March 3, 2011 Newspaper Edition

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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota March 3, 2011 Volume 20 Issue 8 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain

The Coastline

Bring Home The Hardware

Admirals Compete in DoDDS Europe

Championships

Boy's Basketball Takes First

Cheer Triumphs Over Rivals

G i r l ' s B a s k e t b a l l P u t s U p a F i g h t

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Help Me Help You, Practice Personal SafetyHola Team Rota,

Yesterday kicked off one of the greatest fund drive efforts you can support, but before we get to that good

news, I want to get your attention on some things we’re not doing so well – being safe on this Naval Station.

I’ve noticed, as of late, we’ve dropped our guard quite a bit in regard to per-sonal safety on the Base.

Here are some things I need your help on specifi-

cally:•Wearing Helmets and Protective Gear: While

you’re on your bike, skateboard, motor scooter, moped etc; that means, helmet, long sleeves, proper footwear, and if you’re on a moped or motorcycle, you need gloves on as well. Make sure you know the laws and save yourself a ticket and some embarrassment. I’ve noticed a crackdown here, be ready.

•Unauthorized Motorized Conveyances: Motorized skateboards are not authorized on base; and by the way, to drive anything with a motor, you must have a license.

•Reflective Gear: This is really common sense here folks; make yourself seen. The best way to do that is to wear highly-reflective material like a reflective vest. It’s required that you wear a reflective vest any time it is dark outside if you’re running, or riding a bike, a scooter or motorcycle. The safer thing to do is wear one half

an hour before sunset and half an hour after sunrise. I know it’s cliché, but I need you to help me help you. Speaking of watching out for yourself, you need to

watch your speed out in town. The maximum speed limit on Spain’s motorways is dropping from 120 km/hour to 110 km/hour. Spain has made this decision in an effort to save resources by helping fuel economy. What that means for you and me is that we really need to watch our speed out there. The road you used to be able to fly down at 120 will be 110, and I’m guessing they’re going to be out in force enforcing it. This new speed limit goes into effect March 7. Read the article in this edition of the Coastline for more information.

By not getting a speeding ticket, you’re going to be saving yourself some cash, right? What better way to spend it than to give it to our Sailors and/or Marines. One of my very favorite fund raising efforts got under-way yesterday; the fund drive in support of the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. There are too many ways to list them all, but some of the highlights this year are the ever-famous Jail and Bail and the Radiothon.

If you choose to give to the fund drive, know that your money will be well used. When I first came in the Navy, I needed it, I used it, and it works. Go in there if you need to and see about getting an interest free loan or grant; chances are if you’re in a pinch they’re going to do everything they can to help you out.

Keep up the good work everyone, and remember; be safe out there.

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C o n s t r u c t i o n B e g i n s o n N a v y ' s N e w e s t A i r c r a f t C a r r i e r

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) -- Advance con-struction started on the nation's newest aircraft carrier Feb. 25 with a "first cut of steel" ceremony at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Newport News, Va.

The steel plate cut will be used in the construc-tion of the carrier, which has yet to be named, but will be designated CVN 79.

The carrier represents the second in a new class of ships designed to replace Enterprise and Nimitz-class carriers and save more than $5 billion in total ownership costs during its planned 50-year service life when compared to Nimitz-class carriers.

"Today we mark the beginning of the advance construction of CVN 79, second of the Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers," said Rear Adm.

The Department of Defense released information today about improvements made to the personnel security clearance pro-cess. Over the past four years, the DoD has worked with the Director of National Intelligence, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Office of Personnel Management to stream-line processes, make changes to policies, introduce extensive information technology improvements, and eliminate a backlog of approximately 100,000 pending cases. These improvements led to a 72 percent reduction in the time it takes to process an individual’s security clearance – from an average of 165 days in 2006 to 47 days today.

“The substantive changes that we have made to our per-sonnel security clearance process significantly enhance our safeguarding of classified materials and the quality of life of our service members and civilian employees,” said Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn.

The improvements also led the Government Accountability Office to recently remove the DoD personnel security clearance process from its “high risk list.” Originally added to the high list risk in 2005, removal of the personnel security clearance process marks the first time the GAO has removed a DoD area from the list since its 1990 inception. The GAO also credited the DoD with improving the quality and oversight of its investigative and adjudicative processes.

“The Department of Defense was steadfast in its commit-ment to substantially improve performance in this area,” said Deputy Chief Management Officer Elizabeth McGrath. “Not only because of the personal inconvenience experienced by individuals when navigating the clearance process, but also because delays in processing security clearances can cause delays in placing highly-qualified individuals in the cleared posi-tions that need them. Additionally, the improvements made in the quality of our clearance decisions will ensure that we better safe-guard our nation’s critical secrets.”

DOD Announces Improvements To T h e P e r s o n n e l S e c u r i t y C l e a r a n c e P r o c e s s

Michael McMahon, Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers. "It's an important step in continuing carrier construction using advanced technologies and efficiencies to reduce both ownership and procurement cost in this new class of carriers."

Ford-class aircraft carriers, while retaining the same hull form as the Nimitz class, contain several advanced technology systems including Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching Systems, advanced arresting gear, dual band radar, a redesigned smaller island and a new propulsion plant. The first ship in the class, Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is also under construction at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding-Newport News and is scheduled to be delivered to the fleet in Sep-tember 2015.

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Robert Bowker, a structural welder with Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, welds the initials of Susan Ford Bales into the keel of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a keel laying and authentication ceremony. Gerald R. Ford is the newest class of aircraft carrier.

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Boeing Wins Aerial Tanker ContractstoRy By Jim gaRamone ameRican foRces pRess seRvice

,WASHINGTON – The Boeing Co. has won the contract to produce the Air Force’s KC-46A aerial refueling air-craft, replacing the Eisenhower-era KC-135s and the Reagan-era KC-10s.

Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said the competition for the contract was fair, open and transpar-ent and he believes it will survive any possible challenge.

“What we can tell you is Boeing was a clear winner,” Lynn said.

Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley made the announcement at the Pentagon this evening. Both offers –- by Boeing and EADS -– met all 372 manda-tory requirements under the competition, he said. The contract signed today is for $3.5 billion for engineering and manufacturing. This portion of the contract will yield four aircraft.

Under this award Boeing will build 179 aircraft. Overall the contract is worth $30 billion with a final amount de-pending on the options exercised, Donley said.

