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Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 completed turning over the Seabee's Europe and Africa Naval Construction Force missions to NMCB 133 during a turnover ceremony Feb. 16 on Camp Mitchell, the Seabee camp in Rota.

The change of charge marked the official end of a seven-month deployment for NMCB 1 after a weeklong turnover with NMCB 133. NMCB 133’s deployment to Rota is expected to last approximately seven months.

Cmdr. Kemit Spears, commanding officer, NMCB 1, exchanged salutes with Cmdr., Miguel Dieguez commanding officer, NMCB 133, in the presence of Capt. Joseph Polanin, commander, Naval Expeditionary Task Force Europe and Africa (CTF 68), to signify the official transfer of authority.

“One thirty-three, I want to thank you for a professional turnover. I wish you the absolute best on this next deployment. I know you guys are going to hit it out of the park. I’m thoroughly impressed with every one of your shops and personnel and I can’t thank you for a better turnover,” said Spears to NMCB 1. “I am

very proud of the leadership I’ve seen in you. You guys have represented the great decisions the great sacrifice and the great dedication. You were widely successful, and you’ve honored our heritage everywhere we’ve gone.”

Polanin then expressed his gratitude to NMCB 1 and gave permission to NMCB 133 to raise the bar, which was already set high by the previous unit.

“I hope that you have a wonderful return and reunion with your friends and families and I hope you enjoy some very well earned time off” said Polanin to NCMB 1. “To the new team, the bar has been set extremely high, skipper, permission granted to raise it. I know you’re up to the task.”

The NMCB 133 commander is excited about relieving the NMCB 1 Seabees of their duties and is eager to start creating an even greater standard.

“Our path has been set,” said Dieguez. “To the men and women of NMCB 133 and 22 we are up for the challenge. I’m proud of what we accomplished at homeport. We are clearly ready for this challenge and this tasking. Our challenge and our tasking is to lead boldly, execute aggressively and raise that bar and we are capable of doing that.

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Cmdr. Miguel Dieguz, left, commanding officer, Naval Mobil Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, exchanges salutes with Cmdr. Kemit Spears, right, commanding officer, NMCB 1, during a turnover ceremony between NMCB 1 and NMCB 133 at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Feb. 16, 2016. The turnover marked the beginning of the NMCB 133 deployment to Rota’s Seabee camp, Camp Mitchell. 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.

Photos by MC3 Michaela GarrisonSeabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, lower the unit’s colors during a turnover ceremony between NMCB 1 and NMCB 133 at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Feb. 16, 2016. The turnover marked the beginning of the NMCB 133 deployment to Rota’s Seabee camp, Camp Mitchell

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Cmdr. Kemit Spears, right, commanding officer, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, speaks to service members assigned to NMCB 133 during a turnover ceremony between NMCB 1 and NMCB 133 at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Feb. 16

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Team Rota,I want to take this opportunity to provide you a little information

on some great young motivators that we have onboard Naval Station Rota. The Service Member of the Year (SMOY) award recognizes our E-6 and below personnel who are doing great things, not only in their respective commands, but also around Naval Station Rota and the local community.

The SMOY award is designed and broken down into two categories, the Senior SMOY (E-5 or E-6) and the

Junior SMOY (E-3 or E-4). It recognizes two of the best all-around service members who excelled in performance, l e a d e r s h i p , s e l f -i m p r o v e m e n t , command/community i n v o l v e m e n t a n d military appearance.These service members continue to demonstrate pride, dedication and courage beyond what is expected. They show concern for their fellow

service members, their community and the country they serve. Many of the candidates are often overlooked and have gone unrecognized. This award absolutely provides us the opportunity to recognize them for their well-deserved accomplishments.

I think one of the most amazing phases is the board process. Each nominee, in their service dress blues or service equivalent uniform, smartly marches into the room and presents themselves to eight command senior enlisted leaders from all services and answers questions on current events, United States and military history, uniform regulations, Uniform Code of Military Justice, chain of command, joint operations and questions that provoke

thought. Every nominee ABSOLUTELY made our jobs very tough in deciding the top candidate to recommend for approval to Capt. Greg Pekari, commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain, as our choice for Senior and Junior SMOY.

Finally, out of the 1,844 eligible nominees, 11 of them were nominated to go through this board process. I don’t care who you are; being part of that half of a percent of personnel is pretty impressive, not only for them, but also for their leadership, peers, juniors and family. If you happen to see them around make sure you congratulate them on a job extremely well-done. Just being nominated is a major milestone in anyone’s career and for me as well as the other command senior enlisted leaders, it was pretty cool to watch these nominees perform and answer questions not only on their respective service but also from a joint perspective. 212!

To the tenant command leadership of the nominees below, thank you for your support and continue to motivate and train your replacements.

Senior SMOY Nominees: Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Nicole Gacayan, Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit 7; Tech. Sgt. Wood, 725th Air Mobility Squadron; Sgt. Ortiz, U.S. Army Medical Command; Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Laquisha Cooks, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic Detatchment Rota; Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Radames Martinez, Navy Munitions Command; Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Anthonio Oglesby, NAVSTA Rota; Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Darius Grays, Fleet Logistics Support; Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Javier Palacios, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota.

Junior SMOY Nominees: Senior Airman Glover, 725th Air Mobility Squadron; Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Angel Gomez, NAVSTA Rota; Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Casco, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota.

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Retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Robert J. Walker died peacefully the evening of Feb. 15 surrounded by his wife, Fran, and family members. He was 87.

Walker became the third MCPON Sept. 25, 1975. He relieved John D. Whittet and held the job for four years before Thomas Crow assumed duties in September of 1979.

Walker was born in Baldwin, New York, and joined the Navy at the age of 19 in 1948. He attended radarman "A" school in Boston and was assigned to destroyer USS McKean (DD 784). He served two-year tours aboard the destroyer escorts USS William Seiverling (DE 441) and USS Erben (DD 631).

