https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota September 6, 2012 Volume 22, Issue 34 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain The Coastline National Preparedness Month: A Plan Page 3 Prevent Education Fraud Against Military Page 4 Rota Swim Club Swims First Meet of the Season Page 19 Service members from the Departments of the Air Force, Navy and Army assigned to Naval Station Rota as well as Reservists from West Virginia have moved 2,376,242 pounds of material, 44 helicopters and 265 pieces of cargo in a joint-branch intermodal operation over the past month. Intermodal involves the transporta- tion of combat equipment and helicopters from the U.S. to downrange and back with considerable cost savings to the DoD. Each participating unit plays a major role in the suc- cess of these operations. A major and vital component to that success is the U.S. Air Force’s 167th Airlift Wing’s Airlift Squadron. Located at Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, W.Va. the 167th Airlift Wing is a unit of the West Virginia Air National Guard and flies the C-5 Galaxy aircraft. For more than 50 years the wing has served the state and nation by providing capability across a variety of missions, begin- ning in its earliest days when it flew the F-51 Mustang and F-86 Sabre fighters. The 167th's focus today, and in the future, is summed up in the unit's motto: "Moun- taineer Pride Worldwide." While here, the Airmen were responsible for assisting forward deployed and returning units, with a wide array of aircraft and cargo units. “We are involved in the support, maintenance and operations of intermodal operations,” said 167th Airlift Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Martin Timko. “Our guys prepare, load, plan and ultimately launce aircraft towards its destination.” Once the C-5 leaves Rota the new cargo is delivered and the old cargo is loaded and sent back to it original destination. “It is always very fulfilling to know that we directly impact the warfighter downrange every time we suc- cessfully deliver cargo,” said TImko. “Due to the fact that we can bring so much and so varied a cargo load to the user. They are always glad to see us arrive with their equipment and personnel. We make a very large impact with each of our very large birds (C-5).” Once this phase of the operations is completed, members will return to West Virginia and await the next mission. Air Force 167th Helps Intermodal Operations in Rota By MC2 (SW/AW) TrAviS AlSTon nAvSTA roTA PuBliC AffAirS Above: Helicopters line up to be loaded for transport aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain. Right: Workers move one of the helicopters to the transport ship. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Alston) See more photos pages 12 - 13
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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota September 6, 2012 Volume 22, Issue 34 U.S. Naval Activities, SpainThe Coastline
National Preparedness Month: A Plan
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Prevent Education Fraud Against Military
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Rota Swim Club Swims First Meet of the Season
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Service members from the Departments of the Air Force, Navy and Army assigned to Naval Station Rota as well as Reservists from West Virginia have moved 2,376,242 pounds of material, 44 helicopters and 265 pieces of cargo in a joint-branch intermodal operation over the past month. Intermodal involves the transporta-tion of combat equipment and helicopters from the U.S. to downrange and back with considerable cost savings to the DoD.
Each participating unit plays a major role in the suc-cess of these operations. A major and vital component to that success is the U.S. Air Force’s 167th Airlift Wing’s Airlift Squadron.
Located at Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, W.Va. the 167th Airlift Wing is a unit of the West Virginia Air National Guard and flies the C-5 Galaxy aircraft. For more than 50 years the wing has served the state and nation by
providing capability across a variety of missions, begin-ning in its earliest days when it flew the F-51 Mustang and F-86 Sabre fighters. The 167th's focus today, and in the future, is summed up in the unit's motto: "Moun-taineer Pride Worldwide."
While here, the Airmen were responsible for assisting forward deployed and returning units, with a wide array of aircraft and cargo units.
“We are involved in the support, maintenance and operations of intermodal operations,” said 167th Airlift Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Martin Timko. “Our guys prepare, load, plan and ultimately launce aircraft towards its destination.”
Once the C-5 leaves Rota the new cargo is delivered and the old cargo is loaded and sent back to it original destination.
“It is always very fulfilling to know that we directly
impact the warfighter downrange every time we suc-cessfully deliver cargo,” said TImko. “Due to the fact that we can bring so much and so varied a cargo load to the user. They are always glad to see us arrive with their equipment and personnel. We make a very large impact with each of our very large birds (C-5).”
Once this phase of the operations is completed, members will return to West Virginia and await the next mission.
Air Force 167th Helps Intermodal Operations in Rota
By MC2 (SW/AW) TrAviS AlSTon
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Above: Helicopters line up to be loaded for transport aboard Naval Station Rota, Spain. Right: Workers move one of the helicopters to the transport ship. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Alston)
See more photos pages 12 - 13
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Hola Rota,A little bird told me that cooler weather is right
around the corner as we enjoy these last couple weeks of summer. I trust you were all able to take advantage of the holiday break and that students
and parents alike are get-ting used to school being back in session. I wanted to take some time to thank you personally for taking safety into consideration throughout the summer - we made it relatively unscathed through the 101 Critical Days. While it’s impossible to eliminate
100 percent of accidents, paying attention and mak-ing smart decisions drastically reduces them - you are all proof of that.
With school back underway, I know many of you are getting geared up for our fall sports. DGF’s championship-caliber teams are hard at work train-ing and practicing - hopefully our student athletes will repeat the successes they enjoyed last year. Please support our athletics as we do all our other programs.
I also want to commend the Rota community for its efforts toward this year’s Feds Feed Families food drive. This campaign is a U.S. government-led effort that partners with various agencies, including the DoD. Our Chapel headed up the drive locally and NAVSTA Rota team members donated more than 1,200 pounds of food this year. You have certainly helped many families outside the gate who may have fallen on hard times. Thank you for your generosity.
Lastly, the base is busy as usual hosting distin-guished visitors and other leaders from our chain of command. Your efforts day in and day out help our installation shine. Again, it’s easy to show our visi-tors how wonderful Rota is when you have so many people dedicated to getting the mission accom-plished and taking care of one another. As FDNF plans grow and progress, I’ll keep you informed. Most of the planning for the ships’ arrival has been academic, but we will soon begin some actual “ham-mer and nails” movement on this important project. Construction for FDNF will be minimal, but we will have to do some building as well as renovating to accommodate and support the ships and their crews. I’ll keep you posted as this and many other developments come to Naval Station Rota.
Eventful Times Approaching
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Disasters often strike at the most inconvenient time. You may be at the mar-ket, while your spouse is at work and your children are attending school. All of a sudden, your family needs to be together, but isn’t! For situations like this, it is important for you and your family to be prepared with a communication plan.
Here are some things you can do to help your family communicate in the event of an emergency.
Fill out contact cards for each family member and keep them in your wallet or purse. For younger children, the cards can be kept in school backpacks. It is a good idea to laminate your contact cards to preserve them in case of accidental contact with liquids. In addition to carrying a calling card, cash (American and Euro) and a cell phone are always helpful. It is not uncommon for cellular phone networks to be disrupted during emergencies, but text mes-sages and short message service (SMS) will often still transmit even when voice calls fail, so ensure all family members know how to use this technology.
Since Naval Station Rota is a host nation base, the Spanish military has control over base access. If base access is restricted due to a disaster or emergency, it is possible that you could be on one side of the gate, and your family members on the other. For this reason, it is important to have a back-up plan. Talk with your family about safe meeting places at the homes of trusted friends, for example. Make sure your children know which adults can help them get back in touch with you if an emergency does cause a physical separation between you and your family, and communicate with your friends and ensure that they are listed as an emergency contact for your children.
Be prepared! Stay connected!For more information visit http://www.ready.gov/family-communications.
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Military personnel and families will be offered legal assistance through the Region Legal Service Office (RLSO) at Naval Station Rota starting Oct. 1, as part of a Navy-wide realignment of legal assistance and defense services.
