •Go do your outside meeting place. Call the fire department from outside the home.To learn more about the “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!”

campaign; visit NFPA’s Web site at http://www.firepreventionweek.org and http://www.sparky.org/fpw.

The Importance of Working Smoke Alarms Inside Your HomeBy William ShanholtzerNAVSTA Rota Fire Chief


240th Navy Birthday Ball

Friday, October 16thGonzalez Byass Bodega

(Tio Pepe) in Jerez

This year the United States Navy will celebrate its 240th year of providing naval presence around the globe in support of protecting the sea lanes and advancing and safeguarding America’s relationships and ideals. Around the world, countless commands will hold birthday celebrations commemorating this milestone, leading with the same Navy-wide theme, “Ready Then, Ready Now, Ready Always.”

Ready Then: “240 years of U.S. naval presence around the globe, around the clock.”

Ready Now: “Our people give the Navy its edge; a diverse force is a strong force.”

Ready Always: “The Navy will continue to be at the front line of our nation’s efforts when it matters, where it matters.”

Join Naval Station Rota on Friday, Oct. 16 as we honor those 240 years of honor, courage and commitment during a celebration of our own, with a splash of Spanish culture. This year’s Navy Birthday Ball will be held at the beautiful Gonzalez Byass in Jerez de la Frontera. Tickets will be on sale until Oct. 13 and this is shaping up to be the largest Navy Ball in Spain’s history.

Ticket Prices: E-1 to E-4: 30€; E5 to E6: 40€; E-7 to O-3/Civilians: 50€; O-4 and Above: 60€

Transportation: Roundtrip bus transportation from the base available for 5€.

Food: Seven appetizers, three-course meal (choice of chicken, pork, fish or vegetarian), commemorative cake, wine and champagne.

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Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you can't stop by their office in the Community Service Building (CSB), call them at 727-2917 or email them at [email protected].

centrAl texAs college (ctc) clAsses Central Texas College is a regionally accredited college

serving various certificate degree programs. Currently, CTC is offering four face-to-face degree programs in criminal justice, fire protection, child development and hospitality management. CTC face-to-face courses are eight weeks long, one night a week, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There are several other available online degree programs, and registration for these is open every month. If you’re interested in enrolling and registering to take classes, please contact CTC field representatives for more information at 727- 2574 or email CTC at [email protected].

ou oF F e r s mA s t e r o F hu m A n relAtions

The University of Oklahoma offers a Master of Human Relations. The Master of Human Relations program offers emphasis in organizational studies, counseling and the helping professions and social change. Face-to-face classes are taught Tuesday through Friday, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Online classes are also available each semester. The MHR is a non-thesis program which includes four core classes, six electives and one internship experience for a total of 36 semester hours. For more information, call OU at 727-2799 or email at [email protected].

icr (mAndAtory)

WEEKLY through October, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Rota's Intercultural Relations Course (ICR) is a

mandatory four-day course for all newly stationed personnel assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain; uniform of the day is required for all service members and business attire for civilians and dependents. You will be trained in diplomacy and learn some of the customs, traditions, and history of the host country.

Participation in the ICR program is critical to the successful and smooth adjustment to living overseas in the Kingdom of Spain. Vouchers are available for childcare services during class times. Your ICR instructor will give you the voucher upon completion of the course. These vouchers allow for free Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) childcare services at the Child Development Center (CDC) hourly care during the ICR class, plus an additional 30 minutes (15 minutes before and 15 minutes after class) driving time each day of the course. Space reservation at the hourly care should be made one week in advance by contacting the CDC at 727-1100.

