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https://www.cnic.navy.mil/rota January 27, 2011 Volume 20 Issue3 U.S. Naval Activities, Spain
The Coastline
Galley Re-Opens to E-5 and Below
NAVSTA Rota Kicks Off Energy Saving Project
Rota Ombudsmen Graduate
Brilliant on the Basics
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Hola Naval Station Rota. Let me start by saying it gives me great pleasure to recognize our recent Sailors of the Year: Senior Sailor of the Year, Master-at-Arms 1st Class David Farnsworth; Sailor of the Year, Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Celia Elwin; and Junior Sailor of
the Year, Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jeremiah Lamb. I also want to mention our Sailors of the Fourth Quarter: Senior Sailor of the Quarter, Aviation Boatswain Handling 1st Class Akiel Mayers; Sailor of the Quarter Master-at-Arms Stephen Lampton; and Junior Sailor of the Quarter, Master-at-Arms Alesha Kearse.
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. As an important side note, MA1 Farnsworth was also selected as the Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Sailor of the Year. I’ve got to tell you, I wasn’t surprised with the selection. Petty Officer Farnsworth is an amazingly hard worker and leader and deserved selection. Bravo Zulu to you all and the rest of the nominees!
As I noted during our last All-Hands call last week, there is a noticeable trend among our awardees: first, they perform exceptionally well in their primary duties, and second, they step out from primary job description and take on the challenging collateral duties and pursue the next step in their education.
When it comes to a Navy promotion board, whether for a chief or officer, the board will closely review your record for trends. What kind of trends? Well, the single-most important factor influencing selection is sustained superior performance. You will be compared against other mem-bers of your rank, and the question will always be, ‘What does Sailor or officer “X” bring to the table.’ Personal decorations, letters of commendation or appreciation, etc., are given consideration. Command and community involvement also reflect a well-rounded, career-motivated individual. Education will go a long way as well.
My point is not to wait until you go up for your first pro-motion board to start taking on extra duty. Even as a third class, you need to be looking for those extra challenges that will help you stand out later in your career and make you look like a rock-star. The Sailor who decides early to make the Navy a career and immediately starts "turning-to" on the job will get a head start with selection boards.
On another good news front, starting Feb. 1, the NAVSTA galley will resume cash sales for all E-5’s and below. The galley has now seen infrastructure and man-ning improvements, and is prepared to resume cash sales in a phased approach, with the goal to resume cash sales to all ranks, dependents and retirees by this summer.
So, over the next several months, we’ll be striving to allow other personnel to resume partaking in galley services. And if you can’t wait just a few more months, remember that the galley is open for all military ID card-holders on the weekends.
Finally, I also want to explain what those golden shov-els in a plot of dirt between the barracks were all about last week. Last Thursday, a ground breaking ceremony was held at NAVSTA Rota for an $8.3 million Energy Savings Performance Contract that was awarded by Naval Facili-ties Engineering Command. The ESPC project marks the largest contract of this type awarded throughout Navy Region Europe, Africa,
Southwest Asia and will make considerable strides to achieving energy security, reliability, and efficiency. Construction is scheduled for completion in August 2011.
So, what’s the big deal about it? The collection of individual projects include: upgrading heating, ventilation and cooling units in twelve buildings; conserving water by replacing water fixtures in 58 buildings and installing a state-of-the-art irrigation system on the golf course and softball fields (reducing water consumption by 35 million gallons per year); reducing reliance on fossil fuels by installing a five kilo-watt photovoltaic system and 35 individual boiler systems to replace an inefficient central boiler (reducing fuel consumption by 45,000 million BTU’s per year). That’s a big deal!
Economically speaking, the ESPC project will save more than $1 million in utilities annually. But this is more than just saving money, however. Today’s Navy ac-knowledges how energy security, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship, can be achieved while we increase our mission and combat capabilities. We have historically looked at each of these separately and often competing with each other. We are now starting to look at these as complementary to each other. Corporate giants such as Wal-Mart have been doing this for many years. They have shown they can improve their mission (being more profitable) by focusing on energy security, energy efficiency and being good stewards of the environment.
There’s not a day that goes by that there isn’t some-thing to be proud of here at NAVSTA. I’m so proud of all our accomplishments, and how we strive to be better than we were yesterday, whether it be through ESPC contracts, the galley’s cash sales, or better yet, our rock-star Sailors.
Great job NAVSTA. Hasta luego, Skipper.
CAPTAIN’SCORNER
Capt. William F. moskComNaVaCts, spaiN
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January 27, 2011 3C L NEWS
The Gateway Galley at Naval Station Rota is opening its doors (again) to active duty E-5 and below service members.
Previously the galley was responsi-ble for providing meals David Glasgow Farragut Schools, among other orga-nizations. With the recent contracting of the facility, the galley now has the capacity to accommodate a lager part of the community.
“A lot of individuals who were autho-rized to use the galley where not taking advantage of it,” said Food Service Director Mark Barcelon. “To maximize utilization, leadership decided to al-low members E-5 and below receiving COMRATS to dine at the facility.”
This new policy applies to breakfast, lunch and dinner and still allows eligible patrons to dine with family members during weekends. Holidays meals and birthday dinners will continue as well.
“As a relatively new Sailor to NAVS-TA Rota, I am excited to be able to go some where for lunch without exces-sive lines or long wait time,” said Yeo-man 2nd Class (SW) Paul Stallbaun. This will ensure that I have enough time to eat and relax a little before getting back to work.”
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has recommended to President Barack Obama that he nominate Gen. Martin E. Dempsey to be the next Army chief of staff.
Gates made the announcement at a Pentagon news conference.
The Army chief of staff is the highest-ranking Soldier in the Army, and serves as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
If nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate, Dempsey would succeed Gen. George W. Casey Jr., who has served as Army chief of staff since April of 2007, and will retire after more than 40 years of service.
Dempsey, 58, is commander of the Army's Training and Doctrine Command, based at Fort Monroe, Va.
Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called Dempsey a "creative thinker and a terrific Soldier" who has his unequivocal support.
Dempsey served as the acting commander of U.S. Central Command upon the retirement of Adm. William Fallon in 2008. He took up the Training and Doctrine Command's reins in December of 2008.
Dempsey commanded the 1st Armored Division in Iraq in 2003 and 2004, and he served as commander of the Multinational Security Transition Command in Iraq from 2007 to 2008.
He was commissioned as a second lieutenant following graduation from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., in 1974. He was assigned to Germany as an armor officer, and he served with the 3rd Armored Division during Operation Desert Storm.
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Gateway Ga l ley Reopens to E-5s
(Above) Constructionman, Utilitiesman, Chris Musick fills his cup with a soda before dining at the Gateway Galley at Naval Station Rota.
(Left) Guan Jose Puyana a Gateway Galley employee serves lunch to members from Naval Station Rota.
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Naval Station Rota, Spain is going greener with an $8.3M Energy Savings Performance Contract that is upgrading infrastructure around the NAVSTA, affecting virtually everyone on base.
“The ESPC project marks the largest contract of this type awarded throughout Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia and will make considerable strides to achieving energy security, reliability and efficiency,” said Dave Deiranieh, NAVFAC Europe Africa Southwest Asia energy program manager.