“I am pleased that this process has produced an outcome after an exhaustive effort by hundreds of the department’s very best people, that we will get about delivering a capability that’s long overdue and we can

Ashton B. Carter, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, speaks with members of the press about the KC-46A contract announcement during a briefing with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, and Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III, at the Pentagon, Feb. 24.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- The Center for Personal and Professional Development received the 2010 Enlisted Edu-cation Quickpoll results from the Navy Personnel Research, Studies, and Technology group, Feb. 22.

The poll was designed to assess educational levels in the fleet and elicit Sailors' views on education-related issues.

"We are very pleased with the response rate," said Capt. Chuck Hollingsworth, CPPD commanding officer. "The large number of responses by itself indicates how important educa-tion is to our Sailors."

The poll included responses from more than 3,600 enlisted Sailors from all pay grades and warfare communities. The poll reflected several notable trends, including a significant increase in the number of Sailors who either "agreed" or "strongly agreed" they could complete college courses com-pared to the last poll conducted in 2008.

The 2010 poll also revealed several trends consistent with the previous poll taken in 2008. Many Sailors continue to re-port that high operational tempo and conflicts between work and education remain a barrier to obtaining a college degree.

"This is the nature of our work," said Hollingsworth. "Military operations are our priority, so these responses are not surpris-ing. However, the increase in the number of respondents who felt confident they could complete college courses tells me that Sailors have been increasingly able to utilize education programs and resources to overcome the challenges they encounter. CPPD's goal is to continue that trend in a positive direction."

New to the 2010 poll were questions regarding the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill and perceptions of aggressive marketing from schools. Both of these topics have been getting attention at high levels, and were included to determine if Sailors would exit the Navy at their earliest convenience to use the new G.I. Bill benefits and whether the new program enabled more aggressive marketing.

"We found that the poll results generally reflected Navy normal retention/attrition numbers," said Hollingsworth. "From what we can see, there is no abnormal exodus from the Navy to use the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits. Responses to a question regarding marketing practices produced encouraging results as well, with only a small percentage citing aggressive e-mails or phone calls in relatively isolated cases.

"The key is to ensure no financial decision is made with regard to off-duty education without first talking to a counselor from a Navy College Office or the Virtual Education Center," said Hollingsworth.

Hollingsworth also said CPPD expects to continue Enlisted Education Quickpolls in the future to continue to maintain vis-ibility on the importance of education and to gain insight into how Sailors view the Voluntary Education (VOLED) programs.

"The polls are valuable tools for assessing the efficacy of CPPD's efforts to bring educational services to the Navy," explained Hollingsworth. "The responses we receive grant us insight into Sailors' educational concerns and show us where we can improve our programs and services to keep the trends illustrated in the 2010 poll headed in a positive direction."

stop talking about it,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz said.

The first 18 aircraft will be delivered by 2017.Lynn said warfighters defined the requirements for

the aircraft, and this is a fixed-price contract. “This competition favored no one, but the taxpayer and the warfighter,” he said.

Donley called the tanker buy the service’s No.1 need. He said he and Schwartz “are confident that when our young pilots, boom operators and maintainers receive this aircraft, they will have the tools they need to be suc-cessful at what we ask them to do.”

Boeing will use a version of the 767 aircraft for the new tanker. EADS based its submission on the Airbus A330.

Donley said Boeing’s submitted cost for the contract will provide “substantial savings to the taxpayer.”

This was the third time this contract has been award-ed. In 2003, the Air Force agreed to lease aerial tankers from Boeing, but the deal fell through due to illegal acts that had involved some Boeing and Pentagon officials.

In February 2008, EADS won the reconfigured contract, but that was voided after the Government Ac-countability Office ruled that Boeing was treated unfairly.

The Spanish Government has an-nounced it is to reduce the maximum speed on Spain’s motorways from the current 120 km/hr to 110 km/hr to save fuel.

The decision was approved in the Friday cabinet meeting as part of ur-gent energy-saving measures which the Government considers necessary given the unrest in North Africa and the Middle East.

The new speed limit is described as ‘transitory’ so illuminated signs and stickers will be used to advise drivers of the change. All motorways in the coun-try are affected, irrespective of whether they are owned by the State, a regional administration or privately. The Govern-ment said it does not know when the measure will be lifted.

Also approved is a five percent cut in the prices of local commuter cercanías and medium distance trains with REN-FE, the State railway company.

The Deputy Prime Minister, Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba, has insisted that there is no risk of petrol or gas supplies running out and claimed that the lower speed limit will see savings of fifteen percent in petrol and eleven percent in diesel.

The new measures come into force on March 7.

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MAC Keila Romeo, Cmdr. Stephen Meyer, Cmdr. Dennis, Capt. Connie Worlin, and MAC Kevin Oney poses for a photo during the kick-out of the Active Duty Fund Drive on behalf on the NMCRS.

NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive Kicks Off

Naval Station Rota kicked off its annual Active Duty Fund Drive on behalf of the Navy Marine Corp Relief Society, yesterday. As part of a national campaign, the fund drive is intended to educate service members on what the NMCRS can do to assist them and their families in case of emergency.

Founded in 1904, the NMCRS is a private, non-profit, chari-table organization that provides financial, educational and emer-gency assistance to Sailors, Marines and their families, with the contributions collected through fund drives.

The NMCRS assists qualifying service members with interest-free loans or grants for emergency needs or education, budget analysis and lifetime benefits information assistance for surviving spouses and children of deceased service members.

“I am constantly amazed by the commitment of time and energy the NMCRS makes to improve the lives of our military,” said NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Bill Mosk. “It takes a special kind of person to be so devoted to that cause.”

The coordination and execution of the fund drive will be by active duty service members assigned to NAVSTA Rota.

“The main focus of the fund drive is to get 100 percent con-tact to service members on what the NMCRS can do for them,” said NAVSTA Rota Direct Navy Marine Corp Relief Society June Brennan. “We are here to provide support and assistance if needed to the active duty members coordinating this event”

In 2010 the NMCRS worldwide provided a record high of $49.9 million in assistance to 100,000 service members which exceeded 2009 by $2 million.

“The NMCRS is one of the only programs that active duty service members have, in which the money we give comes directly back to us,” said NAVSTA Rota, Active Duty Fund Drive Coordinator Keila Romeo. “One hundred percent of the dona-tions received are used to help Sailors and Marines that are in need of assistance”

Besides the personal donations, this year’s fund drive team is sponsoring weekly raffles with prizes donated by many off-base establishment such as restaurants, hotels, and spas. Also scheduled are weekly car washes, a full service gas station day, a Jail and Bail, various food sales around the base and the an-nual two day Radiothon.