While aboard Erben, he deployed to the Western Pacific in support of the Korean War. In October 1955, Walker reported to Norfolk as an instructor at radarman "A" school.

Eight years after joining the Navy, Walker was advanced to chief petty officer. In 1961 he was selected for E-8 and two years later for E-9. From 1970 to 1972, he served as the senior enlisted advisor and leading chief for combat systems training at Fleet Combat Direction Systems Training Center, Dam Neck, Virginia.

In 1972, Walker's rating was renamed "Operations Specialist" (OS). In November 1974, Vice Adm. Frederick H. Michaelis, commander, Air Force Atlantic surveyed his master chiefs for the job of master chief petty officer of the force. He selected Walker.

Walker was selected for MCPON in June 1975.During his time in office, he directed chief petty officers toward

what he described as the five "Principles of Professionalism": technical expertise; job skill; leadership; motivation; and personal integrity and responsibility. Leadership was Walker's favorite topic. He believed leadership qualities were learned, not innate qualities and he worked for four years to develop leadership training programs.

As the Navy's senior enlisted Sailor, he instilled leadership training throughout the ranks. Through his efforts, a petty officer indoctrination course became mandatory for all new E-4s. New chiefs were also required to take indoctrination courses. His connection with the other services via their senior enlisted advisors allowed him to gain more quotas for senior and master chiefs at the Army's Sergeants Major Academy and the Air Force's Senior Enlisted Academy. Not content with sending Sailors to other services for leadership training, he initiated a recommendation to create a Navy Senior Enlisted Academy.

As MCPON, Walker demanded a lot from his senior enlisted advisors. In 1977, he re-organized top tier senior enlisted into a Fleet, Force and Command Master Chief program. He also pushed to create the Enlisted Surface Warfare Qualification (ESWS). He believed it promoted professionalism and enhanced the Navy.

"Bob was extremely revered by the force," said current MCPON, Mike Stevens. "He influenced generations of Sailors and profoundly shaped many policies and procedures that our Navy has today and there is no doubt that his legacy will live on in each Sailor who serves our country."

During an interview that he conducted after leaving the MCPON office he shared his thoughts on the Navy.

"I joined the Navy to make it a career," said Walker. "I enjoyed it from the day I joined until the day I retired."

Stevens said the entire Navy mourns the loss of one of the finest leaders the enlisted force has ever known.

"Bob Walker provided sound leadership during difficult times," said Stevens. "He advocated for changes to ensure a more professional enlisted force and opened the lines of communication

throughout the chain of command.Stevens added, "I often tell Sailors that the MCPON's office does not belong to any

one person. It is the Sailors' office and that sentiment is simply something that I'm echoing from Bob's thoughts."

Walker's farewell message in the September 1979 issue of The Direct Line reflects a mood of intense pride in the role he played in the Navy's progress to solid, communicative leadership. His final comments on leadership characterize his tenure:

"Honesty must be a day-to-day example of genuine concern for people, a professional approach to the mission, and the ability to lead and accomplish set goals. Never be afraid to admit mistakes or try new ideas, and by all means, let your subordinates have the opportunity to recommend and become part of the solution.

"There is no place for bigotry or racism in the Navy. We are all Sailors striving to achieve a common goal and that is the continued freedom our great nation enjoys. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the Navy is truly an honorable profession."

Following his retirement on Sept. 28, 1979, Walker worked three years with the Non-Commissioned Officers Association, rising to the position of president. Later he was employed as manager/public relations for the Jonathon Corporation, a ship repair/electronics business in Norfolk.

He is survived by his wife, Fran Walker, of 64 years; his children, Kathy Jones, Linda Campbell, Robert Walker Jr., Teri Rice, and Michael Walker; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Walker was preceded in death by his daughter Michelle Walker Pfeffer

Navy's 3rd Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Passes AwayFrom the Office of the MCPON Public Affairs

Photo courtesy of U.S. NavyAdm. James L. Holloway III, left, congratulates Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Robert Walker, June 1975.


Team Rota in the SpotlightABF2 (AW/EXW) Emmanuel Torres-Reyes

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Aviation Boatswains Mate 2nd Class (AW/EXW) Emmanuel Torres-Reyes is the assistant leading petty officer at the Naval Supply Systems’ (NAVSUP) fuels department, working on maintenance, quality assurance, accounting for fuel during the night and doing maintenance daily with the trucks and polycrafts.

Reyes moved to Rota last year. Prior to living here he was stationed in Norfolk from 2010 until 2015. During part of his time there he worked as an individual augmentee in Djibouti from 2012 until 2013.

After attending Aviation Boatswains Mate “A” school, Reyes also got the chance to attend firefighting, sand blasting, customs and aviation maintenance schools diversifying his skills.

Reyes said he has many collateral duties. “I’m the site ALPO (assistant leading petty officer), the enterprise safety application management system coordinator, there’s too much to count.”

Outside of his military schooling and training he also takes college classes as he works toward getting his bachelor’s degree

for air traffic control.Reyes also finds time between his

collateral duties, daily work and college courses to volunteer as a coach for Morale, Welfare, and Recreation’s youth soccer team, at the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society’s Thrift Shop and Rota’s Animal Welfare League.

Reyes volunteers his time in many ways at work, but he makes sure he still finds time for his family and favorite hobbies.

“My kids, I’m always playing with them, taking them wherever they want to go. I like basketball, I don’t play too often, but I like it,” says Reyes.

Reyes a l so apprec ia tes the commitment to family values his command provides when it comes to family time.

“This is a good command because we have time for family. They focus a lot on family and they really take care of them. You actually can involve your family in this command, they are good for that,” says Reyes.

As far living in Spain he says, “I love the weather, the people, the traffic is awesome. We can travel a lot and there is so much to see."