The RLSO will assume legal assistance functions currently handled by the Naval Legal Service Office (NLSO), to include services for family law, immigra-tion, wills and estate planning, military benefits, consumer/financial affairs and deployment readiness.
The NLSO will become the Defense Service Office (DSO) and only provide defense services for military members facing courts-martial and other disciplin-ary or administrative actions.
“Clients may need to call a different phone number or go to a new location to receive legal assistance and defense services,” said RLSO Judge Advocate Lt. j.g. Christin Cotten, based in Naples, Italy. “After Oct. 1, RLSO will be the location for legal assistance and the DSO will be the new place for defense services.”
There will be closings and limited legal assistance, civil law or defense ser-vices offered by the RLSO and NLSO Sept. 25 as legal office spaces and staffs transition. Personnel should contact their legal offices beforehand with any questions, said Cotten.
The legal assistance offices will remain in their current location on the 2nd deck of building 3293 while the new DSO will be located adjacent to those spaces, also on the 2nd deck of building 3293. Service members will be able reach the RLSO Legal Assistance office at 34-95682-2531 (or DSN: 314-727-2531) and new DSO at 34-95682-6318 (or DSN: 314-727-6318) beginning Sept. 26. The RLSO will continue providing Staff Judge Advocate and command services from their offices in on the second deck of building 1.
Office for Legal Assistance Services Changing at Naval Station RotafroM nAvSTA roTA PuBliC AffAirS
Since the introduction of the Post 9/11 GI Bill, the number of military students attending online colleges has increased immensely. In correlation to this, there has also been a large
increase in the number of schools offering on-line college degree pro-grams. This is beneficial to service members who would like to earn a col-lege education, but have limited access to tradi-tional classrooms due to overseas deployments or long working hours.
However, with an increased number of enrollments also comes an increase in the competition among schools to recruit students and their money.
Universities have always been competitive with each other and want to recruit the most talented college athletes, the smartest students and the best professors. The reputation and ranking of a school is based upon these factors. However, the traditional brick and mortar school will always have a strong student body, and have little to no difficulty reaching their stu-dent quotas every year.
Unfortunately, for some schools that don’t operate in the brick and mortar format, there aren’t these types of incentives for students to enroll at their school. Therefore, they must resort to hiring a sales staff in order to recruit students.
With an environment of competition amongst for-profit schools, a wealth of military education funding and need for high student numbers, there are some schools that partake in deceptive recruiting practices in order to meet their student quotas. Any school that engages in deception to get the money of service members is committing fraud. President Obama, the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have all taken action to prevent fraud against service members and continue to battle this ever-growing problem.
Unfortunately, they aren’t able to investigate and act on every infraction.
Therefore, it is ultimately the service member with the as-sistance of his or her education center, who must research a school prior to enrolling and be aware of common deceptive practices in order to avoid wasting their military benefits.
The following is a list of seven red flags that represent actual deceptive claims from schools or their websites. In order to help preserve education benefits and avoid fraud, service members should be aware of these types of deceptive claims when re-searching a college and speaking with school representatives.
1. “Our program is military approved”Look for marketing material that uses terms such as “DoD
Approved,” “Military Approved” or use of official DoD logos. No
university, except for the service schools, has a military stamp of approval. Schools may be approved to accept military funding or may have signed the DoD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), but no university or college is “military approved.”
2. “GI Bill/TA will cover all your costs”Be wary of blanket statements about GI Bill or Tuition As-
sistance (TA) funds. TA only covers the cost of tuition. It will not cover application fees, book fees, graduation fees, etc. The GI Bill will cover books and tuition, but school representatives don’t have information on your GI Bill status and aren’t able to determine if you have 100 or 50 percent.
3. “We are seeking accreditation and all students will be grandfathered in”
Look for silence on accreditation or claims that accredita-tion is forthcoming. If you have questions about accreditation please consult your nearest education office or the Department of Education’s website for a listing of accredited schools.
4. “The credits you earn here are fully transferable”Never trust blanket promises that credits will transfer. The
transfer of credit depends on the school a student transfers to as well as the program of study and accreditation of the schools.
5. “Our military students have 100 percent graduation rate”Claims about graduation are often exaggerated. With trans-
fers and dropouts it is almost impossible to reach 100 percent graduation rate at a legitimate institution.
6. “Guaranteed job placement after you graduate or guaran-teed salary ranges”
Schools may have programs to assist with resumes, job search techniques or leads to various companies. However, no college can guarantee job placement or ensure that a graduate will make a certain salary. Statements such as “with this degree plan you will be making $60,000 - $80,000 upon graduation,” are deceptive recruiting tools used to lure in students.
7. “If you change your mind at any point, you can always get a full refund”
Be sure to examine claims about refunds and always read the refund policies prior to enrolling with a school.
Characteristics such as a steady paycheck and military benefits make service members targets for schools practicing deceptive recruiting. However, informed service members will be able to identify the red flags and protect themselves against fraud.
You should always do your research, never be pressured into signing on the dotted line, and if you have any doubts or questions, contact your education office.
Remember the old adage, “If it’s too good to be true, it prob-ably is.”
If you have any questions, please contact the Navy College Office at 727-2785 or [email protected]. You can also contact the Virtual Education Center (VEC) at DSN 492-4684 or [email protected].
LOCAL NEWS
TheRotaBeat“What is the best part of your job?”
“Getting to help people.”
JessecaLandrySales clerk,
NEX
“Interacting with the different components or services.”
CWO2RoseanneOliveros
CTF 68 NCF
“Interacting with the youth of the base.”
DanSerfassPrincipal,
DGF Middle/High School
“Helping families transfer.”
BarbaraPetersSchool Liaison Officer,
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Preventing Education Fraud for Service MembersBy ruSh MooDy
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TopPoints
- Colleges target service mem-bers because of the aid.- Always research your school before allocating TA/GI Bill funds.- Ask for help.
ATTENTIONHOUSINGRESIDENTS: Tops in Blues will be performing at the DGF Multi-Purpose building Wednesday. Residents around the DGF school can anticipate higher than normal noise 7 p.m. Wednesday to 3 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13. Increased noise will involve the concert, which begins at 7 p.m., as well as the break down of equipment using heavy machinery. Please be advised of this. Security is also aware of the concert and the noise should housing residents call.
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The Missoula Children’s Theater’s production of ‘The Frog Prince’ at the movie theater Aug. 24 was the result of five dayss hard work. Nearly 60 students from the Rota community were guided through the production process by Kristal Burke and Dana Szarzynski from Missoula. The end result was a musical and theatrical treat.
“I don’t know how they manage to get it all together in such a short time” said Marcy Bond, whose four children participated in the play.
The Missoula Children’s Theater is a non-profit orga-nization, and since being founded in 1971 has grown to the extent that it now casts more than 65,000 children each year from 1,300 communities in every state, most of Canada, and 16 other countries. The stint in Rota was last of many stops Burke and Szarzynski made on their third tour of military installations in and around Europe. No sooner had the photo session ended after the show, the girls were packing down the props, cos-tumes and set in preparation for their next adventure.
The Frog Formerly Known as Prince
By STEvE BonD
ConTriBuTing WriTEr
Curtain all for the cast. Photo by Steve Bond.
The Missoula Theater Features Rota Community
Joy Hutcheson-Tipton, top row center, as Princess Prim surrounded by her knights. Photo by Danielle Mitchell.
