Sept. 27, 2012, The Coastline

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota September 27, 2012 Volume 22, Issue 37 U.S. Naval Activities, SpainThe Coastline

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The second annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) ceremony was held at the Gateway Galley aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain, Sept. 21.

Active duty and their guests were invited to participate in the ceremony. Coordinated by Vietnam veteran Robert White and Master Sgt. Eddie Ybarra, the ceremony highlighted the POW/MIA empty table and a speech by retired Chief Engineering Aid Gus Dowling.

“To remember and pay tribute to our POWs and MIAs who are unaccounted for and still being searched for,” said Dowling. “We are fortunate, indeed, to be around to recognize the significance of this special day reserved for their recognition.”

Dowling, who served in World War II and Vietnam, joined the U.S. Army March 1, 1942 at the age of 16. He served in the Army for seven years

before taking a break to go to college. Upon completion of college, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Nov. 1954 and re-tired in Rota in Aug. 1979. During his time in the Navy, Dowling was part of various Seabee battalions deployed to Rota to construct the first buildings that make up Naval Station Rota. He spoke of his assistance in helping build the Chapel, the water tower, old library, Navy Lodge as well as the old Hospital.

Dowling recounted his time in the Army as part of a brigade of troops fighting alongside Filipinos against the Japanese. His colleagues and friends who were either killed or taken prisoner.

He spoke of losing all but two of his platoon. While Dowling was not a POW, he witnessed many members who were taken as POWs during WWII.

“Let us all link chains of hands in private prayers to honor the memories of Missing in Action and POWs not here with us who gave us their ultimate self-sacrifice they endured.”

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NAVSTA Rota Observes POW/MIA Recognition Day

Guest speaker Gus Dowling spoke of POWs/MIAs in the Philippines during World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Morgan Over)

Imagine receiving a phone call re-questing your social security number (SSN) for a roster. You don’t think twice and give it out because that’s how it has always been. Not anymore.

A new policy affecting the way service members and their families handle and provide their personally identifiable information (PII) takes ef-fect Monday Department of Defense (DoD) wide.

“Personal Identifiable Information is information that connects you to your SSN, mother's maiden name, date of birth, bank information,” according to Naval Station Rota’s Security Manager Jim Chalmers. “Information that can aid someone in taking control of your information such as credit cards, opening accounts with the cable company, etc.”

According to DoD Instruction 1000.30 and the Department of Navy’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) message of Feb. 17, 2012, social security numbers as well as only the

last four digits cannot be distributed without a need to know or by specific facilities.

“Only personnel with a legitimate requirement can request it,” said Chalmers. “For example the hospital can request [PII] to verify it to a pro-vide service or issue medicine. They are entering it into a DoD-approved IT system that has Data at Rest, which means it is encrypted.”

Individuals who must distribute their SSN and PII are encouraged to find alternative means of passing the information other than faxing, scanning and sharing over the phone according to DoN CIO message, DoN SSN reduction plan phase three of Feb. 17, 2012.

“The inclusion of SSNs even in encrypted emails shall be significantly reduced when the DoD ID number or other identifier become executable in Department of the Navy wide busi-ness processes,” as stated in the DoN CIO message.

General categories that are au-thorized to continue to request a SSN include Geneva Conventions Serial Number, Law Enforcement, National Security and Credentialing, Security Clearance, interactions with financial institutions, confirmation of employment eligibility, administra-tion of Federal Workers’ Compensa-tion, taxpayer identification number, computer matching, foreign travel, noncombatant evacuation operations (NEOs) and legacy system interface.

Individuals with the SSN listed on their DoD identification cards will have the number replaced with their new DoD identification number as the cards expire.

Perhaps the largest impact to ac-tive duty is the review of forms and documents requesting PII. According to the instruction, specific forms must be officially registered and contain a control number. Forms without this information or are not registered are not authorized to contain the SSN.

Commands should review their forms to ensure they comply with this policy.

“The proper way to dispose of PII documents is with an NSA-approved crosscut shredder," said Chalmers. "This makes confetti out of the paper. Strip shedders are not good enough. since you can just match up the strips and reconstruct the document.”

The DoD is working on policy breach repercussions, but Chalm-ers reminds individuals to consider the potential consequences before releasing PII.

“There are many extenuating circumstances that can dictate what happens,” said Chalmers. “The thing to remember is any violations such as sending via email the last four of a SSN is a reportable incident.”

For more information on DoD Instruction 1000.30, Reduction of Social Security Number Use within DoD visit http://www.doncio.navy.mil/ContentView.aspx?id=4091 or search DoD Intruction 1000.30.

New PII Policy Effective MondayBy Morgan over


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NavalStationRota,SpainLeah Andino and LaPora LindseyCell: 659-90-0862Email: [email protected]: NAVSTA Rota Ombudsman

FleetLogisticsCenter(FLC)Sheree Warner-MayoCell: 616-22-1145 Email: [email protected]

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725th(KeySpouse)Diane MillerHome: 727-4306 / Cell: 669-95-2595Heather MerrimanHome: 727-4306 / Cell: 636-17-4357Melissa RogersHome: 956-85-0745 / Cell: 620-85-0401Email: [email protected]

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Team Rota,As the Naval Station Rota, Spain Command Mas-

ter Chief, the largest part of my job is to focus on Sailors and their concerns, but there is much more to Team Rota than Sailors and Navy mission. This month, the Air Force celebrates its 65th birthday, and I want to shine some light on our outstanding Airmen

and the awesome mission they execute with distinction day in and day out.

United States Air Force Airmen of 521st Air Mobility Operations Group and the 725th Air Mobility Squadron are combat-ready Airmen who safely and effectively perform aircraft mainte-nance, execute aerial port operations, provide com-

mand and control for operational requirements, support to the joint warfighter and ensure the safe, efficient and effective projection of rapid global mobil-ity. Their mission here in Rota is absolutely critical to the success of this installation, but it doesn’t stop there. They provide support to detachments in: Mo-ron, Spain; Tel Aviv, Israel; Cairo, Egypt and Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily and they affect missions

around the world. They’re reach and mission literally spans the globe.

Beyond the mission, they are a vital part of our community and what we know as home while we are here. Besides kicking the Navy’s backsides in the previous two fire musters here - which is a Navy organized series of firefighting evolutions, similar to DC Olympics for those familiar with that - they are active in every aspect of our community: From volunteering to leading and everything in between, the Airmen and their families here are an impressive part of what we do and how we do it.

In fact, we just inducted Air Force Master Sgt. and Honorary Navy Chief J. Benjamin Hannah into our great Navy Chief’s Mess here and around the world. He requested to participate in this year’s induction, his chain of command supported it and then he excelled at it - representing the Air Force very well. This speaks volumes about the one-team, one-fight attitude of our Airmen and the outstanding relationship between the Sailors and Airmen here.

So, as we say in the Navy, Bravo Zulu Airmen of the 521st AMOG and the 725th AMS. We truly could not do it without you, and we are proud to serve beside you.

HOOYAH! CMC

Air Force: An Integral Part of Team Rota

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Naval Station Rota, Spain’s privately owned vehicle resale lot, commonly known as the "lemon lot," has relocated to the intersection of Dalmau Street and Avenue Two, across the street from the Navy Exchange Autoport and gas station.

The lot serves as an exclusive site where authorized individuals may park their privately owned vehicles (POVs) for extended periods of time for the sole purpose of soliciting for sale.

An individual may utilize the lemon lot for up to six consecutive 30-day periods. Individuals must submit an application through the base security officer to use the lot. Only operational vehicles that can move under their own power and owned by individuals authorized to drive their POV on NAVSTA Rota may use the lot.

