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A Sailor and airman were recognized as the 2015 Commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain (COMNAVACTS) Service Members of the Year (SMOY) at the base galley, Feb. 17.

Senior Airman Christian Glover, an aircraft support technician at 725th Air Mobility Squadron (AMS), was selected among two other nominees to win the Junior SMOY while Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Javier Palacios, Patient Administration’s leading petty officer at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, distinguished himself among six others to win Senior SMOY.

“I’m honored and thankful for the opportunities that the leadership has given me, not just the leadership, the base, and the way we work together with different services,” said Palacios. “We just have a distinct opportunity that other bases don’t have, which is to work with other branches.”

This is the third year that COMNAVACTS has given out the award, which is open to soldiers, Sailors, airmen, and Marines. The award is designed to recognize the best all-around service members assigned to the installation and the National Support

Elements who excel in performance, leadership, community involvement and personal and military appearance.

“It’s absolutely amazing to be recognized for all the hard work over the past couple years working here,” said Glover. “It’s really an honor to be representing the Air Force and the base.”

The journey to the top was a long one. Service members had to be nominated by their individual tenant commands and nominees were scaled down from a pool of submitted write-ups. Next, they had to pass a rigorous oral board covering a broad range of topics, run by senior enlisted leaders from all services and various commands throughout the base.

“It doesn’t matter who actually wins today,” said Capt. Greg Pekari, commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain. “The fact is there were more than 1,000 E-5s and E-6s and more than 800 E-3s and E-4s in the mix and you were nominated by your command to come and represent.”

Pekari explained that everyone should be proud of his or her accomplishment of being nominated.

“You should keep your head up regardless of if you win or not today because it’s true, you’re all winners. You represent your commands with pride,

professionalism, military appearance, your service to your community, as well as to your country and I appreciate it and your leadership definitely appreciates it.”

While Glover and Palacios ultimately took home the awards, other service members were nominated. The nominees for Junior SMOY were: Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Angel Gomez, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joshua Casco, U.S. Naval Hospital Rota.

The nominees for Senior SMOY were: Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Nicole Gacayan, Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit 7; Tech. Sgt. Cameron Wood, 725th AMS; Sgt. Keila Ortiz, U.S. Army Medical Command; Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Laquisha Cooks, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic Detachment Rota; Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Radames Martinez, Navy Munitions Command; Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Antonio Oglesby, NAVSTA Rota and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Darius Grays, Fleet Logistics Support.

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Photos by MC3 Michaela GarrisonCapt. Greg Pekari, left, commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain, presents Senior Airman Christian Glover with the 2015 Junior Service Member of the Year (SMOY) award during a ceremony at the base galley, Feb. 17. The award is designed to recognize the best all-around service members assigned to the installation and to the National Support Elements who excel in performance, leadership, community involvement and personal/military appearance.

Rota Recognizes 2015 Junior, Senior Service Members of the Year

Capt. Greg Pekari, left, commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain, presents Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Javier Palacios with the 2015 Senior Service Member of the Year (SMOY) award during a ceremony at the base galley, Feb. 17. The award is designed to recognize the best all around service members assigned to the installation and to the National Support Elements who excel in performance, leadership, community involvement and personal/military appearance.

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This week I’m writing my CO’s Corner about something that is near and dear to me…the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Today, the NMCRS will

officially kickoff this year’s fund drive for the month of March. The NMCRS is a private, non-profit charitable organization that provides financial, educational and other assistance to our Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families in times of need. NMCRS is not a government agency and does not receive funds from the Department of the Navy. Their main goal is to help those who come to them for immediate support through

payment of emergency, interest-free loans and grants. In fact, 88 percent of your donated dollars supports interest-free loans and grants, as well as the visiting nurse services and junior sea bags for families with newborns. Their long-term mission is to help Sailors and Marines become financially self-sufficient by learning how to better manage their personal finances and prepare for unplanned expenses.

For those who like a little history, the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society was founded in 1904 as the result of a suggestion that the proceeds from the 1903 Army vs. Navy football game be split and help widows and orphans of service members who lost their lives when USS Missouri’s 12-inch gun turret blew up. Then in 1922, the NMCRS hired its first

registered nurse to help with the health care needs of service members’ dependents. At that time in history, our Navy only provided health care to active duty service members, not their dependents. The nurse provided in-home nursing assistance and guidance on caring for babies and children. They still do to this day and it’s our visiting nurse program. In 1964, the NMCRS began an education assistance program to help families pursue their academic goals. In the early 1980s, the financial assistance and counseling program was created to help service members better manage their money.