Economically speaking, the ESPC project will save more than $1M in utilities annually, paying for itself in less than 8 years.
“I t ’s not just about saving money,” said Commander, Naval
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N a v a l S t a t i o n R o t a K i c k s Off Energy Savings Project
(Left to Right) Ameresco Select Inc. Contractor Ed Boroni, NAVFAC Europe Africa Southwest Asia Lead Regional Energy Program Manager Dave Deiranieh, NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Bill Mosk and Ameresco Select Inc. Contractor Greg Martin pose for a photo during the groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 20. Naval Station Rota, Spain is going greener with an $8.3M Energy Savings Performance Contract that is upgrading infrastructure around the NAVSTA, affecting virtually everyone on base.
Station Rota, Spain Capt. Bill Mosk. “It’s about being good stewards of the environment, as well as making our Navy and nation stronger.”
The ESPC project supports Depar tment o f Defense and Secretary of the Navy energy conservation policies by upgrading heating, ventilation and cooling units in twelve buildings. Upgrades will also provide water conservation by replacing water fixtures in 58 buildings and installing a state-of-the-art irrigation system on the golf course and softball fields, reducing water consumption by 35 million gallons per year. The project will harness the sun to reduces reliance on fossil fuels by installing a solar power system that can provide up to 5,000 watts of power per hour of daylight. Finally, 35 individual
boiler systems will replace the current central boiler, reducing fuel consumption by 45,000 MBTU per year.
The contractor, Ameresco Select
Inc., will soon begin installation of the solar power system and multiple boilers across the installation. Project construction is scheduled for completion in August 2011.
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“The Navy is changing fast and sometimes, moving at a 1,000 miles an hour and we get caught up with all the technology,” said Naval Station Rota Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Chuck Scavo. With a high operations tempo, we tend to forget the small things, and some of the small things we tend to neglect are simple things, basic things.”
In 2008 the Navy released NAVADMIN 043/08, which introduced Brilliant on the Basics which addresses sponsorship, indoctrination, career development boards, mentorship, individual recognition and a rigorous ombudsman/family outreach program.
“This can help get us back in touch with our junior Sailors, and is an opportunity to steer Sailors in the right direction,” said Master-at-Arms 1st Class David Farnsworth. Prior to going to Naval Support Activity Naples in December to represent Rota at Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia in the Sailor of the Year competition, Farnsworth admits that he was not familiar with Brilliant on the Basics. One of the questions from the panel of master chiefs was to explain brilliant on the basics. “It was an embarrassing and humbling moment when I wasn’t able to explain it.”
But now he can. “Brilliant on the Basics for me is sponsorship, assign a mentor, indoctrination, leadership, ombudsman and recognition. It is east to remember if you remember SAILOR,” said Farnsworth. “If we follow these six basic principles, with our junior sailors, we will steer them in the right direction and path towards success.”
While Brilliant on the Basics is a new term, the fundamentals itself are old. Some old salty dogs may remember a portion of the program as the first 72 hours. While the video many of us saw 10 years ago, seemed to be a cliché, many of us remember the message, the first 72 hours can set the tone for both a Sailor’s tour and career, which Brilliant on the Basics is all about, focusing on reaching out to Sailors through
NEWS
story aNd photo by mC1(sW) paul CaGeRP2 (FMF/SCW) Leonel Torrente discusses his Navy future with NAVSTA Rota Command Master Chief, (SW/AW) Chuck Scavo, (right), and NC1 (AW) Angel Rivera, during his career development board June 21. Career development boards are required for all Sailors upon reporting to a command.
Getting Back to the BasicsSailor
Assign a Mentor
Indoctrination
Leadership (CDB's)
Ombudsman
Recognition
effective sponsorship and indoctrination. “It is incumbent upon us as deckplate leaders to be directly involved with our
junior Sailors, especially new check-ins,” said Farnsworth. “It can be intimidating for a young man or woman not knowing where they need to be, what to wear, not knowing points of contact, who the ombudsman is, or their mentor. Their sponsor and mentor should be right there with them as they get acquainted with the Navy.”
One of the basics Scavo remembers from when he was a junior Sailor is morning quarters.
“Quarters provided three things: muster, instruction and inspection. Out of those three things I got a good feel for what my division was doing. I got to look every Sailor in the eye, look at their uniform, to ask them questions, and any questions I got, I was able to answer right there. It is a deckplate leadership tool that we should always use.”
Farnsworth said he hopes Sailors recognize these programs in Brilliant of the Basics have been developed for them to assist them in their career. It also assists deckplate leadership, because we are all affected by this.
“Brilliant on the Basics is a foundation that has been in existence for years, but we tend not to focus on in our busy, hectic lives,” said Farnsworth. “I feel if we stick to these basics, everything else should fall in place. If we don’t have these basics, then we don’t the foundation to build the future leaders of tomorrow. I believe that is the spirit the MCPON was worried about when he announced this.”
While there may be success in the Navy without the basics, Scavo said you can’t go wrong in doing what is right for your Sailors, yourself and the Navy.
“Come back to the basics, come back to the simple things of how we know how to lead,” said Scavo. “Get out from behind your desk and computer and lead.”
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Naval Station Rota Spain Fleet and Family Support Center certified ten new ombudsmen after they completed a three-day Ombudsman Basic Training Course Jan. 21.
The class introduced volunteers to aspects of the Navy Family Ombudsman Program and taught them skills necessary to become effective ombudsmen for commands at NAVSTA Rota.
“When there is a problem, and I need some direct communication, you are going to hear from me,” said Commander, Naval Activities Spain Capt. Bill Mosk. “You are a valuable commodity here. Thanks for putting in the time for the training.”
Ombudsmen are volunteers and spouses of service members within the command. As an official command representative, the ombudsman is a point of contact for all family members connected to the command and being overseas, they help with
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FFSC Hosts Basic Ombudsman Training
NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Bill Mosk presents Fleet Family and Support Center Ombudsman Coordinator Lisa Casillas her certificate during the Basic Ombudsman Training graduation Jan. 21. Ten new ombudsmen completed the three-day which taught them skills necessary to become effective ombudsmen for commands at NAVSTA Rota.
dealing with the move to a new culture and dealing with culture shock. The training is required for new representatives to become an official ombudsman for commands.
Through the support of the FFSC, ombudsmen received training which covered communication, information and referral, deployment support, relationships with the command and confidentiality.
"I want them to remember that they are that vital link and whatever happens, they use good judgment, and that they always get the information to the families,” said Commander, Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Regional FFSC Ombudsman Trainer, Glovinia Harris.
When asked who makes a good ombudsman, Harris said whoever the commanding officer chooses. “The CO saw something in that person they knew would be an asset in that position.”
For Tessa Liban, one of two new ombudsmen
for Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Sigonella Site Rota, she will bring 24 years of military experience to the program.
“A good ombudsman will always be there for you,” she said. “Being a military spouse for so long, I will be able to get you the information you need and point you in the right direction.”