Approval will be granted if the applicant meets the following conditions:(1) Application routed to the base security officer.(2) Present proof of POV ownership, registration, current insurance and current

safety inspection.(3) Present identification demonstrating eligibility to operate a vehicle on board

NAVSTA Rota.(4) Drive vehicle under its own power into the POV resale lot, demonstrating it is

in serviceable condition.(5) Waive any and all claims against the U.S. Government or any entity hereunder

for any damages caused to the vehicle for any reason, whether in contract or tort, or any losses incurred resulting from the failure to sell the car or inability to enforce an agreement made between the applicant and buyer(s).

(6) Agree to a criminal background check of the applicant, and the POV to ensure neither is/has been involved in criminal activity.

(a) Upon approval, the security officer will issue a pass to the POV owner indicat-ing the time period allowed to use the POV resale lot. The permit must be displayed on the front dashboard of the POV when it is in the POV resale lot. The owner will maintain the POV in a clean and serviceable condition while in the POV resale lot.

(b) The owner may drive the POV in and out of the lot at anytime, however this is subject to change without notification, if force protection conditions change.

(c) If the vehicle is sold, members of the force and of the civilian component permanently assigned in Spain shall not be liable to pay any tax on the ownership, possession, use, transfer amongst themselves, or transfer by death of their POV imported into Spain or acquired for their personal use.

(7) This service is free of charge to applicable personnel.

For more information see Commander, Naval Activities Spain Instruction 5560.3 or contact the NAVSTA Rota Assistant Security Officer Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Maurice Sutherland at 727-3155.

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Guest Writers Wanted!The Coastline is looking for guest writers. If you're traveling some place fun,

attending a sporting event, participating in a workshop or cooking class, leading special training in your office or community, or have suggestions for The Coastline readers to try, we want to hear from YOU!

Please send story and photo submissions to The Coastline at [email protected].

You don't have to be a professional writer. Let's get the word out about the community we live in.

DGF High School will host its annual College and Career Fair, Nov. 30, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the DGF Multi-Purpose building. Please email Marcy Bond at [email protected] to let her know of your interest in participating in this event.

If you are interested, all you will need to do ahead of time is contact the admissions office at your alma mater and ask them to send some informational packets/pamphlets/posters or anything else they would be willing to send.

Join College and Career Fair at DGF

“Mother Nature” has a grab bag of dangerous storms, but tornados are by far the most violent. In less than a few minutes, a tornado can cause major devastation in a path that stretches for miles. In some unfortunate instances, tornados are known to be responsible for many deaths. These storms can appear without warning and can have wind speeds reaching up to 300 miles per hour. Predicting when and where a tornado will develop is difficult, so it is important to be prepared and know how to react if one is headed your way.

Even in southern Spain we are sus-

ceptible to tornados. In the spring of 2001, a tornado passed through Naval Station Rota housing, toppling several trees and causing damage to fences and houses. In the summer of 2010, a tornado developed over the water just outside the base’s borders, moved to-ward land and ran through housing yet again. Some of the damage included wrecked vehicles, destroyed fences, uprooted trees and building destruction. Fortunately, no one was hurt in either instance.

If you do find yourself in the path of a tornado, seek shelter immediately.

If you are inside your own home, go to the innermost room in your house, preferably one with no windows. This emergency shelter should be pre-designated as such and should contain your emergency kit. Wait in this space until the storm passes. Stay tuned into American Forces Network (AFN) and follow the broadcasted advice.

Having an emergency supply kit and knowing what to do in the event of an emergency is key to surviving a disaster! Remember to stay alert, listen to emergency broadcasts on AFN FM 102.5, and follow instructions given

by Emergency Management officials. Make it your mission to be aware of weather alerts and updates.

For more information on how you can be prepared for a tornado, visit http://www.ready.gov/tornadoes.

Preparedness: The Key to Surviving TornadoesBy Dc1 (eXW) ruSSell eSTeS

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Naval Station Rota kicked off the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)-Overseas with a cake cutting ceremony Sept. 17 at the Gateway Galley.

The CFC allows Sailors and Federal employees to make a charitable contribution from a selection of more than 1,500 charities such as medical research and natural disaster relief agencies.

“This nine-week campaign period enables us, along with other military bases in the region, to educate service members about the program," said Chief Logistic Specialist Rigo Calilung, this year’s CFC coordinator. “This is a great campaign and we encourage members to assist us in reaching our goal."

The CFC began in the early 1960s as a way to coordinate the fundraising efforts of various charitable organizations, so federal donors would only be solicited once in the workplace to make charitable contributions through payroll deduction to an organization of their choosing.

During the 2010 campaign, NAVSTA Rota raised $131,000 and received the Out-standing Community Area Project Officer (CAPO) award.

“Naval Station Rota had a drastic increase in the 2011 campaign,” said Europe and Africa Command Campaign Coordinator Samantha Barrett. “Participation increased by eight percent and total dollar amount increased by $12,029.83. To surpass the 2010 numbers with 146 less members is not short of extraordinary.”

Service members and DoD employees have the option to give as much as they like in a one-time contribution or through a monthly allotment.

To search for agencies, look through the contributor brochure which provides information for all charities and organizations.

Each command has volunteer coordinators who will provide brochures, pledge cards and additional information regarding the campaign to all potential donors.

“This campaign exemplifies the giving and community efforts here,” said NAVSTA Rota’s Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Kraverath. “So, let’s give it a good push this year and let’s surpass our goal.”

Combined Federal Campaign Kicks Off in RotaBy Mc2 (SW/aW) TraviS alSTon


Capt. Bruce Laverty (left), commanding officer, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain, Capt. Scott Kraverath, commanding officer, Naval Station Rota and Col. Carlos Ortiz, commanding officer, 521 Air Mobility Operations Group (AMOG) sign their contribution papers for the 2012 CFC kick-off at the Gateway Galley, Sept. 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Alston)

In order to expedite processing and delivery of all OCONUS absentee ballots, the Department of Defense is offering free Express Mail Military Service for all

absentee ballots. If you would like to mail your ballot via express mail, bring your absentee ballot to the post office and the postal clerk will process the paperwork

and provide you a tracking number. This service is offered to all American citizens. Contact the post office at 727-3105 if you have any questions.

Express Mail Available for Absentee Ballots for November Election

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WhatisaCommunityGarden?It is a piece of shared land for growing fresh, nutritious produce, flowers

and herbs. It is a gathering space for individuals, organizations, friends and family to promote positive social interactions, alternative recreational venues and environmental stewardship. It is also a community learning and teaching center where expertise is shared.Whataresomeofthebenefitsofacommunitygarden?

Community gardens around the world have been found to strengthen community, provide education and training to communities to promote environmental stewardship, contribute to “green” initiatives and beautify communities and, of course, to provide community garden members with delicious, healthy, chemical-free produce.

During the last month, members from the Rota community have got-ten together with personnel from the U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Healthy for Life campaign, to discuss the creation of a community garden here on the base, the Community Garden Rota (CGRo).WeneedcommittedvolunteerCGRomembers!

We are starting from the ground up, so to speak, so we need people with an interest in gardening, perhaps with experience (though many of us do not have community gardening experience) and most of all, we need folks with the energy and enthusiasm to see it all come together

On Oct.3,6p.m., upstairs in the Community Services Building, in the classroom located in the Navy College Education Center, we will hold a very important organizational meeting. Topics to be discussed include the structure and composition of an Interim Steering Committee, who will provide the leadership to create governance on membership, decision-making and responsibility-sharing, the format the garden will take (a larger, communal plot for growing vs. individual allotments vs. a combination), and how to designate our group (a“special-interest group” vs. a private organization). Maximum group member input is vital.