NMCRS is a volunteer-centric organization where everything happens with and through their volunteers. I am constantly amazed and impressed by the commitment of time and energy that so many people make to improve the lives of our military families. Here in Rota, we have many local active volunteers who do a variety of jobs including at the thrift shop workers, caseworkers, client service assistants and publicity workers. Many of the volunteers do more than one job. In addition, NMCRS has volunteers who make the baby blankets for their layette program. There are five shore-based offices under NMCRS Rota - Stuttgart, Lisbon, Menwith Hill, Digby and London - where volunteers are the backbone of our support.

For those whose lives the NMCRS has touched, every gesture, no matter how small, has a tangible impact. For 112 years, this organization has been taking care of our Sailors and Marines. Here in Rota, we also support our Airmen! There have been millions of dollars assisting tens of thousands of Sailors and Marines every year due to the generosity of donors who have given to this fantastic organization. Thank you for your support and assistance in this year’s effort to help raise funds in support of the services that the NMCRS provides!

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Weekly Energy Tips:Lighting

BRITE Ideas NAVSTA Rota!

1. Get into the habit of turning off lights when you leave a room. 2. When you use night lights, select energy-conserving electro-luminescent technology. These night lights consume a mere 0.03 watts and cost only a few pennies a year to operate.3. Use task lighting when you need lighting in one small area and then reduce background or ambient light levels.


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members as we have had official records ruined and other people's personal items damaged as a result of people attempting to ship alcohol through the mail system.

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Nominees for Junior and Senior Service Member of the Year (SMOY) pose for a photo with Capt. Greg Pekari, far right, commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain, and Command Master Chief, Delbert Terrell Jr., far left, during a ceremony at the base galley, Feb. 17.

Left: Junior Service Member of the Year (SMOY) winner, Sen io r A i rman Chr is t ian Glover, left, and Senior SMOY, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Javier Palacios cut the first slice of cake after an award ceremony, Feb. 17

Right: Capt. Greg Pekari, left, commander, U.S. Naval Act iv i t ies Spain, p ins on a Navy and Marine Corps Achievment Medal to Senior A i rman Chr is t ian Glover with the 2015 Junior Service Member of the Year (SMOY) award during a ceremony at the base galley, Feb. 17

Capt. Greg Pekari, left, commander, U.S. Naval Activities Spain, pins on a Navy and Marine Corps Achievment Medal to Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Javier Palacios with the 2015 Senior Service Member of the Year (SMOY) award during a ceremony at the base galley, Feb. 17

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Representatives from the Bureau of Naval Personnel and Navy Personnel Command’s fleet engagement team (FET) will visit Rota, Spain Feb. 29 through March 1 to discuss the latest personnel policies and initiatives impacting Sailors and their families.

“We want Sailors to be able to make the best career decisions, and these briefings are provided so they’ll be able to do just that,” said Capt. Bruce Deshotel, head enlisted community manager.

The FET features personnel experts who will be conducting briefings on enlisted community management and detailing, Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer

(LDO/CWO) community management, and Navy Career Counselor training. These briefings are designed to help Sailors better understand the detailing process, distribution processes and some of the challenges specific to each community. The LDO/CWO community managers will discuss community health and conduct a recruiting briefing.

“Detailing, distribution and career information is very dynamic right now,” Deshotel said. “In the last year, the Navy has implemented significant changes to some of our personnel policies and programs. These trips help us inform the fleet about policy changes and how they are affecting Sailors’ careers.”

For more information, contact the Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (827-5672) or via e-mail at [email protected].

Personnel Team to Meet with Rota SailorsFrom Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

Monday: No School- Teacher Math Training Day

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

March 14: TerraNova Standardized Testing begins

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

FLAMENCO: 26 Feb., 21:00 at Peña "Viejo Agujetas", Calle Argüelles,2PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: 26 Feb. - 10 March: Finalists in the " XVIII Photographs of Semana Santa Contest", in the multi-purpose room in the Castillo de Luna. EQUESTRIAN PARADE February the 28th Time: since 11amItinerary: Zoilo Ruiz-Mateos Street, del Triunfo Square, Calvario Street, Veracruz Steet, Isaac Peral Street, Castelar Street, Rosario Street, de Andalucía Square, Ve-racruz Street, Isaac Peral Street, Castelar Street, Ma Auxiliadora, Av., Príncipes de España Av. and Fairground Area.Flags’ raising: 12am at the Andalucía Square.TOUR THE BAY BY SAIL BOATThis two hour trip leaves at midday and sunset Price is 15€ per person with a minimum of 4 persons maximum of 5 Information and reservations, Tourism Of-fice, tel 956 846345 organized by Diverta Sail. Information /bookings also at 669 369 771 [email protected] WORKSHOP Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15am to 10:15am 679 124 203. Cultural Center Casino Roteño. 21, Charco Street.BILINGUAL MEETING – Spanish And English 11:00-13:30, Saturdays, Meet at La Choza del Mayeto (the bar inside Mayeto Park), it is free, just pay for the drinks you consume.BOTANICAL GARDEN “Celestino Mutis” from Tues. to Sun., from 10:00 to 14:00 and again from 16:30 to 18:30FLEA MARKET Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Central Market. To get a table, you must sign up previously in the bar in the Central Market.