DGF High School will host its annual College and Career Fair, Nov. 30, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the DGF Multi- Purpose Building. We are therefore seeking parent volunteers to represent their alma mater and we welcome representatives from any college, university, community or junior college. This will be a wonderful opportunity for our students to obtain
information from schools all over the United States (and some in Europe) while living overseas. Please email Marcy Bond at marcy.bond@eu. dodea.edu to let her know of your interest in participating in this event.
If you are interested, all you will need to do ahead of time is to contact the admissions office at your alma mater and ask them to send some informational packets/pamphlets/posters or anything else they would be willing to send. It
usually takes a couple weeks to get the material. We hope to see many community volunteers on Nov. 30. Please come out and
support DGF students and help them explore the various college opportunities while living in Spain.
DGF Seeks Volunteers for College Fair
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Sailor in the SpotlightAO2 (AW) Kendra Ross
By MC2 (SW/AW) Travis Alston
NAVSTA Rota Public Affairs
SAILOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A native of Baltimore, Md., Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Kendra Ross enlisted in the Navy in 2005. After completing basic training in Great Lakes, Ill., she attended Aviation Ordnanceman A-School at Naval Air Station Pen-sacola, Fla.
Upon completion of A-School she reported to her first duty station, USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) in Yokosuka, Japan.
Ross reported to Naval Munitions Command Detach-ment Rota, Spain in July 2011 and serves as the ordnance support assistant leading petty officer.
She is responsible for the storage,loading and unloading of explosives and providing logistical, technical and mate-rial support to Fleet and other DoD customers.
Ross is also the command security manager, command training petty officer, technical publications librarian and voting assistance officer.
She said her biggest accomplishment thus far was par-ticipating in the 2012 Navy-Marines Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund and bringing in more than $60,000 in donations for NAVSTA Rota.
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do.” - Confucius
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LOME, Togo - Seabees assigned to U.S. Naval Mo-bile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 Detail Togo are conducting special construction partnering missions with host nation military engineers in support of Africa Partnership Station 2012.
The mission of Africa Partnership Station is to conduct theater security cooperation (TSC) through a continuum of activities designed to advance mari-time security in Africa. Combined Task Force 68 and NMCB 1 are supporting this effort using a task-tailored detachment to contribute to the economic prosperity and security on land through humanitarian civil assis-tance projects with the host nation military engineers.
NMCB 1 was deployed in early August to the small West African nation of Togo, taking over the mission from NMCB 3. Their mission is the continued renova-tion of the C.E.G. Totsi primary school in Lome, as well as partnering with the Togolese Military Engineers. Renovations to the school will include installation of a new metal roof, renovation of the roof support structure, replacement of the electrical system, as well as stucco and door installation.
The Seabees of NMCB 1 must face numerous challenges to complete their mission. Time is limited and the renovations must be completed before the start of the new school year in late September. More
challenging are the materials and construction stan-dards in West Africa that are substantially different than in the United States. Often common materials
found on similar construction projects back home are unavailable, and translating the nomenclature to French simply adds to the challenge. This is perhaps their greatest obstacle, as the crewmembers work with the host military and local vendors through their translator to come up with innovative solutions for old-world problems.
Despite these challenges, NMCB 1 is embracing its mission and integrating with the host nation mili-tary during the renovation. The Seabees and local engineers work together to mix and apply stucco to the exterior of the school while another part of the team removes the existing roof, repairs and replaces existing roof trusses and rafters with their carpenters. Work moves rapidly despite the language barrier between the Seabees and Togolese.
Project Supervisor, Builder 1st Class (SCW) Don-nell Rogers, talked about the chance to work with the host nation. “I'm proud to be a part of the Navy and NMCB 1's increased footprint around the world. This project gives you a chance to better your construction skills by learning new techniques from the engineers of these countries.”
NMCB 1 is currently deployed to 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR) in support of construction operations throughout Europe and Africa.
NMCB 1 Supports African Education and Military EngineersBy EnSign STEvEn DEArMon
nAvAl MoBilE ConSTruCTion BATTAlion (nMCB) 1
Builder 3rd Class (SCW) Francine Pommells and a Togolese Military Engineer apply a stucco coating to the outside of a local Togo school in support of Africa Partnership Station 2012. Pommells is attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1. NMCB 1 is currently deployed to 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR) in support of construction operations throughout Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Steve De Armon)
Are you ready to quit tobacco? Think about what you are giving up … the smell of cigarettes, the collection of spit tobacco, shortness of breath, increased heart rate and blood pressure. Don’t forget the risk of heart attack, lung disease and more than one type of cancer. Now think about what you have to gain. Your family and friends will be happy that you’ve taken an important step in improving your health.
You will begin to breathe a little easier and start on a path to a healthier heart, lungs and blood vessels. You and your clothes will no longer smell like cigarettes. If you are ready to quit, we can help you with our four-week Tobacco Cessa-tion Program through Health Promotions. It isn’t too late to join our September class. This program provides counseling and guidance on quitting tobacco and will help you decide on the right process to assist you in becoming tobacco free. Options include:
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy, such as the patch or gum. - Medications, such as Zyban if no contraindications exist. - “Cold Turkey,” if this option works best for your lifestyle. If you have questions or would like to schedule the class, call Health Promo-
tions at 727-3350. Take an important step and be healthy for life.
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Sept.21, 2012, 7: 30 a.m.Gateway Galley aboard NAVSTA RotaBreakfast: $2.50Volunteers needed to stand 30-min-ute watch positions to signify the POW/MIA's watch.Contact Eddie Ybarra at [email protected] or Rob White at [email protected].
Rota POW/MIA Breakfast
The Navy will join the nation in commemorating Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Rec-ognition Day Sept. 21, as announced in NAVADMIN 262/12.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is a day of observance for all Americans to offer remembrance, honor and respect to service members who were prisoners of war and those who remain missing as a result of the nation's conflicts.
The 2012 national theme, "Until They Are Home," pays special tribute to the families of these service members who have sacrificed and endured on be-half of their loved ones.
"National POW/MIA Recognition Day gives us the opportunity to honor the sacrifices of our POW/
MIA service members, and to reaffirm our sacred promise to our nation to bring every warrior home," said Rear Adm. Martha Herb, director of personnel readiness and community support. "This year's theme especially recognizes family members of our POW/MIA Sailors, many of whom continue to wait for the return of their loved ones."
All commands are encouraged to host or support local POW/MIA Recognition Day activities. Sug-gested activities include displaying the missing man table in a unit work space and hosting formal cer-emonies in which a former POW or family member of a current MIA Sailor is a guest speaker.
This observance is also one of six days through-out the year that Congress has mandated the flying
of the National League of Families' POW/MIA flag. The others are Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day.
Today, more than 33,000 Sailors from World War II through the Persian Gulf War remain unaccounted for. Each year, Navy's POW/MIA section assists with repatriating Sailors and returning them to their loved ones for burial in our homeland. The Depart-ment of Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel office (DPMO) is the U.S. government agency that leads Navy's effort to account for missing service members.
For more information about this effort and na-tional POW/MIA Recognition Day, visit http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day Honors All Sailors 'Until They Are Home'froM ChiEf of nAvAl PErSonnEl PuBliC AffAirS
ImportantOverseasVotingDatesOct.6 - Deadline for voting via absentee ballot from Iraq, Afghanistan,
ships at sea and overseas citizens.Oct.13 - Deadline for voting via absentee ballot from voters on over-
seas military installations.Oct.22 - If you have not received and mailed an official absentee ballot
yet, see your Voting Assistance Officer to fill out and mail a write-in ballot.Nov.6- Election Day.You can always contact the Installation Voting Assistance Officer, Lt
Graham MacDonald, with questions. Email [email protected] or call 727-2830.