“They have some fun events this month. I’m a huge fan of the Jail and Bail,” said Mosk. “Any chance I get to throw people in jail without worrying about captain’s mast is a good day.”

“If people really understood what we do, I don’t think it would be hard to get a donation, because they will be encouraged to donate, said Brennan. “Therefore, it is critical that they are be properly educated on the program.”

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Rota Commissary Store Director Ruben Nadal does time in “jail” during a previous NMCRS Jail and Bail, one of activities planned for this year’s Active Duty Fund Drive.

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DGF Student Earns Rank of Eagle Scout

Stephen Schaefer receives his Eagle Scout neckerchief from other Eagle Scouts attending his Court of Honor, Feb. 26. Schaefer is now one of the four percent of Scouts who have obtained the highest rank attainable for Boy Scouts, that of Eagle Scout.

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What does the Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Former President Gerald Ford Jr., Director Stephen Spielberg and Rota High School Senior Stephen Schaefer have in common? They are part of an elite group of people - they are Eagle Scouts.

On Feb. 26, the Rota community welcomed Schae-fer into the ranks of Eagle Scout, the highest rank at-tainable for Boy Scouts, during a Court of Honor held at the David Glasgow Farragut Multi-Purpose Room.

While in the second grade, Schaefer began his scouting career in Yakota, Japan. As he progressed through the ranks, he set his mind on becoming an Eagle Scout.

“Only four percent of all Scouts ever reach Eagle and it is basically the best of the best,” said Schaefer. “I saw other Scouts wearing the Eagle patch and knew I wanted to do the same.”

But Eagle Scout is not arbitrarily handed out to just any Boy Scout. To earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Schaefer had to earn at least 21 merit badges, display scout spirit by demonstrating the Scout Oath and Law in his daily life, serve in a position of responsibility and plan, develop and lead others in a service project - his being a bicycle safety course made available to the Rota community.

Gates, speaking at the Fort A. P. Hill Virginia Boy Scout Jamboree this past summer, said there is no finer program for preparing American boys for citizen-ship and leadership than the Boy Scouts of America.

“My scouting experiences, scoutmasters, camp-ing trips ... had a huge influence in shaping my life,” said Gates. “Good homes and good parents produce strong boys, but scouting tempers the steel. For a successful scouting program is built on action, on hard work along with food, fun and, above all, on challenge.

And, I suggest to you, there are too few institutions in America today that have uncompromising high stan-dards and that are built upon demanding challenges.”

Schaefer says it was his scouting experiences that provided demanding challenges which helped shape him into who he is today. From camping trips that taught him to survive out in the wilderness utilizing skills he learned in scouting, to holding various posi-tions within the troop to shape him into a leader, he said scouting has taught him that he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to.

“Scouting has taught me the necessities I am going to need out in the real world,” said Schaefer. “Being prepared is the scout motto. Doing my best, being prepared, studying and staying on top of my school work is what I have learned from scouting.”

Chief Master Sergeant Earl Schaefer, said his son continues to amaze him and his wife with the things he accomplishes in school, sports, scouts and life.

“I believe scouting has helped Stephen tremen-dously. We have watched him grow from a timid Cub Scout to the confident, self assured man he has become,” said his father. “This helped him start to think about what he wants to do as an adult and taught him many valuable lessons. Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is the formal recognition that shows how well he has done and what he can achieve when he puts his mind to it.”

So what is next for Rota’s newest Eagle Scout? Schaefer is currently an assistant scout master

helping mentor younger scouts. After graduation, he hopes to go to the Air Force Academy and embark in a career in the U.S. Military. Whatever Schaefer decides to do in his life, he attributes his scouting career to forming him into a better and stronger citizen.

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Editor's Note : Submit community news announcements no later than the Thursday before the desired publication date to [email protected]. Submissions are limited to 65 words or less and may be edited due to space constraints. Contact the Coastline at 727-3786 for more information.

March RAMIC MeetingThe March Retired American Military Iberian Council meeting is scheduled for March 8, 6 p.m., in the chapel annex. Featured speaker is Dr. Alexis Epperly on the reorganization of the medical care at USNHRS. Attend this meeting to find out how this reorganization will affect the way all patients are scheduled and care is provided.

MWR Field Closure Due to field maintenance for the upcoming spring and summer sport seasons, all MWR sport fields will be closed until March 21 as chemicals, aeration and rest are needed to restore the fields to standards.

EDIS Screenings at CDCThe Early Intervention team from EDIS is scheduled to be at the Child Development Center during March to of-fer free developmental screenings for children up to 36 months. This screening is a quick assessment of your child’s abilities in the areas of communication, gross mo-tor, fine motor, self-help, cognitive and social-emotional development. It compares your child’s present skills to a set of typically accepted milestones. If a concern in any area is noted, you will be contacted by telephone to discuss options such as a more detailed assessment, home programming ideas or arrangement for follow-up screenings. If your child does not attend the CDC but you would like a screening, contact EDIS at 727-4209 to set up an in-home appointment.

EDIS Parenting Newsletter EDIS is publishing an electronic monthly parenting newsletter. The two-page publication offers information about child development, parenting tips and resources for families with children up to 36 months. To receive this monthly newsletter via e-mail, contact [email protected] or call 727-4029.

Budget For Baby ClassThis class helps expectant parents plan for their new baby by providing resources to become more aware of the costs related to the birth of a child and how to make better financial choices. Participants receive a Junior Sea Bag containing Gerber products and other free items. Sign up at the NMCRS office in building 3293 or call 727-1614 for more information.

Thrift Shop Hours/NMCRS VolunteeringThe Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop is open Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and the third Sat. of the month with priority shopping 11 - 11:30 a.m. for all active duty personnel. The opening of the thrift shop depends on volunteers and if there are no volun-teers, the thrift shop will be closed. If you are interested in helping at the thrift shop call NMCRS at 727-1614 or stop by building 3293 to sign up or for more information.

Community News

Navy CollegeUMUC Session II Registration/BooksRegistration for University of Maryland University Col-lege Europe’s face-to-face courses is scheduled until March 20 with classes beginning the following day. Registration for online courses continues until April 3. Students can apply for a book award to offset textbook costs, including the $100 Orkand Military Book Award for enlisted service members and the $100 Europe Book Award for spouses and family members. For in-formation, go to http://www.ed.umuc.edu/financial_aid.