All personnel attending ICR must sign up the week prior to ICR to reserve a seat. Failure to sign up could result in being delayed attending ICR. Once the individual attending ICR has arrived in Spain, sign up can be accomplished by the individual attending or the sponsor. Call 727-3232 or stop by FFSC to secure your spot today.

trAnsition gps (goAls, plAns, succeed)Monday through Oct. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Explore information about your transition from the

military, the job search process, your benefits, and your responsibilities. The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is here to assist you. Please contact your Command Career Counselor to sign up.

ombudsmAn Assembly meetingTuesday, 6 to 8 p.m.An Ombudsman Assembly is a monthly meeting for

all command ombudsmen. The meeting is an excellent forum for sharing and exchanging information, resources

and best practices. Command POCs are also encouraged to attend. For more information, please call 727-3232 or email [email protected].

stress mAnAgement (childcAre provided)

Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Stress is a fact of life. To manage stress effectively, one

must understand what it looks like, how it affects the body and mind, and what tools and resources are available in order to cope with challenging life events. Discover that "thoughts are things" see how to transform negative thinking into positive beliefs and paint a different picture of stress. Explore universal and unconventional stress management strategies to enhance your overall quality of life. CDC childcare vouchers are available for this workshop; advanced reservations are required. Contact the CDC at extension 727-1100. For more information or to register for our workshop, please call 727-3232.

communicAtion skills workshop (xyZ your wAy to A better liFe)

Oct. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Communication is powerful and directly affects our

quality of life and relationships. Our ability to express what we think and feel without clouding our ability to listen and respect how others think and feel is the greatest factor of success in our work and home life. Yet, communication is an everyday activity that is easily taken for granted. This workshop helps people use the power of communication to strengthen relationships at work and at home by practicing skills that build effective two-way communication. Free CDC childcare vouchers are available for this workshop; advanced reservations are required. Contact the CDC at 727-1100. For more information or to register for our workshop, please call 727-3232 or email [email protected].

On Oct. 9, FFSC will be closed for a training day. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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A GS employee of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Europe Africa Southwest (NAVFAC EURAFSWA) in Naples, Italy been approved as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. Your help is sincerely appreciated. If you are interested in donating leave to them, please contact Ms. Oriana Gaglione in the Human Resources office or call 626-5748 or email [email protected]. She can answer your questions and provide the required forms to transfer leave.

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Thunder is a sound many of us may welcome. As kids we rushed to the windows with wide eyes and excitement at the sound, anticipating a light show. Even as adults, many are still fascinated by lightning and soothed by the sounds of a thunderstorm. But that being said these storms are extremely dangerous and are not to be taken lightly.

All thunderstorms produce lightning. A single lightning strike can cause death and survivors often face life long disabilities. Lightning can heat the surrounding air to 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and in a dry climate, can produce devastating wild fires. Lightning continues to be amongst the top causes of storm-related deaths, mostly because victims fail to seek shelter in a timely manner. Thunderstorms can also produce tornadoes, flash floods, hail and winds in excess of 125 miles per hour.

It’s important that a severe thunderstorm watch is taken seriously. Once the prediction is made, start making preparations for a storm if you are outside. Once a severe thunderstorm warning is made for your area, immediately seek shelter. If shelter is not possible in a timely man-ner, seek low-lying areas and avoid water. If you or someone nearby is struck by lightning, immediately call emergency medical services and, if necessary, attempt to resuscitate the victim. The victim is not carrying any residual current so CPR is safe. Always be aware of your surroundings and listen to weather reports for your areas. Never take a report of a thunderstorm lightly. To be prepared for these potentially deadly storms, always have a family communication plan in place and a fully stocked emergency kit at your disposal.

For more information visit: http://www.ready.navy.mil/be_informed/natural_hazards/Thunderstorms_and_Lightning.html and http://www.ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning.

Thunderstorms and LightningBy DC1 David BooneNAVSTA Rota Emergency Management Department

Important DGF Information


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is a yearly campaign to raise awareness about the disease, the steps for early detection and treatment. Screening tests, such as mammograms, are given annually to women who appear to be healthy and aren’t suspected of having breast cancer. The purpose of a mammogram screening is to find breast cancer early before any symptoms appear and, therefore, making it easier to treat. Diagnostic mammograms and other tests or biopsies, are done on those who are suspected of having breast cancer because of symptoms or screening results. These tests determine if breast cancer is present or not and are also used to guide treatment decisions. Monitoring tests are used after breast cancer is found and is being treated to see how well the therapy is working and can also be used to check for signs of relapse.

