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Make the Smart Decision; the Right Decision: Don't Drink and Drive Hola Naval Station Rota. Let me start by saying it gives me great pleasure to announce our Sailors of the Year: Se-nior Sailor of the Year, Damage Controlman 1st Class (SW)

Arvin Sansom; Sailor of the Year, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Sean Stockwell; and Junior Sailor of the Year, Yeoman 3rd Class Charles Bolden. Being selected for these awards is a very competitive process. I believe it says a lot to be the top Sailors chosen at the best naval base in the world. Bravo Zulu to you all and the rest of the nominees! It’s always an honor to

award the SOY to our top Sailors. Th at’s one of the perks I get to enjoy by being your Commanding Offi cer. However, it’s not always easy being the CO. It isn’t easy to say goodbye to a shipmate who has PCS’ed for his or her next duty-station. It isn’t easy to say “fair winds and fol-lowing seas” to someone who retires from our great naval service. It is not always easy to console someone aft er they didn’t make their next rank. It is not easy disapproving a request I know someone desperately wants. Bottom-line: as CO you take the good with the bad. Yet, one of the hardest issues I ever have to deal with is

the one I fi nd out about from a phone call from the Com-mand Duty Offi cer at 3 or 4 a.m. It begins with: “I’m sorry to bug you in the middle of the night sir...but...we have a DUI at the gate.” Another Captain’s Mast for a Sailor under my command. I have found some of the most promising Sailors before me, their career as good as gold, destroyed with one single decision. I have seen grown men shed tears because of that single decision, a decision they cannot get back. So many years of military service now mean nothing. Shortly thereaft er, I sometimes fi nd myself looking out the window at the base marquee. I notice the DUI num-bers have been updated again. We’ve already had four this calendar year. How disappointing this is to me. Does it make me angry? Yes. And that anger comes with overwhelming disappoint-ment in the individual who decided to make an irrespon-sible and selfi sh decision. Th ey let themselves down, they let their families down. Knowing the many options that are available like a taxicab, a designated driver or walking makes it even harder to understand. Th e most frustrating part of Captain Mast is the accused knew better. Th e accused knew better than to get behind the wheel of that car drunk, but he or she didn’t have a plan. Th e accused thought he or she wouldn’t get caught. Wrong - our security forces are highly trained, they know what they are doing and you will get caught. In the end you will pay for your recklessness. You’ve heard this all before - don’t drink and drive. You

know better, right? You won’t be like all the others and destroy your career, right? Let me be clear. When I tell you not to drink and drive, it’s not all about your career - it’s about your life and the lives of those around you. It’s about being respectful to the lives of others around you. Here’s a good example. Ever hear of Ensign John Elliot? He was driving to his mother's house to celebrate her birth-day July 22, 2000. During the drive home, a sport utility vehicle swerved into his lane and struck his vehicle. Th e driver of the SUV had been arrested three hours earlier for driving while intoxicated. Ensign Elliot had just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two months before that night. Imagine the feeling you would have if you found out your son or daughter was killed by a drunk driver on the way home to come celebrate your birthday. Ensign Elliot had a bright future, and it was taken away in an instant. Luckily, we’ve been extremely fortunate since I’ve been here we haven’t lost someone to drunk driving. I never want to see you end up in Captain’s Mast. I never want to see you destroy your own or someone’s else life because you didn’t think before you had “just one more round.” I know I speak for all the commands on NAVSTA Rota, don’t let yourself or your fellow shipmates make irrespon-sible decisions. We are all better than that, and I only expect the best from the members of our Armed Forces, uniformed or civilian. Hasta luego, Skipper.

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EDITION

Last DUI: Jan 14

Unit: NMCB 3

Days Since Last DUI: 28

DUIs in CY 2010: 4

DUIs in CY 2009: 5

DUI Counter

The next Town Hall Meeting is

scheduled for Feb. 18,

11 a.m. at the NEX Food Court.

CAPTAIN’SCORNER

CAPT. WILLIAM F. MOSKCOMNAVACTS, SPAIN


Story and Photos By MC (SW) Paul Cage

Marines attached to 2nd Platoon Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team,

Company Europe, conducted convoy training with Spanish marines

during exercise LISA AZUL at Naval Station Rota Jan. 29 and Feb. 1.

Th e bi-lateral exercise is designed to improve and sustain unit core

capabilities and increase interoperability amongst all participating units

as well cross-train with Spanish marines and improve cultural under-

standing between the two countries.

FAST Marines took a “crawl, walk, run, approach” to the training,

focusing fi rst with the identifi cation of improvised explosive devices and

conducting convoy formation.

“Our goal with the convoy training is for the Spanish get to the level

to successfully negotiate convoy operations in a high threat area with

IED’s, all the way up to complex level attacks,” said Marine Capt. Chris-

topher Polidora, 2nd Platoon Cmdr., FAST Company. “Th e ultimate

goal is to successfully negotiate the convoy course identifying threats

and reacting to ambushes. We will throw in escalation of force proce-

dures which are important in places like Afghanistan.”

Th e Spanish military is working in Afghanistan with International

Security Assistance Force.

“Anywhere we go, theses sort of operations might pop up and we

need to be profi cient in these operations,” said Polidora. “Th at’s why this

is an important part of the exercise for us and the Spanish.”

Convoys are the lifeblood downrange. Numerous deploying units

conduct convoy operations as part of their pre-deployment training.

Polidora said that is why it is important to have the tactics in place

before deploying.

“Here is where we establish our Standard Operating Procedures,”

he said. “Th is is the best place to do learn them and refi ne them before

deploying.”

FAST Company Europe is a tenant command of Commander, Naval

Expeditionary Task Force Europe and Africa (CTF 68). Th e task force

is responsible for exercising tactical control and functional component

command over assigned forces for the direction, control and approval of

movements, maneuvers and operations necessary to accomplish Com-

mander, Sixth Fleet assigned missions and tasks.

U.S., Spanish Marines Conduct Convoy Training Cooperation Among Spanish and US Forces Help Build Confidence and Trust Through Collective Security Efforts

Spanish marines wait to start convoy training during Exercise LISA AZUL at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 29.

Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Luigi Mendoza, assigned to EODMU 8 Det. Europe, listens to a Spanish marine during convoy training during Exercise LISA AZUL at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Jan. 29.


Denmark Assumes Command of NATO’s Counter Piracy MissionStory and Photo By NATO Public Affairs

OEIRAS, Portugal -- An exchange of maritime command be-

tween Standing NATO Maritime Groups for Operation Ocean

Shield - the code name for NATO’s counter piracy mission in

the Gulf of Aden, Jan. 25.

Th e mission of Operation Ocean Shield is to deter and

disrupt piracy in the Gulf of Aden, the Horn of Africa and the

Somali Basin.

Th e operational handover took place in Muscat, Oman,

where the outgoing SNMG1 commander, Portuguese Rear

Adm. Pereira da Cunha, handed over command to Royal Danish Commodore Christian

Rune. Th e ceremony was presided over by German Vice Adm. Hans-Jochen Witthauer,

Deputy Commander of Allied Maritime Component Commander Northwood.

Th e operational handover and the military change of command ceremony were held on

board of the Portuguese fl agship NRP Álvares Cabral.

“Global security and piracy off the Horn of Africa are issues that aff ect all NATO na-

tions,” said Cunha. “Th e sailors of SNMG1 are very proud to have the opportunity to travel

beyond NATO´s traditional areas of responsibility and improve our situational awareness

in these critical regions, while contributing to the international community eff orts fi ghting

against piracy.”

Cunha assumed command of the force Jan. 23, 2009 in El Ferrol, Spain. During his

command he assumed tactical command of 42 NATO and partnership ships, participated in

two major NATO response force certifi cation exercises, four real world operations, ranging

from diplomacy, supporting dialogue and partnership, counter-terrorism to counter-piracy

and spending in total 302 days at sea.

The Prince of Asturias Present During Spanish Training Exercise Mar 01

His Royal Highness, the Prince of Asturias Don Felipe de Borbon,

visited the frigate Victoria where he witnessed the development of the

Spanish Navy training exercise “MAR-01” Feb. 2.

Th e Prince was accompanied on his visit by Spanish Navy Chief of

Naval Operations, Adm. Manuel Rebollo Garcia and was received on

board the frigate by Admiral of the Fleet, Juan Carlos Muñoz-Delgado

Diaz del Rio.

His Royal Highness attended a brief on the exercise performed by

Commander of the 31st squadron of escorts, preceded by the welcoming

remarks from the Spanish Chief of Naval Operations. Th e Prince also

learned about the frigate Victoria’s modernization project.

Th e Prince witnessed several diff erent training exercises including a

vertical resupply made by the SH-60B helicopter on the frigate Almiran-

te Juan de Borbon. From the helicopter SH-3D, a Spanish Marine task

force, specializing in maritime interdiction operations, fast roped onto

the deck of the frigate Blas de Lezo.

Th e next exercise consisted of a supply exercise between Almirante

Juan de Borbón and Victoria where a weight was passed from one to

another.

In the end, the Prince of Asturias witnessed an air defense exercise

and subsequent parade of all air units participating in the training.

Before disembarking, Felipe chatted briefl y with sailors of the ship.

Story and Photos by Spanish Navy, Translated by Brenda Navarro, Spanish Protocol

Prince Don Felipe de Borbon stands aboard the frigate Victoria during a Spanish navy training excercise "MAR-01" Feb. 2.

Prince Don Felipe de Borbon Pays Visit to a Spanish Navy Basic Training Program Exercise Aboard the Frigate Victoria


The Best the U.S. Military Has to Offer in Rota

Master Sgt. John ForsytheMaintenance Operations Superintendant725th AMS Senior NCO of the YearHometown: Glenville, Pa.

“I just did what my supervision required of me as a Senior NCO. I try to take care of the people that work under me the best that I could.”

DC1(SW) Arvin SansomLPO Emergency ManagementCOMNAVACTS Spain Senior Sailor of the YearHometown: Roseburg, Ore..

“If you do your job and you do it well, you eventually will get recognized by your chiefs and your chain of command. They are going to see that you care and that you are dedicated.”

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Each year, commands around the world choose service members

who exemplify leadership, professionalism, dedication and superior

performance. Th ese service members are chosen to become the

Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine of the Year.

During the past several weeks, commands at Naval Station

Rota, Spain held boards to determine who would represent their

commands, looking for that one person who lives up to the highest

traditions and standards the U.S. Armed Forces instills in everyone

who serves.