The Ombudsman Program was introduced to the U.S. Navy on Sept. 14, 1970, by then-Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt. Zumwalt adapted the program from a 19th century Scandinavian custom originally established to give private citizens an avenue to express their concerns to high government officials.
“Folks like you have a desire to help Sailors,” said FISC Sigonella Site Rota Director Cmdr. Ivan Stamegna. “You bring a lot of experience to the table and it is very nice that you are volunteering your time and sharing that knowledge, so thank you.”
NEWS
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The Crane Crew of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 assisted Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 2 with an engine swap when a routine 600-hour maintenance check uncovered a damaged turbine, Jan. 5.
According to Naval Aircrewman Avionics 1st Class Allen Peter, swapping engines on the P-3 Orion is routine maintenance and the aircrew often does the work themselves, but on this occasion the required equipment was not readily available. Without the Seabees crane on hand, the support equipment would have to be flown or shipped to the airfield.
That type of lift may be routine work for VQ-2’s maintenance crew and the engine’s weight did not tax the crane’s nearly 14,000-pound load limit, but according to Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Hector Alvarado the lift was anything but routine for the crane crew.
“To them it was like a common thing to just take an engine off and put it back on. For us it was a complex lift, because of the way we had to do it,” said Alvarado.
Safety is always paramount for 74’s crane crew. Before any work could be done the “safety envelope” was established and Equipment Operator 2nd Class Jason Swart delivered the safety brief to both crews. Once briefed, the two teams went to work as one to accomplish the lift without incident.
“They’ve [the crane crew] been really hands on with both what we’re doing on the aircraft and how they’re operating the crane. With the Seabees, it was safety first. We’re taking our time making sure we do it the right way by the book,” said Peter.
The crane crew took nothing for granted when preparing for the lift. The team rehearsed the day before, simulating zero clearance. They were fortunate to discover a six-inch clearance when they arrived onsite.
“While removing and inserting that engine, it had to be put in level. With only six inches on the top and the bottom of it, we had to move extremely slow to get that out without damaging anything on the aircraft or the engine itself,” said Crane Operator Equipment Operator 3rd Class John Connell. “It wasn’t the easiest lift we’ve done by any means, but the dry run helped out a lot.”
Peter expressed his gratitude for saving his squadron three days ground time, and this being his first interaction with Seabees, would gladly work with them again.
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N M C B 7 4 C r a n e C r e w Ass i s t s w i t h Eng ine Swap
(Above and Left) Seabees assigned to NMCB 74’s Crane Crew assist the crew members of VQ-2 with an engine swap. NMCB 74 is currently deployed to Naval Station Rota, Spain supporting Combined Task Force 68. The work the Seabees are doing directly contributes to the N a v y ’s F o r w a r d Presence as described i n t h e M a r i t i m e Strategy.
January 27, 2011 9C L NEWS
Navy Selection Board Tip Review Your RecordMILLINGTON, Tenn. -- Board season is underway and Sailors are reminded to check their records frequently to ensure all of their information is present and correct.
"Sailors can log on to BUPERS Online any time to check their Official Military Personnel Record," said Kathy Wardlaw, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Records Management and Benefits Division director. "It's a secure and efficient way for Sailors to access the records information."
To check records, Sailors need only to go to https://www.bol.navy.mil and click on the "Official Military Personnel File – My Record" link. Navy performance evaluation continuity, awards, training and qualifications are the significant areas for Sailors to focus on when checking their OMPF for accuracy. BUPERSINST 1070.27B outlines all items that should be submitted to the OMPF on officer and enlisted personnel.
"The OMPF is used in selection board deliberations and as a historical, legal record of a Sailor's time in the Navy," Wardlaw said.
Recently submitted documents may not yet appear in a record. If a document was sent to NPC within the past 60 days, they may still be in processing, so do not resend. After 60 days, if the document still has not appeared in the OMPF, contact NPC (PERS-313) by e-mail to the organizational mail box at [email protected] prior to resubmitting the documents.
A document will not be placed into the OMPF that was submitted directly by the Sailor. The servicing PSD or personnel office is the primary source for submitting documents (officer and enlisted) to the Navy Personnel Command for updating the OMPF.
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AF Automates Act ive-Duty A s s i g n m e n t N o t i f i c a t i o n s
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The Air Force is automating active-duty assignment notifications for Airmen in the ranks of lieutenant colonel and below beginning Jan. 21.
Airmen will receive an e-mail notification about their new assignments and have seven days to acknowledge their assignments through the Virtual Military Personnel Flight Web site. Colonels, general officers, basic military training and pipeline students will still use the current assignment notification process.
The Air Force is consolidating and modernizing many of its business processes, and transforming online personnel services was one initiative to help the service accomplish its goals.
Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, Air Force Personnel Center commander, said the center continues to research and develop new online solutions to reduce the amount of time Airmen spend on individual personnel actions.
"AFPC is here to take care of the needs of all Airmen by making the personnel process easier for them so they can focus on the mission," Stewart said. "The new assignment notification process will automate how Airmen receive new assignments and make it easier for local military personnel sections to manage this program."
Master Sgt. Kathi Glascock, AFPC's relocation operations manager, said the new notification process not only gives time back to active-duty Airmen, but also streamlines the amount of personnel actions associated with managing the assignment notification program.
"AFPC processes about 153,000 assignment actions ever year," Glascock said. "The new notification system will save Airmen time as well as base personnel who manage assignments and relocations programs for their installations. It also condensed the new assignment RIP (Report on Individual Personnel) from six to two pages."
AFPC developed and tested the automated capability for almost two years and sought feedback from personnel at Lackland and Randolph Air Force bases.
Master Sgt. Charyl Samson, the 802nd Force Support Squadron relocations superintendent at Lackland AFB, said her office will be able to eliminate several manual processes that will allow them to accomplish their mission more efficiently.
"From a personnel standpoint, we will save a tremendous amount of time from processing new assignment notifications and suspensing members," Samson said. "I'm looking forward to seeing it in action in the field."
For more information about the automated assignment notification process, visit the Air Force personnel services Web site or call the Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102.
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"Board eligible personnel are encouraged to review their records six months prior to the date of any board they may be considered by," said Chris Zaller, Selection Board Support Division director. "This provides ample time to make permanent record corrections. If corresponding to a board, please ensure that you review and comply with the deadlines for submission listed in associated NAVADMINS, Instructions, etc., or ensure the correspondence is delivered to NPC prior to the convening of the board, as applicable. Documents submitted in this manner are not added to the OMPF."
According to Wardlaw, boards only view a member's OMPF, not the Electronic Service Record. The ESR is only a record of Sailors' data. The OMPF contains the permanent documents, or images, such as fitness reports with remarks. The ESR contains the FITREP marks, but not the FITREP form itself.
Wardlaw encourages Sailors to become familiar with both their OMPF and ESR by reviewing the information on CNPs records management website at www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/RecordsManagement.htm.
"Our goal has been to empower Sailors by providing almost instantaneous viewing of their records and providing the opportunity to notify NPC of official corrections online," Wardlaw said. "This improves records management for the entire Navy and ensures records are selection-board ready."