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Lands of the Bible Catholic Scripture Study invites participants to take a visual and spiritual journey to the Holy Land. This eight-week discussion group will identify key places and landscapes of the Bible which will speak their own inspiring message for the spiritual life. This group meets every Wednesday. Preregistration required and childcare is available. Contact Melissa Williams at [email protected] to register.
Catholic Scripture Study
Why We Quit a Popular Social Media WebsiteSaying, “We quit social media” sounds strange, like
saying we quit drugs or something. I’m not anti-social media, it’s just that my wife and I came to the conclu-sion that a popular social networking site wasn’t really beneficial to living out the values we want formed in
our lives and modeled for our kids (I know, you can gag at this point if you want, but I encourage you to keep reading).
WHAT!? “What does online social networking have to do with values?” you ask? Well, here is how I look at it. Loneli-ness is one of the oldest conditions of humanity
and social networking seems like the perfect medicine for a lonely world. Suddenly everyone is connected like never before. Never again will you be lonely! .Just look at all of the “friends” and followers you have!
However, I found that my use of the popular social networking site did exactly the opposite of what I desired. It created a distance between my friends and me, yet gave the false impression that we were
closer than ever. In fact, I found myself becoming a lazy friend, never having to take time out of my day to make a phone call or take someone to coffee. I could do friendships on my terms, when it was convenient for me. I never had to do anything to invest, truly, in the life of a “friend.” I replaced quality with quantity. As a result, my relationships atrophied.
What is more, I had to take a serious look at my motivation behind what I posted on the popular social networking site. I say that I value humility, yet I found myself posting only what would make me look awe-some. I say that my value and self worth are found in God alone, yet I got so wrapped up in what other people thought and posted. I say that I want my life to be more about others than me, yet my social network-ing page was all about me.
I’ve never been a social networking “junkie,” but there were times when I found myself neglecting my most precious “social network,” my wife and kids, as I mindlessly scrolled through posts from people who had no interest in significantly investing in my life, or the life of my family.
Which brings me back to values. When my kids think about what it means to be a friend, I want them to learn from my example, not from a popular online
social networking site. A friend is one who will invest their most valuable resources in the other, not the least of which is time. A friend is one who doesn’t mind if they miss their favorite show because the other called at the “wrong time.” A friend is one who is willing to endure a little inconvenience for the sake of making the other’s life better.
When my kids think about what it means to have value and self worth, again, I want them to know the definition by my example, not online social network-ing. I want them to see me in prayer. I want them to see me spending more time reading my Bible than I do reading people’s posts.
I readily acknowledge that my issue with the popular social networking site stems from the way I used it. In that case, my issue is really with myself. But my char-acter flaws don’t need any help in remaining strong. So, for over a year, I’ve been online social networking free. True, I don’t have as many “friends,” but it has forced me to be the kind of friend I truly want to be, to my wife, to my kids and to you.
If you would like to speak to me, another chaplain or a Religious Program Specialist, please contact the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.
For specific requirements of the job please contact RP1 Hawkins-Chavis at 727-2161 or 956-82-2161.
CHAPELJOBOPENINGCatholic Director of Religious Education
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Moving Pieces of the
Mission Puzzle
Intermodal is a U.S. joint-service mission that involves the movement of aircraft and equipment to and from downrange. The mission involves strategic coordination between the Departments of the Navy, Air Force and Army as well as civil-ian contractors who specialize in loading large equipment. The U.S. Air Force team featured in this photo story is the 167th Airlift Wing’s Airlift Squadron located at Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, W.Va. The mission is part of a larger puzzle in-volving coordination across multiple branches of the military making one final picture: success. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis Alston)
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Senior Chief Logistics Specialist (AW/SW) James Cachola retired during a ceremony at the Sea View Pines Amphitheater Aug. 30.
Cachola was joined by family, friends and shipmates, past and present, as he marked the end of his 22-year career in the Navy.
The traditional ceremony included the presentation of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Cachola, letters from presidents, Fleet Reserve Certificate, readings of “The Watch” and “The Wife’s Watch,” “The Navy Wife,” guest speakers and, of course, comments from Cachola. He thanked his family, his church family, friends and fellow service members for their support throughout his career.
Senior Chief Cachola, ‘You stand relieved. We have the watch.’ Fair winds and following seas shipmate.
Fair Winds and Following Seas LSC James Cachola
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SponsorTrainingToday, 9 - 11 a.m. Have you been assigned as a sponsor? If so, take a couple hours out of your workday to receive the latest information to pass on to your sponsoree. Representatives from housing, Personnel Support Detachment (PSD), personal property, WIC and the school liaison officer will let you know everything you need to know to ensure incoming personnel have a smooth and hassle-free transfer. Spouses are also encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is required. Call 727- 3232 for more information or to sign up.
CommunicationSkillsWorkshop(XYZyourwaytoabetterlife)Today, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Communication is powerful and directly affects our quality of life and relationships. Our ability to express what we think and feel without clouding our ability to listen and respect how others think and feel is the greatest factor of success in our work and home life. Yet, communication is an everyday activity that is easily taken for granted. This workshop helps people use the power of communication to strengthen relationships at work and at home by practicing skills that build effective two-way communication. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
StressManagement101Friday, 9 - 11 a.m. Stress is a fact of life and the militarys culture presents some unique stressors of its own. This workshop helps learners measure the effect of the stressors in their lives against the symptoms and behaviors of the Operational Stress Control (OSC) Continuum Model and provides opportunities for learners to create work and life strategies to get them to a healthier zone. For more information or to register please call 727-3232.
FederalRésuméFormatMonday, 2 - 3 p.m. Target your federal résumé to highlight your qualifications to Hu-man Resources offices and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility and the special requirements of a federal résumé. Call 727-3232 to sign up.
RetirementTAPWorkshopMondaythroughSept.13, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Retiring within the next 24 months? Explore information about your transition from the military, the job search process, your benefits and your responsibilities. The Transition Assistance Program is here to assist you. Please contact your Command Career Counselor to sign up.
DevelopingaSpendingPlanTuesday, 9 - 10 a.m. Hands on training to determine your financial fitness, realize your goals and plan for your future. You will leave the class ready to save, pay down debt and track expenses. Call 727-3232 to sign up.
CookingClassandFarmersMarketWednesday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Would you like to learn about Spanish cuisine? Attend this hands-on class. We will go to the market to buy fresh produce that we will use in the cooking class. With the help of a local chef, you will be able to prepare some of the most famous and traditional local dishes such as: garlic shrimp, salmorejo (typical tomato soup from Cordoba), potaje de garbanzos con espinacas (traditional farmers meal for winter), tinto de verano and much more. This cooking class will be held on base. Call 727-3232 for more details and register. Price €15 per person to be paid when signing up.
SavingandInvestingWednesday, 9 - 10 a.m. Retirement? Kids’ college? TSP? 401K? This dynamic workshop gives you information you need to make an informed decision about your future. Call 727-3232 to sign up.
Pre-DeploymentBriefWednesday, 11 a.m. - Noon. Whether you are single or married, preparing for deploy-ment has practical and emotional aspects to consider. This workshop covers financial aspects, communication and coping strategies. Spouses and family members are highly encouraged to attend, in order to help them prepare for this often-stressful period. Call 727-3232 to pre-register.
SmoothMoveSept.13, 9 - 11 a.m. Have orders? Getting ready to PCS? Then you should be signing up for this course. Even if it is your umpteenth PCS, you might get some new and useful information. Pre-registration is required. Call 727-3232 for more information or to sign up.
Fleet & Family Support CenterCall727-3232topre-registerforallFFSCfunctions.