W H A T ' S G O I N G O N ?ROTA

EQUESTRIAN PARADE February the 28th Time: since 11amItinerary: Zoilo Ruiz-Mateos Street, del Triunfo Square, Calvario Street, Veracruz Steet, Isaac Peral Street, Castelar Street, Rosario Street, de Andalucía Square, Ve-racruz Street, Isaac Peral Street, Castelar Street, Ma Auxiliadora, Av., Príncipes de España Av. and Fairground AreaFlags’ raising: 12am at the Andalucía Square.TOUR THE BAY BY SAIL BOATThis two hour trip leaves at midday and sunset Price is 15€ per person with a minimum of 4 persons maximum of 5 Information and reservations, Tourism Of-fice, tel 956 846345 organized by Diverta Sail. Information /bookings also at 669 369 771 [email protected] WORKSHOP Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15am to 10:15am 679 124 203. Cultural Center Casino Roteño. 21, Charco Street.BILINGUAL MEETING – Spanish And English 11:00-13:30, Saturdays, Meet at La Choza del Mayeto (the bar inside Mayeto Park), it is free, just pay for the drinks you consume.BOTANICAL GARDEN “Celestino Mutis” from Tues. to Sun., from 10:00 to 14:00 and again from 16:30 to 18:30FLEA MARKET Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Central Market. To get a table, you must sign up previously in the bar in the Central Market.

PUERTO DE SANTA MARÍAKARAOKE Party at Shamrock Bar and Eatery every Friday after 11pmMETROPOLITAN PARK Los Toruños Vari- ous activities: bike tours, train tours, nature photography, kayaking & more. More info at: www.parquedelabahia.esWINE TOUR & TASTING in Gutierrez Colosía, Avenida Bajamar, 40. English tours Mon. – Fri. 12: 15 Saturdays 1pm. concentrating on Fino, Amontillado, Olo-roso, Cream, Moscatel Soleado y Pedro Ximénez Price: 6€ per person Informa-tion and reservations: 956 852 852 / 659 755 701 Web: www.gutierrez-colosia.com Email: [email protected] GUIDED TOUR, PATH OF THE SENSESThis tour explores the origins of the Sherry

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wines of El Puerto and it´s progress from the vine to the barrel. Oenologists meet you, at a vineyard and explain how the vineyard operates, later at the bodega a wine tasting accompanied by tapas and an explanation of the elaboration process, this last taking place in the famous Cabal-lero bodega. - Reservations: 649 882 288 - 956 853 960, www.rutadelossentidos.com - [email protected]

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERAHOP-ON HOP-OFF Bus tour. City Sight-seeing International. Discover Jerez from the best point of view. More info at www.city-sightseeing.com or phone +34 902 101 081DRAMATIZED VISITS TO THE ALCÁ-ZAR: SundayS at 12:00. Learn some of the history of Jerez and get to know some of the important historical persons. Visit last approximately 1 hour. Tickets: 1,80€; children under 14 free. FLEA MARKET on Sundays at Alameda Vieja s/n from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUMPlaza del Mercado,W s/n. 956 14 95 60 [email protected]

CÁDIZHOP-ON HOP-OFF Bus tour. City Sightseeing International The loop lasts approximately 1 hour Tickets & Passes, Tours & Sightseeing Once the departure point for explorers sailing to the New World, the 3,000-year-old city of Cadiz is famous for its Moorish charm. Your pass offers convenient stops for Cadiz Cathe-dral, the ancient city walls, and the bay area. More info at www.city-sightseeing.com or phone +34 902 101 081SANTA CATALINA CASTLE AND CHURCH Ancient defense fortress and church. Cultural exposition centre. More information at 956 22 63 33.

Le Croissant Francés

Hervé wants to remind you that he is offering delivery to the Puerto base gate (El Salado). You can place your order by PM (Facebook: Le Croissant Frances) or using the following email: [email protected]. Their phone number is 956 973 872. Normal prices plus 2 euros for transport services.

Gastronomic Days “Short Order” in El EmbarcaderoGourmet pizzas ,hamburgers premium pasta with thousand flavors, risottos are some examples of the menu items fea-tured in these gastronomic days. “Short Order” days in El Embarcadero.

Zen Wifi Upgrade and Change in Direc-tion in Avenida de SevillaZen has upgraded its Wifi to 300M so you can have a better and faster connection while you enjoy a meal or wait to pick up a takeout order. Also it is important to note that effective February 15th there have been numerable switches in street directions all over downtown Rota. Avenida de Sevilla is one of these changes. Now it goes North instead of South so in order to get to ZEN, you need to go by way of Avenida de San Fernando; turning right onto Avenida de Sevilla where Baskin Robbins is located. It will be interesting driving around downtown

Rota until everyone gets used to all of the changes.

Venta Donde Dany

Venta Donde Dany is your typical Span-ish roadside restaurant with ample park-ing and spacious inside. There are also outside seating options. The owner Dany has extensive experience in the Hospital-ity sector having worked in Tenerife man-aging various restaurants for 18 years.Quality and home cooking identify Venta Donde Dany. You can have a great Andalucian breakfast here with different types of spreads for your morning bread. Their menu is full of local dishes and they offer a great variety of “bocadillos” also. . Come by and experience a venta and lo-cal specialties. Their hours are from 8am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday and the same hours on weekends. It's closed on Fridays. They are located on Carretera Sanlúcar (from Puerto to Sanlúcar) at km, 6,5 across from the Repsol gas station.

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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 service

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

preschool services for children with disAbilities

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the chapel. For more information, call the DAPA at 727-2161. AA off-base: "Rota Drydock," every Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Calle Calvario, 67, Inglesia del Carmen, Rota (Lat: 36.624466, Long: -6.356386). For information about the meeting in Rota, call Joe Garcia at 629-21-1312 or 956-81-5842. Online, visit http://www.aaonline.net or http://www.aaspain.org.

dlpt, dlAb testing At the ncoNavy College Office Rota has assumed responsibility

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

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Programs worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civilians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online at http://www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-25-6407.

umuc offers multiple degreesThere’s a reason more than 93,000 students have

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

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

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

ou offers mAster of humAn relAtions The University of Oklahoma offers a Master of Human

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

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2016 confrAternity of christiAn doctrine (ccd) registrAtion

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

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

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This past weekend was Valentine’s Day and although some will argue that Valentine’s Day is a manufactured holiday created to compel men to spend money

in an effort to be more romantic, it actually offers a great opportunity for us to consider what the Bible says about the subject of love. While in the English language we use one word to describe a wide range of meanings, in the common Greek language of early church, there were at least four words used to express different types of love; eros (romantic love), storge (love within a family), phileo (general love for friends and others) and agape. Of these, agape is the most important and the most uniquely Christian.