For corrections to any documents in the OMPF, review the Military Personnel Records frequently asked questions at www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/RecordsManagement/AboutYourRecord/FAQ.htm.
10 January 27, 2011 C LRELIGION
January 31, as experts tell us, has become the marker for when the average person will have broken all their New Year’s resolutions. If you fall into that category, for
whatever reasons, then know that there is hope, as I want to propose fifteen ways that a husband and wife can resolve to please their mate. The good news being that you can resolve to put these fifteen ways into action all year long, not to mention you can add or delete to this list from now until 2012.
As a person who very naturally lives by lists, such lists as “Things to Do,” “Check Lists” and certainly something as simple but necessary as a “Grocery List,” I appreci-ate very much the following lists of ways that a husband and wife can love, cherish and strengthen their marriage relationship. Dennis and Barbara Rainey, best-selling authors of daily devotional books for married couples, in their book, “Moments With You” composed fifteen ways that a husband and wife can please their partner.
Dennis and Barbara Rainey begin by asking a hus-band and wife to consider, honestly, how he or she can edify and enhance the self-worth of his or her spouse. They suggest that it is sometimes the smallest gestures that can make the biggest difference, thus encouraging couples to consider the following list of ideas, while working to discover what pleases their partner and then developing their own list of fifteen ways to please him
Evening Adult Bible Study This adult Bible study begins with a meal at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings with group study from 7 - 8 p.m.
PWOC Bible StudyThe PWOC meet Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for Bible study, fellowship and food. All are welcome and childcare is free.
Book of Revelation Bible StudyWednesday 6:30 p.m. at the chapel. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Christian Fellowship For MenHaving difficulty finding meaning in life? Struggling with sin? Looking to grow in your relationship with Christ? Join Christian Fellowship for Men at the Sea View Pines Community Center Wednesdays, 8 p.m. for fellowship, Bible-study and prayer. Men of all ages, ranks and services are invited to attend. Contact Jeremy Grennan at [email protected] or Ben Tisdale at [email protected] for more information.
Marriage Enrichment WeekendFeb. 4 - 6. Invest in your marriage on this weekend retreat where couples experience asafe and relaxed environment where they can fall in love all over again. Re-discover the foundations of your relationship, develop new skills and learn from others. This weekend jaunt has it all for you and your spouse and you can take a break from the kids! Contact the Chapel to make reservations. Space is limited and free to active duty, retired, reserve and DOD card holders. Child care is not provided.
Fifteen Ways to Love Your Spouse
CHAPLINES
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AnnouncementsCall 727-2161 for more information on Chapel events.
or her.First, “Fifteen Ways To Please Your Husband”:
1. Write him a letter and send it to his office, or put a love note in his lunch box or his briefcase.2. Prepare his favorite meal.3. Arrange an evening out for just the two of you.4. Wear his favorite dress with your hair done the way he likes it.5. Purchase something small and frivolous for him that he won’t buy himself.6. Give him a nicely framed picture of yourself, or of you and the children, for his office.7. Surprise him with a trip to do something he likes8. Put the children to bed early and prepare a candle light dinner. 9. Do something that especially pleased him back when you were dating.10. Pray and read the Scriptures with him daily.11. Take walks together.12. Keep your junk out of the garage.13. Greet your husband warmly after work.14. Wear his favorite negligee, or buy a new nightgown to add sizzle to your evening attire.15. Clean out the car for him.
Secondly, “Fifteen Ways To Please Your Wife”:1. Hug and kiss her every morning before leaving the house.2. Go to bed at the same time she does.3. Brush her hair while complimenting her eyes and
appearance.4. When she’s studying herself in the mirror, tell her, “You are so beautiful.”5. Evict late-night television from your bedroom.6. During mid-afternoon, call or send her an email to ask how her day’s going.7. Make breakfast on Saturday morning. 8. Put gas in her car, vacuum the floor mats and clean the windows.9. Write her a short love letter. List several ways she has blessed you this year.10. Resurrect common courtesies: Hold the car door open, offer her your arm.11. Put the toilet seat down.12. If you hear her engaged in a tough situation, compli ment the way she handled it.13. When you’re together in a crowd, find a way to brag on her.14. Help her put the kids to bed.15. Pray with her every day. Every day!
Last, but not least, perhaps the best words of wisdom for any husband or wife is to encourage them to ask God to help them be more sensitive and creative in their relations to their marriage partner.
If you would like to speak with a chaplain for any reason please call the Religious Ministries Department at 727-2161.
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ToledoTolerance and Learning
The Puerta del Sol gate is located in an area of Toledo known as the Medina, where the city's richest Muslims once lived.
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Story and Photo by MC3 Waris Banks
Tolerance and LearningImagine dividing large numbers by using Roman numerals; the numbers become extremely cumbersome. But when Moorish schol-ars in Toledo introduced the Europeans to their radical innovations to numbers – Arabic numerals, that is – complex mathematical compu-tations in architecture, astrology, geography and geometry became much simpler.
Toledo is the optimal place to continue the second installment of this three-part series on al-Andalus because it represents the brilliance of scholarship and tolerance that existed for centuries in Islamic Spain.
Toledo became a large and cosmopolitan city under the Caliphate of Córdoba. The Muslim majority existed among significant Christian and Jewish populations. They lived and worked together under a remarkable period known as La Convivencia (“The Coexistence”).
There is stunning archeological evidence of life during this golden period of religious tolerance and coexistence. The Cristo de la Luz Mosque, built in the 10th century, is located near the Puerto de Sol in an area known as the Medina, where the city’s most well-to-do Muslims once lived.
Toledo’s large Jewish population worshipped in the Sinagoga del Tránsito, one of several places of worship located in the narrow streets of the Judería, or Jewish Quarter. Also known as the Synagogue of Samuel ha-Levi, the structure, which includes a museum, is an excel-lent example of Hispano-Jewish architecture.
Toledo fell into Christian hands in 1085 when Alfonso VI took control of the city. Still, Toledo managed to survive as a major cultural center
of Arabic learning and thought, despite this shift in power, according to the BBC documentary “When the Moors Ruled in Europe.””
The Christians left the Arab libraries and texts intact. Teams of interreligious scholars worked together to translate Greek and Latin texts into Arabic and Hebrew. Ibn Rushd, also known as Averroës, was among many Muslim scholars who not only worked to translate Arabic texts, he wrote commentaries on the writings of Aristotle. He was one of the first to argue that there is no conflict between religion and philosophy, according to Maria Rosa Menocal, author of The Ornament of the World.
As the writings of English scholar Daniel de Morley illustrate, visi-tors from northern Europe flocked to Toledo to seek knowledge that was hard to find elsewhere.
“I stopped a while in Paris. There I saw asses rather than men oc-cupying the Chairs and pretending to be very important. But because they did not know anything, they were no better than marble statues,” wrote de Morley in the 11th century. “But when I heard the doctrine of the Arabs was all in fashion in Toledo in those days, I hurried there as quickly as I could, so that I could hear the wisest philosophers of the world.”
Later, de Morley wrote that he came back to England with a “pre-cious multitude of books with him.”
But this extraordinary period of tolerance was about to come to an end.