“Th ere is no room for second best,” said Naval Station Rota Com-

mand Master Chief, (SW/AW) Charles Scavo. “We are striving to

be the best. All Sailors, Marines, Soldiers and Airmen should strive

to be the best.”

For the Navy, honor, courage, commitment are the core values

guiding the eff orts of every Sailor who serves. For the Senior Sailor

of the Year for Commander Naval Activities Spain, Damage Control-

man 1st Class (SW) Arvin Sansom, there were many people who

helped him get where he is right now.

“It defi nitely wasn’t just me,” said Sansom, who is the leading petty

offi cer for NAVSTA Rota’s emergency management department. “I

am thankful to my chain of command and the Chiefs Mess who

stood behind me, and everyone who has ever taught me how to be

a leader. It is a complete honor to represent them and the command

at the next level. I am truly honored.”

Th e tradition of selecting a Sailor of the Year in Navy began in

1972 as a way to recognize the outstanding Sailors of the Atlantic

and Pacifi c Fleets. In 1973, the program was expanded to include the

Shore Sailors, followed in 1982 by Navy enlisted reservists.

“Th is was my fi rst time up for it, so to get selected feels great,” said

Yeoman 3rd Class Charles Bolden III, COMNAVACTS Junior Sailor

of the Year. Bolden works in the NAVSTA Rota admin department

as the awards yeoman. “It is a milestone in my career. All the hard

work I do in the admin offi ce paid off .”

Across the base at the 725th Air Mobility Squadron, integrity fi rst,

service before self, excellence in all we do, are the values Airmen are

expected to live by. Th e selection process was extremely competitive

and the individuals who garnered these awards truly do represent

the best the Air Force has to off er.

“I'm incredibly proud of the 725 AMS annual award winners,”

“I’ve been here for four years and have been put up for it a couple of times, so finally getting it right before I leave means a lot to me.”

Staff Sgt. Marco BarrosoIT Specialist725th AMS NCO of the YearHometown: Miami, Fla.

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said Lt. Col. Scott Gaab, 725th AMS commander. “Th ese

exceptional Airmen demonstrated consistent superior

performance over the past year and truly embodied the Air

Force core value of "excellence in all we do."

Th e Air Force, as with all services, prizes community

involvement. Many Airmen volunteer countless hours

making a diff erence in the Rota community.

Th e review boards had the challenging job of grading nu-

merous nomination packages in each category and selecting

the best individual. Th ey had to assess the whole-person;

evaluating leadership, job performance and community

involvement to name a few.

Gaab said although it was tough to judge such tight

competitions, he feels the evaluators did great a job.

“It’s not just your job; it’s other elements to put a package

together. I volunteer for quite a few things like Rota Animal

Welfare League,” said Staff Sgt. Marco Barroso, 725th AMS

NCO of the Year.

Barroso, who is an Information Systems Specialist, won

the Honor Guard Airman of the Year at Patrick Air Force

Base, Fla. in 2002. Here in Rota, he said, “Th ere are quite

a few good non-commissioned offi cers and Airmen in the

squadron so you have to go above and beyond.”

“Truly and honestly, I really don’t know, there are a lot

of hard workers out here on the fl ight line, we all do our

fair share of work,” said Senior Airman Juan Hulett, 725th

Airman of the Year and is a hydraulics system journeyman.

“It feels gratifying to realize people are actually seeing that

you are doing good work. It means enough to make me want

to keep going and doing the things that I’ve been doing that

got me recognized in the fi rst place.”

Supporting the warfi ghter is what Rota is known for

throughout the military. But who supports the support-

ers? Sometimes it is a team of dedicated civilians who are

there, sometimes doing jobs that may seem ordinary. For

the 725th AMS Civilian of the Year, Lauren Day, she said

she has never enjoyed a job as much as she does being the

725th AMS secretary/protocol specialist, a job she has held

for past two years.

“It feels amazing. Th e people I work with are amazing

and I couldn't ask for a better 208 people to work with,” said

Day. “Even though what I do seems mundane as a secretary,

I know what I do has a direct aff ect on the military members

downrange, and the Airmen here at Rota depend on me.”

Service members are not just born. Th ey have to be

tried and tested and molded into the world’s fi nest fi ghting

force. Th ey spend weeks learning the basics of military

life. However, there are traits that can be carried over from

families growing up that have positive impacts on service

member’s careers.

“My mother raised me to be an intelligent, kind, outgoing

young man,” said Bolden. “I thank her for everything that

has happened to me in the Navy. Th ey won’t understand

what this means at fi rst, but when I tell them and explain it,

they will be very proud of me.”

“I had to grow into a mature way growing up and on

my own and living on my own at a very young age,” said

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Sean Stockwell, COMNAVACTS

Sailor of the Year.

Stockwell works in the NAVSTA Rota security depart-

ment as a training specialist. He said when times are tough;

“This feels great to be recognized, but it’s also humbling at the same time. It is something you don’t expect and don’t set your goals for.”

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you have to keep your

head up because in

the end it will pay off .

“Th e Navy helped me

mature very quickly.

Being recognized feels

great, but it’s also hum-

bling at the same time.

It is something you

don’t expect and don’t

set your goals for.”

So what makes a

Sailor or Airman of

the Year? Scavo said

it is not what they are

doing for personal

growth, but for their

command and respec-

tive service as a whole.

“For the Navy, they

were selected, not just

because of their pro-

fessionalism and per-

formance, but what

they are doing for the

command and “Big

Navy” as they are out

there performing their

command mission,

command function,”

said Scavo. “What are

they doing for the ju-

nior folks? Are they

training their junior

Sailors, Soldiers, Air-

men and Marines? I

believe all of our Sailor

and Airmen of the Year

are and I am extremely

proud of them all.”

“My mother raised me to be an intelligent, kind, outgoing young man. I thank her for everything that has happened to me in the Navy.”

YN3 Charles Bolden IIIAwards YeomanCOMNAVACTS Spain Junior Sailor of the YearHometown: Cleveland, Ohio

“I know what I do has a direct affect on the military members downrange and the Airmen here at Rota depend on me.”

Lauren Day725th Commander Secretary/Protocol Specialist725th AMS Civilian of the YearHometown: Fort St. Lucie, Fla.

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Rear Adm. Handley Visits NMCB 3 SailorsRear Adm. Mark A. Handley, Commander, 1st Naval

Construction Division, visited Naval Station Rota Jan. 22-23 to see fi rsthand how Seabees of Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion Th ree are impacting the lives of the Rota community.

Th is was his fi rst visit to Rota’s Camp Mitchell since taking command of 1 NCD.

Handley was accompanied by 1NCD Command Mas-ter Chief (SCW) Wade Howk and they discussed topics ranging from proposed deployment changes, increasing Seabee personnel strength in Afghanistan and new cam-oufl age uniform proposals.

During an all hands call, the Admiral also stressed his commitment to improve building the Seabee technical skills.

“We need to make sure we are doing the right amount of training at the right time in your career,” said Handley. “We are looking at the balance between formal training and on the job training."

He said many of the missions in Afghanistan may focus

Story and Photo ByMCS (SW/AW) Jesse Sherwin NMCB Public Affairs

Rear Adm. Mark A. Handley, Commander, 1st NCD discusses a concrete masonry unit construction project with BU Jeffery Antoine, from NMCB 3'’s Charlie Company, during a visit to Camp Mitchell.

on construction to support the deployed forces in the re-gion instead of the humanitarian civil aff airs construction which has made up the bulk of NMCB 3’s work during the 2009-2010 deployment.

“Technical training is front and center, but as we respond to the President to push forces forward, it will be challenging to meet those goals,” he said.

At the end of his question and answer session, the Admiral closed with his philosophy regarding Seabees in Africa. “If we can build trust with local communities,” he said, “we improve cooperative security”.

Aft er the all hands call, Handley toured Camp Mitchell and multiple project sites where Seabees were hard at work improving conditions around NAVSTA Rota.

Both Handley and Howk stressed their appreciation for the professionalism the Seabees displayed and wished them luck for the remainder of the deployment.

NMCB 3 is one of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command's warfi ghting support elements, providing host nation construction operations and security in support of overseas contingency operations.

Rota’s Victory Villa Receives Facelift from NMCB 3

BU1 (SCW) Daniel Peat and BU3 (SCW) Justin Scaife inspect tiles that need repair at Victory Villa, a center dedicated to serving the Rota Military Community.

Story and Photo By MCS (SW/AW) Jesse Sherwin NMCB Public Affairs

More than 20 Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Th ree spent the day restoring Vic-tory Villa, a Christian outreach center, on Jan. 25.

Victory Villa was originally a private home built in 1924, but since 1975 it has been used as a transient home by a Christian monastery that caters to Rota’s military community.

“Th is is a home away from home for the military here in Rota,” said Lenny Groves, the site adminis-trator. “Sometimes guys from base come out, but you [NMCB 3] are the fi rst Seabee crew we have seen during the 18 months my family has been here.”

“One, two, three, wow,” said Katie Jo Groves, Lenny’s daughter “there are a million people out here!” she exclaimed as she counted all the Seabee volunteers which came out to lend a hand.

Over 20 Seabees worked to attach and wire outdoor lighting fi xtures, re-pave a tiled sidewalk, rake and bag over 50 bags of leaves and debris, and clean up the 60 year old fi sh pond the Seabees referred to as “the moat.”

“Th is is the best of both worlds,” said Builder 3rd Class Antwon Horton. “I get to help people out and I get to work in my rate.”

Th e Seabees received routine visits by Murphy, Victory Villa’s dog, who jumped from job site to job site to supervise the restoration eff ort. Other Victory Villa staff worked hard alongside the Seabees in “the moat” as they shoveled out years of debris.

Th e moat proved to be the most challenging job of the day, “So far we have found buried bed springs, a bed frame, a cheese grater, a towel holder and a coff ee pot,” said Horton.

“Usually we come here every Friday for bible study,” said Logistics Specialist 2nd class Chizo Achusi. “So this is like giving back to this group because this organization has been friends to NMCB 3. Th ere are a lot of American Sailors and Marines that come here."

In August 2009, NMCB 3 deployed from their homeport in Port Hueneme, Calif. to locations all throughout Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. In February, they begin a turn over with NMCB 7, home-ported in Gulfport, Miss. and begin redeployment to Port Hueneme.

“Pass this on to the next crew,” said Horton. “Let NMCB 7 know we are here and we would love any help.”

BU3 (SCW) James Delacruz collects trash bags of leaves and debris from BU1 (SCW) Charles Durnell and ET3 (SW) David Burke at Victory Villa in Rota Spain.