A women’s breast cancer risk can either be higher or lower depending on their personal health history, family history and other factors that are not fully understood. There are some things you can do now to possibly reduce the risk of having breast cancer, such as, maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular exercise and avoiding alcohol and smoking. Don’t wait until next October to start thinking about breast cancer; stay proactive and schedule your health check-ups on time and talk to your health provider about any concerns. If you are 40 or older and it has been more than one year since your last mammogram or you’ve never had a mammogram, contact your healthcare provider about scheduling one. Early detection can help you stay Healthy for Life!

Breast Cancer Awareness


utVirgen del Rosario is the patron saint of the town of Rota. After Feria and Holy

Week, the Virgen del Rosario Festival is the biggest celebration in town.As a tradition for more than 35 years, Damas del Rosario, visited and toured both

the Spanish and American sides of Naval Station Rota Sept. 18. Damas del Rosario is a group of young ladies from Rota. They are chosen to

represent the town during the festival and participate in all different events that take place during the celebration.

The visit of this group of young ladies to the Naval base is part of the extensive program starting in the middle of September until the end of the festival, which is Oct. 7.

The tour started at the Spanish Navy Officer’s Club. The group of ladies, as well as several council members from Rota City Hall, were received by the Spanish base admiral who congratulated the group of ladies and presented them with a gift. After a few welcoming words, the group sat down and had a breakfast hosted by Spanish Navy.

Once breakfast was over, the Damas and rest of the group started the base tour. The first stop was at Spanish Flotilla de Aeronaves (FLOAN), where the group was informed about the different activities of each squadron.

One of the biggest interests of the group was the visit to the David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) School. Upon arrival, the group was received by DGF students and members from the International Club. After a short introduction speech, the group proceeded to visit some of the various school facilities.

The tour continued, and the group arrived at the Fuels gate where airmen, assigned to 725th Air Mobility Squadron, were on hand to showcase a C-17 Globemaster III airplane and its characteristics. The visit to the airplane was one of the most exciting parts of the tour, according to the Damas.

The Damas then toured the Spanish Navy vessel Frigate Numancia, where they were told about its characteristics and different types of missions that the ship

conducts.After the tour, the Damas were greeted by Capt. Greg Pekari, Naval Station Rota

commanding officer, at the Fleet Landing Recreation Center. Pekari welcomed the ladies and congratulated the group for being chosen to represent Rota at the Virgen del Rosario Festival.

They were then treated to lunch before their departure from base.

Reina y Damas del Rosario Annual Visit to Naval Station Rota

The Damas del Rosario, a group of young ladies that represent Rota during the annual Virgen del Rosario Festival, pose for a group photo in front of a C-17 Globemaster III airplane with airmen assigned to the 725th Air Mobility Squadron.

Photo by Manuel Alba Jaime

By Manuel Alba JaimeNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs


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Meatballs with Gravy (Albóndigas en Salsa)

This meal is great to cook and serve as a starter or appetizer. It’s meatballs (albóndigas de carne) with gravy, accompanied by some delicious French-fried potatoes. Another great way to accompany the meatballs is with boiled basmati rice with garlic, boiled potatoes or a nice rice salad.

INGREDIENTS (Meatballs)• 1 ¼ lb. ground meat, equal portions of ground

veal and pork• 1/2 white onion, diced• 1 clove of garlic, diced• 2 eggs• chopped parsley• crumb (soft inner part) of ½ Vienna-sized bread

loaf, soaked in milk• 1/3 cup bread crumbs• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram

• black pepper and salt• all-purpose flour• mild olive oilINGREDIENTS (Gravy)• 1/2 white onion, finely diced• 1 clove of garlic, finely diced • 2 Tbsp. wheat flour• A few threads saffron or food coloring • 2 bay leaves• 1 glass white wine (fino de Jerez)• * 1 cup of water

FOR THE MEATBALLS• In a bowl, add the ground meat, garlic, diced onion, diced parsley, 2 eggs,

marjoram, milk-soaked loaf of Vienna-sized bread, salt, pepper and the bread crumbs. Mix well and refrigerate.