Next week: Granada and the fall of Islamic Spain
Part 2 - Toledo
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(Above Left) The Castillo de San Servando began as a monastery three years after Alfonso VI's Christian army seized the city.
(Above) The Jewish Quarter, or Juderia , appears much as it did centuries ago during La Convivencia, or The Coexistence, a period in which Christians, Jews and Muslims lived and worked together in relative peace.
(Far Left) El Cristo de la Luz is a mosque ("mezquita") built in 999, nearly 100 years before the start of the Reconquest.
(Left) The Sinagoga del Transito is in the Jewish Quarter and also contains a museum on Sephardic history.
(Below) Toledo was a center of learning and scholarship under Muslim rule. When the Christians took over in 1085, the city continued to be a center of knowledge.
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playlist
Activities
Arts
Music
On going, Hotel Puerto Sherry, El Puerto de Santa Maria Permanent exhibit of paintings by Jose Paredes
Itinerant Exhibition “La Plaza de Toros de El Puerto (1877-1880)” Bar El Bolivianito, Cruces Street, 19, El Puerto
“Agua y Tierra” - Photo display until Jan. 27 by Manuel Ma-teo Café del Arte, Calle Real, Puerto Real
Painting display until Jan. 31 by Hassan Bensiamar, Quiosco Quilla, La Caleta beach, Cadiz.
Dance
Concert by The Shooters in Sala Supersonic, tomorrow, 11:30 p.m., Avda Pascual Pery-Punta de San Felipe, Cadiz.
Concert, L.Van Beethoven, tomorrow night, Teatro de la Maestranza-Paseo de Colon, Sevilla, .
Classical Music, Andalusian Chamber Orchestra, Jan. 28 at 9 p.m., Municipal Auditorium Alcalde Felipe Benítez on Avda. San Fernando, Rota
Thin Lizzy & Supersuckers, Jan. 28, Madrid
Chicago Musical, Feb. 3 – Feb. 6, Villamarta Theater, Jerez www.villamarta.com
Band of Horses, Feb. 8 and 9, Madrid and Barcelona
Kylie Minogue, Mar. 12 at 8:15 p.m., Palau Sant Jordi, Barce-lona, www.livenation.es
Taylor Swift, Mar. 19, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid Roger Waters, March 23, 26 and 29, Madrid and Barcelona
Justin Bieber, April 5 and 6, Madrid and Barcelona
15th Temporada Lirica (Lyric season), Until Jun. 2 at Villa-marta Theater, www.guiadecadiz.com
Flamenco Show, Selu de Cadiz, Jan. 29 at 9 p.m., Sala Cen-tral Lechera, Cadiz
Flamenco, Jan. 29 at 10:30 p.m., Tertulia Flamenca Tomás El Nitri, Calle Diego Niño, 1, Free
25th Jerez Flamenco festival, Feb. 25 – Mar. 11, Villamarta Theater, Jerez, www.jerez.es
Flamenco show, Sanlucar de Barrameda, Fridays, 10 p.m., Bodega de Arte “A Contratiempo”
Flamenco show, Rota, Saturdays, 11:30 p.m., Mamajuana Pub, at the Marina
31st Eriza Popular – Free testing of typical seafood of the Bay of Cadiz. Erizo is a seafood of intense and tasty flavor-Jan. 30, from 1 p.m. at Barrio de la Vina, Cadiz
25th Ostionada Polular – Free testing of seafood of the Bay of Cadiz. The Ostion is a mollusk similar to the oyster but with a more intense flavor, typical of the Bay of Cadiz, Jan 30, from 1 p.m. at Plaza de San Antonio, Cadiz
3rd Ruta del Mosto (unfermented grape juice), until Jan. 31, free testing of the typical wine of the region in different bars, Sanlucar de Barrameda, www.guiadecadiz.com
Gonzalez Byass Bodega – Jerez de la Frontera, every day at noon, 1, 2, 5 and 6:30 p.m.
Sandeman Bodega – Jerez de la Frontera, Mon, Wed, and Fri. at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Osborne Bodega – El Puerto de Santa Maria, weekdays at 10:30 a.m.
Eat/Drink
Gran Teatro Falla, Cadiz, until Jan. 31 – Free admissionwww.guiadecadiz.com
Hippie Market, buy, sell and exchange, Sanlucar de Bar-rameda, Calle Ramón y Cajal, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Flee Market at Plaza de Andalucía, Chipiona, Saturdays, 7 - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Flea Market, Jerez de la Frontera, Alameda Vieja (By the Castle), Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chipiona Light House: Groups only by appt. through the Tourist Office. 956-92-9065.
Bicycle Tour of Chipiona: Groups by appt. through the Tour-ist Office. 956-92-9065.
Fiesta de San Anton, Rota, Jan. 30.
CarnivalGet ready for Carnaval by attending the first events: La Pestiñada at Plaza San Francisco Jan. 29, 10:30 p.m. and La Erizá Popular en Barrio de la Viña Jan. 30, 1 p.m. At La Pestiñada, free tasting of “pestiños” (honey covered sweets) are passed out and at La Erizá, sea urchins are given out.
Cadiz Carnival, March 3 – 13.
Catch Justin Bieber, April 5 and 6 in Madrid or Barcelona. Tickets available at various tickets outlets.
ACTIVITIES
Exhibit: The History of Rota through Archaeology: Jan. 21 – Feb. 12 Fundación Alcalde Zoilo Ruiz-Mateos, Calle Charco, 5, Rota
“Especiales” – Photo display until Feb. 14 by Tomoyuki Hotta Fundacion Municipal de Cultura, Algeciras
For more information on this and other cultural events, call COMREL at 727-2813.
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Editor's Note : Submit community news announcements no later than the Thursday before the desired publication date to [email protected]. Submissions are limited to 65 words or less and may be edited due to space constraints. Contact the Coastline at 727-3786 for more information.
Budget For Baby ClassThis class helps expectant parents plan for their new baby by providing resources to become more aware of the costs related to the birth of a child and how to make better financial choices. Participants receive a Junior Sea Bag containing Gerber products and other free items. Sign up at the NMCRS office in building 3293 or call 727-1614 for more information.
Thrift Shop Hours and NMCRS VolunteeringThe Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Shop is open Mon., Tue. and Fri. from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and the third Sat. of the month with priority shopping 11 - 11:30 a.m. for all active duty personnel. The opening of the thrift shop depends on volunteers and if there are no volunteers, the thrift shop will be closed. If you are interested in helping at the thrift shop call NMCRS at 727-1614 or stop by building 3293 to sign up or for more information.
Relay For LifeGet your team together and register at http:events.cancer.org/rota for the Relay For Life April 29, at the MWR track. Volunteers, team captains and participants are needed. Join in the fight against cancer. For more information call Molly Croft at 727-4003 or Heidi Taylor at 956-81-1442.
Relay For LifeRelay For Life of NAVSTA Rota invites all cancer survivors and their caretakers to participate in a special ceremony to honor their fight against cancer. For more information, contact Barbara Nelson at [email protected].