Air Force Returns Enlisted High Year Tenure to Standards

More than 60 senior enlisted Sailors and offi cers from Naval Station Rota, Spain, at-tended a Casualty Assistance Call Offi cers training course here Jan. 28.

Th e CACO is an offi cial representative of the Secretary of the Navy who provides infor-mation, resources and assistance to the next-of-kin in the event of a service member’s death, injury or illness.

“Being the CACO is one of the most diffi cult assignments in the military,” said Lt. James Condon, CACO regional director for Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia. “However, it can also be one of the most fulfi lling duties.”

When called for CACO duty, service members, usually a chief or above, make that duty their top priority, even above their regular jobs, said Condon.

CACO’s are also responsible for expressing the Navy's condolences, concern and con-tinued support, as well as extending assistance to the next of kin by assessing the need for immediate fi nancial assistance and follow up arrangements as necessary.

“You never know how a family is going to respond,” said Lt. Cmdr. Lynn Christensen, a

Naval Station Rota Hosts CACO TrainingNAVSTA chaplain. “As a CACO, you have to be ready to try and help them.”

Besides the notifi cation process, CACO’s also help ensure a service member’s designated benefi ciary receive their benefi ts. It is extremely important a service member keeps their records updated, said Lt. Cmdr. Michael Morand, Personnel Support Detachment, Rota, Spain offi cer-in-charge.

“By far, the most important thing a Sailor can do to help their family is to ensure their Page 2 and SGLI (Service members Group Life Insurance) is up-to-date and accurate at all times, to include parents and siblings,” said Lt. Cmdr. Michael “Mickey” Morand, Personnel Support Detachment, Rota, Spain offi cer-in-charge.

According to Lt. Deb Neuhaus, NAVSTA primary CACO, she feels it is one of the most important responsibilities she will ever have. CACOs are oft en a lifeline of support and information between the Navy and a bereaved family.

“When a service member passes away in the line of duty, that service member gave his or her life for our country,” Neuhaus said. “We want to make sure we take care of their fam-ily the way we would want our own family to be treated.”

Story By Lt. Ben Tisdale, NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs Officer

WASHINGTON -Air Force manpower and personnel offi cials an-nounced today a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels.

"We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels

for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to return back to the pre-2003 levels," said Mr. Tom Voegtle, chief of the retire-ments and separations policy branch at the Pentagon.

High year of tenure is the maximum years of service a member may remain on active duty in relation to his or her enlisted grade.

Th e HYT for senior master sergeant, master sergeant, technical sergeant and senior airman will return to 26, 24, 22 and 10 years, respectively. Th e HYT limits for both chief master sergeant and staff sergeant will remain the same since they were not raised in 2003, Mr. Voegtle said.

Th e change will initially aff ect approximately 2,500 Airmen; 500 senior airmen, 400 technical sergeants, 1,200 master sergeants and 400 senior master sergeants.

Th e new HYT eff ective date for master sergeant is April 1, 2011; for technical sergeant, Aug. 1, 2011; and, for senior airman, Sept. 1 2011. Th e eff ective date for senior master sergeant is Jan. 1, 2012. Th is timeline provides Air-men additional opportunities to compete for promotion or plan for separation or retirement from active duty.

All Airmen who separate due to HYT will receive involuntary separation pay. Technical, master and senior master sergeants may apply for full retirement if leaving active duty due to reaching their HYT just as they would

under existing policy.While the new HYT is applicable now, Airmen who

will be "over" their HYT as the policy is normalized will be allowed to remain on active duty until no later than the eff ective date for their corresponding grades.

Airmen overseas who will reach HYT before they are scheduled to return will receive new dates in accordance with the revised policy, Mr. Voegtle said. Also, deployed Airmen and those soon to deploy who are aff ected by the policy change will return no later than 30 days prior to their new HYT date.

Extensions of HYT are still applicable under existing guidelines. Th ese include reasons such as extreme per-sonal hardship or when an extension is clearly in the best interest of the Air Force, Mr. Voegtle said.

Mr. Voegtle said the AF has a longstanding tradition of taking care of its people, and will continue this tradition through this process and beyond.

Story By Armed Forces News Service


Give Thanks for the Simple Delights That Gladden Our HeartsDuring my fi rst deployment on a Naval vessel, I made it a habit to visit the crew around the

clock. I would try to surprise the engineers on watch by paying them

visits at 2 a.m. and would have conversations with the bridge crew

at the darkest of nights, when there was no moon to light the ocean.

One night, early into the deployment, I was utterly shocked to

see what I can only describe as "Christmas Tree Lights" in the water

beside the ship. I thought at fi rst my eyes were playing tricks on

me, or that I was seeing a refl ection of the ship from some unknown

light source.

Th en one of the deck seamen simply explained to me the phe-

nomenon many sailors are quite familiar with: "photoluminescent

algae."

Th e algae in the water, disturbed by the ship's wash, was aglow. On some nights it was so bright

it would literally light up the side of the ship.

I was instantly reminded of Psalm 107: "Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants

on the mighty waters. Th ey saw the works of the LORD, his wonderful deeds in the deep."

Th is experience amazed me at the utter beauty and creativity our Lord has instilled in even the

tiniest parts of his creation. As also written in the book of Psalms, "Th e heavens declare the glory of

God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." So much of creation shouts of the glory of its creator.

May you take the time today to look around this world at the manifold, beautiful delights - stop

to enjoy the many wonders we are utterly surrounded with, giving thanks to our creator for every

such simple delight that gladdens our hearts with wonder.

If you would like to speak with a chaplain for any reason please call the Religious Ministries

Department at 727-2161.

Rightly Dividing the Word of TruthDevelop a deeper relationship with God by learning and understanding the mind of Christ, Tuesday

at 7 p.m., in the Chapel. Childcare is provided.

Evening Adult Bible Study Th is adult Bible Study led by Mike Cannon begins with a meal at 6:30 p.m. Th ursday evenings and

breaks off into a group study from 7 - 8 p.m. A video is viewed followed by a discussion of the

video and Scripture. All are welcome to attend and child care is provided.

PWOC Bible StudyTh e PWOC meet Th ursdays, 9:30 -11:30 a.m. in the Chapel Social Hall. Study "Esther" by Beth

Moore, along with great fun, fellowship and food. Plan now to attend. Th is is a great way to begin

the New Year in the Word of God. Child care is provided.

Chapel Community RequestsTo better serve you, your Chapel Community requests your participation in the following

survey to help us understand and better meet your needs.

1. What do you think the greatest need is in our community?

2. If you were looking for a church, what would you look for?

3. What could this chapel community do better to serve you and your family?

Please send your responses to Chaplain Wilson at [email protected].

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Call the Chapel at 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.

CHAPLINES

CHAPLAIN STEPHEN FISHER

COMREL ProjectNAVSTA Rota has been participating with the renovation process of La Cartuja Monastery

for the past several years. La Cartuja Monastery, in Jerez de la Frontera, is considered as one

of the buildings with greatest value in the Province of Cadiz. Other volunteer opportunities

and COMREL locations are available. Contact petty offi cer Morrell for more information.


DGF Students Win Spanish Journalism AwardA team of four students from David Glasgow Farragut

High School received an award during a ceremony at the Pa-

lacio Garvey in Jerez Feb. 5 for winning the best news story

category in the journalism competition "La Voz Escolar".

A panel of

profession-

als selected

the article

from more

than 1500

submitted by

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Th e award,

presented by

the Educa-

tion Delegate

Story By Marco Hughes and Niko Fichera, DGF

DGF Spanish teacher Maria Bastidas, left, speaks during an awards ceremony where four of her students won "Best News Story" in the journalism competition "La Voz Escolar".

of the Province of Cadiz, Blanca Alcántara, and the general

director of La Voz, Antonio González, consisted of a digital

camera for each member of the team and the team sponsor.

Th e team, formed by four students from upper-level

Spanish classes at DGF, was sponsored by Spanish teacher

Mrs. Bastidas. She entered the students in the competition

to encourage collaboration, critical thinking and 21st cen-

tury skills while working on an authentic project.

About seventy schools from the Cadiz region competed

for one of the fi ve award categories: Best Overall Digital

Newspaper, Second Best, Best News Article, Best Multime-

dia and Best Commentary.

Th e students were in-

terviewed on the live radio

show “Protagonistas” regard-

ing their experience of the

journalism competition that

morning. Th e Spanish media took special interest in them

because Spanish is their second language.

Th e competition began in late October and ended in De-

cember. It included over sixty diff erent groups consisting of

four or more students from schools all across the southern

part of Spain. Each group was given a website where they

uploaded their articles. Th e winning article, written by

Marco Hughes, was titled “La gripe se cuela en el colegio”

and talked about how the fl u had a major impact on the

school’s attendance. It included the symptoms, prevention,

and a catchy photo by James Chalmers.

This catchy photo was part of an article which won best news story in the La Voz Escolar Spanish journalism competition.

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NAVFAC Rota “Star” Shines Bright, Safely Naval Facilities Engineering Command Detachment Rota employee

Juan Carlos Perez Gutierrez received the Navy Region Europe, Africa,

Southwest Asia Employee Safety Excellence “STAR” Award for 2009.

Gutierrez, a Spanish civilian, has worked in the electrician/heating/

air-conditioning shop for 15 years. With so many years of experience

in a job where safety is the number one focus, he is considered a work-

center expert in job-related safety issues.

“I am motivated to protect myself for me, my family and my co-

workers,” said Gutierrez. “Safety comes fi rst in the job always.”

Th is work ethic is exemplifi ed by his actions on the job. He is the

fi rst person to identify a hazard and fi x it with a quick and appropri-

ate solution. He has identifi ed such hazards as faulty or uncertifi ed

equipment, unsafe working surfaces, unsafe or missing safety railings

and anchors, and improper work procedures.

Gutierrez is not alone in safety excellence; his shop won the Re-

gional Safety Excellence “STAR” Award last year for a collaborative

eff ort in safety.

“Some people lose focus on safety trying to get the job done quickly,

while others lose work effi ciency worrying about safety,” said NAVSTA

Rota Public Works Offi cer, Cmdr. Gordie Meyer. “Gutierrez is a great

worker with the unique ability to work safely and profi ciently.”

As Gutierrez’s supervisor and the award-winning NAVFAC shop,

Jose Picon said he is pleased to have the best and safest employees in

Europe working for him.