• Food Tip: It’s better if you prepare the meatball mixture the night before you want to cook them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the next day. Then the spice mixture will have imparted its full flavor throughout the meatballs.

• Remove from the refrigerator, form the meatballs with your hands and roll them on a plate with the flour.

• Add enough oil into a frying pan so the meatballs will be about 1/3 of the way immersed, heat the oil to medium high heat and then brown the meatballs

uniformly. Remove and drain on paper towels• Set aside.FOR THE GRAVY• Add 2 to 3 Tbsp. of oil (from the oil used to fry the meatballs) to a skillet, heat to

medium high heat and start to sauté the garlic, onion, 2 Tbsp. of flour, stirring well to prevent lumps.

• Add the wine, the saffron (or coloring), and the bay leaves and continue to stir. If the mixture is too thick, add water, a Tbsp. at a time and continue to stir until smooth.

• Once the gravy starts to boil, add the meatballs and continue to cook on low to medium heat for ten minutes.

By Pilar Ruiz

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


Due to Fire & Safety improvements, MWR's Flix "Indoor Theater" will be closed beginning Wednesday,September 16th. Although the indoor theater will not show films until further notice, MWR's Flix "Outdoor Theater" will provide additional showtimes during this period.

As always, we thank you for your continued patronage and look forward to seeing you at the Drive-In.


Long-Range Events

Area ActivitiesUpcoming FeriasFeria de San Miguel Arcos de la FronteraEnds on Sunday

Events this WeekSportSRally “Subida a Vejer de la Frontera” Saturday and Sunday, Vejer (Cadiz), for more information visit http://www.escuderiasur.net

MuSiC“Monkey Week Music Festival”, Oct. 9 to 11, El Puerto de Santa Maria, for more information visit http://www.monkeyweek.org.

art“Heroes Ocul tos – Objetos Geniales”, through Oct. 11, Plaza del Arenal (downtown), Jerez de la Frontera

tourSGuided tours through “Puertas de Tierra” and “Torreon” (old city gate and tower), Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission

Alcazar de Jerez, oldest Moorish Fortress of Jerez, camara Oscura, octogonal tower, Arab gardens, Villavicencio Palace, Oil mill, Mosque and Arab baths. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Guided tours through Luna Castle, Saturday and Sunday at 1p.m. and 5 p.m. Prior registration is required at the Tourist Office, #2, Cuna Sreet, tickets €1

Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, (Caballero Bodegas, bullring, public market, cathedral), Mondays through Saturdays 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., for more information call 649-88-2288, or visit http://rutadelossentidos.com

Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, guided tour, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m., tickets €10 for adults and €5 for children, call 697-34-5807

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon. Recreo de las Cadenas, Duque de Abrantes Avenue, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €19 to 25, call 956-31-8008 or visit http://www.realescuela.org

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

FlaMenCoFlamenco show, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Bodegon de Arte “A Contratiempo,” #5, San Miguel Street, Friday and Saturday, tickets €12, call 653-071-099 or visit http://www.bodegonacontratiempo.com

“Sonetos y Poemas para la Libertad”, flamenco recital by Miguel Poveda, Nov. 4 to 8, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €35 to 70

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

“Mariana de Cadiz/Mariana de la Libertad”, photo display by several artists, through Nov. 22, Santa Catalina Castle, Cadiz

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

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

MuSiCRozalen in concert, Oct. 9, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €18 to 28

“El Fantasma de la Opera (The Phanton of the Opera), Oct. 23, 8:30 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez de la Frontera, ticket start at €25

National Johannesburg Ballet, Oct. 29, 10:30 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez de la Frontera, ticket start at €20

Vanesa Martin in concert, Nov. 7, 8:30 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €20 to 30


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 non-commercial goods. Email submissions to [email protected]. 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 [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.

el mercado J E R E ZSPACIOUS APARTMENT IN JEREZ FOR RENT: 5 bdrm., 4 bath, apartment in Jerez, Avda. Álvaro Domecq, doorman s e r v i c e s , € 9 0 0 / m o n t h . C o n t a c t m a r i a h i g u e r o t o c o n @ g m a i l . c o m .

