The Coastline - September 3, 2015

Women's Equality MonthCelebration Page 14

Volume 25, Issue 33 http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnreurafswa/installations/ns_rota.html September 3, 2015 U.S. Naval Activities Spain

Ombudsman of the Year Award

Page 4

Harbor Patrol Unit Keeps Rota Safe

Page 13

TOP LEFT: Mohan Vaswani, principal of DGF Middle and H igh Schoo l , we l comes s t u d e n t s b a c k f o r t h e 2015/2016 school year Aug. 31. ABOVE: Walter Wilhoit, principal of DGF Elementary School, introduces faculty members during the DGF welcoming ceremony Aug. 31.BOTTOM LEFT: A student assists Walter Wilhoit, principal of DGF Elementary School, in ringing the school's bell, which signified the start of the 2015/2016 school year.LEFT: Students pose for a picture with the Matador and Señor Toro during the DGF welcoming ceremony Aug. 31.

By MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Photos by MC1 (SW) Brian Dietrick

Students and faculty returned to David Glasgow Farragut (DGF) schools today as a welcoming ceremony kicked off Rota’s 2015-2016 school year.

Students gathered as their respective principals welcomed everybody back and explained the components to have a successfully school year.

“I am excited over the many different learning and extracurricular actives available for students,” said Mohan Vaswani, principal of DGF Middle and High School. “The best way to be a successful student is to complete your school work, become involved in school, and attend school. I encourage all students to participate in a sport, club, or academic extracurricular activity. This will help you integrate easier within our school community and ensure that you get the best out of your school experience. “

Over in the DGF Elementary courtyard, Walter Wilhoit, principal of DGF Elementary School, was dressed in traditional Spanish horse-riding attire and was

accompanied by the Matador and the school’s mascot, a bull named Señor Toro. After welcoming parents, returning students and newcomers to DGF and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, the school bell rang, which signaled the start the new school year, and students were off their assigned classrooms.

Wilhoit urges parents to be involved in their child’s school experience, which will help ensure they have a successful year.

“We are committed to open and effective communication between our school, and we invite parents to work with us in achieving our goals of providing DGF students with the best education possible,” said Wilhoit. “Communicate frequently with your child's teacher and ask your child about the school day with open-ended questions like, ‘What did you like best today?’ Also, you can read to or with your child every day for at least 30 minutes. No one is ever too old for a good story.”

The welcoming ceremonies for DGF will continue into next week. The Kindergarten home visits will wrap up on Friday and the kindergarteners will have their first day of school on Tuesday. The Sure Start home visits start Tuesday and end Sept. 14 and the first day of school for Sure Start is Sept. 17.

Back to School for DGF Students

2 September 3, 2015 | The Coastline

Advertisements

DUI

Counter

Last DUI: July 11, 2015

Days Since Last DUI: 54

DUIs in

FY 2015

: 11

DUIs in

FY 2014

: 4

This Department of Defense newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the DoD. Contents of The Coast-line are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the DoD, or Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain.

Published by Lucas Johnson Publishing, a private firm in no way connected with the DoD, U.S. Navy or Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain under exclusive written contract with Naval Station Rota, Spain Public Affairs under contract Navy. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the Naval Station Rota, Spin Public Affairs Office.

Everything advertised in this publication will be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any non-merit factor of the purchases, user, or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected.

The Coastline is published weekly, with a circulation of 2,500.

Publisher and Commercial AdvertisingCristina Pamplona

[email protected]

Email 2: [email protected]

CMC'SCORNER

CMDCM (SCW/FMF) Delbert terrell Jr.

Commander U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

Capt. Greg Pekarico/[email protected]

Chief Staff OfficerU.S. Naval Activities, Spain

Cmdr. Neil Hoffman

Public Affairs OfficerLt. David Carter

Telephone: 956-82-1021Email: [email protected]

Deputy Public Affairs OfficerLayout/Design

MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickTelephone: 956-82-2813

Email: [email protected]

Editor/WriterVacant

Writer/PhotographerMC2 (SW) Grant Wamack


Community Relations AdvisorManuel Alba Jaime


Contact The Coastline editorial staff :Telephone: 956-82-3786

Email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

PSC 819 Box 1FPO AE 09645-0001

Team Rota,The title and theme for Suicide Prevention Month is “One

Small Act.” However, in this article I will be addressing every member onboard Naval Station Rota, our immediate/distant families and friends. This is another tough subject to talk about;

however, we have to take a moment to remind our-selves that we lose an av-erage of 40,000 Americans each year to suicide (http://www.save.org). It is up to you and I that we ask the hard questions, educate, understand the common symptoms and what we can do to mitigate them and help save someone’s life.

Did you know?- Many who attempt sui-

cide never seek professional care.- Over half of all suicides occur in adult men, ages 25 to 65.- Suicide rates in the United States are highest in the spring.- For young people 15 to 24 years old, suicide is the second

leading cause of death.- Eighty percent of people that seek treatment for depression

are treated successfully.- There are an estimated eight to 25 attempted suicides to

every one completion.What are some of the common symptoms that put us at

particular risk for suicide?

- Hopelessness.- Rage or uncontrolled anger.- Feeling trapped.- Increasing alcohol or drug use.- Withdrawing from family, friends and society.- Dramatic mood changes.What can I do to help myself if I am depressed?- Exercise.- Set achievable goals and assume a reasonable amount of

responsibility.- Talk to someone.- Do not expect to recover overnight. Take it day by day and

stay positive.- Let your family and friends help.Team Rota, we are in this one together and as part of Suicide

Prevention Month, we must continue to support each other, not just today or this month, but every day out of the year. As I mentioned earlier, this is not an easy subject to talk about or discuss with someone. However, we must do it. Our lives are too precious to lose to suicide so let’s make a difference by staying engaged with one another even if it is for two minutes to look them in the eye and say, “Good morning, how are you doing today?” and wait for their response. Sometimes we get caught up with our phones and forget to look up to recognize and acknowledge someone and actually speak with our mouth instead of our thumbs. We are in this one together, so please, let’s continue to stay engaged and take care of our Rota family.