Outside of the New Testament, the word agape is used in a variety of contexts, but in the New Testament it takes on a distinct meaning. Agape is used to describe the unconditional

love that is of and from God, whose very nature is love itself. “God is love. God does not merely love, He is love itself. Everything God does flows from His love.” (1 John 4:8)

The type of love that characterizes God is not a sappy, sentimental feeling such as we often hear portrayed. God loves because that is His nature and the expression of His being. He loves the unlovable and the unlovely, not because we deserve to be

loved or because of any excellence we possess, but because it is His nature to love and He must be true to His nature.

God’s love is displayed most clearly at the cross where “God demonstrates his own love for us in this; while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) God’s agape love is unmerited, gracious, and constantly seeking the benefit of the ones He loves. The Bible says we are the undeserving recipients of His lavish agape love (1 John 3:1). God’s demonstration of agape love led to the sacrifice of the Son of God for those He loves.

As a result of God’s love for us, we are to love others with agape love, whether they are fellow believers (John 13:34) or bitter enemies (Matthew 5:44). Jesus gave the parable of the good samaritan as an example of sacrifice for the sake of others, even for those who may care nothing at all for us. Agape love as modeled by Christ is not based on a feeling; rather, it is a determined act of the will, a joyful resolve to put the welfare of others above our own.

Agape love does not come naturally to us. Because of our fallen nature, we are incapable of producing such a love on our own. If we are to love as God loves, that love can only come from its source. This is the love that “has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us” when we became His children (Romans 5:5; cf. Galatians 5:22). “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters” (1 John 3:16). Because of God’s love toward us, we are able to love one another.

So, even though Valentine’s Day has passed, don’t forget about God’s unconditional love for you and look for opportunities to share that love with others each and everyday.

Love As God Does All Yearlong



Marc Villarreal, DGF Assistant Principal, left, and Mohan Vaswani, DGF Principal, right, with the Middle School Admirals of the Semester. Left to right; eigth grade students Ethan Wilson and Kate Rodebush, seventh grade students Joshua Wagner and Vida White and sixth grade students Chance Stelzig and Madelyn Vaswani.

Families, faculty and friends gathered in the multi-purpose building of David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) Feb. 10 and Feb.12, for the DGF High School and Middle School Awards Ceremonies respectively.

The DGF choir sang the national anthem and the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Color Guard presented the colors.

The second quarter honor rolls and first semester class awards were presented to the students.

The highlight of the event was the announcement of the Admirals of the

Semester. These students are selected by their teachers for being outstanding leaders of exemplary character exhibiting kindness and helpfulness toward others. They are acknowledged for their academic responsibility, respect and honesty in all that they do. Principal Mohan Vaswani spoke to the students in his address to the middle school crowd stating that the overseas experience makes the students different from stateside peers in a good way.

He encouraged the students to be like John Wayne and have grit and courage to accomplish their goals.

By Kathleen TierneyDGF Middle/High School

DGF Students Presented Honors, Admirals of the Semester Awards

Families, faculty and friends gathered in the multi-purpose building of David Glasgow Farragut Feb. 10 and Feb.12, for the DGF High School and Middle School Awards Ceremonies.

Photo by Kathleen Tierney

DGF CalendarFriday: Early Release Day dismissal at 1 p.m.

Feb. 29: No School- Teacher Math Training Day

Mar 11: School Improvement- Early Release at 1:15 p.m.

Mar 14: TerraNova Standardized Testing begins

Photos by Steve Bond

The DGF choir sings the national anthem to kick off the awards ceremony.


Third Grader Virginia Chicoine portrayed the DGF Elementary school namesake, David Glasgow Farragut, for a school project. Here she poses next to a portrait of Admiral Farragut. Can you see the similarities?

Photo by Patti Rzeznik


Sailors aboard USS Ross (DDG 71) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) Feb. 13. Ross, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Photo by ETSN Joseph VagniniGunner’s Mate 2nd Class Amanda Zickafoose, from Carrollton, Texas, fires a shot line over to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO-201) during a replenishment-at-sea aboard USS Carney (DDG 64) Feb. 13. Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is conducting a routine patrol in the U. S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Photo by MC1 Theron J. Godbold

In preparation for Exercise Open Spirit to be held in Klaipeda, Lithuania in May 2016, EODMU EIGHT staff participated in a Cat III (Mod) Gun Shoot for the M9 Beretta at NAVSTA Rota on Feb. 4. Open Spirit is a multinational exercise that will conduct historical naval mine and ordnance disposal in prioritized areas in order to reduce the risk posed by historical ordnance to shipping / fishing/ ecology and to enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability amount participating units.

Photos by Ensign Seth Wartak

Participants in Rota's Morale, Recreation and Welfare Carnival 5K held Feb. 11 pose for a group photo following the race. The run is part of MWR's Run Rota Program hosted by the base fitness center. Photo courtesy of Rota MWR


erAu hAs A progrAm for youEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has

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

The Embry Riddle Aeronautical Rota Campus is pleased to offer the following face-to-face classes March 21 through May 22.

AMNT281- Turbine Engine Theory & Applications, meeting every Tuesday night from 6 to -10 p.m., MATH111- College Mathematics for Aviation I meeting Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m.

MGMT436- Strategic Management, meeting over 2weekends in April.

