Service Specific Information

American Forces Network (AFN) Radio and Television

AFN Rota provides radio and television programming from the American forces stationed in Spain. General broadcast radio operates 24-hours a day and features NAVSTA information, local DJ shows, most music formats, news, sporting events and talk shows. The frequency is stereo FM 102.5. You can also listen live on the AFN Go app.

American Red Cross

The Service to the Armed Forces branch of the American Red Cross provides active duty, DoD civilians, and dependents at NAVSTA Rota with a variety of programs to increase community resiliency. Programs include emergency messages to support leave requests during a family emergency, a variety of professional and lay volunteer opportunities for youths and adults, CPR and babysitting classes, disaster preparedness training and response, community education programs, and much more. The American Red Cross is located in Bldg. 3293 and can be reached at DSN 727-2333, commercial at +34 956-82- 2333, or by emailing Rota@RedCross.org. For after-hours request, contact the stateside call center, +1 877-272-7337.

Chapel

The Religious Ministries Department offers a comprehensive command religious program including divine services for the Catholic and Protestant communities. They have two lay-led religious services for the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints community and for the Jewish community. Weekly CCD, RCIA, Hebrew school, children’s church, youth ministry, and adult and youth religious education classes are offered. Sacramental preparation and reception is available with individual chaplains. There are many opportunities to volunteer within the chapel program, as an expression of faith or for an opportunity to get community service hours. The Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC), Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC), and Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) are other partner organizations that provide opportunities for personal connections, spiritual growth, and volunteer service. The chapel staff can provide referrals for other faith groups in our local area. For more information, contact the chapel at DSN 727-2161 or commercial, +34 956- 82-2161.

Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC) Rota

FFSC is your link to information and quality of life enrichment. Services are geared for everyone, whether single or married. Programs include:

• Deployment Support Program: FFSC provides a variety of services to commands, individual augmentee (IA) and family members for pre-, mid-, and post-deployment.
• Family Advocacy Program: Counselors provide safety planning, clinical assessment, treatment and case management for service members, overseas DOD civilians and contractors, their intimate partners, and family members involved in allegations of domestic abuse and child abuse.
• Financial counseling: FFSC has a full range of financial education programs. Classes and counseling services offered include spending plans, credit management, savings and investments, TSP, and retirement plans.
• Information and Referral: The FFSC provides information and referral Facilities/Programs 29 resources on all local and community services.
• Intercultural Relations (ICR): FFSC Rota has two cultural experts to assist you with adapting to your new home in Spain. We offer a mandatory four-day ICR course that includes information on the Spanish language, food, culture, and travel (see page 24 for further details). In addition, FFSC offers cultural seminars, further language study and the Foreign Language Exchange (FLEX) program, which pairs American service member and families with Spanish families. The program also offers field trips within the county of Cadiz. These field trips are scheduled on a monthly basis and are designed to facilitate the adaptation of assigned personnel and their families into new living environments and provide a smooth transition of living overseas in the Kingdom of Spain.
• New Parent Support Program: The New Parent Support specialist provides home visitation services for expectant families and families with young children, giving parents more tools to add to their parenting toolbox.
• Professional Clinical Counseling and Crisis Intervention: FFSC has a staff of professional counselors who are credentialed to provide confidential clinical services, which include individual, marital, child and family counseling. Clinicians are also available to provide tailored programs in response to command crises.
• Professional Clinical Counseling at DGF Middle / High School: FFSC has a clinical counselor present at DGF Middle/ High School to provide confidential counseling services for students in grades 6 to 12 and their families. Counseling services include, but are not limited to, issues related to transition, bullying, peer relationships, deployment and related developmental problems. Prevention and awareness education is provided to the students in collaboration with the health education curriculum.
• Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life Program (SAIL): FFSC has SAIL case managers who provide support services, assess risk and create a safety plan. SAIL is a voluntary program that quickly provides support during the stressful period after a suicide-related behavior (SRB). SAIL does not replace mental health treatment. SAIL serves as an outreach service that connects the client’s mental health providers, command and other applicable programs to ensure recovery and a smooth re-integration into the command.
• Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program: The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program is responsible to all base prevention, intervention, and ongoing supportive services for survivors of sexual assault.
• Relocation Services: FFSC provides classes, one-on-one consultation, and websites to assist personnel with relocation to and from Spain. FFSC offers sponsorship training and Smooth Move for those leaving Spain. Welcome Aboard packages are available upon arrival and information on military installations worldwide is available through the Military Installations/Plan My Move website. The information is updated quarterly.
• Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP): FERP is designed to provide employment assistance to military and civilian family members. FFSC offers skill-building programs and workshops to help participants with career planning, resume writing, and interviewing skills.
• Transition Assistance Program (TAP): Transition Assistance Program (TAP) provides separating/retiring service members and their families with the skills, tools, and self-confidence necessary to successfully re-enter into the civilian work force, pursue higher education, or technical training. The goal of the program is to provide professional career development resources throughout the military career life cycle.