HOORAH! 212 CMC

Suicide Prevention Month; We Are In This Together

The CoasTline | September 3, 2015 3


The Navy announced recipients of the 2015 Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award August 25. While formally recognizing four notably outstanding individuals, the award honors the dedication and the contributions of all ombudsmen.

The ombudsman awardees, who were nominated by their commanding officers for serving their command and families with extraordinary, selfless dedication and commitment to family readiness, are:

* Ms. Karina Dickinson, Ombudsman for USS New York (LPD 21), representing the U.S. Fleet Forces Command

* Mrs. Cheryl Trujillo, Ombudsman for USS Hopper (DDG 70), representing the U.S. Pacific Fleet

* Mrs. Ronye McCarthy, Ombudsman for Commander, Task Force (CTF) 68, representing Navy shore activities

* Mrs. Colleen G. Weaver, Ombudsman for Navy Operational Support Center Sacramento, representing the Navy Reserve Force

Named in honor of Mrs. Sybil Stockdale the award memorializes her steadfast support to families of prisoners of war (POW) throughout her husband's, Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale, seven-year internment in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. She became a co-founder and national coordinator of the National League of Families, a nonprofit organization that worked on behalf of American Vietnam-era Missing in Action and POW Families, serving as their liaison to the White House and the Department of Defense.

"This award recognizes Sybil Stockdale who selflessly helped others and has continued to serve as an inspiration to all military families, including our amazing ombudsmen who go above and beyond for the Navy family," said Vice Adm. Dixon R. Smith, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).

The recipients will be formally recognized at a ceremony at the San Diego Town and Country Resort Sept. 24 hosted by the San Diego Armed Services YMCA, USO San

Diego, the San Diego Navy League and the Fleet & Family Support Center.The Navy Family Ombudsman Program was created in 1970 by Admiral E.R.

Zumwalt, Jr., then chief of naval operations (CNO), to improve communication between commands and the families of Sailors who served in them.

Additional information about the 2015 Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award and the Navy's ombudsman program can be found here.

For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnic/.

Ombudsman of the Year Award Recipients AnnouncedBy Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

Photo by MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickRonye McCarthy, right center, Rota Ombudmans Assembly Chair, stands with senior leadership from Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain and Commander, Naval Expeditionary Task Force Europe and Africa Aug. 26. McCarthy was one of the recipients of the 2015 Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award.



Disasters often strike at the most inconvenient time. You may be at the market, while your spouse is at work and your children are attending school. All of a sudden, your family needs to be together, but isn’t! For situations like this, it is important for you and your family to be prepared with a communication plan.

Here are some things you can do to help your family communicate in the event of an emergency.

Fill out contact cards for each family member and keep them in your wallet or purse. For younger children, the cards can be kept in school backpacks. It is a good idea to laminate your contact cards to preserve them in case of accidental contact with liquids. In addition to carrying a calling card, both American and Spanish currency and a cell phone is also helpful. It is not uncom-mon for cellular phone networks to be disrupted during emergencies, but text messages and short messaging services (SMS) will often still transmit even when voice calls fail, so ensure all family members know how to use this technology.

Since Naval Station Rota is a host nation base, the Spanish military has control over base access. If base access is restricted due to a disaster or emergency, it is possible that you could be on one side of the gate and your family members on the other. For this reason, it is important to have a back-up plan. Talk with your fam-ily about safe meeting places at the homes of trusted friends. Make sure your children know which adults can help them get back in touch with you if an emergency does cause a physical separation between you and your family and communicate with your friends and ensure that they are listed as an emergency contact for your children. Be prepared and stay connected!

National Preparedness Month: Family CommunicationBy Scott HumphreysEmergency Management Department

•Pick the same person for each family member to call or email. It might be easier to reach someone who's out of town.

•Text, don't talk, unless it's an emergency. It may be easier to send a text, if you have a phone, and you don't want to tie up phone lines for emergency workers.

• Create an evacuation plan that has two ways out of every room and practice it twice a year.

• Choose a meeting spot near your home, then practice getting there.

• Choose a spot outside of your neighborhood in case you can't get home. Practice getting there from school, your friends' houses, and after school activities.

• Keep your family's contact info and meeting spot location in your backpack, wal let , or taped inside your school notebook. Put it in your cell phone if you have one.

Call a family meeting and make a plan in case of an emergency!

For more information visit https://www.ready.navy.mil/make_a_plan/family_plans.html.



Sgt. Abigail LopezTeam Rota in the Spotlight

Photo by MC2 (SW) Grant Wamack

A native of Lares, Puerto Rico, Sgt. Abigail Lopez joined the Army in November 2010. After completing basic training in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, she attended Advanced Individual Training (AIT) School in Fort Sam Houston, Texas for eight weeks where she became a veterinary/food inspection specialist. In 2011, she arrived at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, where she was attached to the Public Health Command District in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. There, she conducted food inspections as well as fleet support for three years. On July 2, 2014, she arrived in Rota where she was attached to Public Health Command District Southern Europe, Rota Branch.

Lopez currently works as a veterinary/food inspection specialist at the Rota Commissary. She primarily inspects food deliveries to ensure the food is meeting standards for customers. Also, she provides the same service to ships that arrive and

depart the Rota piers. She helps at the veterinary clinic when they’re short-handed and cross trains with the veterinary technicians by taking vitals, drawing blood and other activities.

“I really love what I do,” said Lopez. “It’s good because it’s never boring and I get to interact with different people everyday. We try to do the best thing we can do to help the community. I also like to get involved with the kids and at the school. For example, I make sure they wash their hands properly and they’re being healthy. I just try to bring my 120 percent everyday to make sure everybody’s safe and healthy.

L o p e z s a i d h e r b i g g e s t accomplishment thus far is being recognized after the Commissary in Norfolk, Virginia won the Best Commissary award in 2012.

Lopez feels everyone needs to have something that motivates people to keep going and the quote by Gen. George Patton illustrates this point.