WIC OverseasThe Women, Infants and Children program provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breast feeding support and refer-rals for health care. Eligible participants include pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women and children from birth to age 5 years old. Eligibility is not based on rank, but on income in relation to family size. Many families who are not eligible in the States are eligible for WIC Overseas. Call 727-2921 for eligibility information or to schedule an appointment. Our office is located in Family Practice Clinic.
Calling All Amateur Radio OperatorsAnyone interested in amateur radio who has an FCC license and would like to operate on base or join MARS, contact Blane Wilson (call signs: K3LYE, EA7IJJ, AEM4AA Army MARS) at 727-4087 or [email protected].
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings AA meetings are scheduled everyTuesday, 7 p.m. at the base chapel. Call DAPA at 727-2876 for more information.
Community News
DGF Schools
Navy College
DGF Elementary Spelling BeeThe elementary school spelling bee is scheduled for Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. at the DGF multi-purpose room. The PTSA will defray some of the costs for the winner and a parent to participate in the DODDS-Europe Spelling Bee in Germany. Contact PTSA President Amanda Crimmins at 727-4909 for more information.
NEX A-OK Student Reward Program Students with a B-grade point average or better may enter a drawing for U.S. Savings Bonds given each quarter. Stop by the NEX with a current report card, fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, which entitles the student to discount coupons for NEX products and services
Emery-Riddle Aeronautical University Online ClassesDon't have the time or flexibility to attend face-to-face classes to obtain a certifi-cate or degree? Classes start the 15th of every month (except December) and run for 12 weeks. To request a list of available classes, please contact our office at 727-2984 and/or via email [email protected].
Masters Degree in Human RelationsEarn your Masters in Human Relations through the University of Oklahoma in as little as 16 months. Contact Trevor Sloan at 727-2799 or [email protected].
STAPActive duty spouses who want to go to school and don’t know where to get the money can come into the NMCRS to apply for an interest free loan. This is an overseas only program, so take advantage while you are here. Call 727-1614 to make an appointment today.
UMUC Field Study CoursesUniversity of Maryland University College Europe Field study courses provide students with an opportunity to travel and explore Europe while earning university credit. Two courses upcoming are Northern Renaissance Art in Brussels and Paris held in Belgium and France and Expatriate Writers in Rome held in Italy both on March 12-19. The registration deadline for both courses is Feb. 20. Visit www.ed.umuc.edu/fieldstudy or e-mail [email protected] for details or contact UMUC at 727-2917 or [email protected].
DGF Elementary has two main goals this year to improve student achievement, improving communication and math skills. A DGFelementary student works on her communication skills by putting her ideas down on paper. In kindergarten at DGF, students write every day, putting their ideas down on paper and learn to use the conventions of mechanical correctness in their writing.
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Field Trip: A day at the Jerez Farmers Market Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Part of getting to know your host country is getting to know its culinary traditions. Do you wonder where you can go shopping for fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and meat in Spain? The Mercado Publico is the name for this place. Join us on this field trip and we will teach you all about how to buy these products, how to find the best prices, qualities and what the local specialties are.
Résumé Review Feb 1, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Feb. 10, 1 - 3 p.m. Have a current job announcement and need your résumé reviewed? Drop off or email your resume with the job an-nouncement at least 24 hours prior to the review appointment. Individual half-hour sessions are available. Sign up and review your résumé with our specialists.
Command Financial Specialist TrainingJan. 31 – Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This five day class helps military members be more aware of their personal financial situation and be a financial resource at your command. The class will cover the need for the PFM program, debt management, savings and investing, retirement planning, insurance and car buying, and how to be an effective financial counselor. The Navy needs highly-motivated and influential senior military personnel to help service members become more financially aware. This CFS Class will also be a refresher class for any CFS who has previously received training but needs the latest materials and to dust off those financial skills.
Grief Support GroupFeb. 3 and Feb. 17, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Have you recently suffered the loss of a loved one? Need someone to provide a safe environment and walk beside you as you go through the grieving process? This confidential group is designed to assist you as you work through your grief. Join us.
Business Résumé LectureFeb. 8, 10 - 11 a.m. Ten seconds. That is the average time your résumé will receive. Discover the key elements on a résumé and how to catch the employer’s eye. Learn how to market yourself for your dream job.
Federal Résumé Preparation Lecture Feb. 8, 1 - 2 p.m. Target your federal resume to highlight your qualifications to HRO and hiring managers. Learn about keywords, the certificate of eligibility, and the special requirements of a federal resume.
Spanish TutorialsFeb. 8 and Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p. m. If you are currently taking Spanish class and you need extra help come to our new one on one Spanish Tutorials. What ever your goal or level, join us to learn and practice your Spanish. In these one on one sessions you will get personalized tutorials based on your needs.
Saving & InvestingFeb. 9, 10 - 11 a.m. Retirement? Kids college? TSP? 401K? This dynamic workshop gives you information you need to make an informed decision about your future.
Calm, Cool, & Composed Feb. 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Anger is a natural emotion, but when we don’t express it ap-propriately, it can make life difficult. Come learn how to control your anger, not the other way around. You can choose to be calm, cool, and composed.
Assertive Communication Feb. 11, 10 – 11 a.m. Do you having trouble saying “no" even when you really want to? Do you feel like people walk all over you? Would you like to know yourself and
Fleet & Family Support Center
build your self-esteem? If any of these questions rings a bell with you, join us and learn practical ways of expressing yourself.
Thrift Savings PlanFeb. 11, 2 - 3 p.m. Do you have a plan for your retirement years? If not, find out why investing in TSP may be right for you and learn about the all the different options TSP has to offer.
Separating TAP WorkshopFeb. 14 - 17, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Separating soon or within the next 12 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
Field Trip: Gypsy Market in CadizFeb. 14, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The gypsy markets are one of our most popular shop-ping spots in the area. Come with us to Cadiz for a few hours, walk, see, shop and enjoy a café or some olives. Do not worry about driving we will take you there and bring you back.
Ten Steps to Federal EmploymentFeb. 18, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m, The Federal government is the largest employer in America! This class will cover the steps you need to make the challenging process of landing a Federal job an achievable goal.
Registering Your Child for Spanish SchoolFeb. 18, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Attend this seminar to get to know the Spanish schooling system and what is required to register your child at a Spanish school. Enrollment is not possible all over the year. Remember in Spain, the school year starts in March for registration purposes. Get a school list either public or private from El Puerto de Santa Maria and Rota. Understand all the requirements that are needed for this process.
Call 727-3232 to pre-register for all FFSC functions.
Mardi Gras Lunch & Learn SeminarFeb. 3, Noon – 1 p.m. One of the largest and spectacular “Carnivals” in Spain takes place at Cadiz. Carnival is a festival season that occurs immediately before Lent. It has become the liveliest and most dazzling carnival town in mainland Spain. Famous for its comical, hilarious and original characters, as well as humorous and satirical song groups known as Chirigotas, Comparsas, Quartets and much more. You will probably first notice the elaborate costumes which are equally festive and cheer-ful, comparable with those of any great festival of this nature. Attend this Lunch &Learn to know everything about it.