R O T A NEW DUPLEX IN ROTA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath, kitchen and laundry room., living and dining room, garage, storage room., central heating, A/C and fireplace, large terrace with views to the pool and rooftop terrace, €1,150/mo. Call Ana at 647-91-2971.

APARTMENT FOR RENT IN ROTA: 2 bdrm., 1 bath eficiency apartment. All new on a quiet street near base and beach. Fully furnished, possibility of garage. 1,000€/mo. Call 639-856-136.

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

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. Located 2 minutes from The Steakhouse. Call 629-73-7038.

M I C E L L A N E O U SLEARN OR IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH. Qualified bilingual Spanish Instructor with years of experience (Europe, USA, Middle East) offers individual and group sessions. Call Esther Jimenez-Wilkes at 672-378404 or email [email protected].

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

YO U N G W O M A N AVA I L A B L E F O R HOUSE CLEANING. Rates negotiable. Call at 674-553-183 or via Whatsapp.

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

BICOCAS HOME CARE SERVICES: Looking for domestic HELP? Yes we can help you!! Would you like to employ a part time nanny, cook, cleaner, seamstress,

D i e s e l , n i ce c a r, I T V g o o d, Eu ro. spec., all revisions done, in excellent s h a p e , € 3 , 9 9 0 , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

2001 AUTOMATIC BMW 530M: Mint, beautiful car, €4,950, 126K miles, ITV good, European spec., 653-78-0296.

F O R S A L EU.S. 32” INSIGNIA LCD TV, $75.00, NTSC, 120V; U.S. 37” SHARP AQUIAS LCD T V, $125.00, NTSC 32", 120V; Call Justin Thiverge at 648-696-952 o r e m a i l c k s k i n e t i c @ g m a i l . c o m .

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

C H I P I O N AHOUSE: 200 m2 house in 1,200 m2 plot for long-term rent by owner, 3 bdrm., 3 bath, in Camino de la Reyerta (5 min. to Chipiona and Sanlúcar), sheltered parking space, automatic gate, roof terrace with sea views, dog house, large garden, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, detached summer house with own kitchen, terrace, bar, bathroom, and barbecue area. 250 meters to the beach, 20 min. to base; listed in housing. Pictures on http://www.sweethomespain.es, ref. nº70037. English fluently spoken. Price €1,800 negotiable; direct from owner. Please call 667-58-6839 or email [email protected] for more details and viewings. Available now.

E L P U E R T O S E M I D E T A C H E D H O U S E I N PUERTO, next to beach, pool, 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, kitchen, covered laundry, solarium, storage room, AC, private parking. €1600. Call Ed at 639-31-0436 or email [email protected].

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

HOUSE FOR RENT IN PUERTO: Calle Currican, 6, 4 bdrm., 2 bath “adosado” in quiet neighborhood; living/dng. rm w/ chimney and built-in bookshelves. Ample pantry in kitchen; breakfast nook w/skylight; large storeroom; deck off upstairs rear BDRM; balcony off upstairs

front BDRM. A/C Heat. Front porch and yard w/orange tree; on and off street parking; 6 miles to USN HQ; 10 min. walk to beach. Listed with housing, or call Tomas Santana at 649-43-9254.

A P A R T M E N T R I G H T O N T H E FUENTEBRAVIA BEACH WITH AMAZING VIEWS: 2 bdrm., 1 bath. lvg./dng. area and kitchen, A/C, heat, and solar panel system for hot water, furnished or unfurnished. Asking €1,100 (includes community fees). Listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 or Brigitte 956-85-1396.