He said “Live for something, rather than die for nothing.”

By MC2 (SW) Grant WamackNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs


Calling all EaglE SCoutSAre you an Eagle Scout looking to give back to

Scouting? Or perhaps a new parent who wishes to enroll their child in Scouting? The Department of Defense sponsors a very robust Boy Scout and Cub Scout program in Europe, including here in Rota. For more information, please contact David Kemp at [email protected] or DSN 626-3192.

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 mEEtingSAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings are scheduled

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship

hall at the chapel. For more information, call the DAPA at 727-2357 (VPN: 18-727-2357) or commercial 638-83-6854. AA off-base: "Rota Drydock," every Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Calle Calvario, 67, Inglesia del Carmen, Rota (Lat: 36.624466, Long: -6.356386). For information about the meeting in Rota, call Joe Garcia at 629-27-1312 or 956-81-5842. Online, visit http://www.aaonline.net or http://www.aaspain.org.

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 Brenda Carpenter at 727-2798/2785.

PrEParE for thE Sat or aCt noweKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep

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

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.

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 face-to-face degree programs in criminal justice, fire protection, child development and hospitality management. CTC face-

NAVSTA Rota News

Navy College News

see NCO | 11

SErviCE ProvidEr announCEmEnt / Job announCEmEnt

U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain is seeking one contracted, full-time, clear and legible reporting position. Minimum qualifications are: 1) Proficient in Spanish both verbally and written. 2) One year of experience providing administrative support services 3) U.S. citizenship required. 4) Currently have base access privileges to Naval Station Rota. 5) High school diploma or GED certificate. Interested personnel are requested to contact Paul Campbell, contracting officer, for a copy of the solicitation at 727-2997 or email [email protected] with your name, phone number and email address. Offers are due no later than Tuesday. Alternate point of contact is Juan Serrano at [email protected].

Imagine you are going about your daily tasks and a co-worker, family member, friend or even a stranger has a life-threatening situation arise. Would you know what to do in an emergency? Would you feel confident coming to the rescue and possibly saving someone’s life? The American Red Cross Rota offers monthly training in first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to ensure you are properly prepared in the occurrence of an emergency.

Did you know that CPR saves the lives of about 92,000 in the US annually? Once the heart ceases to function, a healthy human brain may survive without oxygen for up to four minutes without suffering any permanent damage. Unfortunately, a typical emergency medical worker may take six, eight, or even 10 minutes to arrive at the scene. It is during those critical minutes that CPR can provide oxygenated blood to the victim's brain and the heart, dramatically increasing the chance of survival. Some of the common causes of emergencies that may require CPR include: choking, drowning, heart attacks, severe allergic reactions, electric shock, drug overdose and suffocation. If properly instructed, almost anyone can learn and perform CPR.

The American Red Cross Rota offers monthly blended learning courses, which allow students to complete the classroom portion of the training online prior to the hands-on session. The course fee is typically $110, however, while stationed overseas class participants will receive at 50 percent overseas military discount making the course only $55. The course goes into detail and training on adult, pediatric, and infant first aid, CPR and AED training, and upon successful completion you will receive a two-year first aid, CPR and/or AED certification.

On average, the American Red Cross trains four million people every year in first

aid, CPR and AED classes. Don’t wait. Add your name to the growing list of people who are choosing to arm themselves with the knowledge that could save a life.

Find out more about all American Red Cross courses by stopping by our office located in the Community Services building Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by calling 727-2333, or emailing [email protected]. Also, visit the American Red Cross Facebook page to stay up to date on training and special events sponsored by the American Red Cross Rota Chapter.

Rota's American Red Cross Offers First Aid, CPR CoursesBy Jen PalmerNAVSTA Rota American Red Cross

Courtesy photo


It is everyone's responsibility to report fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in the Navy activity:

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERALPhone: 081-568-2983 - Fax: 081-568-6354Email: [email protected]: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/Europe/index.htm

CnE-C6f/CnrEurafSwa hotlinE

CHAPLINES

Father taD GeGotek

Are you ready for another quality of life survey? I’ll bet not. You probably are marking time, waiting to go back to the United States or to your dream assignment. Maybe you don’t even want to think about how things could be better where you are; but you should, because, as a wise man once said, “The quality of your life

is lived between your ears.” Who decides whether you will be happy or unhappy? You do! Stop blaming your ill temper and grumpy attitude on other people or circumstances. A television celebrity had an aged man as a guest on his program. He was a rare old man who let his lively remarks fly off the cuff. They simply bubbled up put of a personality that was radiant and happy. Whenever he said anything, it was so naïve, so apt, that the audience roared with laughter. They loved him.

Impressed, the celebrity enjoyed the situation with the others. Finally, he asked the old man why he was so happy. “You must have a wonderful secret of happiness,” he suggested. “No,” replied the old man, “I haven’t any great secret. It’s just as plain as the nose on your face. When I get up in the morning I have two choices – to be happy or unhappy. I just choose to be happy.” How can we help not feeling happy and blessed when we have so much? Looking back over history, you’ll find you probably have more now than 95 percent of the people who ever lived! More than that, there are countless intangibles and people whom God has placed in your life to make it full of joy. Prophet Nehemiah said, “the joy of the Lord is your strength.” So, if you want to be happy and full of joy, make up your mind to be that way, and with God’s help, you will radiate a whole new quality of life!

Quality of Life

2015 - 2016 ConfratErnity of ChriStian doCtrinE (CCd) rEgiStration

Registration is now under way for CCD classes, which begin Sept. 13 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.

Catholic ServicesMass

Sunday, 10 a.m.Monday - Thursday, noon

CCDSunday, 8:45 a.m.

ConfessionBefore Mass or by appointment

Latter-day SaintsLay-led Service

Sunday, 4:30 p.m.

ProtestantProtestant WorshipSunday, 11:45 a.m.

Sunday School for ages 4 to 12 during Sunday Service

LutheranSunday, 11:30 a.m.