“It was very hard to pick just one person,” said Picon. “All of my

workers are very good, but Juan Carlos is special and stands out above

the rest with his work.”

Gutierrez recognizes safety hazards and knows when and how to

use his personal protective equipment. Noted for “religiously” donning

his PPE, he knows what the appropriate gear to wear is for each job.

He also makes sure that his co-workers are wearing and using proper

PPE and using good safety practices. He said it is about knowing when

using items like a hard hat is necessary versus when wearing one would

create a new hazard.

Gutierrez said he was humbled to receive the Safety “STAR” award

in the presence of his co-workers.

“It is my job and it is a group eff ort,” said Gutierrez. “Safety is fi rst,

always, and I feel good about receiving recognition for my work.”

Story and Photo by ET Kelly Mayo, Coastline

Juan Carlos Perez Gutierrez from Naval Station Rota Public Works Department inspects an indoor air conditioning unit in the Ground Electronics Maintenance Division building wearing the necessary personal protective equipment. Mr. Perez was awarded the local and regional Employee Safety Excellence "Star" Award 2009.

NAVSTA Rota Makes Large Strides in Energy Effi ciency

Naval Facilities Engineering Command awarded a $8.3 million delivery order as phase I of a larger Environmental Savings Performance Contract at Naval Station Rota Jan. 20.

Th e contract provides energy effi ciency upgrades to numerous buildings at NAVSTA Rota, reducing energy consumption and provid-ing more sustainable building infrastructure.

"Our Public Works department has been working very hard to promote new energy con-servation measures and technologies through-out the base," said Capt. Bill Mosk, NAVSTA Rota commanding offi cer. "Th ese crucial invest-ments in environmentally-friendly technologies help cut green house gas emissions and lessen our dependence on fossil fuels.”

Th e ESPC Phase I contract supports energy conservation by providing upgrades to heating, ventilation and cooling units in twelve build-ings throughout the base, and construction of

a 25 kilo-watt photovoltaic system. Th e project also includes installing individual boiler systems at 35 buildings eliminating the need to operate an ineffi cient central boiler.

Th is eff ort will result in a savings of 39,200 gallons of JP5 fuel over the next six years."Th e ESPC Phase I project will markedly improve Naval Station Rota's energy con-

sumption,” said Cmdr. Gordie Meyer, NAVSTA public works offi cer. “With continued eff orts at all levels, and a conscious awareness by individuals, we will further reduce energy consumption and be better stewards of the environment.”

Water will be conserved by replacing fi xtures in 62 buildings and installing a state-of-the-art irrigation system on the golf course and ball fi elds. Th ese two measures alone will result in an expected savings of 35.6 million gallons of water over the next 11 years.

“Th ese projects are exactly what we need to help SECNAV achieve the energy conser-vation goals he has set for the Department of the Navy," said Mosk.

With the contract awarded, coordination of the construction eff orts will begin Febru-ary through August 2011.

Story By Lt. Andrew Olsen, NAVSTA Rota, Facilities Engineering Acquisitions Officer


In 1688, traveler Francis Misson visited Venice, Italy and said about Carnival, "vice and virtue were never so well counterfeited. There is everywhere a general motion and confusion, as if the world were turn'd fools in an instant." While the origins of the name is disputed, Carnival is the last hurrah before the Christian season of Lent, 40 days of fasting and penitence beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17 this year. But its roots reach at least as far back as ancient Rome's Saturnalia, a hedonistic winter cel-ebration of Saturn, the god of the harvest. So why am I talking about events way in the past? Well, even before the internet, ideas and customs were shared through trade. As one of the major seaports of the 16th century, Cadiz adopted the carnival from its trading partner Venice. And like Venice, Cadiz’s fi esta defi es social order. Extravagance is encouraged through the wearing of masks and elaborate costumes. There is a thrilling electricity in the air as the excitement spreads through the crowds as the celebration against all abstentions, prohibitions and inhibitions is embrace by thousands of revelers who travel from all over the world to take part in the most famous, dazzling and lively Carnival in Spain. Festivities offi cially take place in Cadiz from Feb. 12-21; however, these dates are slightly misleading since, in reality, carnival fever has been building up when the Falla competition began in early January. Carnival in Cádiz is approximately 400 years old. From 1936 to 1977, dictator Francisco Franco prohibited the celebration because of its unruliness. Two years after his death, Carnival returned. Residents of Cádiz are proud of their event because it survived while Carnival altogether in other parts of Spain, even in nearby Jerez didn’t. The practice and dates for Carnival vary from city, region and con-tinent. In Portugal, there are many original and amusing ways of cel-ebrating the Carnival. Portuguese Carnival has its typical Gigantones, huge dolls with big heads often caricatures of public people, which are seen during parades. On the streets people wear masks, dance and play drums, making it an enjoyable experience as people dance to the music. The most well known Carnivals in Portugal are in Alcobaça, Ovar, Loulé and Sines. The one in Torres Vedras, is the most typical and oldest Carnival of Portugal. One of the most ancient traditions may be seen in some villages of Trás-os-Montes in northeast Portugal, especially in Podence and Ousil-hão. Here, the Caretos are kings. They run, scream and jump fright-eningly through the village like little devils freed from control. Young masked men wear suits made of green, red and yellow tatters, with a wooden or leather mask and clappers in the belt called the Careto. The Careto's origin lies in an ancient pre-Roman Celtic tradition, marking the end of winter and the arrival of warmer, sunnier days. The clappers are jingled when passing people. If it is a woman, a group

By Mc1 (SW) Paul Cage

of Caretos jingles gently, if it is a man, and he jingles fi ercely, occasion-ally hunting down the person. Locals believe a supernatural energy takes control over the body and allows the Caretos to do things other people can not do. Down south in the Algarve region, people decorate traditional Portu-guese boats and navigate them along the shoreline for fun. Restaurants stock up on seafood and other goods, and the streets teem with colorful decorations as people ready themselves for the festivities. If you want to stay local, the Grand Parade in Cadiz is Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. and runs along the main avenue to the downtown harbor area. A fi reworks display will light up the evening at 11 p.m. at the Castle of San Sebastian. The children’s parade is Feb. 13 at noon starting at Plaza San Juan de Dios and ending at Plaza de San Antonio. Both driving and parking in Cádiz during Carnival is a hectic endeavor, taking the train or ferry is a convenient alternative. Trains run between El Puerto de Santa María and Cádiz on a continual basis. Scheduling information can be found online at www.renfe.es or you can take the ferry across from either Peurto or Rota. There are also parties for the next couple of weeks around the area that are fun and less raucous than Cadiz. But no matter which one you go to, the goal is always the same: enjoy your time and have fun.

Let the Good Times Roll


SCHEDULE OF CARNIVALS – SPAINRota: Feb. 13 – 21, with a children’s pa-rade Feb. 14 at noon, at Plaza de España. El Puerto: Feb. 14 – 21 Cádiz: Feb. 12 - 21Chipiona: Through Feb. 14Sanlúcar: Feb. 11 – 21

SCHEDULE OF CARNIVALS – PORTUGALLoule: Feb.14 – 16Torres Vedras: Feb. 12 – 17Ovar: Through Feb 15


Semper Fortis"The Navy has both a tradition and a future--and we look with pride and confidence in both directions." -Adm. George Anderson, CNO,1961

Class Acts

YN3 Charles Bolden III, NAVSTA Rota JuniorSailor of the Quarter

LS2 Celia Elwin, NAVSTA Rota Sailor of the Quarter MA1 Mark Melia, NAVSTA Rota Senior Sailor of the Quarter

Lt. Manuel Espinal assigned to NAVSTA Rota's Air Operations Department gets his Lieutenant. bars pinned on by his daughter and

NAVSTA Rota Commanding Offi cer, Capt. Bill Mosk, Feb. 1.

CWO3 Curtis Maxwell adminsters the reenlistment oath to YN2 Airrion Lemons during his reenlistment ceremony at the

NAVSTA Rota Chapel Jan. 29. Lemons reenlisted for four more years of naval service and is preparing to PCS to PCU

San Diego.

Commitment


Students Shadow Sailors During in Job Shadow DayStudents from Naval Station Rota’s David Glasgow Far-

ragut High School turned in their school books for a day and

shadowed military personnel mentors during job shadow

day, Feb.2.

Job shadow day is an academically motivated activity

which gives students an up-close look and fi rsthand apprecia-

tion at the world of work and how skills learned in school are

put to use in the workplace.

“It makes their education relevant,” said Elaine Hermann,

DGF middle and high school counselor. “Th e students are

able to see the connection of why taking a class leads to a

career.”

Several students went to work with their parents to gain

a better understanding of what they do in the workplace and

if following in their parent’s footsteps would be a career path

they would like to follow.

“Job shadow day is important because you can see what it

is to work. At school we don’t know what our parents do, we

just say, ‘oh- they went to work-they’re working,’” said DGF

ninth-grader Amanda McLaughlin. “Now we can see exactly

Story and Photo By Jan Hammond, Coastline

Lt. Bradley McLaughlin, left, instructs his daughter, center, how to apply a cast onto a patient during Job Shadow Day, Feb. 2.

what they do when they go to work, their experiences

and what is in store for you when you get older and

go to your own work.”

Amanda, who would like to go into the medical

fi eld, shadowed her father, Lt. Bradley McLaughlin,

Orthopedic PA-C at US Naval Hospital Rota, Spain.

“I want my daughter to walk away today having

a fun experience, knowing work doesn’t have to be

the grind, it can actually be fun and I enjoy my job,”

said McLaughlin. “It is important to look at a career

you enjoy so you are having fun at work and not go-

ing thru the monotonies of just earning a paycheck.”

Lt. Cmdr. Shawn Kase, Certifi ed Registered Nurse

Anesthetist at USNHRS brought his son Alex to shad-

ow him for a day. Alex saw where his father works in

the hospital, the jobs he does, the diff erent anesthesia

he provides and even went into the operating room

and watched his father put a patient to sleep, place a

breathing tube in the patient and watched the patient

wake up and recuperate from the anesthesia.

“Whenever my dad goes on duty, it’s like ok, I know

someone is in the ER but I don’t understand what my dad is

doing,” said Alex. “So I got to come here today and see him

do his job and I understand exactly what he does when he

goes to work every day.”

Not all of the students participating in Job Shadow Day

went to work with their parents, but rather picked a mentor

to shadow in a job fi eld they were interested in.

Cameron Henry, a junior, and Tim Morgan, a sophomore,

are both DGF students interested in pursuing careers in law

enforcement and chose to spend the day with NAVSTA Rota’s

Security Forces.