Please call our office at 727-2984 or email [email protected] with any questions, and/or to sign up. Registration is now open! Tuition assistance requests can be done now!

icr (mAndAtory – registrAtion is required)Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Intercultural Relations Course (ICR) is a mandatory four-day course for all newly stationed personnel aboard Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain; uniform of the day is required for all service members and business attire for civilians and dependents. You will be trained in diplomacy and learn some of the customs, traditions, and history of the host country.Participation in the ICR program is critical to the successful and smooth adjustment to living overseas in the Kingdom of Spain. Vouchers are available for childcare services during class times. Your ICR Instructorwill give you the voucher upon completion of the course. These vouchers allow for free MWR childcare services at the Child Development Center (CDC)hourly care during the ICR class, plus an additional 30 minutes (15 minutes before and 15 minutes after class) driving time each day of the course.Space reservation at the hourly care should be made one week in advance by contacting the CDC at 727-1100. For further ICR information please contact the FFSC at 727-3232.

tgps (sbA) boots to business (b2b)Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.Boots to Business (B2B) is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as an elective track within the Department of Defense’s revised Transition Assistance Program called Transition Goals, Plans, Success (Transition GPS). The curriculum provides valuable assistance to transitioning service members and their dependents exploring self-employment opportunities by leading them through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and the foundational knowledge required for developing a business plan. For more information or to register for this free workshop, please call: 727-3232.

interviewing techniquesTuesday, Noon to 1 p.m.Nervous about interviewing? If you want to know the secrets to successful interviewing, sign up for this hands-on experience of a lifetime. Call 727-3232 for more details and to sign up.

cApstone event trAnsition (gps)Tuesday, 2 to 3:30 p.m.Final mandatory brief after completing TGPS. Call 727-3232 to sign up.

smooth moveFeb. 25, 9 to 11 a.m.Have orders? Getting ready to PCS? Then you should be signing up for this course. It is designed for all military personnel, DOD civilian personnel, and family members departing the local area. Even if it is your umpteenthPCS, you migh t ge t some new and useful information about the PCS process, as well as, information about your new duty station. Registration is required, please call 727-3232 for more information or to sign up.

s A p r v i c t i m A d v o c A t e refresherFeb. 25, 1 to 2 p.m.This one hour course is for current victim advocates only. This training counts towards the mandatory 32-hour recertification. Call 727- 3232 to register.

survive & thrive cAféFeb. 26 , 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and spend some time chatting about your experiences in Spain. Share with us and with others like you, frustration and successes. Both new comers as well as experienced “Roteños” are welcome to this “walking seminar”. Walk with us through downtown Rota, and get some advice on how to thrive and survive when visit ing grocery stores, markets, etc… We have created this spouse oriented “field trip” to help you during your personal adaptation to your new Rota community. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration. Seats are limited

nmcrs officeNMCRS Office hours:

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Office contact: VPN 727-1614 or Commercial 956-82-1614

After-hours or holidays: 660-984-511 and VPN Cell: 18-727-0800

nmcrs clAss schedule:sibling clAss

Saturday 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the OB/GYN clinicbAby bAsics

Feb. 25, noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN Clinic

nmcrs thrift shopDoes your New Year Resolution includes better

financial habits? The NMCRS thrift shop is a great way to find low-priced, high-quality used items.

Thrift Shop hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday 5 to 7 p.m.

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

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FFSC News

NMCRS News



RAWL will hold another session of dog training classes lead by the Rota Military Working Dog Handlers! Classes will be Saturday 9 to 10 a.m. and 10 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 20.

YOU MUST SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE. Be prepared to sign a hold harmless agreement. Don't miss out on this! Ten participants may sign up for each class. Please, no children under 14. Each participant will need to

bring a leash, muzzle, toy and food to class for your dog.

The thought of quitting smokeless tobacco forever might be overwhelming, but could you give it up for just 24 hours? The Great American Spit out is being observed on Feb. 18 this year. Chewing tobacco, snuff, snus and other products have three times the amount of nicotine than cigarettes. Any form of tobacco use is dangerous and increases the users’ susceptibility to oral cancer. There are many reasons to stop using smokeless tobacco. Here are just a few:

• Smokeless tobacco is not a safe alternative to smoking. Smokeless tobacco leads to serious health risks, including cancer of the mouth, tongue, throat and pancreas, gum disease, tooth decay and heart disease.

• Quitting can save you money! Visit www.Ucanquit2.org and use the cost savings calculator to determine how much you could save by quitting smokeless tobacco and begin to imagine all the ways you could spend your

extra cash.• Your significant other will no longer think kissing you is gross.

• Brighter teeth and fresher breath.• Improved readiness. Among many other benefits, you will be

faster and have better endurance thanks to your increased lung capacity, experience less injuries and illness and have improved night vision.

Quitting tobacco is not easy, but there are many resources and programs that can help you, your family and friends to quit tobacco. It is never too late to quit. The U.S. Naval Hospital Rota Health Promotions department offers weekly tobacco cessation classes on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon or you can schedule an individual session at a convenient time for you.

For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Health Promotions at 727-3350. You can also check out the following websites: www.Ucanquit2.org, www.smokefree.gov or the Tricare quit line. Stay Healthy for life Rota!

By USNHR Health Promotions Department

The Great American Spit-Out


Naval Station Rota got the chance to experience the music of American Country Music Awards’ New Male Vocalist nominee Brett Eldredge Feb. 11.

Eldredge said this stop was one of his favorites so far on his tour.

American Forces Network Detachment Rota had a chance to sit down and interview Eldredge and he couldn’t express enough how excited he was to be here for the troops.

“This is my first time coming overseas. I’ve played a lot of shows back in the states for military crowds, but this is my first time over here. So I get to join ya’ll and play music. The crowds are so passionate and it’s so wild. It’s nice after playing arenas to come and have an intimate crowd of 300 or however many, they are so passionate,” says Eldredge.

The concert is hosted by the Navy Entertainment Program, which provides quality, l ive entertainment for Sailors stationed overseas and on deployed ships at sea.