Also on the agenda will be a brief discussion about the benefits of organic gardening, focusing on the importance of creating a chemical-free growing space in which the edible produce have not been exposed to chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. Even if you do not wish to participate in CGRo at this time, stop by and learn about hybridized plants, plants from heirloom seeds, the dangers of genetically modified foods and what it means to be “organic.”

The Healthy for Life campaign is all about promoting healthy eating and wellness, so what a better way to do so than to come together and connect in a positive way to the soil, to learn to grow healthy, nutritious, chemical-free produce?

For information email [email protected].

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Community Garden RotaMore than 100 kids participated in the MWR Youth Sports soccer as-

sessment Sept. 8 causing some kids to be placed on a waitlist due to lack of coaches, according to Youth Sports Coordinator, Coach Jeff Shelton.

“We had an influx of kids for soccer this year,” said Shelton who thought the increase was due to increased summer camp participation that moved into the season.

Shelton explained that traditionally MWR has two teams for 11 - 14-year-olds, three teams for 8 - 10-year-olds and two teams for 6 - 7-year-olds. This year they had enough kids to fill four teams in each division.

Before a season can begin, MWR hosts a mandatory soccer assessment. “We perform an assessment on children to determine where they are at

right now with their soccer ability, athletically and mentally,” said Shelton. “Those who have an advanced skill level we try to move up to keep them challenged, if we have the space for them. The coaches will determine where they’ll play. I just give them guidance and ensure it’s in the best interest of the child and parent.”

Shelton explained that the assessment is not only mandatory for playing soccer but allows MWR to determine the number of teams necessary for the season and how many coaches will be needed.

“Unlike other bases who have a predetermined number of slots, I try to ensure every kid can play if possible, even if that means starting the season late,” said Shelton. “My only limitation is the number of qualified coaches I have.”

This season, more than 20 kids were placed on the waitlist due to lack of coaches.

“We had five coaches going into the assessment,” said Shelton, however, more coaches stepped into the position to help ensure all the kids have an opportunity to play.

Shelton said some the kids would now be placed on the teams due to volunteers stepping up but not all would make a roster this season.

For younger children who do not met the age requirement for the 8 - 10-year-olds, MWR also offers Smart Start, a program for 3 - 5 year olds interested in soccer. MWR teaches the kids one hour a week for five weeks the basic fundamentals of soccer to prepare them for the next age group.

“Smart Start is a lot of parent participation,” said Shelton. He stressed that parents play an instrumental role in Smart Start by getting out and help-ing their kids learn to pass the ball and kick. It also raises their awareness about the sports MWR offers in its programs.

Overall, Shelton is requesting individuals, not necessarily just parents, take a chance to become a coach. He encourages single Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines to step up to the challenge.

“When a kids calls you coach, you’re a ‘coach’ for life,” said Shelton.Shelton stressed the need for parents to be involved and take an oppor-

tunity to volunteer or become a coach. “Sometimes the program receives negative criticism, but a volunteer youth sports program is only as strong as the community that supports it, and we need their help.”

In order to apply as a coach, individuals must be CPR certified, must pass a background check, comply with the National Alliance for Youth Sports poli-cies as well as the athletic training policies as outlined in the CYP manual. Shelton can provide all the training needed.

Shelton is looking for individuals to coach all sports, including football with registration that began last week, as well as basketball and baseball. For those interested, please email Shelton at [email protected].

Youth Soccer Kicks Up for SeasonBy Morgan over


Flu Shots AvailableThe flu vaccine is now available to all

beneficiaries at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota. Please contact the immunization clinic at 727-3464 with any questions.

Immunization Hours:Monday - Friday8 a.m. - noon, 1 - 4:30 p.m.

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A successful, thorough and safe exercise program should always include aerobic exercise, muscular strength and endurance conditioning, flexibility train-ing and a proper diet. Aerobic exercise is very good for your cardiovascular system and is an important factor in weight management. Muscular training can help to improve your strength and posture; it reduces the risk of lower back injuries and is also a key factor in any weight management program. Incor-porating flexibility training into your workout helps in maintaining joint range of motion, reduces muscle soreness and the risk of injury.

Aerobic exercises can either be weight bearing or non-weight bearing but can all be done in a very simple fashion. A weight bearing exercise is one that uses larger muscle groups in a continuous rhythmic fashion for prolonged pe-riods of time where a person’s body is not being supported. A weight bearing aerobic exercise can be as simple as walking, jogging, jumping rope or taking a Zumba class at the base fitness center. Some non-weight bearing exercises are bicycling, swimming and rowing.

Strength and endurance conditioning should include exercises for all your major muscle groups such as arms, chest, back, abdominals, hips and legs. You can pick from calisthenics, machines or free weights.

Proper stretching techniques involve holding a mild stretch for 15 - 30 seconds while continuing to breathe normally. Make sure to always warm up before you stretch. Flexibility training should always include stretching all your major muscle groups.

Just a reminder: always check with your doctor before you start any exercise program. Don’t be in a rush to see results, as with everything else it takes time. Let’s make healthy choices to stay healthy for life.

Members from Naval Station Rota’s Chapel donated food and hygiene products to San Vicente de Paul Convent in Rota, Sept. 21. This was the second of three planned donations of items collected during this year's Feds Feed Families campaign. The NAVSTA Rota community collected 1,200 pounds of food and hygiene products to be given to local convents and soup kitchens. Photo by Manuel Alba.

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Last month I had the great fortune to visit a number of our Sailors forward deployed in Fifth Fleet – the Middle East and Arabian Gulf. I spent time on both of our aircraft carriers, our minesweep-ers, our patrol craft and other ships in the region. All told, I visited 12 ships and talked to more than 10,000 of our Sailors. At every forum, these Sailors - from the most junior to our operational commanders - expressed concern regarding what sequestration might mean to our Navy and their service. It became clear to me that the uncertainty of our fiscal future was increasingly on the minds of our force.

After answering questions and lis-tening to their feedback I committed to those Sailors that I would share these concerns with Navy leadership and with policy and decision makers at the high-est levels of our government.

Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to testify before the House Armed Ser-vices Committee to discuss the potential impacts of sequestration on our Navy.

If enacted, sequestration would trig-ger $1.2 trillion in automatic govern-ment spending cuts. The Department of Defense and Navy would absorb an appreciable portion of those cuts – re-sulting in far-reaching consequences across all of the services.

Below are highlights of the informa-tion I shared with the committee.

Based on our preliminary look, we believe that sequestration would reduce funding in the next year by nearly $12 billion. Should sequestration occur, it would force us to make difficult choices beginning roughly around March or April in three broad categories:

- fleet operations and maintenanc- procurement (building our future

Navy)- force structure (the number of ships,

aircraft and systems we are able to have now)

The immediate impact of seques-tration will be to our operations and maintenance accounts, with a reduction of more than $4 billion. This account pays for our day-to-day fleet opera-tions, maintenance, spare parts, civil-ian personnel and training, all of which directly support fleet readiness. These reductions will translate to reduced flying hours for our aircrews, fewer un-derway training days for our ships and submarines and less maintenance for the fleet. This will impact our industrial base (the people who build and help fix our hardware) and ultimately the service life of the equipment we rely on to keep America safe.

We will prioritize expenditures to

ensure that our forward-deployed forces continue to be properly manned, trained and equipped. As a result, non-deployed or stateside forces will see a disproportionate share of reductions under sequestration.

Leadership have committed to make every attempt to preserve quality of life and family support programs for our personnel. However, we may be forced to make selective reductions in base support services and infrastructure sustainment.