JewishShabbat (Lay-led Service)

Friday, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, noonFor more information, call 727-2161

Chapel Schedule Beginning Sept. 20


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

ou of f E r S ma S t E r o f hu m a n rElationS

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

varSity ChEEr tryoutS Monday, 3:45 to 6 p.m.In the DGF Elementary school gym.Tryouts will

conclude on Friday with the selection of the 2015 Fall Cheer team. Please contact Ruthanne Bloyd, Varsity cheer coach at [email protected] if you have any questions.

iCr (mandatory)WEEKLY through October, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

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

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

SPonSor trainingTuesday, 9 to 11 a.m.

Have you been assigned as a sponsor? If so, take a couple hours out of your work day to receive the latest information to pass on to the person you are sponsoring. The subject matter experts from Housing, PSD, Personal Property, WIC and the School Liaison Officer, will let you know everything you need to know to ensure incoming personnel have a smooth and hassle

free transfer. Spouses are also encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required. Call 727- 3232 for more information or to sign up.

mEn’S grouPWednesday, 1 to 2 p.m.

Men get together to discuss topics of mutual interest, personal issues confronting us and share the passing of our lives. Such groups create deep friendships that are often missing in today’s world of impersonal interactions. We will be using The Men’s Group Manual as our organizing guidebook. For more information or to register, please call 727-3232 or email [email protected].

nurturing ParEnting (agES 5 to 12 yrS.)Wednesday, Sept. 11, 14, 16, 18; 10 a.m. to noon

Developed by Stephen J. Bavolek, Ph.D., the Nurturing Parenting Program provides specific parenting techniques to help parents build trust and self-esteem in their children, engage cooperation and find a helpful approach to discipline. Nurturing is the ability to care for and foster growth in others, as well as ourselves. We all need to be nurtured, to receive understanding, respect, recognition, praise, security, limits and appropriate expectations. A nurturing parent-child relationship is crucial for producing the next generation of healthy, responsible and self-sustaining adults. All parents of children ages 0 to12 are encouraged to attend these interactive, free sessions. Free CDC childcare vouchers are available for this workshop; advanced reservations are required. Contact the CDC at extension 727-1100. For more information or to register for our workshop, please call: 727-3232.

intErviEwing tEChniquESSept. 10, 10 to 11 a.m.

Nervous about interviewing? If you want to know the secrets to successful interviewing, sign up for this

continued from page 9NCO: Navy College News

see FFSC | 16

DGF News

FFSC News



& ut Aboutwith Rota's Harbor Patrol Unit

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kenneth Williams sits in the bow of a harbor patrol craft as it speeds through the water during a training evolution Aug. 28.

Photos by MC1 (SW) Brian Dietrick

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Patrick Bull tosses a line to the pier after completing a training evolution Aug. 28.

Harbor Patrol Unit Sailors prepare their boat during a training evolution Aug. 28.

A Harbor Patrol boat speeds through the water during a training evolution Aug. 28. The Harbor Patrol Unit provides continuous force protection for Naval Station Rota and all forward deployed and visiting naval vessels.

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Daniel Rodriguez operates a harbor patrol boat during a training evolution Aug. 28.

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Kenneth Williams, left, hands line to Terry Partin during a training evolution Aug. 28.

Engineman 2nd Class Gianluca Coppeto conducts a communication check during a training evolution Aug. 28.


Sailors, airmen and civilians assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain celebrated the 2015 Women’s Equality Day by discussing obstacles and inequalities that women have faced throughout the years.

The celebration marked 95th anniversary of the Woman Suffrage Movement’s victory, the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote.

During the celebration, Rota’s Diversity Committee hosted a question and answer session with a panel of four female senior leaders; Lt. Cmdr. Gillian Medina from Commander, Naval Expeditionary Task Force Europe and Africa, Lt. Stephanie Rivera from Personnel Support Detachment, Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Shannon Ditlinger from U.S. Naval Hospital Rota and Chief Hospital Corpsman Crystal Ingram from Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit 7.

The panel started by giving a brief history of their Naval career and then discussed some obstacles that they experienced in their career due to inequality.

“I joined because I wanted to serve with the Marines,” said Ditlinger. “If you worked really hard and graduated at the top of your class at Hospital Corpsmen “A” School, traditionally, you got to choose the orders to your next duty assignment. I worked hard and was able to choose my orders so I chose the Marines Force Service Support Group. The whole class just started laughing hysterically. The detailers told me, ‘There is no way you can complete that course.’ They made me give a piggyback ride to the largest guy in class to prove I was strong enough.”

Even after Ditlinger had proved herself strong enough by passing their test, the detailers denied her orders to serve with the Marines and assigned her to U.S. Naval Hospital Orlando. Eventually, that hospital closed down and Ditlinger was afforded the opportunity to be stationed on a Marine Corps base. She would go to serve with Marines for years to come.

“There is nothing you can’t do, if you really want to do it,” said Ditlinger. “Live for an honest day of work for an honest day of pay and be better tomorrow than you were today.”

Some of the panel members discussed how the Navy offered them opportunities that they might not have had if they didn’t raise their right hand.

“The Navy has opened doors for me,” said Lt. Cmdr. Gillian Medina. “I have a college education now, I’ve commanded a ship and there are still doors opening for me as I continue on my Naval career.”

The celebration also called attention to women’s continuing efforts today towards full equality. Giant steps have been made recently to provide women employment equality within the military. Women have begun integrating into the submarine force, the first two females have successfully completed the Army’s Ranger School and there has been discussion on opening combat roles to women.

The panel members agreed that the obstacles to women’s equality is becoming fewer and fewer.

“It’s 2015 and there really aren’t any limitations for women anymore,” said Medina. “The only limitation anyone really has is with themselves.”

“The only obstacle you will ever face in any career or any rate, is yourself,” said Ditlinger. “ You are your greatest challenge and there is nothing you can’t do if you really want to do it.”

Before the celebration was over, leadership advice was given to the audience in attendance.

“Something I learned a long time ago was you have to invest time in the people you are leading,” said Lt. Stephanie Rivera. “If you lead a group of Sailors and you take care of them, they will take care of you.”