PUERTO DE SANTA MARÍACONCERT by Alameda Andalucian Rock group. Friday, 26 February at 20:30 in the municipal theater Pedro Muñoz Seca. SPECIAL NIGHT at Shamrock's Southern Fried Chicken & Southern Style Burgers followed by Karaoke Party from 11pm onwards.LIVE MUSIC at Shamrock's with Grand Reserva. They will play rock classics Saturday the 27th starting at 10pm. Check out The Shamrock Bar&Eatery's Facebook's page for more details.

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METROPOLITAN PARK Los Toruños Vari- ous activities: bike tours, train tours, nature photography, kayaking & more. More info at: www.parquedelabahia.esWINE TOUR & TASTING in Gutierrez Colosía, Avenida Bajamar, 40. English tours Mon. – Fri. 12: 15 Saturdays 1pm. concentrating on Fino, Amontillado, Olo-roso, Cream, Moscatel Soleado y Pedro Ximénez Price: 6€ per person Informa-tion and reservations: 956 852 852 / 659 755 701 Web: www.gutierrez-colosia.com Email: [email protected] GUIDED TOUR, PATH OF THE SENSESThis tour explores the origins of the Sher-ry wines of El Puerto and it´s progress from the vine to the barrel. Oenologists meet you, at a vineyard and explain how the vineyard operates, later at the bodega a wine tasting accompanied by tapas and an explanation of the elaboration process, this last taking place in the famous Cabal-lero bodega. - Reservations: 649 882 288 - 956 853 960, www.rutadelossentidos.com - [email protected]

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

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

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Child Care Center: Trassa Laguna del MoralThe Escuela Infantil Trassa Laguna del Moral recently opened its doors and is currently accepting registrations for chil-dren newborn to three years of age. As the name indicates, the school is located in the new area of Rota known as Laguna del Moral. Trassa is an educational com-pany with extensive experience in early childhood education in other towns in Andalucía. They use an innovative and modern methodology; making sure that children from newborn to three learn by playing and are happy while acquiring abilities and sensitivities. It is a place of learning, socialization, integration and experiences. For more information, look them up in Facebook or better yet, stop by the school.

Creams Reopens March 1st After almost a week long vacation Cream’s wants to let you know they will reopen on Tuesday March 1st.. They also want to thank their patrons for their support for over 2 years now. Remember, you can see the best sports and enjoy the best bar food at Cream's.

Molly MaloneJust a reminder: Molly Malone now opens every day for lunch. They open at 13:00 Monday-Friday and at noon on Saturday and Sunday. They have a daily menu for 12 euros in addition to the a la carte menu.

Chiringuito SalvadorSalvador want s to our readers to know they have delicious meat including tender lamb chops at their beach shack. Don’t think you have to have fish just because you’re on the beach! By the way, I ate there last Saturday and once again, the food was tops! I did have fish as well as picadillo and roasted red peppers with tuna that was great. The portions are quite large and the setting is splendid. Now you can drive down to the beach and park right next to the restaurant.

Gaviota Restaurante La Gaviota restaurant located in Hotel Playa de la Luz, will be open this Spanish holiday long weekend for Día de Anda-lucía (February 28th).

Please share with us any coming events or let us hear about your favorite places. Contact me at 678 415 673 or email: [email protected]


Am e r i c A n re d cr o s s ex p A n d s emergency communicAtions service

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

preschool services for children with disAbilities

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, began the season of Lent. This period of the Church Year offers the opportunity to improve upon our love of God and our neighbor

(those around us) and it applies not only to Christians, but it can apply to other religious faiths as well. During the forty days of Lent, we make a diligent effort to go beyond our own selfish ways and to be of service toward our fellow human beings while growing in our love for God.

Prayer, almsgiving (giving of our time, talents and treasures for charity) and penance all help in improving our relationship with God and neighbor. One particular aspect that we can apply in our everyday lives is the aspect of sacrifice. We should find ourselves regularly doing sacrifices or freely ourselves to assist the needs of others. Unfortunately, many in this world don’t think this way; in fact, it seems that they do just the opposite.

Selfishness has crept in. Instead of being concerned with the “other”, the world of “me” is the order of the day. We self-indulge ourselves in many ways. Instead of working diligently at our vocation, we decide not to work or to work half-heartedly. Instead of humble lives and not letting our egos get the best of us, we brag about how great we are. Instead of following the directions of others, we decide that our way is the best way. One can certainly see how the world dictates our own self-worth without considering the worth and the dignity of the person.