Sequestration will also reduce the upcoming year’s shipbuilding and air-craft procurement accounts by another $4 billion. It will require adjustments to major acquisition and modernization programs, and will reduce funding for research laboratories and technology development centers. At this point, it is difficult to know for sure the impact on any individual program, or family of programs, since each contract contains unique and complex provisions, dates and pricing. Also, a change in one program may have cascading effects on investments in other inter-related programs in the future. What we do know is that it will surely affect our ability to build the future Navy.

While we will make every effort to sustain our shipbuilding and procure-

ment programs, the prescriptive and mechanical nature of sequestration affords us limited flexibility to mitigate the impact of these reductions.

The Navy’s budget submission for this year already reflects difficult choices. The money that we requested balances our investments in infra-structure, future capability, operations, maintenance and training to sustain the ready force that the American people have grown to know.

Potential cuts or reductions beyond those already taken in this year’s pro-posed budget will result over time in a smaller force with less presence, longer response times and reduced ability to provide surge forces in support of our major war plans and other emergent needs.

Bottom line: we discussed in real detail that if sequestration is enacted in January and these cuts continue as planned, we will not be able to afford the Navy we have today in the future.

I will continue to provide updates and share information on sequestration and other issues on the minds of our Sailors and their families. My goal is to provide accurate and timely information and help alleviate uncertainty.

This article was posted on Navy Live blog.

Sequestration - Impacts on Our People and Our NavyBy aDM. Mark ferguSon

vice cHief of naval oPeraTionS

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September 27, 2012 9C L NEWS

WASHINGTON - Parts of a new transition assistance program (TAP) were tested this summer and the revamped TAP will be ready to support departing service members in November, officials told lawmakers Friday.

Leaders of an interagency team testified to the House Veterans Affairs Committee’s subcommittee on Economic Opportunity about the revamped TAP, which includes a five-day workshop for troops leaving military service. Army Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Jason T. Evans and his counterparts from the other military services also testi-fied at the hearing.

The first day of the TAP workshop will be led by defense or service officials, the next three days will be an employment workshop developed by the Department of Labor and the last day will consist primarily of Veterans Affairs briefings, according to John Moran, deputy assistant secretary for Operations and Management, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor.

Troops attending TAP will be able to select a path, depending upon if they plan to pursue education after the military, search for a job or start their own business, said Dr. Susan Kelly, deputy director, Transition to Veterans Program Office, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for personnel and readiness. “We are all in agreement that one size does not fit all,” Kelly said of transition assistance for an estimated 300,000 service members expected to separate annually from the military during each of the next four years.

After the initial mandatory five-day workshop, additional days of training will be available depending upon the path that service members select and their ability to meet “career readiness standards,” Kelly said. For instance, a retiring Lieutenant Colonel with two graduate degrees would probably be more comfortable in his pursuit of further education, she said, than a young first-term soldier unfamiliar with university entrance requirements.

TAP can prepare departing service members for technical training or trade schools, as well as college, Kelly said. TAP can help them prepare résumés for a job search and help them determine how their military schooling could translate into career credentials. It can help them develop a financial plan, she said, and it can help them prepare to start their own business.

“Boots to Business” is a pilot program that will begin at Fort Sill, Okla., in October, said Rhett Jeppson of the Small Business Administration. Pilots have already been launched with the Navy and Marine Corps, he said.

Nearly one in 10 small businesses are veteran-owned, Jeppson said. Boots to Business will expose troops to entrepreneurship. A two-day program will help troops

develop a business plan, he said. Syracuse University was involved in helping design the program, he added.

The Army has a life-long commitment to soldiers, said its adjutant general. Evans discussed the redesigned Army Career and Alumni Program which he said has already been tested at a number of pilot sites and stressed the new command emphasis that the program has been given.

“The United States Army is committed to ensuring a life-long success of our soldiers, preparing our soldiers for transition by enhancing the training and service models,” Evans said, “and beginning the transition process early provides the greatest oppor-tunity for post-military success.”

Transition is no longer an end-of-service event, he said.“Under our new military life-cycle model, all new soldiers will receive counseling

pertaining to their educational and career goals within 30 days of reporting to their new duty station,” Evans said.

New soldiers will also be required to prepare an individual development plan that Evans said will be used throughout their military career and then can be morphed into a transition plan.

Kelly also discussed how the military services will migrate by 2014 to an integrated life-cycle model where transition assistance will begin “not at end of career,” but at the beginning.

Evans laid out the Army’s six-phase plan for transitioning to that integrated life-cycle model.

The first phase was strategic planning which he said was accomplished between January and April of this year.

The second phase involved modifications to support contracts and funding and he said that was accomplished in May and June.

The recruit, train and pilot program phase is ongoing now, he said, and involves forward mobile support teams at installations.

Phase four will begin in November and all soldiers will then receive pre-separation counseling a year before they leave the service, he said. They will then go on to at-tend the Department of Labor employment workshop and the Veterans Affairs benefits briefings.

Phase five will include a number of new courses; a pilot will begin in 2013 and conclude no later than October 2014 in financial planning and individual transition planning.

Phase six will be full conversion to the military life-cycle transition and it will also be implemented in 2014, Evans said. He said soldiers will be able to select a track to focus on employment, technical training, education or entrepreneurial opportunities.

“We’re committed to ensuring soldiers who have sacrificed so much in service of America’s defense are taken care of as they begin the next chapter of their lives,” Evans said.

New Transition Assistance Program Set for November LaunchBy gary W. SHefTick

arMy neWS Service

The Security Department will be closed Oct. 5 in observance of the Rota local Spanish holiday Nuestra Senora del Rosario. The following services will be closed:

- Pass and ID- Vehicle registration- Work/Social passes- Spanish traffic tickets-Firearms- Translator/Interpreters.

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10 September 27, 2012 C LRELIGION

CHAPLINES

cHaPlain TiMoTHy Miller

Lands of the Bible Catholic Scripture Study invites participants to take a visual and spiritual journey to the Holy Land. This eight-week discussion group will identify key places and landscapes of the Bible which will speak their own inspiring message for the spiritual life.

This group meets every Wednesday. Preregistration required and childcare is available. Contact Melissa Williams at [email protected] to register.

Catholic Scripture Study

I wave at newscasters. For some reason I feel like they are my friends. I suppose this is because every day I invite them into my home through the

TV, so I feel as if they are a part of my life. I admit it’s a little creepy. It’s interesting how ordinary things can become

such a part of our lives. Slowly seeping into our cerebra, our actions and thoughts become expres-sions of the information we feed into them. And so it is that when I see the same weatherman day in and day out for years, I feel like he is a part of my life, so naturally, I wave.

Speaking from a spiritual perspective, I need to be very aware of this reality. My faith informs me of how I should think and act. My faith informs me of the type of values to uphold with my life. My faith informs me of what I should believe of myself

and those around me. In order for that to happen, I have to actually engage in my faith.

Just as muscles get stronger through a certain diet and exercise routine, my faith needs a particular “diet” and routine as well. If I find myself believ-ing, saying or acting in ways that are contrary to my faith, I have to take an intentional look at my “spiritual diet.”

What is a spiritual diet? To me, it has to do with what I am feeding my soul. Does the music I listen to entice me to think in ways that contradict the scriptures I believe? Are the movies I watch consistent with the worldview of my faith? Do the books I read uphold the integrity of what I proclaim?

If I wave at newscasters instinctively because I invite them into my home through the TV, what other actions and thoughts are influenced by what I invite into my life? Do I feel down? Do I feel anxious? Do I feel afraid? Do I feel distant from God? Do I feel weak in my faith? If, and when, that happens to me I go back and review what I’ve been feeding my soul. Sometimes I need to make a very intentional effort to re-engage in the practices of my faith, and limit or eliminate my exposure to certain types of movies, music, books or shows.