ERAU Term IV ClassesRegister now for face-to-face classes. Classes of-fered are Systems Safety Mgmt and General Aviation Marketing (both 1 week intensive classes) and College Math for Aviation. For a complete online schedule or EagleVision classes call 727-2984 or email [email protected].

Masters Degree in Human RelationsEarn your Masters in Human Relations through the University of Oklahoma in as little as 16 months. Call Trevor Sloan at 727-2799 or [email protected].

STAPActive duty Navy and Marine Corps spouses who want to go to school and don’t know where to get the money can come into the NMCRS to apply for an interest free loan. This is an overseas only program, so take advantage while you are here. Call 727-1614 to make an appointment today.

UMUC Field Study CoursesTravel and explore Europe while earning university credit with University of Maryland University College Europe’s field study courses. Two upcoming courses are Scotland: Culture, Literature, and History is sched-uled to be held in historic sites throughout Scotland and History and Culture of Naples is scheduled to be held in Italy May 15-21. Registration deadline is April 24. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy or e-mail [email protected] for details.You can also contact the local UMUC representative at 727-2917.

DGF SchoolsDGF In-Service Day - No School DGF student will have no school on March 4 for a Continuous School Improvement teacher in-service day.

DGF Early DismissalDGF students will be dismissed March 18 at 1:30 p.m.

Terra Nova Standardized Testing WeekTerra Nova testing for grades three to six is schedule for March 14 - 16. It is important students eat a good breakfast and arrive at school on time as testing takes place first thing in the morning each day.

NEX A-OK Student Reward Program Students with a B-grade point average or better may enter a drawing for U.S. Savings Bonds given each quarter. Stop by the NEX with a current report card, fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, which entitles the student to discount coupons for NEX prod-ucts and services.

Register Now For Relay For LifeJoin in the fight against cancer. Get your team together now for the Relay For Life at the MWR track April 29. Volunteers, team captains and participants are needed. For more information or to register, visit http://events.cancer.org/rota. Call Molly Croft at 727-4003 or Heidi Taylor at 956-81-1442 to find out more.

Relay For Life is Seeking SurvivorsRelay For Life invites all cancer survivors and their caretakers to participate in a special ceremony to honor their fight against cancer. Contact Barbara Nelson at [email protected] for more information.

Calling All Amateur Radio OperatorsAnyone interested in amateur radio who has an FCC license and would like to operate on base or join MARS, contact Blane Wilson (call signs: K3LYE, EA71JJ, AEM4AA Army MARS) at 727-4087 or [email protected].

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings AA meetings are scheduled every Tuesday, 7 p.m. at the base chapel. Call DAPA at 727-2876.

WIC OverseasThis nutrition education and supplemental food program is funded by the Department of Defense for eligible ac-tive duty service members, DoD employees, DoDDs teachers and their families while stationed overseas. WIC is aimed at improving the quality of life of pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants and children until their fifth birthday with proper nutrition and education. For more information call 727-2921. We are located in the USNHRS Family Practice Clinic.

The Active Duty Fund Drive to support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is conducted in March.

If a Shipmate was having bad luck, you’d treat him to a cup of coffee or cappuccino for $1.25, wouldn’t you? Would you do it once a week? An allotment of $1.25 a week adds up to $5.00 a month or $60 a year. If every active duty Sailor and Marine made that commitment, it would generate $31 million in funds to help Sailors and Marines and their families with emergency needs.

The 2010 Active Duty Fund Drive generated donations totaling $12.3 million. Retired Sailors and Marines contributed an additional $2.2 million to help Shipmates!

Did You Know?

Support the Active Duty Fund Drive!www.nmcrs.org

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Grief Support GroupMarch 3, 17 and 31, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Have you recently suffered the loss of a loved one? Need someone to provide a safe environment and walk beside you as you go through the grieving process? This confidential group is designed to assist you as you work through your grief. Join us.

Calm, Cool, & Composed March 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Anger is a natural emotion, but when we don’t express it appropriately, it can make life difficult. Come learn how to control your anger, not the other way around. You can choose to be calm, cool, and composed.

Lunch & Learn: Spanish Cuisine VocabularyMarch 9, noon – 1 p.m. In preparation of our visit to a local restaurant for a practi-cal cooking class, join us to learn all the basic vocabulary you will need to prepare Spanish recipes.

Tapas Cooking ClassMarch 10, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tapas are the famous half ration dish of just about any type of food in Spain. Come out and learn how to prepare some delicious tapas of the local recipes such as Patatas Aliñadas, Croquetas, Arranque, Sangria and more at a local restaurant. Enjoy eating what you prepared and take this experience with you. Class fee is 20 euros per person.

Résumé Review March 10 and 28, 1 - 3 p.m. and March 23, 9 - 11 a.m. Have a current job announce-ment and need your résumé reviewed? Drop off or email your resume with the job announcement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available. Sign up and review your resumé with our specialists.

Retirement TAP WorkshopMarch 14 - 17, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Retiring within the next 24 months? Explore infor-mation about your transition from the military, the job search process, your benefits, and your responsibilities. The Transition Assistance Program is here to assist you. Contact your Command Career Counselor to sign up.

Ten Steps to Federal EmploymentMarch 18, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m, The Federal government is the largest employer in

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America! This class will cover the steps you need to make the challenging process of landing a Federal job an achievable goal.

Business Résumé LectureMarch 21, 10 - 11 a.m. Ten seconds. That is the average time your résumé will re-ceive. Discover the key elements on a resume and how to catch the employer’s eye. Learn how to market yourself for your dream job.

Field Trip: Gypsy Market in JerezMarch 21, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Gypsy Markets are one of our most popular shop-ping spots in the area. Come we us to Jerez for a few hours, walk, see, shop and enjoy a café or some olives. Do not worry about driving we will take you there and bring you back.

Federal Résumé Preparation Lecture March 22, 2 - 3 p.m. Target your federal résumé to highlight your qualifications to HRO and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility, and the special requirements of a federal resume.

March 18, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tapas are the famous half ration dish of just about any type of food in Spain. Come out and learn how to prepare some delicious tapas of the local recipes such as Pa-tatas Aliñadas, Croquetas, Arranque, Sangria and more at a local restaurant. Enjoy eating what you prepared and take this experience with you. Class fee is 20 euros per person.