The season of Lent affords us the opportunity to make some headway in our spiritual life, particularly in our relationship to God and our neighbor. It takes every ounce of our will to counteract what the secular world promotes. It takes every bit of saying “no” to ourselves and saying “yes” to the needs of others. Prayer and almsgiving along with penances and sacrifice helps us say “yes” to God and His will. As fellow shipmates, we should avail ourselves more and more toward our work performance. The quality of work we do today affects the overall quality of the Navy in the days to come. When we spiritually prepare ourselves, especially through sacrifice, we contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Navy. Be people of prayer! Be generous in giving of yourselves, not only monetarily, but with your time and effort in your work and with your neighbor! Offer your daily sacrifices so that, when Easter Sunday comes, you can say that you have truly given of yourself for God and others.

2016 confrAternity of christiAn doctrine (ccd) registrAtion

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

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

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Lent, A Time of Sacrifice and Selflishness


Team Rota in the SpotlightTech Sgt. Joshua Dingler

Aircraft Structural Maintenance Tech Sgt. Joshua Dingler of the 725th Air Mobility Squadron’s (AMS), is the non commissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of 12 people and has 30 different collateral duties from keeping track of local main tools, training and safety in his office among others. A Lancaster, South Carolina native, Dingler arrived in Rota in 2014,

“Here we provide support for any aircraft coming over. We provide structural maintenance support for those and in addition we work the CTK (composite tool kit) where we maintain accountability of all the tools that are used on the flight line. Then all the maintenance programs like safety, hazardous communication, stuff like that,” says Dingler on the roles of his command.

Before being stationed with the 725th AMS Dingler was stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany from 2003 to 2005 and Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas from 2006 to 2014. Dingler noticed a big difference between his first two commands and working at Naval Station Rota with the 725th AMS.

“My favorite part about working at this command is normally my career field wouldn’t be integrated with the flight line guys like it is here. So it’s kind of a unique perspective to be able to see the other side of the flight line. On a main base we would be in totally different squadrons. We wouldn’t be working with each other. So it provides us the opportunity to see it from their side too,” says Dingler.

Before working at his previous commands, Dingler attended the Air Force tech school Aircraft Structural Maintenance Apprentice course for his career field and he attended the Air Force Advanced Composite Repair course.

Dingler’s schooling doesn’t end with his Air Force training. Outside of work he takes time for studying for his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Sciences. He also enjoys playing sports, reading and volunteering.

“ I p l a y e d o n a rugby team unt i l I got hurt, I’ve set up some retirement and promotion ceremonies for guys here. I raised money for Donor ’s Choose . I l i ke t o play golf and I enjoy reading Lee Child. I’m pretty busy with school though. I’m working on my Engineering in Sciences degree so that takes up a lot of my time,” says Dingler.

Al though school t akes up a l o t o f D ing ler ’s t ime, he has stil l made time for traveling to fully appreciate his time here.

“I love being in Spain. I just went to Madrid, I’ve been to Huelva, Granada and Ronda," says Dingler.

Of all the advice he has for those that are new to Rota, traveling is the most important.

“Advice I would give to people that are new to Rota, is to travel. You’ve got to get out there. There’s so much to see here. Don’t get stuck on base, or in just Rota. There’s so much more to see,” says Dingler.

By MC3 Michaela GarrisonNAVSTA Rota Public Affairs

Photo by MC3 Michaela Garrison


Seabee battalion turns over detachment sites and oversight of construction projects worldwide at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Feb. 16, 2016.

The turnover concluded a seven month deployment for 760 service members assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 and NMCB 27, and it demonstrated the transfer of authority of deployment sites and projects to NMCB 133.

"I could not be prouder of the work the Seabees from NMCB 1 and 27 have done this deployment,” Cmdr. Kemit Spears, NMCB 1 commanding officer. “They have performed brilliantly and without fail literally across the world."

NMCB 1 had 23 details that supported 57 different sites across Africa, Europe, Middle East, Central and South America, and in the Pacific. Over the deployment, the battalion provided construction readiness operations, exercise related construction, and mobile outstation support while building partnerships.

"The missions we have supported have spanned the globe and combatant commands including U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Europe Command, U.S. Pacific Command, and U.S. Southern Command,” said Spears. “We have executed key missions supporting U.S. interests and our supported

units couldn't be happier with our execution." With the deployment of personnel all over the globe, members of NMCB 1

collectively experienced a large spectrum of challenges."Many of our Seabees operated in challenging climates, work environments,

and locations with unique logistics challenges,” said Spears. “In every case, our Seabees never let obstacles get in their way but overcame them in the proudest tradition and heritage of the Naval Construction Force."

The battalion supported and participated in 11 exercises across Africa, Europe, and the Pacific including: Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2015, Saharan Express, Sea Breeze, and Trident Juncture 2015.

During Exercise Trident Juncture 2015, NMCB 1 deployed five task-tailored details to provide general engineering and logistical support for Special Operations Command Europe, U.S. Marines Corps Forces Europe, and U.S. Naval Forces Europe in various locations throughout Spain and Portugal.