I love and appreciate great movies and music as the expressions of art that they are. Some might be surprised to know my list of favorites. Even still, I have to be intentional about what I feed my soul, and always ask myself if I am entertained by the very things that I believe grieve the heart of God.

This isn’t always easy, but neither is a good workout. In the end, however, it facilitates the spiritual fitness I desire. So if you happen to wave at a news-caster, we will laugh together at our creepiness, and remember to take an inventory of what we allow into our lives.

If you would like to talk to me or another chaplain regarding this or any other issue, please contact the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.

I Wave at Newscasters - Take Inventory of What You Watch

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September 27, 2012 11C L EVENTS

Fun, food, drinks and great entainment was the line up at MWR's La Plaza Saturday and Sunday for Feria del Caballo and Dueling Pianos.

More than 400 guests enjoyed the free show that featured the Eques-trian Club Lagunetas Rota. They showcased 16 of their Andalusian horses during the event as well as Sevillana dancers, riding instructors and young students alike performing for the audience

Sunday, La Plaza hosted “Dueling Pianos,” a Navy Entertainment show that featured Dan Louisell and Noel Leaman. Louisell and Leaman entertained the audience with music and comedy for nearly two hours. The music spanned genres from Journey to The Family Guy theme song.

Weekend of EventsPhotos courtesy of MWR.

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For an easy day-trip steeped in history, check out the Baelo Claudia Archaeological Complex, north of Tarifa near the village of Bolonia. An hour and 45 minutes south of Rota, this ancient Roman city is literally a step back in time and a window into life dur-ing the Roman Empire, more than 2,000 years ago. Head south on E-5/A-48 toward Algeciras. Continue onto the 340/E-5 and watch the signs for the right turn to Bolonia. Wind up the mountain road (about 10 minutes) past grazing bulls and olive farms and soon you will see the ocean and Strait of Gibraltar in the distance … beautiful! Continue on until you get to the beach, where you will turn right toward the Baelo Claudia Visitor Center. Parking is plentiful and free in the center’s parking lot.

Enter through the Visitor Center (€1.50 per person entrance fee for non-Spanish citizens - they didn’t charge us for our kids) and enjoy museum exhibits, a library, gift shop and re-creations of this once-thriving civilization which emerged in the 2nd Century B.C. The sleek, ultra-modern visitor center, dedicated in 2007, is in sharp contrast with the centuries-old Ro-man ruins below. Once outside, a self-guided walking circuit takes you through what remains of the ancient city. Columns from the city’s Basilica (the seat of the

By Karen Hemmett

ContriButing Writer

VISTA

Visit Baelo Claudia

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town government) still remain, as well as the forum, portions of the market, amphitheater, and the aq-ueduct system. Down the hill near the beach, the remains of the fish-salting factory give insight into the importance of the fishing industry during this time, as this was the main port for trade with present-day Tangier.

Even non-history buffs will find it difficult not to be awe-struck at the sight of the ruins. You can almost see the residents strolling the stone streets, working, bathing, shopping and going about daily life in town. Baelo Claudia is an active archaeological site even today, with scientists from the University of Alicante leading excavations there. Some consider the site to be one of the best-preserved cit-ies from the high Roman period on the Iberian Peninsula. Allow an hour for strolling through the circuit and taking in all of the sights. We packed a picnic lunch, however there is a Chiringuita on the beach at Bolonia, very near the ruins, as well as several other restaurants. We rounded out the day trip by continuing south to Tarifa to watch the ferry to Morocco, then the beach at one of our favorite places, Conil de la Frontera (a fantastic day trip all on its own) on the way home. Baelo Claudia is an amazing piece of history, right in our backyard, and well worth the trip!VisitorCenterHoursSummerHours(endsSunday):Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Sundays and public holidays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.WinterHours:Oct. 1 - 31: Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.March 1 - May 31: Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.Nov. 1 - Feb. 28: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sundays and public holidays: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.Closed: Mondays, and Jan. 1 and 6, Dec. 24, 25

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Admirals Beat Menwith Hill 44 - 10

Photos courtesy of Carolyn Andros.

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September 27, 2012 15C L COMMUNITY NEWS DoYouWantaBundleforYourBundleofJoy?The thrills of having a new addition in your home starts to make you, well, count up the costs. Let Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) help you understand how the math comes into play when you add one more to your home. The Budget for Baby class is held the secondWednesday of each month to enable you to have guidance on calculating additional costs when the baby comes, but also helps you understand some of the financial benefits available with your military pay and with programs specifically catered to helping you keep the costs down. Best of all, if you attend the class you take home a layette filled with useful goodies, including Gerber products and a special handmade item. Sign up at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office (Bldg 3293). Call 727-1614 for more information.

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

Navy-MarineCorpsReliefSocietyReducedHoursThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) will have reduced hours office Oct. 1 - 12. Their office hours will be 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday - Friday for two weeks, except Oct. 8. Both the NMCRS office and Thrift Shop will be closed Oct. 8 for the Columbus Day holiday. If you have any questions please contact 727-1614.

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

STAPThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) offers an interest-free loan program for up to $3,000 per year for undergraduate or graduate tuition. This is an overseas only program, so take advantage while you’re here. Call NMCRS at 727-1614 to make an appointment.

AlcoholicsAnonymousMeetingsAA meetings are scheduled for every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at the base chapel. Call DAPA at 727-2876 for more information.

YouthCenterHoursFridayJAMS and Edge will be open 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday to accommodate early release as well as the DGF homecoming game.

YouthCenterHoursforSaturdayJAMS will be open 2 - 8 p.m. while Edge will be open 2 - 10 p.m. PreparefortheSATorACTNoweKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civil-ians 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.

ERAUOpensRegistrationforOctoberFacetoFaceClassesCome and sign up for upcoming October classes. Some of the courses being offered locally include statistics, science and aviation technology in society, aviation mainte-nance management and aviation safety. Please contact us with any questions or for academic advising. Call ERAU at 727-2984 or stop by their offices in the Community Services Building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ERAUOffersFiveWaystoMakeEarningYourDegreeEasyEmbry-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 the way that works best for you: In the traditional classroom, available at more than 150 locations through-out the world; Online, from anywhere across the globe; EagleVision Classroom-web video conferencing between classrooms; EagleVision Home Web video conferenc-ing 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 better learn about available programs and courses. Call ERAU at 727-2984 or stop by their offices in the Community Services Building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CentralTexasCollege(CTC)Term 2 registration will run through Oct. 12. Classes will begin the week of Oct. 15. We will be running face to face classes for criminal justice, early childhood professions and fire protection technology. We also offer classes online, as well as a Microsoft Certification Program, both of which start once a month. Call Central Texas College today at 727-2574 or visit their office in the Community Services Building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

HelpingSkillsinHumanRelationsUniversity of Oklahoma now offers individuals with a bachelor's degree or OU gradu-ate students certificates in Helping Skills in Human Relations and Human Resource Diversity and Development. All certificate course work can be applied to a Master of Human Relations. For more information call OU at 727-2799 or visit their office in the Community Support Center building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

OUOffersMasterofHumanRelationsProgramUniversity of Oklahoma’s Rota site offers a Master of Human Relations. Ten classes are taught in six-day increments with six semester hours of internship completing the required 36 hours for the program. For more information call OU at 727-2799 or visit their office in the Community Support Center building during their office hours, Mon-day - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

UMUCFall2RegistrationStudents can either go online to the UMUC European campus website at http://www.ed.umuc.edu to see the Fall 2 schedule or stop by their office for assistance. UMUC is offering geography for the first time in many years. UMUC Rota offers CLEP, DSST and Peason Vue testing. CLEP and DSST exams are proctored on Tuesday and Thursday. Pearson Vue exams are proctored on Wednesday. For more information about the seminar, call Neal or Angel at 727-2917 or stop by their office in the Com-munity Services Building, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

AdmiralHomecomingFootballGameDGF Admirals will play their homecoming game against Baumholder Friday, 7 p.m. at the MWR football field.