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WASHINGTON - The United States will remain focused on the mission in Afghanistan while working toward end-ing the war in a responsible way that protects everything its military members have sacrificed for there, President Barack Obama said Aug. 31.
Obama traveled to Fort Bliss, Texas to honor service members he credited with making a turnaround in Iraq and also helping Afghanistan chart its own new future.
“You left Iraq with honor, your mission complete, your heads high,” the president told the assembly of active, National Guard and reserve troops and their families. “And today Iraq has a chance to forge its own destiny.”
Last visiting Fort Bliss two years ago, Obama recalled reminding the troops there that “we had more work to do, including taking the fight to al-Qaida.”
Flashing forward to today, the president cited prog-ress. “With allies and partners, we’ve taken out more top al-Qaida terrorists than at any time since 9/11,” he said. “And thanks to the courage of our forces, al-Qaida is on the road to defeat, and bin Laden will never again threaten the United States of America.”
Obama recognized Fort Bliss troops who have recent-ly returned from Afghanistan or are currently deployed there, and some scheduled to deploy soon.
“I’ve got to tell you the truth,” he said. “This is still a very tough fight.”
The president recognized the sacrifices made, not-
ing that he met with Gold Star families who lost loved ones in the conflict. “Your loved ones live on in the soul of the nation. We will honor them always,” he told the family members.
“Because of their sacrifice, because of your service, we pushed the Taliban back,” the president said. “We’re training forces. The transition to Afghan lead is under way. And, as promised, more than 30,000 of our troops will have come home by next month.”
Obama offered assurance that “just as in Iraq, we are going to end this war responsibily.”
The Afghans will take the lead for their own security next year, he noted, and the transition will be complete in 2014.
“And even as this war ends, we will stay vigilant until Afghanistan is never again a source for attacks against America - never again,” Obama said, drawing cheers from the crowd. “So we’re not just ending these wars. We’re doing it in a way that keeps America safe and makes America stronger.”
That, the president said, includes the military. Draw-ing down forces, he said, will mean fewer deployments, which creates more time to train, improve readiness, prepare for the future and reconnect with families.
“So make no mistake: ending the wars responsibly makes us safer, and it makes our military even stron-ger,” he said.
Obama emphasized, in drawing down the force in Afghanistan, that the United States must remain ready for the challenges ahead. “In a world of serious threats, I will never hesitate to use force to defend the United States of America or our interests,” he said.
“At the same time, I will only send you into harm’s way when it is absolutely necessary,” he pledged. “And when we do, we will give you the equipment and the clear mis-sion and the smart strategy and the support back home that you need to get the job done. We owe you that.”
The president recognized that the future, post-conflict military will be leaner. He promised, however, that the United States will continue making the investments needed “to keep you the absolute best military in the world, bar none.”
The United States will always maintain its military superiority, he said.
“In you, we’ve got the best-trained, best-led, best-equipped military in human history. And as commander in chief, I am going to keep it that way,” the president said.
Obama reaffirmed his pledge that the United States will continue to support those who have served and sacrificed on behalf of the nation.
“We may be turning a page on a decade of war, but America’s responsibilities to you have only just begun,” he said.
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NMCRSOffersFreeGoodiesforYourNewbornAre you an expectant parent who would like assistance in planning for your new baby? This class provides resources to help families become more aware of the costs related to the birth of a child, and information on making better financial choices. This can be especially useful for new mothers to the Rota community. Eligible par-ents receive a junior sea bag containing Gerber products, a handmade item such as a blanket or sweater set and additional free items. You do not have to be active duty or a dependent to go to this class and receive free gifts. Sign up at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office (Bldg 3293). Classes are held the secondWednesdayof every month. Call 727-1614 for more information.
WICOverseasWomen, Infants and Children Overseas is a nutrition, education and supplemental food program for qualified members of the uniformed services, civilian employees, DoD contractors living overseas and their family members. Participants include preg-nant, postpartum and breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. WIC benefits include one-on-one nutrition counseling, nutrition and health screenings, breast-feeding education, breast pump loan program, infant and child feeding tips and drafts redeemable for nutritious foods. Call 727-2921 for more information.
PreschoolServicesforChildrenwithDisabilitiesChild Find for children 3 - 5 years of age is an ongoing outreach program that locates and identifies children who may have developmental delays or educational disabilities and need special services. If you have concerns regarding your child's development please contact Linda Hill at 727-4185 or 727-4435.
STAPThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) offers an interest-free loan program for up to $3,000 per year for undergraduate or graduate tuition. This is an overseas-only program, so take advantage here. Call NMCRS at 727-1614 to make an appointment.
NMCRSThriftShopHoursBeginning Friday, the Thrift Shop will resume their normal hours of operation, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for active duty service members and their families. All other U.S. government ID cardholders are welcome to begin shopping at 11:30 a.m. until the shop closes at 2 p.m. If you have any questions please contact NMCRS at 727-1614. As always if you have a financial emergency outside of business hours, please contact the director on her cell phone at 18-727-0800.
AlcoholicsAnonymousMeetingsAA meetings are scheduled for every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. at the base Chapel. Call DAPA at 727-2876 for more information.
PreparefortheSATorACTNoweKnowledge is donating SAT/ACT Test Prep Programs worth $200 to all active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Reserve, their family members, DoD employees and civil-ians performing military support, as well as their family members. Materials may be ordered online at http://www.eknowledge.com/DANTES or by calling 951-25-6407.
CTC'DrugRecognitionforLawEnforcement'SeminarCentral Texas College will be offering a lunchtime seminar CJSA 1173: "Drug Rec-ognition for Law Enforcement.” Monday through Sept. 14, Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. No books are required for this class. It is a one-credit course.