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10 March 3, 2011 C LRELIGION

Suffering happens. We have all experienced it to some degree or another. Whether the emotional pain of terrible grief and loss, the agony of physical pains or

the disappointments of crushed hopes; what Shakespeare’s Hamlet referred to simply as “the

slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.” Where God is in the midst of such suffering has been an age old question – the book of

Job – believed by some scholars to be the oldest book in the Bible,

records the title character’s wrestling with this very is-sue, fighting to praise God in the midst of tremendous pains and losses. “The Lord gave, and the Lord took away; blessed be the name of the Lord,” he exclaims.

The question has often been asked, “If God is all good and all-powerful, why can evil even exist?” The very title of the book “When Bad Things Happen to

Evening Adult Bible Study This adult Bible Study begins with a meal at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings with group study from 7 - 8 p.m.

PWOC Bible StudyThe Protestant Women of the Chapel meet Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for Bible study, fel-lowship and food. All are welcome and childcare is free.

Book of Revelation Bible StudyWednesday 6:30 p.m. at the chapel. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Christian Fellowship For MenHaving difficulty finding meaning in life? Struggling with sin? Looking to grow in your relationship with Christ? Join Christian Fellowship for Men at the Sea View Pines Community Center Wednesdays, 8 p.m. for fellowship, Bible-study and prayer. Men of all ages, ranks and services are invited to attend. Contact Jeremy Grennan at [email protected] or Ben Tisdale at [email protected] for more information.

Catholic Women of the ChapelTuesday 11 a.m. - noon at the chapel. Contact Shannon Hinson at [email protected] for more information.

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

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AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.

Good People” raises this question; this book answers the question by suggesting that God is simply not powerful enough to prevent these bad things in the world he made. While this may logically answer the question, I don’t find it very assuring to think that God has lost control of this world. More importantly, the Bible’s own perspective is markedly different – first, in clarifying that “none is righ-teous, no, not one,” and reminding us, “Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?”

But the Christian’s scripture adds an additional factor that puts suffering into perspective: There was only one man who ever lived who could genuinely be described as “good.” The only begotten son of God, of whom God himself is recorded twice as speaking from heaven to say, “This is my son, whom I love, with whom I am well pleased.” And this man was “a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.” Ultimately, then, the greater ques-

tion should not be so much, “Why do bad things happen to less-than-righteous people,” but “why did bad things happen to our good God?” While it certainly does not answer every question, it puts things into perspective for Christians to remember that they worship a God who himself is familiar with suffering – a God who, quite literally, knows what it feels like to be abandoned by God, as he cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” We might not know why God allows the suffering he does in this world, but it remains a comfort to know that, whatever his purposes – he truly has been there himself; he does not lead his children through the valleys he was not himself willing to walk through. “It was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.”

If you would like to speak with a chaplain for any reason please call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.

14 March 3, 2011 C LCUISINE

E n j o y Yo u r s e l f a t R e s t a u r a n t e L a M a r í t i m aAccording to a good friend of mine, Restauarante La Marítima, right on the beach in Valdelagrana, is one of the nicest, most pleasant restaurants in the area. In fact, it is thanks to her that we have the ad this

week. The restaurant is owned and ran by a German lady and her Spanish husband, who are most friendly and helpful. My friend has

enjoyed pleasant meals there several times and says their “almejas a la marinera” (clams in a sauce) are wonderful and make a perfect starter. Naturally, the choice of fish varies by what is available at the market, but she says their sword fish and fish soup are excel-lent. The wine list is adequate, and for dessert, there is a great almond cake and a variety of ice creams. The atmosphere and service are very pleasant, as is the view - perfect for relaxing and enjoying a meal. If you choose to stop by for a tapa or two, you are also welcome. During the off-season, the restaurant only opens Friday, Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. One bit of advice: call for reservations, 956-56-015, because they often fill up, especially on nice days when everyone wants to go out.

Carnaval activities get into full swing this week. The origins of the Carnaval de Cádiz date back to the second half of the 15th century when Cádiz was one of the most important ports of the Spanish Empire. As an important port city, it was natural that influences from all over the world arrived; especially from Venice that had many commercial ties with Cádiz. One of the many customs that were copied was the carnival. This tradition has continued through the centuries; surviv-ing and even flourishing in spite of many efforts to suppress it. Carnaval was not even cancelled when Spain was fighting the invasion by Napoleon!

In Cadiz, Carnaval revolves around ironic songs called chirigotas and comparsas, that are difficult, if not impossible, for foreigners to understand. However, there are many events that can be enjoyed by all. Other carnivals may be more spectacular, but the one in Cádiz is known for being the most fun. The whole city goes all out for their carnival; everyone is involved.

In the second half of the 19th century, the city government recognised carnival as part of the city’s life, including it in the program of celebrations and the city budget.

Although the Carnaval de Cádiz is the biggest and most important, all of the towns in the area have their own celebrations. If fighting the crowds is not

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for you, you can get a taste of what carnival is like by attending some of the events in Rota. If you go out in the evenings during carnival time, you will undoubtedly see people in costume everywhere. Try to take in some of the parades where you get to see some of the most original costumes.

If you are interested in experiencing authentic flamenco, check out the XV Festival de Jerez, the cradle of flamenco, at www.jeres.es/festival_jerez/espectaculos.

Restaurante, Mesón, Pizzería Los Arcos on Rubén Darío in Rota, has a daily menu at mid-day Monday through Friday for 9 euros. You can choose between two first courses and two second courses. You also get a beverage, bread and dessert. A good deal.

Burger Night is back by popular demand at Molly

Restaurante La Marítima, right on the beach in Valdelagrana, is a great place to eat.

Customers know they can save money every day by shopping their NEX. In addition to the average 22 percent savings and no sales tax, customers can also save money by using manufacturers' cents off coupons on their NEX purchases.

NEXs accept current valid manufacturer’s coupons for the item featured on the coupon, subject to its terms and conditions. This includes on-line Internet coupons, except for those coupons offering free products or coupons for Proctor & Gamble products.

The NEX does not “double” or “triple” the face value of a manufacturer’s coupon.“Redeeming coupons provides the customer another way to save money when

shopping at their NEX,” said Richard Dow, Navy Exchange Service Command Senior Vice President Store Operations. “During these challenging economic times, every little bit helps.”

In fiscal year 2010, nearly 1.7 million coupons were redeemed by NEX customers worldwide with a value of $2.1 million.

“That’s a considerable amount of money that stayed in the pockets of our customers,” said Dow. “When you combine our percentage savings with the savings of the coupons, NEX customers save a considerable amount of money at their NEX.”