EarlyReleaseFridayDoD mandatory training, Friday, resulting in a half-day release at 11:30 a.m. for DGF Elementary, Middle and High Schools.

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CommandFinancialSpecialist(CFS)TrainingEndsFriday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. This exciting, interactive five-day class will help military members be more aware of their personal financial situation. Come get all of the information you will need to be a financial resource at your command. The class will cover the need for the Personal Financial Management (PFM) program, debt management, savings and investing, retirement planning, insurance, and car buying as well as learning how to be an effective financial counselor. The Navy needs highly motivated and influential senior military personnel to help service members become more financially aware. This CFS class will also be a refresher class for any CFS who has previously received training but needs the latest materials and to dust off those financial skills.

NurturingParentingAges3-12Endstoday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 3 out of 3 (2 hour sessions). Developed by Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D., the Nurturing Parenting Program provides specific parenting tech-niques to help parents build trust and self-esteem in their children, engage coopera-tion, and find a helpful approach to discipline. Nurturing is the ability to care for and foster growth in us and others. We all need to be nurtured - to receive understanding, respect, recognition, praise, security, limits and appropriate expectations. A nurtur-ing parent-child relationship is crucial for producing the next generation of healthy, responsible and self-sustaining adults. All parents of children 3 - 12-years of age are encouraged to attend these interactive, free sessions. Register by calling the FFSC at 727- 3232.

NewDadsWorkshopToday, 2 - 4 p.m. This workshop is designed to give expectant fathers additional skills, knowledge and confidence to be involved parents right from the start. Through discussion with other expectant dads and exposure to a variety of fathering perspec-tives, participants will explore the issues most commonly experienced in the early months of parenting. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.

RésuméReviewFriday, 9 - 10 a.m. Do you have a current job announcement and need your résumé reviewed? If so drop off or email your résumé with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available, so sign up now and review your résumé with one of our specialists. Call 727-3232

for more details.SpanishforBeginnersTodayandTuesday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Come and enjoy our 16-hour Spanish course for beginners during the months of September and October. This course for beginners is simple and fun. These lessons are useful, easy and interesting. We will help you get from speaking no Spanish at all to being able to fulfill basic communica-tion needs. Call 727-3232 for more details and registration.

LunchandLearnSeminar:TheAmazingColumbusJourneytoAmericaWednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A voyage expected to take four weeks turned out to be nine weeks - journey that dramatically changed the entire world perception. By attending this L&L you will better understand the significance of this voyage, who paid for the enterprise and why Columbus died secluded in a monastery. October 12 is a holiday celebrated in many countries in the Americas and Spain, commemorating the date of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the New World. Call 727-3232 to sign up.

Fleet & Family Support CenterCall727-3232topre-registerforallFFSCfunctions.

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EYE ONTHE FLEET

ABOVE: BAY OF BENGAL (Sept. 21, 2012) Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) conduct fire fighting training aboard the Bangladesh navy shore patrol vessel BNS Sangu (P-713) during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Furey)

RIGHT: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 22, 2012) Explosive Ordnance Disposal 2nd Class Jesse Ward, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), performs a ladder recovery from an SH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter. Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan D. McLearnon)

GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 17, 2012) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Richard L. Kinnison, from Parkton, N.C., fires an air slug from the Mk-32 surface vessel torpedo tubes aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). Winston S. Churchill is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Chase)

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Navy Exhanges (NEX) worldwide will be taking a new approach to the holiday shopping season this year. NEXs will offer sales and specials throughout the holiday season beginning in early November instead of starting off the holiday shopping season with a big sale the day after Thanksgiving. Also new this year, deployed Sailors will be able to take advantage of holiday specials by shopping online.

“For the 2012 holiday shopping season, we have revised and re-freshed our approach to the traditional ‘Black Friday’ sales events. We are calling it ‘Navy Blue Friday’ and will emphasize Navy core values, Navy family and preserving Thanksgiving cultural values,” said Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). We will also provide broader access to NEX sale items for afloat and deployed Sailors.”

NEX customers will still find a wide variety of holiday gifts on sale as they have in the past. The prices on the items for sale will last for the duration of the sale, not be limited to a certain day or time period. NEX events will begin worldwide at 6 a.m. on Friday morning, featuring all-day Friday specials and additional sale items will be available across the entire three-day weekend.

“We took this approach so customers wouldn’t feel obligated to get up early and leave their families to go shopping for the holidays,” said Tess Paquette, NEXCOM Senior Vice President and Chief Merchan-dising Officer. “Beginning our sales earlier in the season will allow our customers to better budget their holiday spending by purchasing gifts over a longer period of time.”

NEXCOM also looked into how it could better serve its deployed cus-tomers. Based on feedback gained through focus groups, NEXCOM will run a special sale event for afloat Sailors at mynavyexchange.com three days prior to Thanksgiving, with exclusive sales tailored specifi-cally to their needs. Deployed customers will start receiving electronic or paper copies of the sales flyer onboard their ship in mid-November through their supply officer or sales officer.

“We have developed an assortment of ‘Sailor requested’ items such as electronics, games and sports nutrition products which will be featured in the three-day sale,” said Paquette. “If Sailors are unable to participate in the sale due to operational or mission requirements, they will be able to contact NEXCOM’s call center after the sale dates and NEXCOM will accommodate them.”

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Lady Admirals Volleyball

The DoDEA defending champs DGF Lady Admirals volleyball team played against the local El Puerto de Santa Maria team last week. The scores from their were first game were 17 - 25, 6 - 25, 15 - 25.

They will compete again today, 6:30 p.m. at the DGF gym.

Natalia Rivera and Tiffany Driscoll of DGF prepare to block another attack from Puerto. Photo by Toro Luna.

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Spanish Sailor in the SpotlightCabo Marta Garcia Diez

ByMC2(SW/AW)TravisAlstonNAVSTARotaPublicAffairs

SPANISH SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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farwasbecomingfinanciallystable.“Whenlifegivesyoulemons,makeatasty

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By Karen Lucas, The Coastline [email protected]

PUBLISHER'S CORNER

RiveraGarden:TheLargestGardenCenterinSpainWhen I first visited Rivera Garden on the outskirts of Chipiona in March, I

was so impressed that I was determined they should advertise in The Coast-line because I was certain that many readers would like the place. Marta Rivera, the young manager expressed interest, but she wasn’t ready yet.

Frequently things take time, but it is also true that good things are worth waiting for.

The Garden Center opened in 2006, but its origins go back a couple generations. It was Marta’s grandfather who started a fruit business in that area, later expanding

into cut flowers that are big business in Chipiona. The cut flower business took Marta’s father to northern Europe many

times and there he became familiar with the Garden Center concept that he later put into practice here.

As can be imagined, the place is large and the number of outdoor and indoor plants is staggering. It includes a section dedicated to Bonsai and they frequently give classes on the care of them. The amount of flower pots and pottery is also impressive, but what really caught my eye that first visit was the section of gifts/decorative items. The variety is large and well displayed so things are attractive and easy to see and the prices seem very good. There is also a section of lamps and photo frames.