Personal and Family Life Program

Navy families face special challenges, and the Personal and Family Life Education Program offers many events designed to promote family strength and well-being. Life skills are all about self-discovery, exploring new ways to think, interact and approach problems. These workshops focus on using conflict to direct positive change and harnessing the power of communication to strengthen relationships through mutual respect and understanding. Thought management and problem solving strategies are employed to get to and stay in Operational Stress Control (OSC) mission-ready green! Take advantage of these programs to promote personal and family strength:

• Anger Management
• Communication Skills
• Conflict Management
• New Spouse Orientation
• Parent Education
• Stress Management
• Healthy Relationships

Navy Family Ombudsman Program

The ombudsman is a volunteer, appointed by the commanding officer, to serve as an information link between command leadership and Navy families. Ombudsmen are trained to disseminate information both up and down the chain of command, including official updates from the Department of the Navy, command information, command climate issues and improvements to the quality of local life. Ombudsmen also provide resource referrals when needed. They are instrumental in resolving family issues before the issues require extensive command attention. Go to the Navy Family Ombudsman Registry https://ombudsmanregistry.cnic.navy.mil/ to locate your ombudsman and send an email to the listed assigned command ombudsman. Please contact FFSC for more information about services and programs at DSN 727-3232/3231 or commercial +34 956- 82-3232/3231.

Galley Services

NAVSTA Rota’s Gateway Galley, located in Bldg. 38, is an accredited five-star dining facility, serving approximately 1,500 meals a day to permanently assigned and transient active duty personnel plus their dependents. The Gateway Galley serves Navy Standard Core Menu that is Go 4 Green compliant, including special meals celebrating heritages around the world. Base policy does not allow the use of the base galley facility by dependents unless they are escorted by their active duty sponsor. At the discretion of the installation commanding officer, the galley is open to all authorized personnel, including sponsored dependents, U.S. civilians, retirees and, local nationals with base access during specific special event meals. The Gateway Galley also supports the sustenance for rotational forces and the Homeport Ashore program.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)

Rota’s MWR programs are some of the finest in the Navy. MWR offers a myriad of programs for all interests and is committed to making your tour at NAVSTA Rota the best yet! Be sure to visit navymwrrota.com and download the smartphone app for the most up-to-date MWR information.

Aquatics Center features an indoor 25-meter heated pool offering lap swim, learn to swim lessons, and open swim. This facility has added major upgrades including deck side cardio options, a core workout station, and TRX strength equipment. The Housing Pool is an outdoor facility open from Memorial Day through Labor Day for recreational swimming, lap swimming, swim lessons, water slides, and parties. For more information, call DSN 727-2129 or commercial, +34 956-82-2129.