While working with partner and allied nations during exercises, the Seabees completed 55 community relations events with more than 2,750 hours of volunteering. Seabees volunteered to tutor students at a high school in the Republic of Marshall Islands, to support special events, such as a Breast Cancer awareness run and Special Olympic bowling event. Other community relations events included working with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts on projects, and

assisted the Rota Animal Welfare League by walking animals and cleaning cages. While being deployed during the holidays, NMCB 1 Seabees spent the holidays volunteering for events such as Veterans Day ceremonies, haunted houses, trunk or treats, Thanksgiving parties, and going Christmas caroling in Guam.

"Doing community relations d o e s t h r e e t h i n g s f o r t h e Seabees,” said Lt. Aaron Bell, chaplain and community relations manager for NMCB 1. “It gets Seabees out of the barracks, prov ides a chance to bu i ld relationships with the community, and it gets the Seabees' name out there. Everywhere we've volunteered this deployment, the local community can't help but recognize and appreciate us.”

NMCB 1 is a Seabee battalion that specializes in contingency construction, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance. The battalion's homeport is in Gulfport, Mississippi.

T h e N a v a l C o n s t r u c t i o n Force is a vital component of the U.S. Maritime Strategy. It offers deployable battal ions capable of providing contingency construction, disaster preparation a n d r e c o v e r y s u p p o r t , humanitarian assistance, and combat operations support.

By MC1 Brannon DeuganNMCB1 Public Affairs

Seabees Conclude Deployment, Built Partnerships Around Globe

Photo by MC3 Michaela Garrison

Cmdr. Miguel Dieguez, commanding officer, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, exchanges salutes with Capt. Joseph Polanin, commander, Naval Expeditionary Task Force Europe and Africa (CTF 68), during a turnover ceremony between NMCB 1 and NMCB 133 at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Feb. 16, 2016. The turnover marked the beginning of the NMCB 133 deployment to Rota’s Seabee camp, Camp Mitchell. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.


Happy Birthday, Navy Supply Corps!

Left: Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella Site Rota commanding officer, Lt. Cmdr. David Rodebush, far left, Naval Station Rota commanding officer, Capt.Greg Pekari, pose with the oldest and youngest members, Deputy Site Director NAVSUP FLC, Trevern Sterling and Supply Corps Officer, Lt. Pablo Suarez, as they cut cake to celebrate the 221st Navy Supply Corps Birthday, Feb. 23.

Above:Supply officers pose with base command leadership for a photo during a celebration of the Navy Supply Corps’ 221st birthday, Feb. 23. The Supply Corps contributes to the Navy’s mission in a variety of ways such as supply management, expeditionary logistics, inventory control, disbursement, financial management, contracting, information systems, operations analysis, material and operational logistics, fuels management, food service and physical distribution.

Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella Site Rota personnel pose for a photo during a celebration of the Navy Supply Corps’ 221st birthday, Feb. 23.Photos by MC3 Michaela Garrison


Long-Range Events

Día de Andalucía Feb. 29 (observed)

Semana Santa (Holy Week) March 20 through 27

tours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

River Journey “Sanlucar-Guadalquivir River-Doñana Park,” Real Fernando Ship, Fabrica de Hielo, Bajo de Guia, daily, at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., adults €17.27, children €8.64. Call 956-36-3813 or visit www.visitasdonana.com

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

“El Chorrillo” second hand market, Sundays from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m., Sargento Cespedes Street, Rota

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

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

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

dAnce/flAmenco

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

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

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

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

Art

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

Painting display by David Vaamonda, now through March 18. Centro Andaluz de Flamenco, Plaza San Juan XXIII, Jerez de la Frontera

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

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

eAt/drink

Feria del Queso Artesanal (Craft Cheese Fair) April 2 and

3, Villaluenga del Rosario *Highly recommended*

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

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

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

music

Alameda in concert, Friday, 8:30 p.m., Teatro Municipal Pedro Muñoz Seca, El Puerto de Santa Maria, tickets € 9

Vanesa Martin in concert, Saturday, 8:30 p.m., Teatro de Las Cortes, San Fernando, tickets are € 15 to 25

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

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

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

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

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

Iron Maiden in concert, July 14, 10 p.m. Estadio de la Cartuja (Olimpic Stadium), Sevilla

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

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

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

Events This WeekArt

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

Area Activities

Painting display by David Vaamonda, now through March 18. Centro Andaluz de Flamenco, Plaza San

Juan XXIII, Jerez de la Frontera

musicAlameda in concert, Friday, 8:30 p.m., Teatro Municipal Pedro Muñoz Seca, El Puerto de

Santa Maria, tickets € 9

Vanesa Martin in concert, Saturday, 8:30 p.m., Teatro de Las Cortes, San Fernando,

tickets are € 15 to 25

Upcoming Holidays


erAu hAs A progrAm for youEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has the graduate, undergraduate