Anastasia Martin, who attended the concert, said she really appreciated this concert.

“Brett Eldredge put on a wonderful concert. It was very interactive and personal because I was able to get so close to the stage and people were getting fist bumps,

hand shakes and afterward we even got to do a meet and greet,” says Martin.

Martin went on to explain that events like this are great because they bring the act to you.

“Instead of figuring out when and how to fly back to the states and go to a concert, I was able to stop by La Plaza before the weekend started and enjoy the concert. I didn’t have to buy a plane ticket or a concert ticket for that matter. It’s a great way to feel the appreciation for what I’m doing here.”

Eldredge couldn’t thank the crowd enough for everything that they do, from being away from family and home to protecting our country.

Eldredge, a Paris, Illinois native, has three number one singles from his debut album Bring You Back: "Don't Ya", "Beat of the Music" and "Mean to Me.” He performed these songs along with others during his hour and a half performance.

After his performance Eldredge held meet and greet sessions where fans could pose with him for a photo and thank him for performing.

Eldredge is the first of many performers coming to Naval Station Rota, with The Frontmen of Country Music coming Feb. 29.


Brett Eldredge Brings the Beat of the Music to Rota

Photo courtesy of Rota MWRCountry music star Brett Eldredge performs for service members and families aboard Naval Station Rota Feb. 11 at la Plaza.

Photo by MC3 Michaela GarrisonCountry music star Brett Eldredge stops by the AFN studio for on-air interview with Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christina Brewer the day of his concert for service members and their families stationed here, a show conducted by Rota's MWR and Navy Entertainment.

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Long-Range Events

Area Activities

Dia de Andalucia Feb. 29 (observed)Semana Santa (Holy Week) March 20 through 27

Upcoming Holidays

tours

Castillo de San Marcos, El Puerto de Santa Maria, free guided tours, Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1: 30 p.m. For more information and reservation call 627-569-335, tickets €6 adults, €3 children

Jerez Flea Market Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Alameda Vieja (by the Moorish castle), Jerez de la Frontera

Guided 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 p.m. Prior registration is required at the Tourist Office, #2, Cuna Street, 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. and 5 p.m., adults €17.27, children €8.64. Call 956-36-3813 or visit www.visitasdonana.com

Archaelogical Museum, Plaza del Mercado (downtown), Jerez de la Frontera, #956-14 95 60

“El Chorrillo” second hand market, Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sargento Cespedes Street, Rota

Sevilla Bullring guided tours, daily 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., tickets €7, call 954-22-4577 or visit www.realmaestranza.com

Sevilla, Reales Alcázares (Moorish fortress) guided tours, daily, 09:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., tickets €8.75

Sevilla Cathedral and Giralda tours, Mondays 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 2:30 to 6 p.m., tickets €8.

dAnce/flAmenco

"Melomano" by Juan Carlos Avencilla Dance Company. March 5. Sala Central Lechera, Cádiz. Tickets are €10.

XV Cádiz International Dance Festival June 4 through 11, Cádiz. To see program and locations visit www.guiacadiz.com.

XXXII Festival de Musica Manuel de Falla May 14 at 9 p.m. Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cádiz. Tickets from €10-€30.

Sanlucar de Barrameda Bodegon de Arte “A Contratiempo,” #5, San Miguel Street, Fridays and Saturdays, tickets €12 Call 653-071-099 or visit http://www.bodegonacontratiempo.com

Art

Painting display by Maria Fernandez Lizaso Now through March 13. Centro Cultural Alfonso X "El Sabio" #89, Larga Street El Puerto de Santa Maria

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

Permanent sculpture display by Cornellis Zitman, Casa de Iberoamerica, Cádiz

eAt/drink

Feria del Queso Artesanal (Craft Cheese Fair) April 2 and 3, Villaluenga del Rosario *Highly recommended*

Gonzalez Byass Bodega, Manuel Maria Gonzalez Street.Jerez de la Frontera, Mondays through Saturdays at 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.

Barbadillo Bodega-Sanlucar, Tuesdays through Saturdays 11 a.m., €6

music

"Bailar en Viento" Manuel Carrasco in concert. April 9 at 9 p.m., Chapin Soccer Stadium, Jerez de la Frontera

Pablo Lopez in concert. April 9 at 9 p.m. and April 10, at 8 p.m. Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cádiz. €20 to €35.

Revolver in concert. April 15 at 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cádiz. Tickets are €15 to €25.

AC/DC in concert, May 10 at 10 p.m. (gates open at 8:30) Estadio de la Cartuja, Sevilla. Tickets are €75 to 500.

"Cabo de Plata" music festival July 1 through 3, from 4 p.m, Zahara de los Atunes, Cádiz

"Al Rumbo 2016" music festival July 14 through 16, Chipiona. Visit www.guiadecadiz.com for more information.

After seven years in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Monkey Week music festival has moved to Alameda de Hercules Sevilla this October. Dates TBD.

sportsVIII Marathon BBT (Mountain Bike Competition) "Villa de Rota" March 5

Events This Week

dAnce/flAmencoXX Festival Flamenco de Jerez, Feb. 19 to Mar. 5, Teatro Villamarta, Plaza Romero Martinez, Jerez de la Frontera.

Visit www.festivaldejerez.es for more information.

cArnivAlChipiona Through Feb. 21

Zahara de los Atunes through Feb. 21Tarifa Feb. 26 through 28


Let'sEat!

This week we want to cook and share with you this tasty stew with white kidney beans and Chorizo. Stews are a comforting meal during the chilly winter months.You will see how tasty and how easy they are to prepare. There are many types of Stew in the Spanish cuisine, but this is one of our favorites at home. You can also cook it with clams, with chickpeas, meat, fish,…anyway you cook it, it will be delicious.