Fitness Center has a variety of equipment and facilities to meet your fitness goals including weight and cardio rooms, family fitness space, NOFFS Functional Fitness Room, basketball court, two racquetball courts and locker room with showers. Outside of the Fitness Center, enjoy a 400-meter all-weather track encompassing a multipurpose turf field. Three softball fields, lighted outdoor basketball court, and multiple tennis courts are available for the community as well. A wide variety of group exercise classes and programs are offered in addition to exercise equipment available for check out. Personal trainers are at your disposal to help develop fitness goals and provide periodic progress evaluations. Command Fitness Leader (CFL) and Mission Nutrition trainings are offered on a regular basis. The Fitness Center is open 365 days a year for your fitness needs. For more information, call DSN 727-2565 or commercial, +34 956- 82-2565.

MWR’s Intramural Sports program offers a wide variety of team and individual sports including softball, basketball, volleyball, flag football, soccer, golf, bowling, running, triathlons, and cycling. For more information, call DSN 727-1916 or commercial, +34 956-82-1916. Rota’s 18-hole Golf Course is 6,500 yards in length and covers more than 200 acres. The pro shop assists with club and cart rentals, equipment sales and tournament play. Daily, annual, or punch card green fees provide numerous options to make playing golf in Rota enjoyable and affordable! You can practice your game on the driving range, chipping area, and the putting green. The golf course also offers private lessons from a PGA Professional. For more information, call DSN 727-2260 or commercial, +34 956-82-2260.

The newly constructed El Patio complex is the center piece of all MWR facilities. The complex includes two separate facilities: Flix cinemas offers two 71-seat movie theaters with concession, and Bombers Fresh-Mex, a CNIC-branded, quick service Mexican food restaurant with the Tower Pub gastrobar (offering a separate American BBQ and southern style menu). With Spanish-inspired design and patios, el Patio is a perfect venue for entertainment. The facility is conveniently located next to the NEX and Commissary complex , creating a pleasant, town-center feel. For more information, call DSN 727-3712 or commercial, +34 956-82-3712.

Flix Theater (indoor theater) offers current and first-run movie releases, available in digital surround sound. Additionally, Rota is home to the only operational drive-in in the U.S. Navy. Drive-in audio is available via FM stereo and the facility sound system. Show times are available at the theater and online at navymwrrota.com/theaters. For more information, call DSN 727-3709 or commercial, +34 956- 82-3709.

La Plaza is the home of a variety of things to do including recreational gaming machines, pool tables, and a lounge area with multiple large screen HDTV and projectors streaming a variety of sports. La Plaza offers affordable food options in a relaxing environment. La Plaza provides a variety of private event catering options. Champions Bar plays host to special events, including a variety of Navy Entertainment acts. Facing the golf course, the outside patio provides an open space as well as a horseshoe pit and volleyball net for your entertainment. An ATM is also available as a quick cash option. For more information, call DSN 727-6323/2923 or commercial, +34 956- 82-6323/2923.

Pinz, MWR’s Bowling Center features state-of-the-art, Qubica AMF equipment that is suitable for all ages and ability levels and includes fun animation and easy-to-use player set-up. The 12 lanes are equipped with automatic pinsetters, synthetic lanes, electronic score boards with interactive software and a new sound system. PINZ American Café serves a popular menu of traditional food favorites. A bar and lounge area has also been added with flat screen televisions and a recreational gaming area. A variety of tournaments and leagues are offered throughout the year for all skill levels. For more information, call DSN 727-2112 or commercial, +34 956-82-2112.

Welcome to the largest pizza facility in the U.S. Navy! Pizza Villa features American-style pizza, calzones, salads and oven-baked sandwiches. It offers an air conditioned dining room and outside patio dining, as well as a children’s playground. Monthly pizza specials and programming are also offered. For more information, call DSN 727-3213 or commercial +34 956-82-3213.

Fleet Landing arranges social and special events, catered through La Plaza. Services include free Internet access, a 24-hour laundromat, indoor and outdoor seating areas and a café providing coffee, beverages and assorted grab-and-go food items. For more information, call DSN 727-2923 or commercial +34 956- 82-2923.