“I am thinking about getting into law enforcement and

wanted to see what I was getting myself into if I decided to

go into that fi eld,” said Cameron.

Morgan said he now sees there is a lot more to being a

police offi cer than just riding around in a car. “Th ere are many

diff erent sections within the police department, like forensics,

dog handling and surveillance. I think it is pretty cool.”

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Dale Parker, NAVSTA Security

Kennel Master, said

he felt honored to

help mentor the boys

for the day.

“It gives kids an

opportunity to see

what people in the

community are doing

and how important

all of our jobs are,”

said Parker. “I hope

one day this will help

them make their de-

cision on what they

want to do.”

Lt. Cmdr. Shawn Kase, right, shows his son, how to put medication in a syringe during Job Shadow Day, Feb. 2.

MA1 Dale Parker, right, explains to a DGF student how the security police train working dogs during Job Shadow Day, Feb. 2.


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

February11Cooking & Wine Tasting Class: FFSC, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tumbling Classes: Every Thursday, Fitness Center, 4 - 4:45 p.m. or 5 - 5:45 p.m.

Pre-School Music Class: Ages 4 - 5, Every Thursday, Expeditions, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

12NMCRS Thrift Shop: Fridays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

NCTAMS/Red Cross Car Wash: Hay Motivo Parking Lot, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Middle School Cupid Dance: MPB, 7 p.m.

13AA: Every Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Rota’s Church (Iglesia del Carmen, C/Calvario 67). Call 649-13-4248.

Amour Cooking Class: Hospital Kitchen, 4 - 6 p.m.

14Happy Valentine's Day

15NMCRS Thrift Shop: Closed

Family Field Trip: Medina Sidonia, FFSC, 8:45 - 3 p.m.

Presidents Day

16Business Resumes Lec-ture: FFSC, 9 - 10 a.m.

Junior Dance Team: Ages 5-10, Fitness Center, 5 - 6 p.m.

17NMCRS Thrift Shop: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Adult Dance Class: Expedi-tions, Every Wednesday, 7 - 8 p.m.

Benefi ts of Breastfeeding: NMCRS, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

18Empowerment Bible Study: Chapel, Every Thurs-day, 7 - 9 p.m.

Town Hall Meeting: NEX Food Court, 11 a.m.

19Resume Review: FFSC, 9 - 11 a.m.

Sevillana Dance for Kids: Ages 6-12, Every Friday, Fit-ness Center, 5 - 5:45 p.m.


21 22NMCRS Thrift Shop: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tennis Lessons: Every Monday, Housing Tennis Courts, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Field Trip: Gypsy Market in Cadiz, FFSC, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

23Storytime: Library, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Every Tuesday.

Jazz/Tap Class: Ages 7-10, Fitness Center, 6 - 7 p.m.

24NMCRS Thrift Shop: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Field Trip: Walking tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, FFSC, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Special Birthday Dinner: Galley, 4:30 p.m.

25Register your child for Spanish School: FFSC, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Jazz/Tap Class: Ages 7-10, Fitness Center, 6 - 7 p.m.

26Last Day to Collect Blankets for the Home-less: American Red Cross, Bldg 521.

DGF Andalucia Day Breakfast: Hosted by PTSA, MPR 8 - 9 a.m.



Check Out the New Menu at Bar JamónRestaurante Bar Jamón was established in 1955, so one can defi nitely say it is well

established and popular place. It has been considered one of the best restaurants in the area for many years. Th e new restaurant was built about fi ve years ago on its 50th anniversary. It is a beautiful and comfortable setting with private rooms for parties and an outdoor area for big celebrations. Restaurante Bar Jamón has always been one

of my favorites; in fact it was a favorite of mine before we lived in this area. Recently they added many new items to their menu, including several vegetarian dishes. During February if you stop by try their new menu, you will get a plate of their outstanding ham “on the house”.

Last Saturday, my husband, some friends and I had lunch there and tried a couple of new things I can recom-mend: grilled mushrooms with langostinos, spinach and shrimp in a crunchy wrapper that we all thought was really very good and monk fi sh in garlic sauce. Now is a

great time to get to know Restaurante Bar Jamón if you have never eaten there or it is a great time to go back. You can be sure you will get an outstanding meal.

In addition to their regularly scheduled Spanish classes, Trinity School is off ering two courses for those who are interested in Spanish culture: Spanish and wine course and a Spanish and Sevillanas course. Th e Spanish and wine course is scheduled to start April 24. Th ere will be 15 hours of class plus visits to three bodegas and fl amenco shows in Cádiz and Jerez. Th e cost of this course is 320 euros and you must have an intermediate level of Spanish to enroll. Space is limited.

Th e other course, Spanish and Sevillanas, will start as soon as a group of eight stu-dents are enrolled. It also consists of 15 hours of language instruction, dance classes, a trip to Jerez and a fl amenco show in Cádiz. Th e cost of this course is 345 euros.

Find out more by calling Trinity School at 956-87-1926 or stop by the school at Ave. del Paraíso, 6. It’s near the bullring in Puerto. I almost forgot: all classes starting between February and July of three weeks or longer have a 20 percent discount.

Valentine’s Day is this weekend. A good place to look for a special gift , large or small is in Las Dunas Mall located on the outskirts of Sanlúcar.

If it is jewelry you are looking for, then there is no better place than Matías Lebrón Jewelry in El Paseo Mall. Th ey have been taking good care of their American custom-

AREA ACTIVITIESROTA

Carnival: Th e following activities consist of performances by local carnival groups and tastings

of popular dishes.

Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. XII Chicharroná Popular; Plazoleta Mina

Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. I Pringá Popular; Plaza España.

Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. I Buñuelá Popular; Plaza Triunfo

Feb. 13 starting at 8 p.m. Carnival groups parade through the streets in the old town, ending in

Plaza de las Canteras with speeches and the crowning of the Mermaid.

Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. V Tromperá Popular; Plaza Pío XII

Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. Mejilloná Popular; Calle Castelar

Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. VII Chistorrá Popular; Calle Valle Inclán

Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. X Chorizá Popular; plaza Padre Eugenio.

Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. II Paella Popular; Calle Málaga.

Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. I Migá Popular; Mercado Central.

Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. Children’s carnival groups will gather in the Plaza de España and parade to

Plaza de las Canteras where the child Mermaid will be crowned.

PUERTO DE SANTA MARÍA

Carnival:

Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. in Parque Calderón, VII Gaótá Popular. Performances by local carnival groups

and tastings of typical dishes.

Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Carnival parade

Feb. 12, Flamenco, at Peña Flamenca “Tomás El Nitri”, Calle Diego Niño.

Feb. 12 at 11 p.m., Eric Clapton by Crossroads in El Patio de Bar & Co. at Calle Misericordia,

2. Free entrance.

Feb. 18 at 11:30 p.m. concert by Joker at. Sala Milwaukee, Avda. Bajamar, 10. Entrance 2 euros.

Feb. 25, 9 p.m., concert by Dayna Kurtz in the Teatro Municipal Pedro Muñoz Seca. Entrance

6 and 4 euros.

Until 27 Feb. Art Exhibit in Galería Artífi ce in Casa de Los Leones by José Navalon Open 10:30

a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.

PUBLISHER’SCORNER

BY KAREN LUCAS

ers ever since they opened. You will fi nd an excellent selection of classic jewelry, as well as modern designs and they always have specials.

Still on the subject of Valentine’s Day, remember Hotel Duque Nájera has three spe-cial off ers to help you celebrate. You can choose between a weekend special, a special evening or their special dinner.

Th e weekend consists of lodging for two nights, Feb. 12 and 13, Valentine’s Dinner at the El Embarcadero Restaurant Feb. 13 and a buff et breakfast the next day for 220 € per couple tax included.

Th e special Valentine’s evening with dinner and lodging on the Feb. 13 and buff et breakfast the next day for 160 € per couple tax included.

Lastly, there is the special Valentine’s Day dinner for 40 € per person tax included. You can be sure the dinner will be tops. At Hotel Duque you will always fi nd top qual-ity at reasonable prices. Call 956-84-6020 or e-mail [email protected] More good news. If you like wok buff ets, El Dragón de Oro located near the hands statue on Avenida San Fernando in Rota, now off ers one daily. Th e prices are good: 6.80 € from 1 – 4:30 p.m. and 7.80 € aft er 6:30 p.m. Give it a try.

El Bodegón de la Fuente located by the fountain in Virgen del Mar in Rota also has some specials this month. Th e menu for two consists of garlic shrimp, a grilled mixed meat platter and sangria for 30 € and an individual menu of house salad, grilled chicken and a glass of sangria or beer for 12 €. I know from experience that El Bode-gón de la Fuente always serves good food.

If you are considering getting a pure breed dog, check out Dinocan. You can see the available puppies at their web page www.dinocan.com. In fact, you can order from the web page; but since they are located nearby, it is better to give them a call. Th ey will meet you so you can see the puppies yourself. Th e contact for English speaker is Josie at 615-13-8711.

Next Friday, Feb. 19, is International Night at Molly Malone. Th ey will feature typical dishes from Italy, Britain, Mexico, India and the U.S. Everyone is sure to fi nd a favorite dish, so make it a night out.

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 607-56-4132. Support your paper by sup-porting the advertisers.


Join the NAVSTA Rota's Hospital’s Patient and Family Cen-

tered Care Advisory Board.

You can make a diff erence in your health care by joining the

PFCC Advisory Board and bringing your life experience and

improvement ideas. We welcome all health care consumers –

spouses, active duty, civilians.

Th e Patient and Family Centered Care Advisory Board was

created in February 2007 to provide a forum for patients and

families to become involved in policies that aff ect your care.

Th e hospital values the role that patients and families have in determining your own

health, and respects patient involvement in shaping hospital policies, programs, and prac-

tices. We believe this involvement leads to better health outcomes and patient satisfaction.

If interested, contact Lt. jg Melinda Williams at the hospital at Melinda.williams@

med.navy.mil or 727-3307.

Th e time commitment is not large—we meet every other month: 2nd Wednesday,

noon, at the Hospital’s Health Promotions Kitchen.

No health care experience is needed.

know how to safely perform lift ing, lowering, pushing and

pulling tasks and safely carry heavy loads.

If deskbound, make your computer workstation "fi t" your

needs by arranging your desk layout so it's right for you. You

should know what to look for in an ergonomic chair. Depend-

ing on your height, your computer workstation may also need

a footrest. Your computer workstation should include a moni-

tor that's easy to view and include the right keyboard and input

device like a “Natural” split keyboard. A document holder can

help improve posture and reduce eye strain and your computer

workstation should have appropriate lighting with little glare.