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

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.

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 ro o m , k i tc h e n w i t h o f f i ce, l a rg e 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.

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.

B E A C H F R O N T P E N T H O U S E I N FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath with awesome views, furnished kitchen, nice spacious lvg./dng. area, A/C and heat, solar panel hot water, 2 beachfront terraces, underground parking for cars, asking €2K (includes community fees ). Sorry, no pets and no smoking on premises. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899 (English spoken).

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 [email protected].

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

2 0 0 4 O P E L M E R I VA , 3 1 K m i l e s, €4,250, gasoline, in nice shape, ITV good, European spec., 653-78-0296.

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

2000 MERCEDES 230E: Impeccable shape, €3,400, ITV good, European spec., 99K miles, call 653-78-0296.

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

2002 BMW 320D E46 136cv 131,000kms 4-door, xenon headlights, sunroof, leather interior, ABS, 1-year guarantee. 3,600€. ITV good until November. Call 656-92-7340.

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

1999 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0I GLS: 16V 136PS (horsepower), manual, in excellent mechanical shape, 143K miles, ITV good, European spec., €2,400; 653-78-0296.

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

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

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

1990 AUDI 90: 4-door manual, good condition, Euro spec., ITV until October 2015, €1,500. Cal l 651-34-3017. .

2008 NISSAN MICRA: 4-door automatic, very low mileage, 4 brand new tires, IT V Februar y 2016, asking $5,800 OBO. Call 727-2724 or 671-10-0215.

2005 NISSAN MICRA SPORT: 5-speed manual transmission, nice tires and rims, ITV February 2016, asking $4,800 OBO. Call 727-2724 or 671-10-0215.

A U T O M A T I C V O L K S W A G E N B O R A : I n g r e a t s h a p e , 6 6 K m i l e s, € 3 , 9 5 0 , c a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

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

2 0 0 4 O P E L CO R S A AU TO M AT I C :

A U T O S2000 HONDA CRV, 4x4, in excellent condition, drives well, 99K miles, ITV good, European specs, €2950, call 653-78-0296

2006 KIA SPORTAGE, 4x4, beautiful car, hardly used with 39K miles, one owner, drives well, €5,400, comparable cars selling for €6,900, ITV good until 2016, European specs, will not last, call 653-78-0296.

2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, manual transmission, independently appraised in perfect mechanical shape, all maintenance just performed, fun car to drive, 89K miles, all the extras, €3,690, call 653-78-0296.

2 0 0 0 A U T O M A T I C C H R Y S L E R S T R AT U S , nice condit ion per fec t condition, 88K miles, ITV good, European s p e c s, € 2 , 9 5 0 , c a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

2001 B M W 318 i, per fec t shape, silver, ITV good, European specs, fun to drive, €3,990, call 653-78-0296.

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

2010 PEUGEOT 49CC MOPED, 10,733 km, ITV good until November, good condition, €650, call 608-754-339.

VOLVO C70, AUTOMATIC, excellent car, silver, leather seats, drives like a dream, 78K miles, ITV good, European s p e c s, € 3 , 9 5 0 , c a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

2 0 1 1 R E N A U LT T W I N G O, 9 , 9 5 0 miles, a new car, t iming belt just changed, all maintenance up to date, black, a real beauty, €5,200, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

2003 MINI COOPER, yellow, one owner, 89K miles, mint condition, €5,600, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

OPEL ZAFIRA, 7-seater diesel, great car, manual, ITV good, European specs, ideal for long trips, €3,950, call 653-78-0296.

CHRYSLER STRATUS, automatic, 4 door sedan, good shape, 99K miles, €2,950, ITV good, European specs, 653-78-0296.

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

2003 AUTOMATIC CHRYSLER SEBRING, ve r y c o m f o r t a b l e c a r, I T V g o o d, European spec., €3,950, 653-78-0296.

2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO, manual,

babysitter or housekeeper in general? We will also help you with all the required documents. Ask for Manuela 672-45-5175 / [email protected].