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Malone’s this Friday. The last one proved to be a huge success. They serve a variety of burgers: beef, chicken, turkey, with goat cheese, or other cheeses, etc. All are homemade and all are delicious!

Annie B’s Spanish Kitchen will be offering three classes on cupcake baking and decorating, March 25 and 26. There are two classes on Friday, one in the morning and another in the evening and an all day class on Saturday. For more information contact Annie at 620-56-0649 or [email protected].

Anything you want me to pass along? Let me hear from you about your favorite places or coming events. I do like hearing from you! Send me an e-mail to [email protected] or give me a call at 607-564132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.

March 3, 2011 15C L HEALTH

Colorectal Cancer is the 4th most common cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Each year nearly 150,000 new diagnoses of colorectal cancer and more than 50,000 deaths. One in 20 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer over their lifetime. Ninety percent of these patients are over 50 years of age, and the average age at diagnosis is 72.

Colorectal cancer arises from the colon or rectum, together also known as the large intestine, which makes up the last five feet of the intestinal tract. Almost all colorectal cancer begins as a polyp, or growth, in the lining of the colon. Certain types of polyps can undergo transformation over 10-15 years to become cancer. However, this doesn’t mean that everyone with polyps will get cancer. While 50 percent of people over the age of 70 have polyps, only five percent of these polyps will eventually lead to a cancer.

There are many risk factors to developing colon cancer, many of which you have no control over. Age over 50, African-American ethnicity, the presence of polyps and a family history of colon cancer are the leading risks. Having a parent or sibling with colon cancer will double your lifetime risk of developing colon cancer. There are also some genetic diseases which can increase your risk. There are some lifestyle choices you can make that can increase your risk, including a diet high in fats and red meat, as well as cigarette smoking and alcohol use. It is generally accepted that a diet high in fruits and vegetables, as well as getting regular exercise, can reduce your risk.

Colon cancer can present with different symptoms. The most common of these are abdominal pain, blood in the stool, anemia (a low blood count) or unintentional weight loss. However, the majority of colon cancers cause no symptoms until they become very advanced. Ninety percent of people with widespread colon cancer

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will die within five years. By contrast, more than 90% percent of patients who have cancer detected early will survive. The treatment of colorectal cancer generally requires removing the diseased portion of intestine, and reconnecting the healthy parts. Patients with more advanced cancers will sometimes receive chemotherapy.

Because colorectal cancer is curable in its early stages, it is critical to screen patients for colon cancer before the development of symptoms. There are many ways to screen for colon cancer. Your provider may recommend a laboratory test to detect unseen blood in the stool. Special X-ray studies can be performed to detect abnormalities inside the colon. A short fiber-optic camera, a flexible sigmoidoscope, can be used to examine the rectum and last 1-2 feet of colon. Of all of the available screening methods, the most sensitive is colonoscopy. Colonoscopy involves inserting a fiber-optic camera through the rectum to examine the entire colon. It requires drinking a liquid to clear the stool from the colon, and is usually performed with the help of sedative medicines, as it would otherwise be uncomfortable. It is not only more effective in identifying polyps, but it also allows tissue sampling or even removal of these growths during the procedure.

Medical consensus groups currently recommend colonoscopy every ten years beginning at age 50 for all people at average risk. Those with higher risk may be screened sooner or more often. Screening for African-Americans should begin at age 45; and those with a parent or sibling with colon cancer should be screened ten years earlier than the age that relative was diagnosed. Colonoscopy is typically performed by gastroenterologists or general surgeons.

If you would like more information regarding colon cancer screening, please see your primary provider at the hospital; or you may call the general surgery clinic directly (727-3642) for an appointment.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Naval Station Rota’s Newest Addi t ions

Are you looking for some continued motivation to eat healthy and exercise? In conjunction with National Nutrition Month, the 11th annual Crews into Shape challenge runs from March 7 - April 2.

Sponsored annually by the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, the goal is to spark and guide workplace focused, team oriented physical activity and improve nutrition among the Department of Defense family.

For more information, or to register your team, go to www.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/hp/Crews_Into_shape/index.htm or contact Health Promotions at 727-3350.

March 3, 2011 17C L ACTIVITIES

Activities

ArtsMusicOn going, Hotel Puerto Sherry, El Puerto de Santa Ma-ria, permanent exhibit of paintings by Jose Paredes

“Fotografia y Espacio” Photo display by several artists until Apr. 4, Sala de Exposiciones de Unicaja, Calle San Francisco, 21, Cadiz

El Arte Colonial Cuzqueno – Painting display, until May 15 , Santa Catalina Castle, Cadiz

Dance

Fods Festival Music,Tonight at 11 p.m., Municipal Sports Pavilion, Trebujena

David Knopfler (Ex-dire Straits), Mar. 4, Valencia

The Brew, Mar. 5 and 6, Algeciras and Jerez de la Frontera, www.guiadecadiz.com

Kylie Minogue, Mar. 12 at 8:15 p.m., Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, www.livenation.es

Taylor Swift, Mar. 19, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid Roger Waters, Mar. 23, 26 and 29, Madrid and Barce-lona

Paul VanDyk, Mar. 25, Madrid, www.ticketmaster.es

Merche, Mar. 30 at 9 p.m., Cadiz, Gran Teatro FallaAdmission: 35, 25, 20 and 18 Euros

Justin Bieber, April 5 and 6, Madrid and Barcelona

El Arrebato, Apr. 9 at 9:30 p.m., Palacio de Exposicio-nes y Congresos

25th Jerez Flamenco Festival, Until Mar. 11, Villamarta Theater, Jerez, www.jerez.es

Flamenco show – RotaSaturdays at 6 p.m., Bombay Pub, Avenida San Fer-nando, Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 p.m., Mama-juana Pub – At the Marina

Flamenco show – Sanlucar de BarramedaFridays at 10 p.m., Bodega de Arte “A Contratiempo”

Flamenco show – Sanlucar de BarramedaFridays, 10 p.m., Bodega de Arte “A Contratiempo”

Gonzalez Byass Bodega – Jerez de la Frontera, every day at noon, 1, 2, 5 and 6:30 p.m.

Sandeman Bodega – Jerez de la Frontera, Mon, Wed, and Fri. at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.

Osborne Bodega – El Puerto de Santa Maria, week-days at 10:30 a.m.