Know how to prevent injuries while using your laptop.

In the home, if taking care of infants and toddlers you’ll

need to take special care of your back. Ergonomically chal-

lenging hobbies include auto restoration & maintenance and

carpentry can also force our bodies into prolonged bent static

postures for prolonged periods of time. Solutions to these po-

tential problems can be found in recently updated fact sheets

Ergonomics: At Home and the Workplace Are you carrying too heavy a load at work or at home?

Could you be sitting on the wrong desk chair or hunching

over your laptop? Are you lift ing things routinely in a job

requiring regular manual material movements? If so, you

could benefi t from executing good

occupational ergonomics.

Occupational ergonomics is the

science of adapting each individual’s

unique characteristics to their specifi c

work environment & job tasks to

eliminate discomfort and minimize

the hazard for occupational injury.

A well-rounded knowledge in ergonomics can make the

time spent at work more comfortable and effi cient.

Know about work-related musculoskeletal disorders, such

as carpal tunnel syndrome. Know how to select the proper

hand tools to make your work safer and easier.

Redesign an unsafe manual material-handling task and

HEALTHBEATU.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL

ROTA, SPAIN

By Dave Hippaka, Industrial Hygienist, USNHRSfrom the Dept. of Defense Working Group website at www.

ergoworkinggroup.org. Click on Publications and then Fact

Sheets and download these topics to make your working and

home lives more comfortable, productive and safe.

On base here at Rota, there are specially trained Safety

and Occupational Health specialists knowledgeable in

workplace ergonomics. Th e hospital’s Physical Th erapy staff

is also an outstanding resource for advising on proper body

mechanics.

Most importantly for the base community to remember

is prompt intervention where poor ergonomics is suspected

as the source of repetitive discomfort, pain or stress. Mem-

bers should contact their Primary Healthcare provider as

soon as possible for an evaluation or referral for SOH profes-

sionals to make a worksite ergonomic evaluation aft er noting

chronic pain symptoms. Poor ergo-working conditions left

unabated too oft en will eventually result in debilitating lost

work time injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, herni-

ated back column discs or tendonitis.

Remember Crime Prevention at the Workplace

We Need You!

Whether you are at home or at work, crime prevention is everybody’s business. When

you go to work, don’t leave your crime prevention sense at home. Almost any crime that can

happen at home or in your neighborhood, can happen in the workplace.

Keep your personal items and valuables with you at all times or locked in a drawer or

closet. Do not allow visitors to be alone in your offi ce space. Don’t advertise your social life

or vacation plans and those of your co-workers to people visiting your place of work.

Good locks are the fi rst line of defense. Verify any electronic access control unit in use has

secure key bypass utilizing patented control of duplication of keys. Be certain windows are

secured and don’t assume someone else has reported a door, window, or lock that is broken

or not working properly. Report these problems immediately.

Violence in the workplace takes many forms, from raised voices and profanity or sexual

harassment to threats, or coercion, to robbery or homicide. Many think workplace violence

consists solely of a disgruntled employee committing homicide. More commonly, it is a rob-

bery gone awry.

Story NAVSTA Rota Crime Prevention Office, NAVSTA Rota Security Department

Learn your building’s emergency plans and practice those plans. Evacuation plans need

to be legible and posted prominently on each fl oor. Know at least two exit routes from each

room, if possible. Be able to escape in the dark by knowing how many desks or cubicles are

between your workstation and the nearest exits. Know the location of fi re extinguishers and

medical kits.

Emergencies can happen at any time. Whether it’s a fi re, medical emergency or natural

disaster, when unplanned events happen, it is critical you and your co-workers know what to

do. In an emergency, all personnel should know where they need to muster and what they

need to do. Being prepared for an emergency can limit injuries and damages and help people

return to a normal business day.

For additional information on a safe workplace or other crime prevention tips, visit the

National Crime Prevention Council website at www.ncpc.org or contact the NAVSTA Rota

Crime Prevention Offi ce at 727-2907.


USNHRS to Off er Food Safety Training Fund raising events require food volunteers to be Basic

Food trained or have one Manager trained person present.

Th e Manager's Training is scheduled for Feb. 12. Th ere will

be both English and Spanish speaking classes. Contact 727-

3338/2999 or [email protected] for more

information.

NMCRS Offi ce ClosureTh e NMCRS offi ce and Th rift shop is closed Feb. 15 in

observance of Presidents Day.

Benefi ts of BreastfeedingFeb. 17, 10:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. New moms can fi nd out

more about the joys, benefi ts and techniques of feeding your

child the natural way during this breastfeeding class. Th e

NMCRS Visiting Nurses will be discussing the basics of

nursing your baby and the benefi ts of breast milk. Aft er the

arrival of the baby, the nurse works with you and your fam-

ily in your home setting. Call 727-1614 to sign up.

NAVSTA Rota Town Hall Meeting Want to hear about the latest Public Works project? When

is the next big race from MWR? Where's the next big FFSC

trip going? Find out the latest to these questions and more

by attending the monthly NAVSTA Rota Town Hall meet-

ing. Just stop on by the NAVSTA Rota Town Hall meeting

Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. in the NEX Food Court, or listen to the

meeting live via 102.5 FM.

Special Birthday Dinner at the GalleySign up now for the Monthly Birthday Special Dinner Meal

Program for February birthday celebrants scheduled for

Feb. 24, at 4:30 p.m. Dinner is open to all U.S. military

active duty and activated reservist stationed/TAD/TDY

including all Tenant Commands. Contact CS2 Joshua C.

Murphy, at 727-1654/2032 or [email protected]

or Mr. Marc Barcelon at 727-1407 or Mamerto.Barcelon@

eu.navy.mil.

Specialty Services Off ered at USNHRSUSNHRS is scheduled to have an Ear-Nose-Th roat special-

ist onboard Feb. 22 - March 5. Patients who believe they

would benefi t from these types of medical services must

schedule an appointment with your PCM at 727-3618/3620.

To confi rm your ENT referral was received, and you are on

the list to be scheduled, call the Specialty Clinic Desk at 727-

3403.

Come Play Woman’s Soccer Join the fun as we start a base women’s soccer team off er-

ing local and tournament matches. All experience levels are

welcome and must be 16 years or older to play. Come out to

practice M-W-TH at the gym soccer fi eld from 5-6:30 p.m.

Bring your cleats, shin guards and a good attitude! Contact

David Williams at 689-891-211 or [email protected]

for more information.

Piano Teachers NeededMWR Community Classes is looking for experienced piano

teachers to teach individual lessons to children and adults.

If interested, contact Christine at 727-1382 or community-

[email protected].

RLSO Off ers Naturalization Assistance Th e Region Legal Service Offi ce is scheduled to prepare a

Naturalization ceremony to be held around April-May. Ac-

tive duty members or spouses willing to become US citizens

may contact Manuela Bernal at 727-2531 or manuela.

[email protected] to prepare their packages in time.

RLSO is located in building 521.

Rota Girl Scouts Needs Adults VolunteersLooking for an opportunity to volunteer, aff ect our commu-

nity and the future? Rota Girl Scouts are looking for Lead-

ers, Co-Leaders and Committee members. No experience

AROUND BASE

necessary. Training will be provided. Contact Sarah Scheller

at [email protected].

Girl Scout Cookies Are HereEveryone’s favorite time of year is here, be on the look-out

for Girl Scout Cookies. Supplies are limited, so get them

while you can. Remember once they are gone, they're gone!!

NMCRS is Looking for VolunteersExpand your social circle, learn new skills and help yourself

help others by giving something back to the community.

NMCRS is currently seeking volunteers in the following

positions: Client Services Assistant, Caseworker and Th rift

Shop Worker. Your resume will never look better. Child

care and mileage reimbursed. Contact the NMCRS at 727-

1614 for more information.

Boy Scout Leadership Opportunities Scoutmasters and Troop Committee Leaders needed. As a

Scoutmaster you direct, coach and train scouts and empow-

er them with the skills needed to become great leaders and

quality citizens. As a Troop committee member, oversee

troop activities and provide support work. If interested in

nurturing our youth for the betterment of our community,

contact Shawn Kase at 727-4015/3649 or email shawn.kase@

med.navy.mil.

Wellness Council Women’s Conference Rota’s Wellness Council is looking for people to facilitate

workshops for next year’s Women’s Conference, scheduled

for May. Topics for the workshop would include: Holistic

health, mental and physical health, spiritual wellness, arts

and craft s, fi nances, organization skills, relationships, self-

defense, nutrition, beauty, etc... If interested in facilitating a

workshop, call 727-2399/3851.

ARC Collecting Blankets for the HomelessRota Red Cross is accepting new and used blankets to be

distributed by the Red Cross in Jerez for the homeless. Do-

nations will be accepted until Feb. 26 at bldg. 521. For more

information, contact the ARC at 727-2333 or call Carmen

Perez-Soto at 727-1643.

NAVY COLLEGE

DGF SCHOOLS

Editor's Note: Submit community news announcements no later than the Friday 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 727-2813 for more information.

Masters Degree in Human RelationsEarn your Masters in Human Relations through the

University of Oklahoma in as little as 16-24 months.

Th is degree can open doors in HR Mgmt, Public Af-

fairs, Counseling and other career fi elds. Call Trevor

Sloan at 727-2799 or [email protected] to learn more.

Travel Europe With UMUCStudy literature and art with University of Maryland

University College. Two UMUC fi eld study courses are

scheduled to be off ered March 13-20: Expatriate Writers

in Rome, and Northern Renaissance Art in Brussels and

Paris. Registration deadline is Feb. 19. For more infor-

mation, visit www.ed.umuc.edu/fi eldstudy or contact a

UMUC fi eld representative at 727-2917.

Sign-Up For UMUC Now UMUC off ers more than 25 diff erent degree plans in

Certifi cates, Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.

Financial Aid options are available for dependents along

with Tuition Assistance for military members. Stop by

the Navy College and speak with a UMUC representa-

tive to start or get back into college now. Contact 727-

2917 or [email protected].

UMUC Seeking Professors Anyone with a Masters Degree interested in teaching

can go to the UMUC European Campus website for

information or stop by the UMUC offi ce at Rota’s Navy

College. For more information contact 727-2917 or go

to www.ed.umuc.edu/general_info/teach/index.html.