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Los Arcos is a cosy and inviting restaurant that truly offers something for everyone from their varied menu.. It’s family run, tranquil and well established. Los Arcos opened 25 years ago and was a regular advertiser for years so I am very happy to have them back. There is a good selection of meats, fish, pastas, pizzas and sandwiches as well as soups, salads and wines. They also offer “panes de la
casa” (house breads) with different toppings such as Iberico ham, salmon, aged cheese, anchovies and smoked tuna. All delicious and they make good ap-petizers or snacks. It’s an ideal place to go with the family and it is open every day from noon to 4 p.m. and then again from 7:30 p.m. so it works well with American hours.
If you just feel like a coffee, a tapa or a portion of something, you can get that as well. Los Arcos has two dining areas; one that is connected to the bar and another that is private and can accommodate groups of up to 40 people or that is nice if you want a bit more privacy. Los Arcos has an English menu and now as a “get acquainted” offer they will treat you to a glass of sangria when you go there for a meal.
Los Arcos is located on Rubén Darío in Rota. As you pass Miguel Rent A Car, bear to the right on Príncipes de España and then take the second right on Rubén Darío and it is to your right about two blocks up on a little plaza. Stop by Los Arcos and give them a try, you will be glad you did.
Tomorrow night is “Burger Night” at Molly Malone. They will be serving turkey, chicken, beef and fish (a real novelty) burgers with their homemade sauces. Saturday they will have a DJ for your enjoyment. Dance the night away! It’s a great way to keep warm. Feb. 4 will be “Mexican Night”, one of their most popular. Remember their kitchen is open every day starting at noon and there is always something good cooking at Molly’s. In fact, Molly is now considering offering homemade scones and English tea on Sunday afternoons. Let them know if you think this is a good idea. They do value your opinion.
Los Argentinos in Rota is open again since yesterday after their vacation. As the name implies they feature Argentinean specialties, especially the beef.
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L o s A r c o s : M e s ó n , Restaurante, Pizzería. Try it!
Los Arcos has a good selection of meats, fish, pastas, pizzas and sandwiches as well as soups, salads and wines. They also offer “panes de la casa” (house breads) with different toppings such as Iberico ham, salmon & aged cheese, an-chovies and smoked tuna. It’s an ideal place to go with the family and it is open every day from noon to 4 p.m. and then again from 7:30 p.m. so it works well with American hours.
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I love dinner parties. I get to stretch my culinary muscles (both cooking and eating) and spend time with my friends. Right now, it may be the coldest winter Rota has ever seen, but trust me; there are always reasons to celebrate. So get your friends together for a potluck dinner. For those who have never hosted one, here are a few suggestions.
Don’t do all the work! No one likes to work all day in the kitchen (well I do, but I’m a bit of a masochist in that way). Make it a potluck, so everyone can contribute something, even if it’s only something to drink or a cake from the grocery store. A nice plus is that you’ll probably end up with a lot of extra wine bottles for future dinners.
Pick a theme. There are numerous cuisine options out there, so focus on a specific type and ask your friends to bring something that fits the theme. Some of my past dinners have included “Wine and Dine” (bring a dish or dessert and a wine that pairs well), Pan-Asian, Mediterranean, Italian, Indian, Mexican, comfort foods, breakfast for dinner, and one I like to call “The Fanciest Barbecue Ever on an E-4 to E-5 Budget” (We had king crab legs – it was that fancy). Going with a theme also allows everyone to try something new. Chances are, at least one of your friends has never had homemade Pad Thai. If you would like to learn how to prepare dishes from other countries, the internet and recipe books are a great resource.
Set the arrival time early. If you expect people to be there at 8 p.m., say 7:30. This is important, especially here in Spain, where the concept of being “fashionably late” is pushed to new limits. This way, when the first guests arrive, they can help set up the table, or taste test your tomato and cream-based sauce.
Have a salad available, even if you think no one will eat it. Most potlucks tend to veer towards meat-based dishes, so offer a lighter alternative. Salads are extremely easy to put together. The dressing can even accompany the night’s theme. For example, try a sesame-ginger sauce with Pan-Asian food, sun-dried tomato and basil sauce on Italian night, or a curry-based dressing with your Indian meal.
In the summer, the grill is king (in the winter, not so much). Cooking does not have to be a one man or woman show. Let everyone take turns on the grill. In the kitchen, make room on the stove or oven for your friend who may need to heat up a casserole. I heartily believe the adage, the kitchen is the home’s heart.
Have plastic containers on standby. 99% of the time, there will be leftovers (that salad comes to mind). Allow everyone to take a bit home, or keep it preserved in the fridge or freezer f o r t o m o r r o w ’ s lunch.
Do a toast once everyone has a plate. Cliché as they may be, toasts allow everyone to take a minute from their chitchat to absorb the wonder of a good meal with good friends. And like I said, there are always reasons to celebrate.
One last thing: the party is only over once everyone gets home safe. You and your friends will want to recall a successful dinner, and not one that ends in tragedy, or someone going to captain’s mast. Be responsible, be safe, and enjoy the night. Assign a designated driver, cook and eat to your heart’s content. And don’t forget to send me an invite.
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This is a perfect date-night dish you can share with someone you’re trying to impress. Or, you know, your friends.
Ingredients• 2 ounces rice vermicelli• 8 medium size rice paper wrappers (available in Asian markets or the international section at Carrefour)• 24 large cooked shrimp - peeled, deveined• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves (basil and cilantro are optional additions)• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, cored, cut into 3-inch sticks.• 8 small lettuce leaves
Peanut Sauce• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter• 2 teaspoons fish sauce• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or rice vinegar• 2 tablespoons white sugar or honey• 1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce• 1 teaspoon crushed or finely chopped peanuts
Directions1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes, or until al dente, and drain. Wash with cold water.2. Fill a large bowl with hot water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for one second, or spin through the hot water to soften. Lay wrapper flat. In a row across the center, place a lettuce leaf to create a bed. Add a handful of vermicelli, mint, cucumber, and top with the shrimp, leaving about two inches uncovered on each side. Fold sides inward and then tightly roll the wrapper, beginning at the end with the lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients. 3. Heat the chunky peanut butter in a saucepan, or in-jar, in the microwave.4. Mix in the fish sauce, lime juice, hoisin sauce, sugar and chili sauce. Top with crushed peanuts.5. Serve the spring rolls with the sauce and enjoy!
Recipe of the Week: Vietnamese Spring Rolls and Peanut Sauce (Serves 8)
How to Host a Dinner P a r t y, A G u i d e f o r B e g i n n e r s
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One of the Navy’s and Marine Corps’ oldest and closest friends is another year older, and always ready to lend a helping hand to active and retired Sailors, Marines and their families in times of financial need. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society operates around the world, serving where you serve - 24/7. Founded 107 years ago on January 23, 1904, to care for our widows and orphans, the 19 original vol-unteers and $9,000 (the Navy’s share of gate receipts from the 1903 Army-Navy football game), laid the foundation of the Society that has served over 4 million Sailors, Marines and families, providing over $1.1 billion in assistance.