Women have been an integral component to the success of the U.S. Navy since they first entered Naval service in 1908 with the establishment of the Navy Nurse Corps. Today, according to Naval Personnel Command, women in the Navy make up 17 percent of the active and Reserve forces, more than 59,000 active-duty Sailors and 9,000 Navy Reserve Sailors.

Rota Celebrates Women’s History of Military EqualityBy MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Shannon Ditlinger, right, speaks to audience members about equality issues she has experienced in her Naval career during Rota’s 2015 Women’s Equality Day celebration Aug. 26.

Photos by MC1 (SW) Brian DietrickRota’s Diversity Committee poses with a group photo with the four female panel during the 2015 Women’s Equality Day celebration Aug. 26.

Audience members ask questions to panel members about balancing their parenting duties with their professional duties during Rota’s 2015 Women’s Equality Day celebration Aug. 26.


Long-Range Events

Area ActivitiesBullfightsFriday, 5:30 p.m., Ronda, bullring, novel bullfight, six young bulls for: Alfonso Cadaval, Toñete and Carlos LLanaresSaturday, 5:30 p.m., Ronda, bullring, regular bullfight, eight bulls for “Paquirri”. Morante de la Puebla, Jose Mari Manzanares and CayetanoSunday, 5:30 p.m., Ronda, bullring, on-horseback bullfight, six bulls for Fermin Bohorquez, Pablo Hermoso de Mendoza and Lea Vicens

Events this WeekSportSHipodromo de Dos Hermanas, Sevi l la, for summer season p rog ram, v i s i t h t t p : / /www.hipodromosdeandalucia.com.

MuSiC“Vente Pa’ Jerez”, Music Festival, Sept. 11 and 12, 7 p.m., Patio de San Fernando (Moorish Castle), Alameda Vieja, Jerez de la Frontera

FlaMenCo“Fiesta de la Buleria” - Flamenco Festival, Saturday, 10 p.m., Alcazar de Jerez (Moorish Castle), Alameda Vieja, Jerez, tickets €20.

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

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

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

Flea Market, Sundays from 7 to 10:30 p.m., Alameda Vieja (by the Moorish Castle), Jerez de la Frontera

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

Sevilla, Cathedral and Giralda tours, Monday 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., tickets €8

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

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

Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian

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

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

artSPermanent sculpture display by Luis Vasallo, Centro Cultural Reina Sofia, Cadiz

“Los Objetos Hablan”, paintings from El Prado Museum (Velazquez, Rubens and other relevant painters), through Sept. 20, Sala Blas de Lezo, Casa de Iberoamerica (old royal prison), Concepcion Arenal Street, Cadiz

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

Flamenco show, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 10 p.m., Tabanco El Pasaje, Santa Maria Street (by Post Office bldg.), free admission.

eat/DrinkII Ruta de la Tapa y la Tintilla, through Sunday, Rota (downtown)

Gonzalez Byass Bodega – Manuel Maria Gonzalez Street. Jerez de la Frontera

Monday through Saturday at noon, 1, 2, and 5 p.m., tickets €12 to 15

Sandeman Bodega - Jerez de la FronteraMondays, 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“Vente Pa’ Jerez”, Music Festival, Sept. 11 and 12, 7 p.m., Patio de San Fernando (Moorish Castle), Alameda Vieja, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets, Friday €14, Saturday €18

“Cadiz Ayuda”, Music Festival, Sept. 19, 1 p.m., Baluarte de la Candelaria, Parque Genoves, Cadiz, tickets €12

Pasion Vega in concert, Sept. 25, 10:30 p.m., Teatro Villamarta, Jerez de la Frontera, tickets €25 to 45

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

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

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

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


hands-on experience of a lifetime. Call 727-3232 for more details and sign up.

SaPr viCtim advoCatE rEfrEShErSept. 10, 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 pre-register.

StrESS managEmEntSept. 10, 1 to 3 p.m. (childcare provided)

Stress is a fact of life. To manage stress effectively, one must understand what it looks like, how it affects the body and mind and what tools and resources are available in order to cope with challenging life events.

Discover that “thoughts are things” and see how to transform negative thinking into positive beliefs and paint a different picture of stress. Explore universal and unconventional stress management strategies to enhance your overall quality of life. CDC childcare vouchers are available for this workshop; advanced reservations are required. Contact the CDC at extension 727-1100. For more information or to register for our workshop, please call: 727-3232.

continued from page 11FFSC: Class Schedule


Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15 to 24-year-olds and third leading cause for 24 to 35-year-olds. In the United States, nearly 40,000 people die by suicide every year. Active duty members make up about 0.6 percent of that number. That number does not sound high but veterans make up 16 percent of the population who take their own lives. It is estimated that each suicide intimately affects at least six other people.

Being that suicide affects so many people each day, knowing the warning signs can help everyone be aware when a friend or family member may be considering suicide. These signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. The risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss or change. Individuals may talk about wanting to die or to kill themselves, be looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun, talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live, talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain, talking about being a burden to others, increasing the use of alcohol or drugs, acting anxious or agitated, behaving recklessly, sleeping too little or too much, withdrawn or feeling isolated, showing rage or talking about seeking revenge or displaying extreme mood swings.

Additional warning signs of suicide may include preoccupation with death, a suddenly happier and calmer demeanor, a loss of interest in things one cares about, visiting or calling people to say goodbye, making arrangements, setting one's affairs in order or giving away prized possessions.

Asking your friend or loved one if they are thinking about suicide does not give them the idea for suicide. It is important to talk about suicide with people who are suicidal because you will learn more about their mindset, intentions and allow them to diffuse some of the tension

that is causing their suicidal feelings. Having someone there that they see cares for them alone can make all the difference.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, help is available. For immediate help, the Crisis Line can be reached by calling 1-800-273-TALK or by calling 118 on Defense Switched Network (DSN) phone. Talking to your primary care manager at Medical Home Port could also be a start. Individuals can also self-refer themselves to the Internal Behavioral Health Consultant in Medical Home Port. Behavioral Health Services can be reached by calling 727-3408. Fleet and Family Support Center can be reached at 727-3232, and Military One Source services are available for online and over the phone confidential counseling.