“La Gran Puntilla” (small squid), Mar. 5, 1:30 p.m., Pena “Virgen del Carmen”, Calle Padre Lagomazzini, Sanlucar de Barrameda

“Gran Chicharrona Popular” (crackling), Mar. 5, 1 p.m., Calle Mina, Rota

Eat/Drink

Castillo de Luna, RotaVisits every weekend at 1 and 5 p.m. – Free admission

Hippie Market, Buy, sell and exchange.Sanlucar de Barrameda – Calle Ramón y Cajal.Sundays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Flee Market at Plaza de Andalucía, ChipionaSaturdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Flea Market Jerez de la Frontera, Alameda Vieja (By the Castle), Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Motorcycle World ChampionshipJerez de la FronteraApril 1 - 3

Carnival Mar. 3 – 13, Cadiz, Chiclana, San Fernando, Medina Sidonia

Mar. 4 -13, Trebujena

Mar. 5 – 13 , Rota, Chipiona, Conil, Arcos de la Fron-tera

Mar. 7 – 13, Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlucar de Barram-eda (ends Mar. 12)

Mar. 9 – 20, Vejer de la Frontera

Mar. 11 – 13, Algeciras, Ubrique, Zahara de la Sierra

FestivalsLas Fallas, Mar. 15 - 19, Valencia

Semana Santa (Holy Week), Apr. 17 - 24

Feria de Primavera , Sevilla May 3 - 8, Rota May 5 - 8, May, Jerez de la Frontera Feria del Caballo May 8 -15, El Puerto de Santa Maria May 11 - 16, Sanlucar de Barrameda Feria de la Manzanilla June 1 - 5.

El Rocio Pilgrimage, June 8 - 15, Almonte (Huelva)

Feria del Carmen y de la Sal, July 12 - 17, San Fer-nando

Running of the Bulls, Apr. 24, Arcos de la Frontera, Be-namahoma, Vejer de la Frontera, Paterna de la Rivera

“Gran Potajada” (vegetable stew), Mar. 6, 1:30 p.m., Pena Cultural “Joselito Colorao”, Calle Pasaje San Salvador, Sanlucar de Barrameda

“Gran Mejillona Popular” (mussel), Mar. 6, 2 p.m., Calle Isaac Peral, Rota

“Gran Chistorra Popular” (pork sausage), Mar. 6, 2 p.m., Calle Valle Inclan, Rota

May 26-29, Barbate (Cadiz) - “Feria del Atun” (Tuna fish feria)

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18 March 3, 2011 C LSPORTS

Rota Holds Off Sigonella to Take D-III CrownstoRy By Rusty BRyan, staRs and stRipes

MANNHEIM, Germany — Rota junior center Tim Drake was talking about the collisions down low in Saturday night, but his assessment applied equally to the Euro-pean Division III boys basketball championship game in its entirety.

“It was a battle,” Drake said after his top-seeded Admi-rals ground out a 65-61 victory over the second-seeded Sigonella Jaguars to earn their second-straight European title, both of them the results of wins over Sigonella in the championship game.

Rota spent most of the game jumping out to double-digit leads — the most significant of them 45-31 with 6 minutes, 10 seconds to go in the third quarter — only to see the Jaguars mount comeback after comeback. The Jags never led, but were as close as three points down, a one-possession game, twice within the final 2:23.

“My dad told me before the game they weren’t going to give it to us,” said Rota junior guard Tre’Von Owens, the tourney MVP who scored a game-high 29 points.

“We knew we’d have to play hard.”Much of the impetus for playing a game as hard as

Saturday’s came from Owens’ fellow All-European, Sigonella senior guard Larry Stevenson.

Stevenson, who led the Jags with 26 points and fouled out with 28 seconds to play, scored seven of his points

in the final stanza. His three-point play on a drive to the rim with 2:25 to go cut Sigonella’s gap to three points for the first time since the game’s opening minute.

“It’s fun to play against a guy like that,” Owens said. “It’s good competition.”

For all the efforts of their stars, the finalists’ role play-ers came up big on Saturday, too.

Backing Stevenson’s output for Sigonella were Mi-chael Mink, with 15 points, and Jack Wegman with 14. Wegman, however, missed crunch time when he fouled out in the third quarter.

Rota’s all-tourney player Terrence Paris scored 18 points and Drake got 10, along with collecting eight re-bounds despite missing a large stretch of the late going with foul trouble.

“It was the whole team,” Drake said. “We’ve been training all year so that every player knows what he can contribute when the going gets tough.”

Drake said Sigonella’s refusal to go away provoked an equal reaction in the two-time champs.

“We just told ourselves to pick it up again,” he said about his team’s reaction to Sigonella’s unceasing chip-ping away at Rota’s lead. “We told ourselves we’re not going to lose.”

Rota's Tim Drake lifts coach Ben Anderson in a bear hug as the Rota Admirals celebrate their 65-61 win over Sigonella in the DODDS Europe Division III boys basketball final. From left are Nick Holland, Tre'von Owens, Niko Fichera, Drake, Anderson and assistant coach Jeffery Shelton.

J u d g e s N a m e To p Cheerleading Squads in DODDS EuropestoRy By staRs and stRipes

Cheerleading squads from Heidelberg, Naples and Rota were selected as the best in their divisions Sat-urday at the DODDS Europe Cheer Championships, held in conjunction with the girls and boys basketball tournaments.

Twenty-six teams put on 2½-minute routines before judges and supporters at the packed MWS Halle am Herzogenried, a German gym, and were also rated on their performances at tournament games. In addition to selecting the top teams, judges named all-tournament squads.

Division III team winners — 1) Rota, 2) Sigonella, 3) Incirlik; Spirit, Rota

All-tournament—Yolanda Solis and Lauren Fran-cavilla (Rota); Leiny Ramirez and Elizabeth Ventura (Sigonella); Candace Addison (Ankara); Patricia Gates (Incirlik); Jennifer Willamson (Menwith Hill); Maddie Smith (Brussels)

The Rota Admirals cheer team won the Division III title at the DoDDS Wurope Cheer Chanpionships in Mannheim, Germany.

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MANNHEIM, Germany — It took most of the game for the Menwith Hill Lady Mustangs to get in gear, but they kicked it into overdrive at the end to come away with the DODDS Europe Division III girls basketball title.

Top-seeded Menwith Hills outscored second-seeded Rota 18-3 in the fourth period to claim a 38-35 victory

and improve on last season’s runner-up finish.It was expected to be a close game as the two teams

met twice in January and Menwith Hill won both games by a combined six points. But after the Lady Admirals blazed out to a 32-20 lead, it looked as if the Mustangs’ chance of winning a third time was not good. “They want to win the championship more than you do,” Menwith Hill coach Kathleen Ojeda told her players during a timeout when the Lady Mustangs were trailing by 10.