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DGF Safety and Security Reminders Th e playground entry at North Malaga Street near the bus entry is not a drop off area. To eliminate traffi c congestion and increase student safety, the Telefonica drop off area has been temporarily reopened until the new con-struction is complete. Drop off students either in this location or at the main drop off area near the front offi ce. For Security reasons, stop by the school offi ce to receive a visitor's pass before entering any building on campus. Occasional tardiness is understandable, but to minimize class disrup-tions, ensure students arrive at school at least 5 minutes prior to the start of class. And due to recent storm damage to the elementary school roof and the possibility of fl ying debris, stay out of barricaded playground areas for safety reasons. Repairs will be made as soon as possible, weather permitting.

PTSA to Host Andalucia Day Breakfast Feb. 26, 8 – 9 a.m. Parents and students are invited to join

the PTSA in the MPR for traditional pastries (molletes) as

well as fruit and beverages. PTSA is hosting a traditional

Andalucia Day breakfast with diff erent presentations about

Spain and Andalucia.

DGF Drama Club Full Length PlayTh e DGF Drama Club presents “Th e Dining Room”, an

alternately funny and sad play about American family life

Feb. 27, 7 p.m. and Feb. 28, 3 p.m. in the MPB. Not appro-

priate for elementary school children as topics include love,

marriage, divorce, the diff erence among generations and

eroding family traditions. Intermission between acts with

concessions on sale.

NEX A-OK Student Reward Program Any eligible full-time student 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

and fi ll out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, which

entitles the student to discount coupons for NEX products

and services.

DGF High/Middle School Closure DGF Middle/High School will be moving into the new

building in March. Th ere will be no school for Middle or

High School students March 25-30 to facilitate the move.

School will remain in session for elementary students.

PTSA Seeking Volunteers Th e PTSA is seeking volunteers interested in participating

in our Read across America event in honor of Dr. Seuss'

birthday March 2. Volunteers are invited to read to diff erent

classes during the school day. Contact Wade Cruse at 626-

40-3083 or [email protected].

Pre-Order Your DGF Elementary Yearbook Th e PTSA is now accepting pre-orders for the 2009-10 year-

books. Books can be ordered before Spring Break for $20.

Aft er Spring Break they will be $25. Contact Wade Cruse at

626-40-3083 or [email protected].


Ten Steps to Federal EmploymentFeb. 12, 8:30 -11:30 a.m. Th e Federal government is the larg-

est employer in America. Th is class will cover the steps you

need to make the challenging process of landing a Federal job

an achievable goal.

Resume ReviewFeb. 12, 2-4 p.m. & Feb. 12, 9-11 a.m Do you have a current

job announcement and need your resume reviewed? If so

drop off or email your resume with the job announcement

at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Indi-

vidual half-hour sessions are available, so sign up now and

review your resume with one of our specialists.

Family Field Trip: Medina SidoniaFeb. 15, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Put on your walking shoes and

join us! Enjoy this walking tour to the old town of Medina

Sidonia, one of Andalucia's most pinturesque pueblos blancos

(white villages). Th e town of Medina is located atop of a hill

that overseas a wide valley. We will be walking downtown

and exploring the main monuments with a local guide. Aft er

the visit there will be time for tapas or lunch. Field Trip Fee:

5 Euros per person.

Business Resumes (Lecture) Feb. 16 & Feb. 23, 9-10 a.m. Ten seconds. Th at is the average

time your resume will receive. Discover the key elements on

a resume and how to catch the employer’s eye. Learn how to

market yourself for your dream job.

Credit ManagementFeb. 17, 9-10 a.m. I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go. Wondering

if you’re using credit appropriately? Find out what determines

the cost of credit. Discover your own debt ratio and the warn-

ing signs of too much credit.

Call 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.

Calm, Cool, & Composed Feb. 17, 9-11:30 a.m. Anger is a natural emotion, but when we

don’t express it appropriately, it can make life diffi cult. Come

learn how to control your anger, not the other way around.

You can choose to be calm, cool, and composed.

Smooth MoveFeb. 18, 2-4:30 p.m. Th is course is designed specifi cally for

all fi rst term military personnel, DOD civilian personnel, and

family members departing the local area, but can be useful

for anyone that would like more information about changing

duty stations.

Federal Resume Format (Lecture)Feb. 18, 1-2 p.m. Target your federal resume to highlight

your qualifi cations to HRO and to hiring managers. Learn

about keywords, the certifi cate of eligibility, and the special

requirements of a federal resume.

Field Trip: Gypsy Market in Cadiz.Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Th e Gypsy Market is one of our

most popular markets in the area. Have you been to the one

in Cadiz? We will take you there, so you can wander around

and spend some time shopping.

Field Trip: Walking Tour in El PuertoFeb. 24, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Come on a walking tour of El Puerto

de Santa Maria. You will have the opportunity to explore the old

part of the town including main Church of La Iglesia Mayor,

shopping district, fresh produce market, etc.

Retirement Planning Feb. 24, 9-10 a.m. Planning for your retirement is not a want

but a need for you future Come to this workshop and receive

information on your retirement needs, choosing the best plan

for you, and building personal savings and investments so you

can be in command of your own future.

NAVSTA Commanding Offi cer, Capt. Bill Mosk, discusses the importance of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program to a group of volunteer SAPR advocates in the Fleet Family and Support building Feb 9. The SAPR program offers prevention education, victim intervention services, and comprehensive victim advocate and command point of contact training. The intervention portion of the program is designed to support victims and their families as they deal with the many issues following sexual assault trauma.

Photo By Lt. Ben Tisdale, NAVSTA PAO


Conserving Energy at Work and at HomeEnergy conservation is a topic many feel they have no di-

rect impact or control over. Th ere are simple things you can

do to be a more responsible energy effi cient person at work

and at home. First and foremost, prudently control your

air-conditioning

settings. During the

summer, recom-

mended settings

are between 74 to

78 degrees Fahren-

heit. According to

the Handbook for

Residence of Family

Housing for NAVS-

TA Rota, it is urged

the air-conditioning

is turned off when

no one is home.

Another easy way to conserve energy is by turning off the

lights when you leave a room. Also, by switching just one

light bulb from the regular incandescent bulbs to the energy

Story By Public Works Environmental Division

saving compact fl uorescent bulbs saves 550 kw of electricity

and as a bonus they last up to 10 times longer than regular

bulbs. Th is is an energy savings up to 75 percent accord-

ing to the Environmenta Protection Agency's Energy Star

program. CFLs are available at both the NEX and DeCA

Commissary.

Another easy change is unplugging appliances or power

cords when not using them. Battery chargers for your mo-

bile phone or camera left plugged in when not in use can use

as much electricity as your refrigerator.

Computers are always a hot topic when discussing ener-

gy conservation. Many computers hibernate when not used

to reduce their energy consumption. To even further your

energy savings, it is best to turn off your home computer

and screen when not using it.

Th e last topic, but defi nitely not the least, is solid waste

and recycling. Th e big question is how does my waste

impact energy use? We have all heard the slogan, “Reduce,

Reuse, and Recycle”.

Recycling is included in the topic of energy conservation

for several reasons. First and foremost, everything we throw

out requires energy to make and eventually dispose of, from

the petroleum based plastic packaging to the glass bottle

that once contained tasty Spanish vino. Using recycled

materials to make products uses 30-95% less energy than

making the same item from raw materials.

According to the EPA, one ton of recycled paper uses: 64

percent less energy, 50 percent less water, 74percent less air

pollution, saves 17 trees and creates 5 times more jobs than

one ton of paper products from virgin wood pulp. Th e EPA

also states recycled glass uses 30 percent less energy and

aluminum uses an incredible 95 percent less energy. To put

this into perspective, the act of recycling one aluminum can

saves enough energy to run a 100 watt bulb for 20 hours!

Th e Can Manufacturers Institute says 105,784 cans are

recycled every minute in the United States. Th is recycled

aluminum will be back on store shelves as new cans in less

than two months. To take energy conservation a step past

recycling, be a conscience consumer by reducing your waste

by buying products with minimal packaging.

Reducing our energy consumption, we not only give our

children the man-made wealth of engineering marvels, but

also the natural wealth of clean water, wildlife and forests.

Did you know that . . . .

Money for college could be as close as your local Navy-Ma-rine Corps Relief So-ciety Offi ce? Th e So-ciety is helping eligible students pursue their

academic goals by providing over $750,000 to fund education scholarships and loans to 440 Sailors, Marines, and their families in 2009.

Th e Society has several fi nancial assistance programs designed to help you and your eligi-ble family members pursue higher education. Don’t rule out college before contacting us!

NMCRS Education Programs:A Helping Hand!

www.nmcrs.org/education

Volunteer instructors are needed to teach the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses at

Naval Station Rota.

Th ere are currently fi ve certifi ed instructors to teach three diff erent types of MSF

courses a month. Sounds easy, however, busy work schedules, deployments and PCS

moves mean the need to train more volunteer instructors soon. Th erefore, a Rider Coach

Prep Course is scheduled to be held in late April at Rota.

If you are an experienced rider, with a clean driving record and excellent interper-

sonal skills, we would like to train you to teach our Basic and Experienced Rider Courses.

Th ese courses provide the perfect opportunity for you to help other motorcyclists develop

better riding skills and ultimately become safer, more confi dent riders. We also need

experienced instructors to teach our Military Sport Bike Rider Course.

Th e Rider Coach Prep Course takes about two weeks to complete and involves a

signifi cant amount of time in the classroom and the motorcycle training range to learn

techniques to present the material to future students.

All US personnel are required to successfully complete an MSF course to register and

ride their motorcycle or moped on the base. When instructors are available, MSF Courses

are conducted at Rota during the last week of every month. Th e Basic Rider Course is a

three day course designed for new riders and is good for three years. Th e Experienced

Rider Course is a one day refresher course for those who have already completed the

BRC. Sport bike riders must also complete the one day MSRC.

Soon all this rain is going to end, the great weather will return and motorcycles and

mopeds will be back in force as usual. Registration for these courses is through the Enter-

prise Safety Applications Management System. If interested in becoming an instructor or

for more information on the riding courses, contact Mr. Brown at 727-2253.

By Mr. Brown, Traffic Safety Coordinator

Motorcycle Safety Instructors Needed

Volunteer motorcycle safety instructor MA2 Bradrick Hawkins instructs motorcycle riders to start their en-gines before performing a maneuvering exercise during the fi rst Military Sport Bike Course at Naval Station Rota Dec. 16, 2008. The course, sponsored by Commander, Navy Region Europe, the Navy Safety Center and the American Motorcycle Safety Foundation, promotes motorcycle safety.