Sometimes leaving the military community can be scary and a lot of times people feel isolated. There is help once you discharge from the military as well. These may include private counseling agencies, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Readjustment Counseling Centers also known as Vet Centers.

Sometimes, just knowing there are people out there who care can make all the difference.

Know the Warning Signs of SuicideFrom USNHR Health Promotions


ut

September is National Food Safety Education Month and to ensure you stay safe in the kitchen, here are some helpful cleaning tips for food safety.

Before preparing, serving or eating food:- Wash your hands with soap and clean running water, scrubbing for at least

20 seconds.- Wash fresh vegetables and fruits thoroughly.- Clean and disinfect cutting boards and counter tops. - To disinfect, use liquid household bleach or a disinfectant (antibacterial)

kitchen cleaner. Read and follow label directions. - Only products that display an Environmental Protection Agency registration

number on the label are approved disinfectants or sanitizers.Frequently, you should:- Launder dishcloths and sponges.- Clean and disinfect sinks and often-touched kitchen surfaces, like the

handles on refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, microwaves, faucets, drawers and cupboards.

- Clean the insides of refrigerators and microwave ovens.After handling raw meat, fish or poultry:- Use paper towels to wipe up raw meat, fish or poultry juices. Discard the

paper towels then clean and disinfect any soiled surfaces, such as cutting boards and countertops.

- Wash your hands with soap and clean running water, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds.

- Disinfect dishcloths and sponges used to wipe up raw meat, fish or poultry.- Thoroughly wash forks, knives, plates, platters and containers.Antibacterial hand soap may provide extra protection against

germs.


& ut AboutFall is an exciting time for stateside television fans eagerly waiting for fresh episodes

of their favorite shows and new program debuts. The American Forces Network (AFN) is bringing a similar viewing experience to the overseas military audience with 12 new primetime shows and more than 60 highly rated returning shows.

”We are excited to offer viewers many new programs, such as Minority Report, Scream Queens and Supergirl as well as returning favorites like Scandal, The Blacklist and the NCIS franchises across the AFN platforms,” said AFN Broadcast Center’s Chief of Entertainment Programming Karreem Lowe. “We believe our audience will thoroughly enjoy our fantastic line-ups on AFN Prime, AFN Spectrum, AFN Family and AFN Pulse.”

Throughout the week, AFN is scheduling many similar shows on the same channel and same night to lessen the chances of a viewer choosing one favorite program over another. Saturdays on AFN Prime, it’s Supernatural, Grim and Sleepy Hollow. Sundays on AFN Spectrum, it’s Superhero Sundays with Flash, Arrow and Gotham. Mondays on AFN Pulse, it’s Muppets, Fresh off the Boat, Last Man Standing and Dr. Ken.

“The AFN lineup showcases the freshest, most popular programming from U.S. cable and broadcast networks as well as informative programs that connect with our diverse audiences,” Lowe said. “Our goal remains to serve our valued overseas viewers by achiev-ing quick turn-around scheduling and air shows within days of the U.S. airing of shows.”

In addition to the exciting new primetime shows, AFN is debuting two additional high profile shows: the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

AFN’s TV entertainment programmers have scheduled a live social media chat to talk about the new fall TV season. Find out how shows are selected and share your thoughts on AFN’s Television programming. The chat will be on Twitter @afnlistens Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. Central European Time and 7 a.m. Japan/Korea Time Sept. 16 using #afnchat. Facebook users can join in the chat on Facebook.com/myAFN.

For a complete listing of the start dates for all of the new and returning shows on AFN TV, go to http://myafn.dodmedia.osd.mil/SeriesCycle.aspx.

AFN Adding New Shows to Fall Line-upBy George A. SmithAFN Public Affairs


USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) entered the Black Sea, Aug. 28, to promote peace and stability in the region.

Donald Cook entered the Black Sea in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. The United States continues to demonstrate its commitment to the collective security of our NATO allies and support for our partners in Europe. All Department of Defense efforts in support of our NATO allies in Eastern Europe fall under the umbrella of Atlantic Resolve.

The ship’s operations in the Black Sea are meant to enhance maritime security and stability, readiness, and naval capability with our allies and partners.

“Forward deployed naval forces play a critical role in the deterrence mission,” said Vice Adm. James Foggo, Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet. “Over the past year we have sustained a presence in the Black Sea, even as we operate consistently in the Mediterranean. We are making our presence in the region ‘normal,’ and we are conducting regular and frequent exercises and engagements with navies in the area.”

The U.S. remains committed to maintaining a

persistent presence in Eastern Europe. Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet looks forward to further commitments by our allies to ensure a coordinated and continuous land, air and sea presence in the region as part of the commitments made at the NATO Summit.

The U.S. Navy routinely operates ships in the Black Sea consistent international law.

USS Donald Cook (DDG 78), forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on a routine patrol conducting naval operations with allies and partners in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in order to advance security and stability in the Black Sea region.

By MC2 Daniel SchumacherCommander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet

USS Donald Cook Enters Black Sea

USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) enters the port of Odessa, Ukraine on Aug. 31 to participate in exercise Sea Breeze 2015. Sea Breeze is an air, land and maritime exercise designed to improve maritime safety, security and stability in the Black Sea.

Photos by MC1 Sean Spratt

Operations Specialist Seaman Christy Magana stands a navigation communications watch on the bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) as the ship enters the port of Odessa, Ukraine to participate in exercise Sea Breeze 2015, Aug. 31.


1. If you live in a warm or hot climate, consider adding a radiant barrier to your attic. A radiant barrier is a shiny surfaced material, such as an aluminum-coated plastic sheeting, installed in such a way that the shiny surface faces an air space (the attic space or air space between the barrier and the roof sheathing). Radiant barriers reduce extra summer heat by reflecting much of the heat radiated from the roof back to the roof.