CentralTexasCollege(CTC)Term 2 will begin the week of Oct. 15. Students can start registering for classes the beginning of October. We will be running face-to-face classes for criminal justice, ear-ly childhood professions and fire protection technology. We also offer classes online, as well as a Microsoft Certification Program both of which start once a month. Call Central Texas College today at 727-2574 or visit their office in the Community Support Center building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
HelpingSkillsinHumanRelationsUniversity of Oklahoma now offers individuals with a bachelor's degree or OU gradu-ate students certificates in Helping Skills in Human Relations and Human Resource Diversity and Development. All certificate course work can be applied to a Master of Human Relations. For more information call OU at 727-2799 or visit their office in the Community Support Center building during their office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
OUOffersMasterofHumanRelationsProgramUniversity of Oklahoma’s Rota site offers a Master of Human Relations. Ten classes are taught in six-day increments with six semester hours of internship completing the required 36 hours for the program. For more information call OU at 727-2799 or visit their office in the Community Support Center building during their office hours, Mon-day - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
UMUCFall2RegistrationDon't forget to enroll in the upcoming Presidential elections seminar. This one credit seminar will take place Saturday through Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Topics will include the influence of mass media on modern campaigns; the roll of issues and ideology in the elections; the intricacies of campaign financing; differences in cam-paign strategies; and the role of third party or minority party candidates during the entire election process. For more information about the seminar, call Neal or Angel at 727-2917 or stop by their office in the Community Support Center building, Mon-day - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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“Guerra y Constitucion en el Puerto,” painting display, throughSept.30, Monday - Friday, Con-vento de San Agustin, Misericordia Street, El Puerto de Santa Maria
Sevilla - Bullring - Today, Pascual Jaen, Fernando Adrian, Tomas Angulo
Music concert by Aurguez,Friday, 11:30 p.m., San Juan de Puerto Rico Avenue, Rota
Music concert by “Chocolata,” Friday, 10:30 p.m., Plaza San Roque, Rota
Big Band Jazz concert, Monday, 10 p.m., Alcazar Castle, Jerez. Big Band music from the '50s, Glen Miller style. Tickets can be purchased at http://interentrada.com. Advance tickets are €8, day-of tickets are €10
Tribute to Verdi - Concert by the Symphonic Orchestra of Sevilla, Sept.20-21, 8:30 p.m., Real Teatro de la Maestranza, 22, Paseo de Colon, Sevilla, http://www.teatrodelamaestran-za.es
Fifth Cadiz Jazz Festival, Sept.20-22, Peña La Perla de Cadiz, Carlos Ollero Street, Cadiz, http://www.guiadecadiz.com
International Music Festival Serie Z 2012, Oct.2-3, Sala Paul, Jerez de la Frontera, visit http://www.seriezfestival.com
Lady Gaga in concert,Oct.6, Palau San Jordi, Barcelona, tickets €55 - €95, visit http://www.livenation.es
International Music Festival - Monkey Week, Oct.11-13, El Puerto de Santa Maria, http://monkeyweek.org
Muse in concert, Oct.20, Madrid Sports Palace, Felipe II Avenue, Madrid, http://livenation.es
Ruta de los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. Juega con los Sentidos, a guided tour in El Puerto, Saturdays, 6 p.m., call 956-85-3960
Ruta por El Puerto y Bodegas Osborne, guided tour, TuesdaysandThursdays, 11 a.m., tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for children, call 697-34-5807
Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces (How Andalusian Horses Dance), TuesdaysandThursdays at noon, Recreo de las Cadenas, Avda. Duque de Abrantes, Jerez, tickets €19 - 25, call 956-31-8008, or visit http://www.realescuela.org
River Journey “Sanlucar-Guadalquivir River-Doñana Park,” Real Fernando Ship, Fabrica de Hielo, Bajo de Guia, daily, 10 a.m., adult tickets €16.50, children €8.20. Call 956-36-3813 or visit http://www.visitasdonana.com
Castillo de Luna, Rota, weekend guided tours at 1 and 5 p.m., request tickets in advance at the tourism office, Calle Cuna, 2
Eat/DrinkFeria de la Tapa (Tapa Fair), Sept.13-16, Plaza de La Cantera (downtown), Rota
Twelfth Ruta del Tapeo, throughSept.16, downtown, Cadiz, http://larutadeltapeo.com
Gonzalez Byass Bodega - Jerez de la FronteraMonday-Saturday, Noon, 1, 2, 5 and 6:30 p.m., tickets €11
Sandeman Bodega - Jerez de la FronteraMondays,WednesdaysandFridays,11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.
Summer Handcraft Market,throughSept.15,8:30 p.m. - 2 a.m., Plaza Ingeniero La Cierva, Cadiz
Feria y Fiestas de Pedro Romero - Ronda -EndsSunday
Feria de Ntra. Sra. de Las Virtudes - Conil - EndsSunday
Feria de la Vendimia - Jerez de la Frontera - TuesdaythroughSept.16
Feria de San Miguel - Arcos de la Frontera -Sept.26-30
Fiestas de la Virgen del Rosario - Rota - Oct.4-7
UpcomingFestivals
Flamenco show by David Palomar and Anabel Rivera, Friday, 10 p.m., Plaza Bartolome Perez, Rota
Bienal de Flamenco, Flamenco show by Maria Pages Company, Friday-Saturday, 8:30 p.m., Teatro de La Maestranza, 22, Paseo de Colon, Sevilla, http://www.labienal.com
Flemenco show by Marina Heredia Group, Monday, 8:30 p.m., Teatro de la Maestranza, 22, Paseo de Colon, Sevilla, http://www.labienal.com
Flamenco Show by David Palomar Company, Sept.21, 9 p.m., Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de Fragela, Cadiz, tickets €15 - 25
Flamenco
Arts
ActivitiesFlamenco show, Jerez, FridaysandSaturdays, 10 p.m., El Lagar del Tio Parrilla, Plaza del Mercado, 956-33-8334
Flamenco show, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Bodegon de Arte “A Contratiempo,” Calle San Miguel 5, tickets €12, call 653-07-1099
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The Rota Swim Club (RSC), also known as the Tiburones, took to competitive water on Saturday and Sunday as they hosted their first meet of the 2012 - 2013 season.
For many swimmers, the ultimate goal for the season is to qualify for the European Forces Swim League (EFSL) Championships, which will take place in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, in February. For some, this takes months of hard work throughout the season, but for several spirited swimmers, championship-qualifying times were recorded during this, the first meet.
Head coach Ryan West was not disappointed, as all the hard work he and his team of coaches and volunteers have put in during the off-season is paying off already.
"I am so proud of our team. Our swimmers demonstrated poise and dedication during this competition," said West. "They have been working extremely hard over the summer to improve their technique and speed and that hard work is paying off big. The parents and swimmers went out of their way to make the visiting team feel at home and demonstrated great sportsmanship. Our parents also stepped up and made it all come together. This meet would not have been a success without them. Thank you."
The results from the weekend speak for themselves, with the following swimmers qualifying for the Championships in the following events:
- Owen Bond: 100 meter Individual Medley, 200 meter Freestyle, 50 meter Breast-stroke
- Brady Furleigh: 50 meter Freestyle, 200 meter Freestyle, 100 meter Butterfly, 400 meter Individual Medley, 800 meter Freestyle, 100 meter Freestyle
- Jose Martinez: 100 meter Freestyle- Christian Meza: 200 meter Freestyle, 50 meter Backstroke, 100 meter Individual
Medley, 100 meter Freestyle, 50 meter Breaststroke- Gonzalo Rojas: 100 meter Freestyle- Chloe West: 400 meter Individual Medley, 800 meter Freestyle- Christine Schwarz: 800 meter Freestyle- Lily West: 800 meter FreestyleCoaches, volunteers and parents all found it difficult to contain their enthusiasm.
Renee Crumbaugh, a volunteer official and proud parent of two young Tiburones said, "The determination and skill of every swimmer this weekend was truly inspiring to watch firsthand. I found myself with tears of pride as I watched not only my own children, but the rest of the team as well, go all out and give their very best."
"We are just getting started,” said West. “Our plan is to move up in the rankings
again this year and take more swimmers to the Championship meet. I want the swimmers to experience swimming on the big stage. Our TEAM is awesome and I am proud to coach here."
The Rota Swim Club is still looking for athletes ages 13 - 19 to increase the competi-tion in the senior ranks. Swimmers can earn a varsity letter with the RSC. Previous experience is not required. The expert coaching staff is able to help.
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Rota Tiburones prepare for their next heat during the meet Saturday and Sunday. Photo courtesy of Caryolyn Andros.
BodegasElGatoBodegas El Gato is a wine and liquor shop located on Avenida San Fer-
nando in Rota. It is also a winery with its own production plant located in the industrial area. A family run business founded in 1957 by Juan Martínez, they produce and bottle fino (dry sherry), Moscatel, Pedro Ximenez and Tintilla, typical of and particular to Rota. Their wines bear the commercial names El
Mayeto and J Martínez. Although Bodegas El Gato is advertising
their shop and not specifically the winery, I think it is interesting to tell you a bit about the winery and the Tintilla wine. The Tintilla of Rota is a unique wine and is the most
valued product of this winery. It could be called a sweet red; something quite uncommon. Since it is a sweet wine, it is best suited to accompany des-serts although it also goes well with some appetizers and is used in baking pastries and desserts. The grapes for the Tintilla wine grow in sandy fields near the sea; lifeless ground that was saved from the Phyloxera plague that ravaged European vineyards. These vine stocks do not need to be grafted. During the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries as well as the first half of the 20th, this wine was exported to England, France, Holland, the United States, Italy and Morocco. However, after the construction of the Naval Base, production fell off dramatically because people abandoned the traditional agriculture to work on the base. Of the 18 wineries in operation in the 1950s, Bodegas El Gato is the only one left thanks to Juan Martínez and family who prefer to maintain the wine culture over urban speculation or other types of livelihood. If you would like to know a bit more about Bodegas El Gato, there is a nice video at http://vimeo.com/39692354.