Menwith Hill was having a hard time slowing down the scrappy and determined Lady Admirals. Led by 11 points, 13 rebounds and three assists from senior Bri’anna Am’mons, Rota - which led 20-14 at halftime - had a double-digit lead going into the final six minutes.

“I thought maybe we had it right here … we got some good passes in and nice jump shots,” said Am’mons, who fouled out with 4:15 left.

Menwith Hill had other plans. “Don’t give up, we worked too hard to give up,” Menwith Hill senior Rachael Solini told her teammates.

Senior Monique McCreary and sophomore Kaia Pierce responded, leading a late charge that allowed the Lady Mustangs to creep back.

“Slow down, ball control,” Rota coach Edward DeMer-itt barked from the sideline as he saw turnovers mount and his team’s lead shrink.

McCreary and Pierce each chipped in six points dur-ing the fourth quarter to finally snag the lead with less than four minutes to play. Despite losing McCreary to a knee injury with two minutes left on a hard Rota foul, the Lady Mustangs held on.

“We just played harder in the second half,” said Mc-Creary, who was the team’s high scorer with 16. Pierce added 14 to the Menwith Hill effort.

Despite the fourth quarter meltdown, DeMerritt said he couldn’t be prouder of his Lady Admirals.

“It was a good season, real scrappy players,” DeMer-ritt said. “We’ll be back next year; we’ll do it again.”Ojeda said her kids were determined not to repeat her team’s 2010 fate, when they lost by four points in the final.

“They know how that feels, they just decided we’re gonna fight our way back into this game,” Ojeda said.Pierce perhaps summed up the feelings of her team in one word when asked what it felt like to be a European champion“Wow,” she said.

Rota's Bri'anna Am'mons, left, and Menwith Hill's Rachael Solini fight for a ball in the girls Division III championship game.

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March 3, 2011 19C L SPORTS

Seabee Basketball Teams Face OffstoRy and photo By mc1(scw/sw/aw) Ryan wilBeR

Two basketball teams of Seabees from NMCB 74 went head-to-head in what was considered by many to be the biggest rivalry game of the season at the Naval Station Rota, Spain base gym Feb. 4.

Excited with anticipation, fellow Seabees began to fill the stands as the teams began to warm-up in prepara-tion for the big game.

“Everybody came out to show their support for Sea-bee 1 and 2,” said Yeoman Seaman Anthony Brown. “So either way, win or lose, we’re going to have fun.”

While having fun is what both teams had in mind, they each felt that their respective team would come out victorious.

“My prediction is that the most fearless team will win,” said NMCB 74 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Richard

Builder Constructionman Creadell Burns, assigned to NMCB 74 and member of Seabee Team 1, shoots a jump shot while being defended by Builder Constructionman Christopher Vance, assigned to NMCB 74 and member of Seabee Team 2.

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Twenty-three swimmers from the Rota Tiburones trav-eled to Eindhoven, Netherlands, to compete in the European Forces Swim League Championships Feb. 22. Every swimmer improved at least one of his or her personal best times. The team brought home 24 medals, 6 of which were won by 9 year old Francesca Clark. Francesca won a 1st place medal in the 200 Meter Freestyle.

As an exciting finish to the weekend, coaches and parents relay took first place honors in a thrilling come-from-behind win. After Coach Flynn,

Erik Holmberg, and Peter Muschek, swam competi-tively, the team was in third place. Anchor Matt Hum-phreys swam the last leg of the relay. Our entire team and parents cheered wildly as Humphreys passed the other teams to take the victory for Rota.

Tiburones Compete in EFSL Championships

A Rota Tiburones swimmer poses with her medals at European Forces Swim League Championships in Eindhove, Netherlands, Feb. 22.

Hayes III of Seabee Team 2.By the end of the first half, Seabee Team 1 was

in the lead with a score of 21-19 amidst cheers and shouts of support.

“I am excited. I’m rooting for both teams,” said Construction Mechanic 1st Class Saint Record. “I can’t just go with just one team, because I know people on both teams.”

While both teams continued to give it their best, Seabee Team 1 proved to be the “most fearless” team, winning the game 47-40.

“I’m glad for the guys,” said Engineering Aide 1st Class John Piper, coach of Seabee Team 1. “They came out, they played, they gave all they had and they played their butts off, and I’m proud of them.”

20 March 3, 2011 C LRETIREMENT

Master Sgt. Frank Jaworski Retires After 24 Years of Military ServicestoRy and photos By Jan hammond

For 24 years, Master Sgt. Frank Jaworski has served his country with integrity, service before self and excellence.

On Feb. 25, Jaworski held his retirement ceremony at the 725th Air Mobility Squadron Logistics Complex, where his family, col-leagues and friends joined him in commemorating the time he has served and sacrificed for his country.

Master Sgt. Jaworski reported to the 725th AMS at Rota in 2007, where he held the positions of Section Chief, Quality Assurance Superintendent and Aircraft Maintenance Production Supervisor. He has spent the last 24 years troubleshooting and repairing the C-5, C-141, C-130, C-135 and C-17 aircraft, keeping Air Mobility Commands work horses flying in support of numerous wars.

“Master Sgt. Jaworski has been a phenomenal Airman and maintainer serving his country for 25 years,” said 725th AMS Commander Lt. Gol. Scott Gaab. “It was on honor to serve with him and be part of his retirement celebration. We wish him and his wife, Christine, the best of luck.”

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(Above) Lt. Richard Whipple, NAVSTA Rota security officer, reads an honorable discharge certificate during a mass reenlistment ceremony Feb. 24.

(Left) NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Bill Mosk (left) sits with Vice Chief of Naval Operation Adm. Jonathan Greenert during an office visit Feb. 25. During his visit to NAVSTA Rota, Greenert met with Sailors and the various facilities on base.

(Right) Builder 3rd Class Lauralie Gutschmidt, assigned to NMCB 74, Detachment Croatia, settles the aggregate in fresh concrete in order to create a smooth surface finish using a jitter bug during a concrete pour on NAVSTA Rota.

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(Above) A student portrays Wilma Rudolph when DGF third grade students studied African-American history. The students portrayed a famous African-American in a living history museum, an activity to increase oral communication.

(Left) Third grade students work on their math skills as they get some hands on experience with measuring finding out how many cups it takes to equal one gallon.

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