PERSONAL TRAINER: Experienced personal trainer can help you reach your goals. Contact Carlos at 664-57-9018 or [email protected].

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

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

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HRO: Recreation assistant, GS-0189-04, closes Monday; Support service assistant, GS-0303-05, first cut-off is Tuesday and job closes Oct. 13; SPANISH POSITIONS: Housing administrative clerk, EA-4, closes Friday. Customer service hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments can be made from noon to 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info.

MWR: CYP assistant, CY-I/II (flex); CYP assistant target level, CY-II (full t i m e ) ; C Y P a s s i s t a nt C D C , C Y- I / I I (full time); CYP assistant SAC, CY-I/II (full time); CYP assistant SAC, CY-II (worldwide); CYP Assistant director, NF-03 (full time);Cashier, NF-01 (flex); Club operations assistant, NF-02 (flex); Food service worker, NA-01 (flex); Lifeguard, NF-01 (flex, NTE 6 months); Warehouse materials handler, NA-04 (flex); Cashier, NF-01 (flex); Teen employment program . 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.


The 4th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron (EAMS) is the smallest squadron within the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing. Despite the size of the unit, it does not stop the powerhouse team of two airmen from moving large quantities of metal. Between October 2014 and April 2015, the 4th EAMS successfully supported the bed down of more than 2,000 personnel and launched over 200 aerial refueling and strategic air mobility assets in the span of seven months. It may seem impossible but not if you do what Capt. Sabrina Winter, the commander of the 4th EAMS, calls “spring cleaning.”

“In her spring message to the airmen, Colonel Bozzer references a German tradition of burning away the winter through bonfires and inspiring goodwill for the coming months,” said Winter. “The symbolism of this tradition resonates strongly with what we do here at the 4th. We are strong advocates for burning away old and outdated processes and welcoming new, innovative processes that enable us to do more with less…especially as a two-man team.”

The 4th EAMS recently underwent several major initiatives to revise and update the way they interact with mission partners as part of their “spring cleaning” process. One example was their creation of a quick reference reception packet for transiting the Air Mobility Command (AMC) force.

“We wanted to make accessibility to information easier for AMC forces transiting our location. A one-stop reference to help people find the answers to the ‘what, when, where and how’ for mission execution, as well as, morale, welfare and recreation. The positive feedback and time savings from such a small change has been much more than we expected and we are delighted about the results,” said Winter.

Another innovative change by the 4th EAMS was the institution of a joint, collaborative environment for Coronet missions. Coronets are specialized missions designed to let fighters traverse long distances safely.

“Creating collaborative planning venues for the host and tenant units and putting execution cells in the same office opened lines of communication and created a multi-command team,” said Master Sgt. John Guentner, 4th EAMS Superintendent. “In lean speak, by creating collaborative venues, we removed the muda, or waste, and enabled the efficient, effective mission execution for all parties.”

The 4th EAMS created collaborative email groups with functional area experts and joint United States Air Forces in Europe /AMC-unit informational slides that proactively identify potential issues, prior to Coronet mission execution and foster innovative

solutions by host and tenant unit airmen. Burning away old and outdated processes and welcoming new, innovative

processes that improve partnerships, efficiency and mission effectiveness is always a plus, according to Winter.

“There is always room for improvement and always room to foster innovative ideas,” said Winter. “Opening lines of communication with our airmen and our joint mission partners is the best way to do this. ‘Spring cleaning’ is something that should be done 365 days a year.”

Fourth EAMS Conducts Spring Cleaning 365By 4th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron Public Affairs

Spring 2015 Coronet Season begins at Morón Air Base, Spain, April, 18. Between October 2014 and April 2015, the 4th EAMS successfully supported the bed down of more than 2,000 personnel and launched over 200 aerial refueling and strategic air mobility assets in the span of seven months.

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