The shop is located at Avenida San Fernando, 44, just past the hands statue as you come from base. You will find a good selection of wines and liquors at very competitive prices and you will get personalized attention from the staff if you should have questions or concerns. They will help you find what you are looking for and can also make recommendations. Every month they plan to have special offers that will be advertised. This month they are Vodka Gecko Caramelo at €10,90 and Protos Crianza (Ribera del Duero) at €12,40.
ElPatiodelas7EsquinasLast week when family was visiting we went to see Keka Raffo’s art exhibit
that was stunning as always and then stopped by El Patio de las 7 Esquinas for an evening meal of tapas. We tried their páte of dried tuna and almonds and it was heavenly. We had to order more. They make it themselves and it was so creamy with accents of crunchy almonds that I have to recommend it to others.HotelPuertoSherry
Monday, Hotel Puerto Sherry inaugurates the 5th Annual Culinary Festival featuring products from the province of Cádiz. The festival will run through Sept. 30 and the special menu is available daily, 1 - 4 p.m. and 8 - 11 p.m. There will be three different menus, each one running from Monday through Sunday. The cost is €40 per person and it includes beverages.FeriadelaTapainRota
The 13th Feria de la Tapa starts Sept. 13 and runs through Sept. 16. It will be held in the Plaza de la Cantera and there will be live performances every night at 10 p.m. This is a great opportunity to try interesting and original tapas.AsianRestaurantYI
The folks at YI have asked me to remind readers that the easiest place to park near their restaurant is at the train station. From there it is only a three-minute walk.AsianRestaurantZEN
Richard has also asked me to let readers know that with August over, park-ing in front of his restaurant is no longer a problem.
Anything you want me to pass along? Let me hear from you about your favorite places or upcoming events. I do like hearing from you! Send me an email to [email protected] or give me a call at 607-56-4132. Support your paper by supporting the advertisers.
Bodegas El Gato: Shop and Winery
A view inside Bodegas El Gato store. Photos courtesy of Karen Lucas.
Grapes at Bodegas El Gato waiting to be processed for patrons to enjoy.
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To place a classified ad submit information in 25 words or less by the Thursday at 4 p.m. prior to desired publication date. Classifieds will run for one edition only. Free ads are available to TEI cardholders for non-commercial goods. Email submission to [email protected]. Non-TEI cardholders and/or ads of a commercial nature (pets for sale, real estate, for-profit business) require payment and must be submitted to Karen Lucas at [email protected] or fax to 956-54-2997.
el mercado A U T O SBMW: 1993, 4 door, 5-speed, 86K miles, €3,500 OBO (Kelly Blue Book €4,500) runs well. European specs. and Spanish taxes paid so it doesn’t count as an imported vehicle. Call 667-28-5151, 956-48-0446 or email [email protected].
VESPA 200PX IRIS: Classic 1991 scooter with only 15K ki lometers, e n g i n e r u n s g r e a t , n e e d s s o m e p a i n t , € 7 5 0 . C a l l 6 6 6 - 0 8 - 1 8 9 6 .
2 0 0 6 B M W 3 1 8 D : I m m a c u l a t e c o n d i t i o n , t o o m a n y o p t i o n s to l ist. Call Tony at 669-12-7164.
SAAB 900S: 1998, U.S. spec. 120K miles, soft top, good condition, ITV t h ro u g h J u l y 2 0 1 3 . $ 3 , 9 0 0 O B O. Ta x f re e ve h i c l e, o r i g i n a l ow n e r, accident free. Call 660-984-511 or e m a i l j u n e . b r e n n a n @ n m c r s . o r g.
1997 CITROEN XANITA: Runs well, body good, A/C., hydr. susp., better Rota beater at a better price, € 990, firm. ITV good through Oct. 2012, call 653-78-0296.
M O T O R C Y C L E SSUZUKI INTRUDER 250: 2001, ITV good through May 2014, new tires, clutch, chain and sprockets in 2012, €1,200. Contact Kurt at 727-1866 or 648-70-3096 or email [email protected].
HONDA V TR 250: O k ay for f i r s t t i m e r i d e r i n S p a i n , € 1 , 4 9 9 , 5 6 k miles. Contact [email protected].
R E N T A L SHOUSES AND APARTMENTS: Sea views, pools and yards, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 bdrm. in Rota, Costa Ballena, Chipiona,
El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlúcar, w/pools and yards. No rental fees to Americans. Call Antonio at 685-20-4466 or [email protected].
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Cleaning and maintenance, key handling, access to U.K. rental bookings. Call Ray at 653-78-0296.
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APARTMENT BY CHIPIONA MARINA: 2 bdrm., 2 bath, underground parking, r o o f t o p t e r r a c e , 3 - m i n u t e w a l k to marina and beach, furn. optional, €1,200/mo negotiable. Free Internet and cable, English speaking landlords. Call 956-05-3624 or 600-89-8066.
E L P U E R T O BEAUTIFUL HOUSE OUTSIDE PUERTO GATE: American-owned, 1-minute to housing gate, 3 bdrm., 2 bath, walk-in closet, lvg./dng. area w/fireplace, large kitchen w/pantry, laundry area, terrace enclosed w/glass, sep. barbecue area w/water, private inside covered parking for 2 cars w/automatic gate, central heat, A/C, window screens, AFN satellite. Call Michael at 667-78-5290.
CHALET IN VISTAHERMOSA: 1,200 m2 lot, 182 m2 house, 4 bdrm. plus another, 3 ½ bath, ample living room, pool, well for watering. €1,800/mo. A-0878, Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.
NEW MODERN VILLA: Brand new beautiful modern 5 bdrm. spacious v i l l a w i t h b a s e m e n t , p o o l , A / C and heat, furn. or unfurn., in private development in Vistahermosa. Call Karen 674-00-8727 English speaker. We have several villas available, no commission charged for military personnel.
AT TA C H E D H O U S E I N S O T O D E VISTAHERMOSA: 235 m2 lot, 200m2 house, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, basement 60 m2, A/C, garage, €1,000/mo. A-1075. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.
FUENTEBRAVIA HOUSE WITH VIEWS: 4 bdrm., 3 bath, large basement, A/C and heat, nice yard, driveway and private pool. Close to beach and base. Asking €1,400/mo., includes pool maintenance and gardener, listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899, English speaker.
FUENTEBRAVIA HOUSE OVERLOOKING BEACH: Best views, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, central heat, city gas, lvg/dng. with fireplace, large top terrace and small yard. Asking €1,200/mo., includes community fees, listed in housing. Contact Coco at 699-79-4899, English speaker.
CHALET IN FUENTEBRAVIA: 500 m2 lot, 150 m2 built, 5 bdrm., 2 bath, enclosed laundr y, pool, €1,300/mo. A-1015. Call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.
-HOUSE: On large lot (1,000m2) with guest house: Main house has 3 bdrm. w/built-in-closets, 1 ½ bath, lvg. room w/fireplace and 2 porches, large, kitchen w/pantry and laundry room, parking for 3 cars. Guest house has mini kitchen, bath, lvg. room and bdrm., on Sanlúcar Road. €1,200/mo. Call 645-94-5586.