Today, we are still Sailors and Ma-rines taking care of our own. We are a private, non-profit charity with more than 3,500 talented and dedicated volunteers supported by a small professional staff who serve afloat and ashore around the world. With a smile, enthusiasm and compassion, “We are dedicated to the military and we strive to help whoever
A Safety Net for Sailors, Marines & Their Families in Times of War, Peace, Personal Tragedy & Natural Disaster
comes through our doors,” said Deborah Hunt, chairman of volunteers at NMCRS China Lake. In the last ten years, the Society has disbursed more than $400 million in interest-free loans and grants to nearly 600,000 Sailors, Marines and families. During 2010 alone, the Society provided $49.4 million in financial relief helping over 99,850 clients – the highest number of clients and assistance since 1993 when our Navy and Marine Corps was significantly larger. That means that nearly one out of five Sailors and Marines on active duty turned to NMCRS during the past 12 months.
Since 1904, the NMCRS has sup-ported Navy and Marine Corps families in times of war, peace, natural disaster and personal tragedy, taking care of the essential needs of our warriors, their families and survivors, and helping to ensure those in uniform are able to remain focused on their mission. The Society’s Combat Casualty Assistance Visiting Nurses are now serving as long term case coordinators, providing resource informa-
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tion and referral services and emotional support to more than 1,000 Marines and Sailors injured in the war in Iraq and Af-ghanistan and their families. During the past year, the Society staff assisted 583 combat casualty clients with more than $216,000 in financial assistance – most of this in the form of grants.
The funds to pay for these critically important services come predominantly from two sources: the Department of the Navy’s Active Duty Fund Drive and the Secretary of the Navy’s direct mail campaign to retirees. These two activities generate roughly $12 million in charitable gifts.
“The Navy-Marine Corps Relief So-ciety is an integral part of the network of support that our Sailors and Marines depend upon,” said Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus,. Please consider the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society your first resource. Remember, NMCRS loans are interest-free. To find out more about this organization – how the staff can help you and to learn about volunteer opportu-nities – visit the local office on your base, or visit their web site at www.nmcrs.org.
Demand for our services is high and they especially need your support right now. After all, blowing out 107 candles is no small feat.
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society volunteers pose for a group photo before they cut a birthday cake celebrating the societies 107th birthday.
A S a f e W o r k p l a c e i s Everybody’s Business
Whether you are at home or at work, crime prevention is everybody’s busi-ness. 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. As you read through the following, you can be a part of making your workplace environment safe. Here’s how:
Firstly, Preventing Office Crime: This means keeping your purse, wallet, keys, or other valuable items with you at all times or locked in a drawer or closet. Check the identities of any strangers who are in your office ask whom they are visiting and if you can help them find that person. Do not allow visitors to be alone in your office space. Don’t advertise your social life or vacation plans and those of your co-workers to people visiting or calling your place of work.
Next, Check the Locks and Doors: Good locks are the first line of defense. Verify that any electronic access con-trol unit in use has secure key bypass utilizing patented control of duplication of keys. Be certain that windows are secured. Don’t assume that someone else has reported a door, window, or lock that is either broken or not work-ing properly. Report these problems immediately.
Next, Keeping Violence out Of the Workplace: Violence in the workplace takes many forms. From raised voices and profanity to threats, sexual harass-ment, coercion, intimidation, robbery
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or homicide. Many of us think that workplace violence consists solely of a disgruntled employee committing ho-micide. More commonly, it is a robbery gone awry. With proper planning, an employer can prepare the workplace for incidents of violence.
After those, Make it Your Business to Be Prepared for an Emergency: Emergencies can happen at any time, whether it’s a fire, water main break, civil disturbance, natural disaster or even a communications failure. When these unplanned events happen, it is critical that 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 reduce injuries and damages and help people return to a normal business day.
Lastly, Practice Makes Perfect: Learn and practice your building’s emergency plans. Evacuation plans need to be legible and posted promi-nently on each floor. Know at least two exit routes from each room, if possible. Be able to escape in the dark by know-ing how many desks or cubicles are between your workstation and two of the nearest exits, and know the location of fire extinguishers and medical kits.
For additional information on a safe workplace or other Crime Prevention tips you can visit the National Crime Prevention Council website at www.ncpc.org or contact the NAVSTA Rota Crime Prevention Office at 727-2907.
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WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Additions to the TRICARE military health plan's website are giving beneficiaries easier access to their personal health data, more con-venient appointment scheduling and better communica-tion with their health care providers, the top TRICARE official reported.
TRICARE Online, the military health system's patient portal, already enables users who get care at a military treatment facility to schedule appointments, track their medications, order prescription refills and view and download their personal health records, Navy Rear Adm. (Dr.) Christine S. Hunter said.
Later this year, patients also will be able to get their laboratory and X-ray results through the portal, along with secure messaging from their health-care providers, Dr. Hunter said.
"You will be able to go there and it will say you have two messages from your doctor," she explained. "You will click on it, and it may be the nurse telling you that you are overdue for something, and maybe a lab result and an explanation of the findings."
The next goal will be to expand these capabilities so
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TRICARE Officials Improve Online Communicationbeneficiaries can track what immunizations they received and when, and get a "heads-up" from their health care provider when they're due for their next one, she said.
Meanwhile, TRICARE officials plan to increase the number of clinics that offer online appointment schedul-ing and tailor the process to offer the broadest selection of openings so beneficiaries can select what is most convenient for them.
In addition, health care providers will begin using the portal to get patients to fill out forms and questionnaires at their convenience before they arrive for their appoint-ments. TRICARE Online offers the best of both worlds, Dr. Hunter said. It helps to build a closer relationship between beneficiaries and their health care providers while taking advantage of technology and health-care tools to make that relationship more convenient and accessible 24/7.
Beneficiaries increasingly are taking advantage of the new capability. Almost 311,500 active users have logged into the system over the past year, officials reported, with an average of 2,800 new user registrations each week.
Since January 2010, beneficiaries have scheduled
almost 200,000 medical appointments and requested more than 61,500 prescription refills through the system.
TRICARE officials also report increased use of the "blue button" feature that enables beneficiaries to access their personal health data and, if they choose, save it to a file on their computer. Since Sept. 25, 2010, officials reported more than 4,000 downloads in .pdf format and more than 1,700 downloads in .txt format.
Dr. Hunter said this feature is particularly helpful be-cause it enables beneficiaries to download their records when they need to seek medical care away from their regular health care facility, and empowers them to better partner with providers about the treatment they receive.
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(Above Left) Commander, Naval Activities, Spain Capt. Bill Mosk talks with Chief of Rota Naval Base, Spanish Rear. Adm. Juan Ruiz Casas during an office call Jan. 24. During his visit, Casas received a briefing on COMNAVACTS and Naval Station Rota’s mission from department and tenant commands.
(Above) Naval Station Rota, Spain Commanding Officer, Capt. Bill Mosk hands Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Chuck Scavo his benny book after reenlisting Jan. 24 for five months.
(Left) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Tiffany Miller receives a certificate of reenlistment from Lt. Cmdr. Shannon McMillian during a her ceremony Jan. 20. Miller will be transferring from Rota to Souda Bay, Crete soon.
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