Naturally, you can find yard and patio furniture (not a lot this time of year), equipment and supplies. There is also a cute and well supplied pet shop, an indoor pond, a cafeteria and a playground. It is a place you can enjoy just looking around and also find what you need for the yard and garden as well as beautiful gifts.

To get there from Rota, go to Chipiona and follow the signs for Sanlúcar, it is on your left, not far out of town.SurgeElPuertodeSantaMaría2012

This week I have a bit more information on Surge El Puerto de Santa

María 2012 for you. As I stated last week, the objective is to introduce mi-nority both water sports to the general public through demonstrations and participation. To achieve this there will be numerous workshops: paddle surfing, wind surfing, kayaking, long boarding, long skating, BMX, etc. There will also be a volleyball competition at 4 p. m and skate exhibitions at 7 and 8 p.m. as well as other activities involving photography, meteorology, fashion, music, etc. All in all there will be lots going on.

The participating shops: Sea Level, Kataarsis, Larga 74, BKS and Noma-das will have their own tents that will be open during the event. They will lend equipment for the workshops and have drawings with prizes. Surge El Puerto de Santa María 2012 takes place this Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. The location is the Vistahermosa Beach, entering from Calle Arcturus. There is more information at http://www.surgespain.com. It is in Spanish, but I believe most of you can get the gist of things. Don’t miss this exciting event.AjedrezBeachClub

The Ajedrez Beach Club on the Tres Piedras Beach in Chipiona closes for the season Monday. They will open again on the first day of spring in March. If you haven’t made it there yet or you want to get back, there are still a few days. This is a place I can sincerely recommend: great food and a great atmosphere! It’s a great place to go and relax with a small group of friends.LaDolceVita

La Dolce Vita will be closed for vacation Monday through Oct. 11. They will reopen Oct. 12 with their winter schedule: open, 2 - 11 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday and 6:30 - 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. La Dolce Vita is located in the port area of Rota.DogandDuck

Dog and Duck Irish Pub on Avenida de Sevilla in Rota now serves hot dogs and burgers on weekends.

Anything you want me to pass along? Let me hear from you about your favorite places or coming events. I do like hearing from you!

Send an email to [email protected] or give me a call at 607-56-4132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.

Activities Available for Everyone

Surfing in the Bay of Cádiz near Las Redes beach. Photo courtesy of David Mesa.

Bonsai garden in Rivera Garden Center. Photo by Karen Lucas.

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22 September 27, 2012 C LCLASSIFIEDS

To place a classified ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Thursday at 4 p.m. prior to desired publication date. Classifieds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. Email submission 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 Karen Lucas at [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.

el mercado A U T O SFORD FUSION: 2010 U.S. Ford Fusion, 32,500 miles, silver, 6-speed, sun and SYNC package, call or email James at 616-46-8591 or [email protected].

2003 MG TF ROADSTER: Two seat convertible, new tires, new battery, 39,500 miles, in perfect condition. 135 horsepower, four cylinder, five-speed, with hard top, color is English green. €3,000. Email Rafael Foley at rafaelfoley@ya h o o. co m o r fo l e y r p @ s t ate. g ov.

BMW 525I: 1993, 4 door, 5-speed, 86K miles, runs well, €3,500 OBO, European specs, Spanish taxes paid so it doesn’t count as an imported vehicle. Call Jamie at 667-28-5151 or email [email protected].

1997 CITROEN XANITA: Runs well, body good, A/C., hydr. susp., better Rota beater at a better price, €590, firm. ITV good through Oct. 2012, call 653-78-0296.

F O R S A L E

BICYCLES FOR SALE: Male and female bicycles, almost new and complete with accessories, both for only $299. Call or email Jake at 682-71-3802 or J o a q u i n . c a s t i l l o 1 9 6 7 @ g m a i l . co m .

FREE ELLIPTICAL: Free light-weight elliptical. Call or email Jake at 682-71-3802 or [email protected].

HEADBOARDS: Hand crafted artistic wrought iron head boards for single bed, $50 for both. Will send photo. Call 607-56-4132.

R E N T A L SHOUSES AND APARTMENTS: Sea

views, pools and yards, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 bdrm. in Rota, Costa Ballena, Chipiona, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlúcar, w/pools and yards. No rental fees to Americans. Call Antonio at 685-20-4466 or [email protected].

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Cleaning and maintenance, key handling, access to U.K. rental bookings. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.

C H I P I O N A

APARTMENT BY CHIPIONA MARINA: 2 bdrm., 2 bath, underground parking, r o o f t o p t e r r a c e , 3 - m i n u t e w a l k to marina and beach, furn. optional, €1,200/mo negotiable. Free Internet and cable, English speaking landlords. Call 956-05-3624 or 600-89-8066.

E L P U E R T O CHALET IN PUERTO: 4 bdrm., 2 bath, zoned A/C and heat, big kitchen, nice yard with garden, pool, shed, 12 km/7 miles to Puerto gate, American owners. A must-see. €1,650/mo., http://www.spainholiday-casadeamour.com/default.html. Email [email protected] or c a l l 202-286-9651.

HOUSE NEAR BEACH REDES: 5 bdrm., 2 bath, pool, A/C, 2 car parking, pool and garden maint. included. €2,000, English spoken, 956-48-2321, [email protected].

BEAUTIFUL POOL VILLA NEAR PUERTO: American-owned, partially or fully furn., 4 bdrm., 2 bath, heat, A/C, electric water heater, walled private 1,200 m2 plot, sunroom, sunroof, in-ground pool, garden, huge patio and a pool cabana w/ bath, new appliances. Sky TV/AFN satellite/Internet, pool/garden maint. included. Centrally located to Rota, El Puerto de

Santa Maria and Jerez. Available Oct. 1, €1,850. Email for photos. Call 0049-151-5202-9810 or [email protected].

FLAT IN PLAZA MIGUEL DEL PINO: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lvg./dng. room with fireplace, laundry room, terrace and private rooftop terrace and garage, marble floors, solid wood doors, screen, marble counter tops, perfect condition. Call Anice to 606-99-2874 or 956-87-0413.

BEAUTIFUL HOUSE OUTSIDE PUERTO GATE: American-owned, 1 minute to housing gate, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, walk-in closet, lvg./dng. area w/fireplace, large kitchen w/pantry, laundry area, terrace enclosed w/glass, sep. barbecue area w/water, private inside covered parking for 2 cars w/automatic gate, central heat, A/C, window screens, AFN satellite. Call Michael at 667-78-5290.

CHALET IN VISTAHERMOSA: 1,200 m2 lot, 182 m2 house, 4 bdrm. plus another, 3 ½ bath, ample living room, pool, well for watering. €1,800/mo. A-0878. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.

AT TA C H E D H O U S E I N S O T O D E VISTAHERMOSA: 235 m2 lot, 200m2 house, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, basement 60 m2, A/C, garage, €1,000/mo. A-1075. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.

FUENTEBRAVIA HOUSE WITH VIEWS: 4 bdrm., 3 bath, large basement, A/C and heat, nice yard, driveway and private pool. Close to beach and base. Asking €1,400/mo., includes pool maintenance and gardener, listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899, English speaker.

FUENTEBRAVIA HOUSE OVERLOOKING BEACH: Best views, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, central heat, city gas, lvg/dng. with fireplace, large top terrace and small yard. Asking €1,200/mo., includes

community fees, listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899, English speaker.

CHALET IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 500 m2 lot, 150 m2 house, 5 bdrm., 2 bath, enclosed laundry, pool, €1,300/mo. A-1015. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.