Community Recreation houses the Tickets & Travel and Outdoor Recreation programs where all your sightseeing, travel, and outdoor pursuits can be met. Rota MWR offers more than 100 tours each year to historical destinations within Spain, cultural festivals, bullfights, ski trips, and outdoor destinations. International trips are occasionally offered. Community Recreation also offers an indoor rock climbing wall and equipment rental including snowboarding equipment, bikes, and party rentals. Check out the Armed Forces Travel website for travel booking options to include airline, hotel, and rental cars. For more information, call DSN 727-3101 or commercial +34 956-82-2923.

Liberty Center is the single military’s source for leisure activities, trips, tournaments, and recreational games. It has internet-enabled computers, free Wi-Fi, TV lounges, table games, arcade games and video games. The Liberty Center also offers printing and scanning devices, webcams, and over 800 DVDs to view in the mini-theater with Bose surround sound. For more information, call DSN 727-2527 or commercial +34 956-82-2527. The Library offers more than 25,000 books, DVDs and CDs, Internet access, children’s story time, and a robust summer reading program. The Library staff is also available to assist you with creating a Navy Digital Library account so you can enjoy thousands of books and videos on your own devices. Additionally, there is a café located within the Library building that provides coffee, beverages and assorted grab-and-go food items for purchase. For more information, please call DSN 727-2418 or commercial +34 956-82-2418.

Community Classes offers the opportunity to learn new skills, such as piano, guitar, Spanish language, fine arts, dance, martial arts, robotics, and photography. Class registration is offered at the Liberty Center. Got a special skill that you would like to share? You can also sign up as an instructor. For more information, call DSN 727-2527 or commercial +34 956-82-2527. Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Child Development Center (CDC) provides for full-time child care needs Monday- Friday, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m., for children ages six weeks to five years old. Hourly care is also available for all ages and based on space availability. For more information, call DSN 727-1100 or commercial +34 956-82-1100. Log on to MilitaryChildCare.com to submit a formal request for full-time care. Log on to MWR Rota’s website (navymwrrota.com) and follow the CYPOnline link to request hourly care. School Age Care (SAC) provides before and after school care for children, kindergarten through sixth grade, Monday – Friday, 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Specialty camps and full day care are also available during school vacations and non-school days. Activities include arts and crafts, cultural programs, field trips, sports and science activities. SAC utilizes Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) and 4-H as curriculum guidelines. For more information, call DSN 727-2839 or commercial +34 956-82-2839.

Youth Center’s Gravity/Jams is a recreational based after-school program for 10-18 year olds (still enrolled in high school). The facility opens after school Mondays – Wednesdays and Fridays, 3-6:30 p.m., early release Thursdays, 1-6:30 p.m. and on Monday – Friday full school days off, noon-6:30 p.m. The facility has two sides serving both the pre-teens (Jams, ages 10-12 years old) and teens (Gravity, ages 13-18 years old). Each side offers a variety of game tables, video games, music equipment, computers, video, photo and music production software, and an array of art, craft, science, and construction supplies. The Youth Center offers a wide variety of camps, off-base field trips and special events including dances, lock-ins and late night openings. The Youth Center is also a member affiliate with the Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) and 4-H, and offers clubs and activities for both. For more information, call DSN 727-4625 or commercial +34 956-82-4625.

Youth Sports are organized team activities used to improve athletic and motor skills, while developing a child’s self-esteem. Team sports are offered year-round and include baseball, soccer, flag football and basketball. Individual sports clinics are offered during summer and winter break. For more information, call DSN 727-4781 or commercial +34 956-82-4781.

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) provides interest-free financial assistance and education to members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and their family members. Assistance is also available to members from other branches of the U.S. military.