BEAUTIFUL BEACH FRONT APARTMENT: 5 minutes from Fuentebravia gate. Lvg./dng. rm w/balcony and view of the bay. 2 bdrm., 1 bath, American-style kitchen: vitro, oven, microwave, washer, solar heat, TV w/satellite connection, Internet, TV, screens, lift, underground garage, available now. American-owned, €1,000/mo. negotiable (utilities included) plus deposit. Call Coco at 956-48-0973 or 699-79-4899 or Brigitte at 956-85-1396.
Listed in housing, no pets. Ideal for a single.
CHALET IN EL CARMEN: 5 bdrm., 3 bath, 814 m2 lot, central heat, solar panels, pool, enclosed laundry, ground level parking with automatic door, €2,000/mo. Ref: A-1060, call 956-85-0183 or 607-70-6418.
R O T A BEACHFRONT APARTMENT: 2 story apartment in Rota with great views and a great loc at ion. Unfurn. , 3 bdrm. (nice size rooms with 3 large, professionally finished, built-in closets and lots of other storage as well), 2 ½ bath (one with hydro-massage tub, the other with hydro-massage shower and sauna). Designer kitchen, fully equipped. Laundry room with washer and dryer and lots of storage. Porch and small private yard, community pool, heat and A/C, screens on windows, garage parking and storage room. Rent €1,400/mo., negotiable. Community fees and gardener included. Call 607-56-4132.
BEACHFRONT APARTMENT WITH POOL: Includes pool and community garden area, close to base, 1-minute walk to the beach, 2 bdrm., 2 bath, lvg. rm., American-type kitchen, laundry room, all electric, fully furn. (new), A/C, heat, TV with satellite, DSL Internet, second floor with elevator. €1,200/mo. plus deposit, negotiable (utilities, gardener, pool maintenance, Internet included). Call Robert at 656-60-1170, English spoken.
M I S C E L L A N E O U SKITE SURFING LESSONS/RENTAL: Beginner or advanced, all gear provided, qualified instructors, service boat in Rota, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Cadiz. Since 1999, call Gino at 619-80-4339.
S E E K I N G E M P L O Y M E N T : Ve r y
responsible, 36-year-old Spanish woman with lots of experience seeks employment caring for children of any age and/or cleaning by the hour or monthly. Available immediately for daily and flexible hours. Has experience working on base and references available upon request. Call Esther at 666-88-1157 or 632-22-1677.
D O G W A L K E R : N e e d s o m e o n e to walk your dog? Experienced dog walker off base in Rota. Call Seth at 695-10-0348, references available.
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Homecare provider lots of experience. Worked in the States for 7 years. First aid, CPR, and courses in child abuse detection, safet y, learning environment and health, exc. references with lots of children and elderly experience, has t r a n s p o r t at i o n , e xc e l l e n t s p o ke n English. Call Inma at 617-18-3881.
G U I T A R L E S S O N S : C l a s s i c a l g u i t a r , f l a m e n c o g u i t a r , e l e m e n t a r y g u i t a r. C a l l M a n o l o at 9 5 6 - 8 5 - 1 4 5 5 o r 6 6 6 - 8 7 - 4 8 7 5 .
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT: Has experience as security guard and chauffeur, B1 license, speaks English and Spanish. Call 666-88-1157 or 632-22-1677.
B R O K E R D E A L E R : U. S . M u t u a l F u n d s , I R A S , 5 2 9 1 , i n s u r a n c e , I R P S . Ca l l R ay at 6 5 3 - 7 8 - 0 2 9 6 .
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help where help was almost despaired of. Come to mine assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolation and succor of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, par ticularly (here make your request) and that I may praise God with thee and all the elect throughout eternity. I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favour, to always honour thee as my special and power ful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to thee. Amen." Read more: http://www.prayers-for-special-help.com/st-jude prayer.html#ixzz1zRLv7qrL
E M P L O Y M E N THRO: Educational Aid, GS-1702-02/03-04, MWR Youth Director, GS-1701-09. Customer service hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 727-1643 for more info.
MWR: Operations Clerk (CYP, f/t), CYP Program Assistant, Teens and Sports Coordinator (CYP, f/t), Super visor y Recreation Specialist (Aquatics, f/t), Recreation Attendant (Theater), Club Operations Aide (Champions), Driver/Cashier (Pizza Villa Express), Lifeguard (Aquatics), Driver/Cashier (Pizza Villa), Recreation Aide (Gym). Applications must be submitted on OF-612 form and Preference Entitlement Survey to MWR Personnel Office, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For more information call 727-2596 or 727-3263.
MWR COMMUNITY CLASSES: Want to start and run your own business? Do you have a hobby or skill that you believe others would pay for? Rota MWR Community Classes is a program that allows you to start and run your own on-base business while teaching others your skills, all with the backing of MWR. Call 727-1382 or email communityclasses@ro t a m w r. c o m t o f i n d o u t m o re .
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September 6, 2012 23C L LOCAL NEWS
The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Division of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) is giving away a weekend trip to see the St. Louis Rams play the New England Patriots in the annual NFL International football game. The game will be held in London's Wembley Stadium, Oct. 28, 2012. Four random winners from the EURAFSWA region will receive two tickets to the game, round trip airfare from their duty station and three nights lodging in London. The grand prize drawing will take place on or about Sept. 19, 2012.
In spirit of American football competition, MWR NAVSTA Rota will host a Punt, Pass and Kick (PP&K) competition Sept. 13, 5 p.m. What is Punt, Pass and Kick and what are the rules you ask? Visit http://www.nflppk.com/about to find out more information about the few, simple PP&K rules.
Following this competition, the top two finalists from each division (male/female) will be awarded the opportunity to compete at a DGF home game at halftime for prizes (MWR gift certificates).
Sign up at the MWR Fitness Center by Wednesday for both of these oppor-tunities.
*Please note the competition and EURAFSWA grand prize drawing are only open to U.S. active duty military serving within Navy Region Europe.
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MWR Hosts Football Ticket Giveaway
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the Navy is using the month as a launch pad to focus on Navy’s ongoing suicide prevent ion efforts, of-f ic ia ls an-nounced in NAVADMIN 259/12 re-leased Aug. 27.
D u r i n g each week of the month r e s o u r c e s will be avail-able to guide discussion o n s t r e s s nav igat ion and suicide prevent ion c o n c e p t s . The weekly concepts to be explored are: building resilience, navigating stress, encouraging by-stander intervention to A-C-T (Ask Care Treat), and reducing barriers for seeking support through counseling.
The tools and resources are avail-able on www.suicide.navy.mil and www.navynavstress.com. These tools emphasize the themes of dedication, optimism, determination and humor.
Additionally, the winner of the
Suicide Prevention Public Service Announcement Contest will be an-nounced Sept. 28. The winning video will be available year-round online
and will be broadcast regularly on Direct-to-Sailor television, the American Forces Network and Penta-gon channel.
“Our people are our greatest asset,” said Capt. Kurt Scott, Behavioral Health Programs director, Bureau of Naval Per-sonnel. “We’re pro-moting a lifestyle of total fitness - physi-cally, mentally, so-cially and spiritually - to ensure our Sailors are best able to meet the challenges they will face in today’s Navy.
These efforts reinforce the Secre-tary of the Navy’s 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative, as well as sup-port the Chief of Naval Operation’s directions. Most importantly, focusing on total fitness puts us on a path to prevent suicides.”
For more information about suicide prevention visit http://www.suicide.navy.mil and http://www.navynavstress.com.
September is Suicide Prevention MonthfroM nAvy PErSonnEl CoMMAnD PuBliC AffAirS
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