HOUSE: On large lot (1,000m2) with guest house: Main house has 3 bdrm. w/built-in-closets, 1 ½ bath, lvg. room w/fireplace and 2 porches, large kitchen w/pantry and laundry room, parking for 3 cars. Guest house has mini kitchen, bath, lvg. room and bdrm., on Sanlúcar Road. €1,200/mo. Call 645-94-5586.

BEAUTIFUL BEACH FRONT APARTMENT: 5 minutes from Fuentebravia gate. Lvg./dng. rm w/balcony and view of the bay. 2 bdrm., 1 bath, American-style kitchen: vitro, oven, microwave, washer, solar heat, TV w/satellite connection, Internet, TV, screens, lift, underground garage, available now. American-owned, €1,000/mo. negotiable (utilities included) plus deposit. Call Coco at 956-48-0973 or 699-79-4899 or Brigitte at 956-85-1396. Listed in housing, no pets. Ideal for a single.

CHALET IN EL CARMEN: 5 bdrm., 3 bath, 814 m2 lot, central heat, solar panels, pool, enclosed laundry, ground level parking with automatic door, €2,000/mo. Ref: A-1060, call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.

R O T A BEACHFRONT APARTMENT: 2 story apartment in Rota with great views and a great loc at ion. Unfurn. , 3 bdrm. (nice size rooms with 3 large, professionally finished, built-in closets and lots of other storage as well), 2 ½ bath (one with hydro-massage tub, the other with hydro-massage shower and sauna). Designer kitchen, fully equipped. Laundry room with washer

and dryer and lots of storage. Porch and small private yard, community pool, heat and A/C, screens on windows, garage parking and storage room. Rent €1,400/mo., negotiable. Community fees and gardener included. Call 607-56-4132.

BEACHFRONT APARTMENT WITH POOL: Includes pool and community garden area, close to base, 1-minute walk to the beach, 2 bdrm., 2 bath, l vg. r m . , A m e r i c a n - t y p e k i tc h e n , laundry room, all electric, fully furn. (new), A/C, heat, TV with satellite, D S L I n t e r n e t , s e c o n d f l o o r w i t h elevator. €1,200/mo. plus deposit, negotiable (utilities, gardener, pool maintenance, Internet included). Call Robert at 656-60-1170, English spoken.

M I S C E L L A N E O U SS E E K I N G E M P L O Y M E N T : Ve r y responsible, 36-year-old Spanish woman with lots of experience seeks employment caring for children of any age and/or cleaning by the hour or monthly. Available immediately for daily and flexible hours. Has experience working on base and references available upon request. Call Esther at 666-88-1157 or 632-22-1677.

D O G W A L K E R : N e e d s o m e o n e to walk your dog? Experienced dog walker off base in Rota. Call Seth at 695-10-0348, references available.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Homecare provider, lots of experience. Worked in the States for 7 years. First aid, CPR, and courses in child abuse detection, safet y, learning environment and health, exc. references with lots of children and elderly experience, has t r a n s p o r t at i o n , e xc e l l e n t s p o ke n English. Call Inma at 617-18-3881.

GUITAR LESSONS: Classical guitar, flamenco guitar, elementary guitar. Call Manolo at 956-85-1455 or 666-87-4875.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Has experience as security guard and chauffeur, B1 license, speaks English and Spanish. Call 666-88-1157 or 632-22-1677.

B R O K E R D E A L E R : U. S . M u t u a l F u n d s , I R A S , 5 2 9 1 , i n s u r a n c e , I R P S . Ca l l R ay at 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

E M P L O Y M E N THRO: Educational Aid, GS-1702-02/03-04, Library Technician (Lead position), GS-1411-06/07, Recreation Aid, GS-0189-03, Lead Educational Technician, GS-1702-05. Customer service hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info.

MWR: CYP Program Assistant, CYP Operations Clerk, CYP Program Assistant (f/t), Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Aquatics, f/t), Recreation Aide (Theater), Club Operations Aide (Champions), Driver/Cashier (Pizza Villa Express), Bartender (Champions), Driver/Cashier (Pizza Villa), Recreation Assistant (ITT) Recreation Assistant (Bowling). Applications must be submitted on OF-612 form and Preference Entitlement Survey to MWR Personnel Office, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 727-2596 or 727-3263.

MWR COMMUNITY CLASSES: Want to start and run your own business? Do you have a hobby or skill that you believe others would pay for? Rota MWR Community Classes is a program that allows you to start and run your own on-base business while teaching others your skills, all with the backing of MWR. Call 727-1382 or email communityclasses@ro t a m w r. c o m t o f i n d o u t m o re .

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September 27, 2012 23C L AREA ACTIVITIES

Chez Luna in concert, Friday, 11:30 p.m., Sala Milwaukee, Bajamar Avenue, El Puerto de Santa Maria, tickets €5

Quique Hernandez in concert,Friday, 11 p.m., Café Teatro Pay-Pay, Cadiz, tickets €10

International Music Festival Series Z 2012, Tuesday- Wednesday, Sala Paul, Jerez de la Frontera, visit http://www.seriezfestival.com

Lady Gaga in concert,Oct.6, Palau San Jordi, Barcelona, tickets €55 - 95, visit http://www.livenation.es

International Music Festival - Monkey Week, Oct.11-13, El Puerto de Santa Maria, http://monkeyweek.org

Muse in concert, Oct.20, Madrid Sports Palace, Felipe II Avenue, Madrid, http://livenation.es

Music

Eat/DrinkGonzalez Byass Bodega - Jerez de la FronteraMonday-Saturday at noon, 1, 2, 5 and 6 p.m., tickets €12

Sandeman Bodega - Jerez de la FronteraMondays,Wednesdaysand Fridays11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 p.m.

Barbadillo Bodega - SanlucarTuesdays-Saturdays at 11 a.m., tickets €3

Feria de San Miguel - Arcos de la Frontera -EndsSunday

Fiestas de la Virgen del Rosario - Rota - Oct.4-7

Rota Local Holiday - Oct.5

UpcomingFestivals

Flamenco show by Antonio El Pipa, Friday, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €20 - 30

Flamenco show by Almudena Serrano group, Saturday, 9 p.m., Auditorio Hospi-talito,” Zarza Street, El Puerto de Santa Maria, tickets €10

Flamenco show, Jerez, FridaysandSaturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, 956-33-8334

Flamenco

Guerra y Constitucion en el Puerto,” painting display, endsSunday, Convento de San Agustin, Misericordia Street, El Puerto de Santa Maria

Photo display several artists, endsSunday, El Alcazar (Moorish Fortress), Jerez de la Frontera

Arts

Sevilla, Bullring guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., tickets €6.50, call 954-22-4577, http://www.realmaestranza.com

Sevilla, Reales Alcázar (Moorish Fortress) guided tours, daily, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., tickets €8.50

Sevilla, Cathedral and Giralda guided tours, Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m., tickets €8

Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. Juega con los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto, Saturdays, 6 p.m., call 956-85-3960

Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, guided tour, TuesdaysandThurs-days, 11 a.m., €10 for adult tickets, €5 for children, call 697-34-5807

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), Tues-daysandThursdays at noon, Recreo de las Cadenas, Avda. Duque de Abrantes, Jerez, tickets €19 - 25, call 956-31-8008, or visit http://www.reales-cuela.org

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

Castillo de Luna, Rota, weekendguided tours at 1 and 5 p.m., request tickets in advance at the tourism office, Calle Cuna, 2

Activities

5K, Friday, starting at 7 a.m., MWR Fitness Center, registration $5

48K run in Benajan (Malaga), Oct.13, cost €28 http://marchaelgato.es/lacarrera/index.php

3rd annual half marathon “Villa de Puerto Real,” Oct.14, Puerto Real, cost €13

Sports

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