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

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

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

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

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

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

sAving & investingTuesday, 9 to 10 a.m.Retirement? Kids College? TSP? 401K? This dynamic workshop gives youinformation you need to make an informed decision about your future. Call727-3232 to sign up.

ombudsmAn Assembly meetingTuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at your FFSC (Ombudsman classroom).An Ombudsman Assembly is a monthly meeting for all command ombudsmen. Themeeting is an excellent forum for sharing and exchanging information,resources and best practices. Command POCs are also encouraged to attend.For more information, please call: 727-3232 or [email protected].

good citizen cAmpAignMarch 2 & 9, 11:20 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.All parents whose students are taking Health Education a 3rd quarter/2ndsemester are invited to share lunch time together with their student todiscuss topics relevant to his/her current health education and adolescence.Located in DGF room 37. Please R.S.V.P. with Kristin Himmler at 727 6422 [email protected].

cfs refresher courseMarch 3, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.This one day refresher course is required every 3 years for all thoseserving as Command Financial Specialists. Take the refresher and receivethe latest information about the CFS program! Call 727-3232 to register.

nmcrs officeNMCRS Office hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office contact: VPN 727-1614 or Commercial 956-82-1614After-hours or holidays: 660-984-511 and VPN Cell: 18-727-0800

nmcrs clAss schedule:pregnAncy And pAperworkThursday, March 4 noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN Clinic

budget for bAby clAss

Wednesday, March 9 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Community Support Building, (#3293.) Room A010. Call 727.1614 to sign up.lAbor And deliveryThursday, March 10 noon to 2 p.m.at the OB/GYN Clinic breAstfeeding series groupWednesday March 16 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Support Building. (#3293) Room A010 postpArtum And breAstfeeding clAssThursday, March 17 noon to 2 p.m. at the OB/GYN Clinic

nmcrs thrift shopDoes your New Year Resolution includes better financial habits? The NMCRS

thrift shop is a great way to find low-priced, high-quality used items.Thrift Shop hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Every 2nd and 4th Thursday 5 to 7 p.m.

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

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Did you know. . . . . Vehicle repair loans may be available to you through the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society? Based on need, we offer interest-free loans for essential repairs necessary for the safe operation of a vehicle when you do not have sufficient resources to repair the vehicle yourself. You’ll need a:

• Driver’s License• Registration• Insurance• Viable Spending Plan for Repayment• Estimated Cost of Repairs • Repayability

When you need help, visit the Rota Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Office, email [email protected] or call DSN 727-1614.


Heart disease is often viewed as something to worry about when you get older, but about six in 10 preventable heart disease and stroke deaths happen to people under age 65. Improve your heart health at any age by adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors including healthy eating, active living and tobacco-free living. To have a better idea of what your food habits are and what factors might contribute to overeating, start logging what you eat and drink with a food journal or utilize online tools or mobile apps designed for this purpose. Develop a healthy eating plan that fits your lifestyle. If you need suggestions, make nutrition consult appointment with our registered

dietitian Ms. Kay Lehman at 727-3618. Make small changes to your daily behaviors. For example, select low-fat or fat-free dairy products, lean meats and poultry without skin. Cook by baking, broiling, boiling or grilling instead of frying to reduce total fat, trans-fats and saturated fats in your food. Be physically active on a regular basis, even if you have a wound, illness or injury. Modify your exercise to accommodate. If you use tobacco products, try to quit and within one year of quitting, the risk of a heart attack is reduced. It is never too late to quit!

For any question or for more information, please call the Health Promotions and Wellness office at 727-3350. Live well, Rota and stay Healthy for Life!

By USNHR Health Promotions Department

Heart Disease Doesn't Care How Old You Are


Upon taking office almost a year ago, Defense Secretary Ash Carter promised reforms, saying “that a blended retirement system is a key step in modernizing the department’s ability to recruit, retain and maintain the talent we require of our future force.”

An overhaul of the current military retirement system is slated to take effect January 1, 2018. The new system has three elements: a 401(k)-style component with Defense Department matching funds for entry-level and other service members, a mid-career continuity bonus, and a retirement annuity similar to the one now in place for service members that complete twenty or more years of eligible service.

DoD News spoke with Army Sgt. Maj. Mike Schultz while he was the senior enlisted advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs about

the details of the new modernized retirement system.One key point, Schultz said, is that many of those now serving will have the choice

to opt into the new blended retirement plan.Training the Force on Retirement OptionsThe first critical step in the change, he said, is educating senior leaders about

the program’s provisions. Those leaders will then ensure training takes place at the “camps, posts and stations” where service members work.

Training tools now in the works will include online classes and benefits calculators for troops and their families, as well as classroom and distance learning, Schultz added.