2. When it’s time to shop for a new air conditioner, select a unit with a high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (central air units) or Energy Efficiency Ratio (window units). For humid climates, select a unit that also does a good job of dehumidifying and don’t buy a unit larger than you need.

3. Set the fan speed of your central air conditioner on high except in very humid weather. When it’s humid, set the speed on low; you will get less cooling but more moisture will be removed from the air which will make it feel cooler.

Weekly Energy Tip: Cooling

NAVSTA Rota Assembly ChairCTF 68

Naval Station RotaFirst NCB Det.NSE - Mardrid, Valencia, Lisbon

NAVFAC PWD

EODMU8EODMU8 Det. Rota

725th AMS/521st AMOG

NCTAMS

PSD

USN Hospital

Naval Munitions Command

NAVSUP FLC Logistics

USS Donald Cook

USS Ross

USS Porter

NEPMU7

Ronye McCarthy

Romina ArbildiGraciela Vandaveer

Winnie Boyle

Chantelle DousayHannah KunzeDanielle Valentine

Ricca Wocking

Kristy KunkleCharnelle Kennedy

Lupe Pacitti

Laura StetlerMonty RobinsonAlicia Silva

Melanie Varner

Neily Roldan Castillo

Ashley Vizcarra

Amanda HandValerie Ward

Kayla Smith

Jeff Frey

648-69-6968/(VPN) 18-727-0341

620-14-2231

642-40-1988

639-64-4259/(VPN) 18-727-0564639-64-3866/(VPN) 18-727-0561648-71-5278/(VPN) 18-727-0718

672-97-3803

669-82-4913/(VPN) 18-727-2500638-15-8540/(VPN) 18-727-0347

647-60-6973

636-28-6487/(VPN) 18-727-0116638-87-8748/(VPN) 18-727-1320638-28-6293/(VPN) 18-727-0200

642-52-3572

648-04-4572

608-12-2859

628-15-8540628-51-0582

636-21-8297

744-48-7032

[email protected]@gmail.com

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]@gmail.com

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Contact Your Ombudsman / Key SpouseThe Ombudsman is a volunteer, appointed by the commanding officer, to serve as an information link

between command leadership and the military families. The Navy Family Ombudsman Program promotes healthy, self-reliant families.

Ombudsman / Key Spouse Coordinator is Angel Rivera, 727-3232, [email protected], Bldg. 3293

BRITE Ideas NAVSTA Rota!


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

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

TOWNHOUSE IN EL MANANTIAL: 135 m2, 3 floors, 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, ample lvg./dng. room with fireplace, kitchen, terrace and patio, A/C in lvg. rm. and master bdrm., wood floors in bedrooms, marble in living room and kitchen, 2 minutes from the beach and next to the pine forest, €950/mo. (community fees included). Call 651-83-8588 or email [email protected].

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

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

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

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

PRETTY TOWNHOUSE IN NEW AREA OF ROTA: Lots of light, 2 bdrm. (one large), private parking, big basement, 80 m2 terrace with lots of sun and okay for barbecue. Located 2 minutes from The Steakhouse. Call 629-73-7038.

M I S C E L L A N E O U SBICOCAS HOME CARE SERVICES: Looking for domestic HELP? Yes we can help you!! Would you like to employ a part time nanny, cook, cleaner, seamstress, babysitter or housekeeper in general? We will also help you with all the required documents. Ask for Manuela

F O R S A L EHOUSE CLEANING AND BABYSITTING, c a l l J u a n i a t 6 9 7 - 5 3 - 0 6 0 8 .

T A M A S U P E R S T A R D R U M S E T WITH YAMAHA BRASS SNARE AND ZILDJIAN C YMBALS (A+K Custom), $1,999, Reversible transformer, furniture, wireless home phone, call 630-35-3622.

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

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

E L P U E R T O BEAUTIFUL ONE-LEVEL FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED CHALET IN EL PUERTO, 4 BR, 2 bath, pool, garden, fruit trees, quiet neighborhood near El Paseo. Less than 15 minute drive from base. Fully furnished, linen towels, complete with 220-volt appliances. €1900 per month includes garden and pool maintenance. American landlords, call 301-830-1379 to set up viewing with property manager. Listed in the housing office. Available now. For photos e-mail iloveamour@ya h o o. c o m a n d c h e c k o u t w w w.facebook.com/pages/casa-de-amour.

C O M P L E T E L Y R E M O D E L E D ANDALUCIAN PETITE PALACE with 2 private patios in the heart of El Puerto’s restaurant and pedestrian zone (Calle Luna). 3 BR, 2 full baths, 2,300 sq. ft., 19th century historic corner home, with 4 large balconies, lots of storage space and natural light, 11 to 14 foot ceilings. Front Row seat for Easter Parades (Processions); Great room, dining room and large bedrooms have maple floors, radiant heat, A/C, plus custom kitchen with granite counters, custom woodwork, stone arches and stained glass throughout plus separate laundry. 24 hr. secure parking lot included. Listed with base housing office or contact Francisco Marquez at 669-099-901.

HOUSE FOR RENT IN PUERTO: Calle Currican, 6, 4 bdrm., 2 bath “adosado” in quiet neighborhood; living/dng. rm w/ chimney and built-in bookshelves. Ample pantry in kitchen; breakfast nook w/skylight; large storeroom; deck off upstairs rear BDRM; balcony off upstairs front BDRM. A/C Heat. Front porch and yard w/orange tree; on and off street parking; 6 miles to USN HQ; 10 min. walk to beach. Listed with housing, or call Tomas Santana at 649-43-9254.

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

CHALET IN EL C ARMEN: 300 m2 built, 2 floors, 600 m2 lot, 5 ver y 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 , g r o u n d l e v e l p a r k i n g w i t h automatic gate. A-1153. Price: €2,100/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

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

ATTACHED HOUSE IN EL AGUILA: 200 m2 built, 2 very ample bedrooms plus 1 bedroom in the half basement, 3 bath, living room, separate dinning ro o m , k i tc h e n w i t h o f f i ce, l a rg e half basement, covered porch, yard, central heat and air, ground level parking. A-1381. Price: €1,500/mo. Call 667-46-1878 or 956-85-0183.