INGREDIENTS• 18 oz. white kidney beans• 1 head garlic, without the

outer skin• 1 potato, peeled and

diced• 1 onion

• 2 red tomatoes, without the skin

• 1 green pepper, cut into medium size pieces

• 2 bay leaves• 4 oz. olive oil• 2 spoonfuls of sweet

pepper (when possible pimentón from the Vera area)

• 1 piece of Chorizo (Spanish sausage)

• * Salt• * Ground Black pepper

TO PREPARE• Put the beans in a bowl with cold water

the night before so that they get softer and ready to be cooked.

• In a pot, add the beans and cover with water and besides all the other ingredients: the potato, the onion, the head garlic, the green pepper, the tomatoes, the piece of Chorizo, the bay leaves, ground black pepper, half a cup of oil, pepper and salt.

• If you use a normal pot it will cook for 60

minutes and if you use a pressure cooker it will cook for 20 minutes.

• Once the time is over, remove the garlic head after giving the stew a great garlic flavor.

• Then remove the tomatoes, onion and pepper. Mash them and pour it in. Leave the potato pieces in the stew.

• We add them back to the stew and let them cook for a few more minutes so that the flavors blend.

By Pilar Ruiz

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

White Kidney Bean and Chorizo Stew



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GREAT 2 BDRM, 2 BATH APARTMENT, f u r n i s h e d / u n f u r n i s h e d , A / C a n d heat, recently refurbished, kitchen fu l ly eq uipp ed, wa lking d is tan ce to Rota gate, €1,300 (negotiable), listed in Housing, call 679-34-1926.

BRAND NEW TOWN HOUSE A/C and heat, fireplace, balcony, patio, driveway, close to Laguna del Moral public park, nice and quiet area, 5 mins from Rota gate, walking distance to the beach, €1,500 (negotiable), listed in housing, call 601-23-8022.

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

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

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.

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HOUSE CLEANER Need a house cleaner? I am here to help. I have been cleaning houses for the past 3 years and speak English and Spanish. I am available to clean houses in Rota, Puerto, and Chipiona. Call 645-20-4029 and ask for Andrea.

BICOC AS HOME C ARE SERVICES: Looking for domestic HELP? Yes we can help you!! Would you like to employ a part time nanny, cook, cleaner, seamstress, babysitter or housekeeper in general? We will also help you with all the required documents. Ask for Manuela 672-45-5175 / [email protected].

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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

APARTMENT IN JEREZ Exclusive residential master bdrm w/ full bath, 2 bdrms w/ bathroom, large lvg room w/balcony, separate dining room w/balcony, large kit. w/work area w/terrace bedroom areas parquet flooring, living room and dining room marble flooring centralized heat with radiators, hot water is centralized common to all apartments, indoor garage, exterior enclosed exclusive parking area Across from Sherry Park hotel, next to NH hotel.20 min. from base, Jerez airport. Must be seen to appreciate. Call 956 33-0899

HOUSE CAMINO DE LA REYERTA: 200 m2 house in 1,200 m2 plot for long-term rent by owner, 3 bdrm., 3 bath, (5 min. to Chipiona and Sanlúcar), sheltered parking, automatic gate, roof terrace w/ sea views, dog house, large garden, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, detached summer house w/ kit., 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 neg.; direct from owner. Please call 667-58-6839 or email [email protected] for more details and viewings. Available now.

E L P U E R T O HOME FOR RENT Ideal for a single, or married couple w/child or none. Unfurn. Clean, shining and glittering like gold house (Calle Andreita, 8), safe nice area 10 min. from base, close to Puerto beaches. 3 bdrms. 2 full baths. A/C-Heat, Nice ample lvg/dng w/fp. Cute furnished kitchen w/white marble countertop and pantry. Varnish-finish closets/doors. Laundry/storage, porch, ample rear BBQ area, 600 m2 yard w/sprinklers. Private street parking. Auto gate, long driveway for 4 cars, workshop/garage for 2 cars, €1,200 a month, (gardener/comm. fees included). Landlord w/20 years exp. renting. Email [email protected] for pictures. For fur ther info call 679-42-6377, Eng. spoken

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

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

AMAZING APARTMENT FOR RENT IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 2bdrms, 2bath, w/large covered outdoor living space. 2min walk from Fuentabravia gate, 1min walk to beach. Quiet neighborhood w/street or garage parking available. U.S. Veteran-owned. New kitchen w/gas stove, new light fixtures, and furniture (if required). Internet and cable ready, with A/C. Cleaning service available. Available for long-term and short-term rental to include TDY. Call Jay for details 643-34-03-58.

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 mi les to USN HQ; 10 min. walk to beach. Listed with housing, or call Tomas Santana at 649-43-9254.

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

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

R O T A FANTASTIC CHALET IN ROTA, (Available 1st week Feb) See photo on Pg. 7, 1,000m2, 260m2 built, 2 ample liv.rms, 4 bdrms., 3Baths, (one w/ exterior access & one in master bdrm. w/ dressing room, large kitchen and laundry room, large rooftop terrace, 9x5m pool, BBQ area, 400m2 yard, porch, 5 parking spaces- 2 enclosed, 20m2 storage room, A/C & heating syst., screens on windows, alarm syst., buzzer and automated garage entrance, (pool, yard maintenance & Internet access included in the rent), 5 min. to the beach, €1,900 (negotiable) call 651-830-004

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2003 AUDI A6 2.4I AUTOMATIC, Dual zone climate control, power steering, new tires. Perfect! 120K km, call 656-92-7340.

1 9 9 8 V O L K S W A G E N G O L F CONCEPTLINE, independently audited and in excellent mechanical shape, ITV good, European specs, €3,650 to be moved quickly, call 653-78-0296.

2004 FORD C-MAX TD-CI TREND, AUTOMATIC, diesel, si lver, in great shape, 98K miles, ITV good, European s p e c s, € 4 , 9 0 0 , c a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

2006 PEUGOT 206 XS90, 89K miles, € 3 , 8 5 0 , e co n o m i c a l f u n c a r, re d, 4-door hatchback, manuel, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

BMW 530 diesel, my personal car for years, maintenance up to date, fuel efficient yet powerful, €4,900, European specs, ITV good, Call 653-78-0296..