Military OneSource Offers Free Tax FilingWASHINGTON -- Defense offi cials encourage military families to take advantage of the free electronic tax

fi ling services off ered through Military OneSource.

People can access the H&R Block at Home program by going to Military OneSource at www.militaryone-

source.com and clicking on "Tax Filing Services."

"We have such a mobile force, and you have folks dispersed all over the world. It's a quick link for the

family to link up with the [service member]," said Tommy T. Th omas, deputy undersecretary of defense for

military community and family policy. "It's a convenience for you to be able to go on that site and fi le that

tax form."

Th e program is open to active duty, Guard and Reserve service members, regardless of activation status,

as well as spouses, dependent children and family members standing in for a deployed service member.

Participants can e-fi le up to three state resident returns for each federal return, Th omas said. However, he

added, they should ensure they're fi lling through Military OneSource. People who fi le through H&R Block

directly may be charged for services, he cautioned.

Th e program is set up for basic returns. People who wish to upgrade to the premium program also may

incur charges.

For tax assistance, fi lers can call a Military OneSource tax consultant from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EST, seven-

days-a-week, at 800-730-3802.

"Th at's a tremendous service," Th omas said. "We feel it's important to give our military families the abso-

lute best."

Along with the consultants, people with complicated tax returns can visit a legal assistance offi ce on a

military installation for more in-depth advice, he said.

Whether online or on base, people should fi le early, Th omas advised.

"Don't run up against the 15 April deadline," he said. "And when you get the return, look at it as the

means to secure your family's fi nances, whether its paying off debts or adding to a savings account"

Story By Elaine Wilson, American Forces Press Service


MOVIES

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el mercado To place a classifi ed ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Th ursday prior to desired publication date. Classifi eds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. E-mail submission to [email protected] or fax to 727-1021. Non-TEI cardholders and/or ads of a commercial nature (pets for sale, real estate, for-profi t business) require payment and must be submitted to Karen Lucas at [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.


NJROTC Students Spend Time at Sea David Glasgow Farragut High School Navy Junior ROTC cadets, along with Naples and Sigo-nella cadets, went onboard the USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC20) for four days, Jan. 12-17. Th e cadets from all three schools spent four days learning about every part of the ship, from the engine room, focs’le, damage control, combat systems, bridge and the galley. For four days they ate, slept and “worked” like sailors. Th e cadets stood watch, drove the ship, donned fi re-fi ghting gear, handled the small arm weapons and experienced some heavy weather while at sea, all without anyone getting sick. On the last day, the cadets left the ship and toured the “Valley of the Temples” at Agrigento Sic-ily, built by the Greeks in the 6th Century B.C. Th e 27 cadets from the the schools got to know each other, made new friends and had experi-ences that they will never forget.

Story By Nathaniel Kase, DGF NJROTC Commanding Offi cer

NJROTC students from Rota and Naples pose for a photo at the Valley of the Temples, Sicily.

Underway - Shift Colors

Navy JROTC students and instructors from Rota, Naples and Sigonella pose for a group photo aboard the USS Mount Whitney where they sailed for four days and experienced what it was like to be a sailor.

Rota NJROTC student dons fi re fi ghter equipment while training onboard the USS Mount Whitney.

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DGF High School students listen to former students who came back to their high school stomping grounds to share some of the wisdom they have ac-

quired since graduating.

Weeblos react as their pinewood race car cross the fi nish line during the Boy Scouts annual Pinewood Derby Jan. 30 at the DGF

MPR. Cub Scouts, with the help of parents, build their own cars from wood and raced them to determine the winner in their den.

Carolina Campos submitted this photo of her and her husband, ABH1 Henry Campos assigned to NAVSTA Rota Fire Department. Mrs. Campos submitted

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Now that the Super Bowl is in our rear view mirror, it’s time to get excited about another major sporting event. We are talking about the 2010 Winter Olympics being held in Vancouver, Canada Feb. 12-28. Since most of the sports played in the Winter Games are not followed year round by the average sports fan, what makes these events most compelling is the personal stories that make up the missing fl air of the games. Some of the story lines include the fi gure skating excel-lence of Korean Kim Yu-Na who most feel is a “cut above the rest” in this event. Evan Lysacek of the U.S. is the slight favorite in the men’s events. Note, a new judging system will be in eff ect for the games. Could be interesting. On the hockey ice, it could be a battle between Canada and Russia for the gold. Finland, Sweden, and possibly the U.S. are in the next batch looking for the remaining medal. American men’s bobsledding (2 and 4 men) is led by Steve Holcomb and his sled nicknamed “Night Train”. Hol-comb was declared legally blind and a radical experimental eye surgery took his vision from 20-500 to 20-20. Holcomb must have been truly shocked when he could see how fast he was going for the fi rst time. Free style skiing made up of moguls, aerials and a new event “ski cross” is manned by an 18 person team. Keep an eye out for 16 year old Ashley Caldwell; she is the fi rst prod-uct of a program aimed at making aerialists out of talented U.S. gymnasts. Speaking of skiing, U.S. skiing superstar Lindsey Vonn is a sure thing to win gold. Many believe she could be the Michael Phelps of these Winter Games.

Chances are you've seen the imaging spots we have

on the air advertising that the Vancouver 2010 Winter

Olympics will be on AFN.

Th e AFN Broadcast Center in California is waiting for

specifi c information from NBC to do fi nal planning. Once

it is received, a special myafn.net website will display all

of the schedules.

As in the past, AFN will carry as much Olympic cover-

age as it can and will probably be on several AFN channels.

NBC's broadcast coverage will be carried on AFN|prime.

Th e major changes known right now are on AFN|prime

Pacifi c, is Dr. Phil/Dr. Oz will air three hours earlier than

usual (Dr. Phil is pre-empted on 2/15 & 2/22); Jay Leno

is pre-empted; and some or all of the Soap Operas will

move to a 2 a.m. viewer time, aft er the late night shows.

On AFN|prime Atlantic late news will air one hour later

at 11 p.m.

We'll carry coverage from the NBC family of cable

channels (i.e. MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Bravo) on our other

channels, including AFN|sports, AFN|xtra, AFN|family

and AFN|spectrum.

Stay tuned to AFN Rota TV and the Eagle Rota 102.5

FM for the latest Winter Olympics coverage information.

By MCC (SW) Jerry Sekerak - OIC, AFN Rota

Olympic Coverage

The Rota Sports Report Welcome back to the second edition of the Rota Sports Report, the Home of the Gnome. RSR is still trying to get the ringing out of our ears from Pete Townsend’s guitar from the Who's Super Bowl half-time show. Aft er the last column, RSR got lots of feedback ranging from

“More Soccer” (its coming), to “I thought this was about Rota Sports”. Well it is and will be - more so in the future. Th is is RSR’s favorite time of the year. On the sports calendar most people would ques-tion why? Let’s look at things from Feb-April. Super Bowl, March Madness, Spring Train-ing, the NFL Draft (a RSR favorite), heck, even the NBA starts to get interesting this time of the year. But every four years, we get the extra benny of a Winter Olympics to watch. So what is this RSR thing and why should we care? Once our staff gets its local contacts established, you will see more local content fi lter into the column. For now, it’s our chance to put straight issues of a sporting nature. Next week pitchers and catchers report. Th is is important for several reasons. First off - this is the year the Cubs win it all (that’s always funny! One of these years that will be the correct answer- most likely not this year though). RSR’s point is everyone has a chance (kind of like Jim Carey in Dumb and Dumber). Th e normal cast of characters will surely battle for the title in Sept. (count the defending champion Yankees among them, like it or not). Veterans are young and rookies all have a chance to make the team. Small towns in Arizona and Florida come to life as winter birds draft their way in search of baseball, youth and warmth. Th at last one is huge as Spring training means winter is almost over. Keep an eye out all you Fantasy Sports types. RSR will be posting an invite to join our 2010 Fantasy Baseball League in the next couple of weeks. So start your research now and be ready to act quickly as teams are sure to go quickly. Along those lines, RSR will also be posting information on our March Madness Brackets in the next few weeks. RSR would like to send a shout out to the DGF Admirals Boys and Girls Varsity Bas-

ketball teams and the Admiral Cheerleaders as all three teams head to Germany Feb. 24-27 for the DoDDS European Championships. If you see one of our athletes out and about, tell them good luck and play strong. Also taking place Feb. 13-14 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, is the European Swim League Championships. If you cannot get enough of RSR, check theNAVSTA Rota Facebook page as we post more detailed items via that means. Any feed back, questions or ideas can be sent directly to [email protected] and we will get back to you soonest. So don’t think of this time of the year as “no more NFL”, but rather as a great time of hope. Hope springs eternal and sports shine in the spring so it’s all good. See ya next time and remember to play it hard, play it safe.

DGF Admiral Girl's Basketball Team (blue) set up a play during a game against the Alconbury. The DGF girl's basketball team will be going to Germany Feb. 24 - 27 to compete in the DoDDS European Cham-pionships.

If you have not seen the video on the internet of snow-boarder Shawn White taking a huge hit directly in the head as he hit the top of the half pipe tube during re-entry, you are missing toughness on a Mixed Martial Arts scale. White was able to continue in his event aft er this miscue, and able to complete his hardest move - the “Double McTwist 1260”. White is a favorite to medal during these games. Perhaps the oddest story in these Olympics has taken place already in speed skating. Th is sport seems to have the strongest bond with entertainment of all the sports this year. American Apolo Anton Ohno, two time Gold Medalist, leads the short track team in Vancouver. You may recall back in 2007 Apolo, with the help of Julianne Hough, won the “Dancing with the Stars” contest. Apolo is expected to medal again this time around, as is skater Shari Davis the world record holder in the 1000 and 1500 meter distances. Th e U.S. Speed Skating program, like much of America, was in a fi nancial crunch and having trouble raising funds needed for preparations for the games. In stepped T.V. funny man Stephen Colbert of the Colbert Report who did a mock race with Davis on his show and asked his fans to help raise cash for the team. More than $300,000 was raised by January and the team was able to meet its requirements which allowed Colbert to claim “he saved American speed skating”. On a local note, our host country of Spain is sending a team of 17 competitors to battle in these Olympics, led by Maria Jose Rienda competing in her fi ft h winter games. Th ese games promise to be memorable, even if we don’t live in one of those cold places the Winter Games call home.

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The Rota Sports Report Talks Olympics

the coastline, feb. 11, 2010

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