H O U S E F O R R E N T I N P U E R T O BEHIND BAILEY'S: 4 bdrm., 2 bath, "adosado" in quiet neighborhood, lvg./dng. rm. w/chimney, ample pantry in kitchen, breakfast nook w/skylight, large storeroom, deck off upstairs rear bedroom, balcony off upstairs front bedroom, A/C and heat, covered front porch and yard w/orange tree, off-street parking, 6 miles to USN HQ bldg, 10 min walk to beach. Tel: 649-43-9254.

TOWNHOUSE IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 3 minutes from the beach, ocean view from master bedroom. Kitchen, bathroom, living room with A/C and fireplace on main floor, 3 bdrm., and bathroom upstairs, small yard in front and back with driveway for car. Could be furnished if so desired. Listed in housing, €1,104/mo., negotiable. Call 637-07-0876.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 0 0 4 O P E L CO R S A AU TO M AT I C : D i e s e l , n i ce c a r, I T V g o o d, Eu ro. spec., all revisions done, in excellent s h a p e , € 3 , 9 9 0 , 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

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

A U T O S2 0 0 1 B M W 3 1 8 I , e x c e l l e n t shape, s i lver, IT V good, European s p e c s, € 3 , 8 0 0 , c a l l 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .

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.

2 0 0 6 A U T O M AT I C C H E V R O L E T EPIC A, excellent shape, €3,800, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

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

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

2 0 1 1 R E N A U LT T W I N G O, 9 , 9 5 0 miles, a new car, t iming belt just changed, all maintenance up to date, black, a real beauty, €5,800, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

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

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

2001 NISSAN ALMERA, 1.5l gasoline, 66K miles, €1,590, ITV good, European specs, great A/C, new Kenwood radio with USB por t, cal l 653-78-0296.

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

2 0 0 3 L A N C I A T H E S I S 3 . 0 V 6 , automatic, 69K miles, €4,700, leather seats, al l the ex tras, nice car, IT V good, European specs, 653-78-0296.

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

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

2006 VOLKSWAGEN POLO, manual, new lights and body matriculated in 2005), low miles, nice car, €4,200. ITV good, European spec., 653-78-0296.

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

672-45-5175 / [email protected].

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

C A R D E TA I L I N G : H a n d w a s h i n g and detailing of any vehicle. Please c a l l M e r c h i a t 6 7 5 - 1 3 - 5 2 3 5 .

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

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

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: Technical information specialist, GS-1412-09, closes today, Quality assurance specialist (shipbuilding), GS-1910-12 (FDRMC), closes Tuesday SPANISH POSITIONS: No positions available. Customer service hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Appointments can be made from noon to 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info.

MWR: CYP assistant, CY-I/II (flex); CYP assistant target level, CY-II (full time); CYP assistant CDC, CY-I/II (full time); CYP assistant SAC, CY-I/II (full time); CYP Assistant director, NF-03 (full time);Cashier, NF-01 (flex); Club operations assistant, NF-02 (flex); Food service worker, NA-01 (flex); Bartender, NA-03 (flex); Recreation aide, NF-01 (flex); Lifeguard, NF-01 (flex, NTE 6 months); USNSE Madrid recreaction assistant, NF-02 (flex); FFSC work and family life specialist, NF-03/4 (full time). Applications and forms can be downloaded and submitted t h ro u g h R o t a MW R ’s we b s i te. by visit ing http://w w w.rotamwr.com.


LetsEat!

Hake and Shrimp Flan (Flan de Merluza y Gambas)

This week we want to show you this delicious recipe, Hake and Shrimp Flan. This is a very simple and inexpensive recipe to prepare. You can use frozen hake loin (lomo de merluza) and large red shrimp (gambones) or frozen shrimp to make it even more economical. You can also substitute with any meaty white fish, like haddock, cod or monkfish.

This savoury flan is like a paté. When served at the table with some crispy toast squares, your guests are sure to love it. The flan is rich, full of flavor and ideal to share as an appetizer for any holiday lunch or dinner.

INGREDIENTS• 8-9 ounces of Hake• 6 extra-large red shrimp

(gambones) or extra-large shrimp, peeled

• 8-9 ounces o f f resh, crushed tomatoes, peeled

• ½ white onion, diced• 1 clove garlic, diced• 2 eggs• 2 slices or white sandwich

bread, crust removed• ½ tablespoon butter• 2 tablespoon bread crumbs

• Extra virgin olive oil• Liquid cooking cream• Parsley• Salt• Black Pepper

HOW TO PREPARE:• Preheat oven to 355º F (180º C).• Dice the onion and the garlic and begin to sauté in a frying pan with a

bit of olive oil.• Add the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and continue to

sauté for 30 minutes.• Add water to a stovetop pot, heat and bring the fish and the shrimp to a

boil. Cook for 5 minutes, strain and set aside.• In a hand blender container, add the fish, peeled shrimp, eggs, ¾ of the

tomato sauce, onion, garlic and crushed tomatoes and the two bread slices separated into small pieces.

• Blend well and season as needed.• Blend again while adding a good splash of liquid cooking cream. Pour

the mixture into small individual flan molds, previously coated with butter then sprinkled with breadcrumbs to coat the mold. Shake the inverted mold to remove the excess bread crumbs.

• Place the molds in a shallow ovenproof dish with water and bake in the oven in the water bath (al baño maría) for 40 minutes. Watch during cooking to ensure all the water doesn’t evaporate, if so, add more hot water during cooking.

• * Prepare a bed of finely sliced lettuce on single serving plates, invert the flan mold onto the lettuce bed and serve with the rest of the tomato sauce, or with mayonnaise, or just with the crispy toast squares.

• And now it is time to enjoy this flavourful appetizer, ideal for a great summer party. Have a great week and we’ll see you soon with new tasty recipes.

By Pilar Ruiz

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


Documents

The Coastline - September 3, 2015