He said the “deliberate approach to educate the force” will be a key effort from now until rollout.

Grandfathering and Opting InThe sergeant major said the question he hears

most often about blended retirement is: “What will it mean to me?”

First, he said, all troops now serving are grandfathered and will be allowed to remain in the current system.

Those who have served in uniform for fewer than 12 years as of December 31, 2017, will have a choice to stay in the current system or to opt into the new retirement plan, Schultz said, and those who enter service after the blended retirement rolls out will automatically be covered by the new modernized retirement system.

Incentives, ‘Portability’ Built InThe phase-in will, Schultz noted, both keep

faith with those who could retire under the current system, and offer new options for what he termed a “portable” retirement benefit plan to those who will serve in the future.

The aspects that make the plan “blended” are automatic and matching government contributions in the Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k) and transferable on leaving service, for service members in the new retirement plan, and retaining lifetime monthly retired pay for those who serve at least 20 years.

The government will automatically contribute 1 percent of a member’s basic pay into the member’s TSP account even if the member contributes nothing. After 24 months of service, the government will match member contributions, dollar-for-dollar, up to the first 3 percent the member contributes and fifty cents per dollar for the next 2 percent the member contributes.

Thus, if a member contributes 5 percent into the member’s TSP account, the government will contribute an additional 5 percent (1 percent automatic plus 4 percent matching), Schultz said. Members who serve at least 24 months and then separate will be able to keep the government contributions and transfer them to a new employer’s retirement plan. For service members that stay in the military for a full career of 20 years or more, the new plan continues to offer monthly retired pay similar to today’s system, although it will be computed based on a length-of-service factor of 2 percent per year, instead of the 2.5 percent per year used in the current system.

“A midcareer bonus is in addition to the TSP account and the 20-year annuity modeled on the current plan,” Schultz said. The DoD will pay a bonus of at least two and a half months’ basic pay (one-half month for reserve and National Guard members not serving in a full-time capacity) to those service members who have served 12 years and who agree to remain in uniform for four more years.

By Karen ParrishDoD News, Defense Media Activity

DoD Plans Benefit Revision With ‘Blended Retirement’

The U.S. Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System At a Glance

Saving with the New Blended Retirement System The Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act provides our military force with

a modernized retirement plan built for retirement savings. Beginning in 2018, our service

members can get automatic and matching Thrift Savings Plan contributions as well as mid-career compensation incentives in addition to monthly annuities

for life. All service members under the current system are grandfathered into today’s

retirement system.

Today’s Retirement System:

2.5% x Years Served x Retired Pay Base after completing 20 years of service

Annuity

1 Automatic and Matching Contributions Automatic contributions are seen immediately

You Contribute DoD Auto Contribution DoD Matches Total

0% 1% 0% 1%1% 1% 1% 3%2% 1% 2% 5%3% 1% 3% 7%4% 1% 3.5% 8.5%5% 1% 4% 10%

The DoD automatically contributes 1% of your basic pay to your Thrift Savings Plan after 60 days of service.

You’ll see matching contributions at the start of 3 through the completion of 26 years of service, and...

You’re fully vested—it’s yours to keep—as of the beginning of 3 years of service and goes

with you when you leave.

2 Continuation Pay Received at the mid-career point

You may receive a cash payment in exchange for

additional service.

3 Full Retired Pay Annuity Received after completing 20 years of service

2% x

Years Served

x

Retired Pay Base

Calculate your retired pay base by averaging the highest 36

months of basic pay. You’ll gain this monthly annuity for life after completing 20 years of service.

Options for Collecting Your Retired Pay

Active Component

Full retired pay annuity

Reserve Component

Full retired pay annuity beginning at age 60*

or

Lump sum with reduced retired pay 50% or 25% of monthly retired pay annuity bumps back up

to 100% at full retirement age (67 in most cases).

* Could be earlier based on credited active service

Effective Date of the New System

Your Retirement System If you joined the service...

After December 31, 2017You’ll be automatically enrolled in the Blended Retirement System.

After December 31, 2005but before January 1, 2018 You’ll have the choice to enroll in the Blended Retirement System or remain in today’s current retirement system.

Before January 1, 2006You’ll be grandfathered and remain in today’s current retirement system.

Additional information coming soon. Sources: Sections 631, 632, 633, 634, and 635 of the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. Created:12/2015


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GREAT 2 BDRM, 2 BATH APARTMENT, furnished/unfurnished, A/C and heat, recently refurbished, kitchen fully equipped, walking distance to Rota gate, €1,300 (negotiable), listed in Housing, call 679-34-1926.

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

R O T A M O D E R N LU X U R I O U S S PAC I O U S FLAT: 170m2 built, fully furnished, 3 ample bdrm., 3 bath, full equiped kit. / laundry room, large living room/dining area, 2 wide terraces (15 and 12 m2), lots of light, A/C Heat in all rooms, garage, rooftop pool with amazing views. Located in old town. €1,200/mo (community fees included). Contact Gerardo at 609-89-1623. Whatsapp for more info and pictures.