2012 FORD MUSTANG GT Premium Coup 2D, one owner, 11K miles. manual,6-Spd, V8, 5.0 liter, mint condition, $24,300, ITV good. Call 642-97-5228,serious Inquires only.

2 0 1 5 M I N I C O O P E R , b l u e w i t h white stripes, one owner, 5K miles, mint condition, $21,300, ITV good, American specs, call 642-97-5228..

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

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

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

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

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

2002 AUTOMATIC OPEL VECTRA: 49,500 miles, in excellent mechanical, body and interior shape, timing belt, water pump just changed, up to date on maintenance, new

A U T O S2 0 0 1 V O L K S W A G E N G O L F CO N C E P T L I N E, gasoline, in great shape, 4 doors, ITV good, European s p e c s, € 3 , 5 0 0 . Ca l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CONCEPTLINE, independently audited and in excellent mechanical shape,ITV good, European specs, immacualte, €3,950. Call 653-78-0296

1999 Audi A4, good shape, 53K miles, runs well, new tires, mechanic r e v i e w e d , I T V g o o d , E u r o p e a n s p e c s, € 2 , 6 0 0 . Ca l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

2002 CHRYSLER NEON, Automatic, 34K miles, in excellent shape, ITV good, European specs., €3450. Call 653-78-0296

RENAULT MEGANE, looks new, good shape, 117K miles, automatic ITV good, European specs, €3,650. Call 653-78-0296

2 0 0 1 A U D I A 4 , g o o d s h a p e , r u n s w e l l , i T V g o o d , E u r o p e a n s p e c s, € 2 , 6 0 0 . Ca l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

2001 RENAULT LAGUNA, luxury edition, 78K miles, in great shape, €3,300, new clutch, timing belt recently changed, all maintenance up to date, one owner, ITV good, European specs. Call 653-78-0296

1 9 9 1 L A N D R O V E R D E F E N D E R 90, manual, diesel, white 3 dr. 145K km, ITV good until mid. Feb. $6,500. Emai l Jef f at ja f rey4@liber t y.edu

2003 OPEL ZAFIRA Excellent family car, fuel-efficient, seats 5 or 7, burgundy color, good shape, ITV good, European s p e c s , € 2 , 7 5 0 C a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6

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

2001RENAULT LAGUNA, luxury edition, 78K miles, in great shape, €3,290, new clutch, timing belt recently changed, all maintenance up to date, one owner, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

2005 VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.4, 89K miles, metallic gray, in excellent shape, €3,600, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

2002 BMW 318, very nice car in very nice shape, 64K miles, silver, manual, ITV good, Euro specs, €4,100 call 653-78-0296.

TOYOTA COROLLA VERSO, Automatic 7 seater, excellent car, 98K miles, ITV good, Euro specs, €4,990. Call 653-78-0296

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

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.

E M P L O Y M E N TNEX: Come work for us! Search for jobs, apply online or just create a profile for future job openings all at the click of a button! Visit http://www.NavyExchange.jobs

HRO: Fire Chief, GS-13, closes Friday. Supv. IT Specialist (Network) GS-12, Closes Friday. Lead Emergency Response Dispatcher GS-08, c loses Feb. 26.

Spanish Positions: Custodial Worker ( Pe r m a n e n t i n t e r m i t t e n ) c l o s e s Monday. Teller, (Irregular 40 hours/week) Closes Monday. Sales Clerk, (Irregular 40 hours/week), (2 openings) Closes Tuesday. Administrative Clerk, ( I rregular 40 hours/week), c loses Wednesday. Financial Technic ian, (Irregular 40 hours/week) Closes Feb. 25.

Customer service hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments can be made from noon to 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info.

M W R C Y P A s s i s t a n t ( F l e x ) O p e n Continuous, CYP Assistant Target, (Regular Part-Time), CDC/SAC Cook, (Regular Full Time), CYP Assistant, Regular Full Time, CYP Assistant, (Regular Part Time), CYP Cook (Regular Part Time), SAC/YOUTH Custodian (Regular Full Time), Business Cashier, Flex Open Continuous, Business Club Ops Assistant (Flex) Open Continuous, Business Food Service Worker, (Flex), Pool Lifeguard (Flex), Lifeguard,(Flex Temporary) NTE 6 Months, Golf Rec Aid (Flex), Central Cashier (Flex) Schedule

A p p l i c a t i o n s a n d f o r m s c a n b e d o w n l o a d e d a n d s u b m i t t e d through Rota MWR’s website. by visiting http://www.rotamwr.com.

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

To place a classified ad, submit information by the MONDAY prior to the desired publication date. Ads 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 commercial nature (real estate, for-profit business) require payment and must be submitted to Cristina Pamplona at [email protected].

El Mercado


WE INVITE YOU TO OBSERVE AFRICAN AMERICAN / BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THE DIVERSITY TEAM.

THE EVENT WILL BE HOSTED AT THE GALLEY FROM 1100-1300

SPECIAL LUNCH MEAL:

GRILLED CATFISH/ FRIED CHICKEN/ BBQ RIBS

RICE PILAF/ MASHED POTATOES WITH CHICKEN GRAVY

CORN-ON-THE-COB/ COLLARD GREENS WITH HAM HOCKS/ BLACK EYE PEAS

CORN BREAD AND CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

THE EVENT WILL START AT 1130 WITH A FEW WORDS THEN WITH READING OF THE PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN /

BLACK HISTORY MONTH BY OUR GUEST SPEAKER LSC STARKS.

FOLLOWED BY A CEREMONIAL CAKE CUTTING.

COME AND PARTICIPATE!

Check this week’s schedule at www.rotamwr.com

To show the most current movies, Flix posts the weekly schedule every Wednesday, which allows films to play as soon as they arrive.

If interested in birthday packages or if you have questions please e-mail the theater manager, [email protected]

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February 18, 2016 The Coastline