UNBEATABLE HOUSE (QUALITY VERSUS RENT), LISTED W/H.S.C.; just enlarged, re-equipped, renewed and remodelled, having in mind only USA military personnel’s needs, taste and requirements. No barriers: “Eloy” English speaking landlord, 20 years experience in renting through Rota Base H.S.C. ask referral specialists for info.Unfurn. Clean, shining and glittering like gold. Safe nice area 10 min. from Base/beaches, near La Rufana Rest. A True master bdrm plus 2 others, 2 baths (1 w/shower), A/C-Heat, nice spacious lvg/dng w/fireplace. Cute furnished kitchen w/white marble countertop and pantry. Varnish-finish closets/doors. Laundry/storage, large porch, ample rear BBQ area, lg yard w/sprinklers. Auto gate, long driveway, workshop/garage, € 1,400 euros/mo. 2 similar ones € 1,200/mo. (gardener/com.fees included) Email for pictures: [email protected]. Call landlord, Eloy 679 -42 -63 77.

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

2005 OPEL ASTRA,great condition, ITV good until 2016, asking $2,400, call 638-30-1723

2014 SUBURU WRX STI LIMITED, manual, silver, leather, 20K miles, American specs, $38,000 OBO, text Reid at 676-25-0569..

2 0 0 4 C H R Y S L E R V O YA G E R 2 . 5 diesel, 7-seater, immaculate, 73K miles, fuel efficient car, ITV good, European specs, €4,950, cal l 653-78-0296..

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

1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CONCEPTLINE, independently audited and in excellent mechanical shape, ITV good, European specs, €3,650 to be moved quickly, call 653-78-0296.

2004 FORD C-MAX TD-CI TREND , AUTOMATIC, diesel, silver, in great shape, 98K miles, ITV good, European specs, €4,900, c a l l 653-78-0296.

2006 PEUGOT 206 XS90, 89K miles, €3,850, economic al fun c ar, red, 4-door hatchback, manuel, ITV good, European specs, call 653-78-0296.

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

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

2015 MINI COOPER, blue with white stripes, one owner, 5K miles, mint condition, $21,300, ITV good, American specs, call 642-97-5228..

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

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

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

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

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

APARTMENT IN JEREZ Exclusive residential master bdrm w/ full bath, 2 bdrms w/

A U T O S1998 MERCEDES BENZ S420 4.2L/V8 Dark Grey, Comfortable 4-door, Euro Spec, Automatic/RWD, 177K miles, Heated Leather seats, bullet proof windows, Kenwood USB Stereo/Bose Premium Sound System, alloy wheels, available April 2016, ITV good until Oct 2016.Asking $2,499 OBO. Call 648-23-9922

2001 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CONCEPTLINE, gasoline, in great shape, 4 doors, ITV good, European specs, €3,500. Call 653-78-0296

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

1999 Audi A4, good shape, 53K miles, runs well, new tires, mechanic reviewed, ITV good, European specs, €2,600. Call 653-78-0296

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

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

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

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

1991 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90, manual, diesel, white 3 dr. 145K km, ITV good until mid. Feb. $6,500. Emai l Jef f at jafrey4@liber t y.edu

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

2001 323I BMW, AUTOMATIC, 87,578 miles, grey, leather interior, ITV good,insurance good through April 2016, $4,000, Call 674-990-772.

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

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

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

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

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.

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HRO: Lead Emergency Response Dispatcher GS-08 (full time) closes Friday. Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist, GS-13 (full time) closes Friday. IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-12 (full time) closes Mar. 2. Program Analyst, GS-12 (full time) closes Mar. 3. Library Technician, GS-04, (part-time), closes Mar. 4.

Spanish Positions:No current openings

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 (Flex) Open Continuous, CYP Assistant Target, (Regular Part-Time), CDC/SAC Cook, (Regular Full Time), CYP Assistant, Regular Full Time, CYP Assistant, (Regular Part Time), CYP Cook (Regular Part Time), SAC/YOUTH Custodian (Regular Full Time), Business Cashier, Flex Open Continuous, Business Club Ops Assistant (Flex) Open Continuous, Business Food Service Worker, (Flex), Pool Lifeguard (Flex), Lifeguard,(Flex Temporary) NTE 6 Months, Golf Rec Aid (Flex), Central Cashier (Flex) Schedule

Applications and forms can be downloaded and submitted through Rota MWR’s website. by visiting http://www.rotamwr.com.

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

F O R S A L EELECTRONIC DRUM KIT. Alesis DM5 with mesh heads. Like new. Great silent practice kit. And acoustic Tama drums with cases. Best offer. Call 630-35-3622.

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