Shopping: On Base Navy Exchange

Rota’s main Navy Exchange (NEX) complex, which opened in 2007, is centrally located on the base adjacent to the Commissary. The NEX main store carries clothing for the entire family, electronic items, small electronic appliances (both 110v and 220v) housewares, uniforms, furniture, lawn and garden, hardware, sporting goods, watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. The attached NEX Mini Mart carries a wide array of health and beauty supplies, sport nutrition, pet supplies, food and beverage, beer, wine, and spirits. The Mini Mart is open extended hours. The NEX complex includes several contract vendors such as floral, barber and beauty salon, drying cleaning, alterations, phone, optical shop, photo studio, Subway sandwich shop, and Dunkin Coffee. The NEX also provides a food court located at the air terminal (Bldg. 2) which offers Nathans All American, Dunkin Coffee, and Healthy Choice. There is also a Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Shop near the Rota gate. Within base housing by the pool, there is the Dive Inn offering ice cream, coffee, and food. For more information on NEX stores and services, call DSN 727-2391 or commercial +34 956-82-2391. The NEX Autoport and Gas Station is located adjacent to the School Age Care (SAC) building. Products/services offered are unleaded and diesel fuel, general automotive repair, oil changes, tires, and the ITV inspection, which is required for the registration of a vehicle on base. Gas station is open every day with extended hours. The Navy Exchange operates the Repsol gas card program. This allows eligible personnel to receive a certain quantity of gasoline at a reduced rate at Repsol stations throughout Spain. To sign up, stop by the main NEX customer service desk to get the application form. It will take a few months to set-up.

DECA Commissary Rota’s Commissary offers nearly 10,000 grocery and miscellaneous items and has a full-service deli/bakery. Rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, several hot foods, deli meat and cheese trays, special order cakes, and self-service fruit and vegetable salad bar are available. For more information, call DSN 727-2580 or commercial +34 956-82-2580. As with all overseas commissaries, they accept coupons up to six months past the expiration date as well as the Rewards Card coupon program.

Shopping: Off Base

Though the Commissary stocks most everything needed, off-base supermarkets, or “supermercados,” are plentiful and provide a rich selection of local and international food items. Some of the freshest produce and fish can be found there. The larger chain supermercados are typically open from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. every day except Sundays and holidays. While it may have different options than stateside supermarkets, it is fun to explore the aisles and find new items to try such as local olive oils and wine. These in-town stores also carry many European products not found in American supermarkets. Shopping at supermercados means you need to learn how to read product labels in Spanish; however, it is easy to accomplish. In the Rota area, the main supermercados are Mercadona, Carrefour, Supersol, Dia, Aldi, and Lidl. The El Paseo mall in nearby El Puerto de Santa María has a large Carrefour with products similar to a Walmart or Target, in addition to its grocery section. There are several other supermarkets in town as well as stores of all types. Most neighborhoods also have a "mom-and-pop" grocer. These are the places to find fresh fruit and vegetables, not to mention friendly conversation, and perhaps a sample of the day’s melon or ham (‘jamon’). Find one, patronize it, and you’re sure to make a friend or two.

Rota Education Center

Through the Rota Education Center, military personnel, and family members are able to pursue vocational certificates, associate, bachelor’s or master’s degrees. Central Texas College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Maryland Global Campus, and University of Oklahoma offices are open and able to assist you in reaching your educational goals. The Rota Education Center is located on the second floor of Community Support Building (Bldg. 3293).

The Navy's Family Readiness programs have been afforded the highest visibility, advocacy, and priority. In practical terms, this has resulted in increased services to family members, increased individual assistance and consultation, more varied educational programs, and a more proactive outreach, and delivery of family support services. The Navy Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) is organized into four main functional areas critical to mission success.

Work and Family Life (WFL)

Work and Family Life programs directly support mission readiness by preparing service members and their families for the physical, emotional, interpersonal and logistical demands of the military lifestyle. Our programs and services include:

• Virtual Work and Family Life
• Deployment Readiness Support
• Individual Augmentees Spouse and Family Support
• Ombudsman Program
• Transition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Family Employment
• Personal Financial
• Emergency Response
• Life Skills
• Exceptional Family Member Program

Counseling, Advocacy and Prevention (CAP)

Counseling, Advocacy, and Prevention program provide individual, group and family counseling, victim intervention and related prevention education and awareness programs.

• Clinical Counseling
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• Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
• New Parent Support Home Visitation Program (NPSHVP)
• New Baby Bulletin
• Resources
• Baby Safe Sleep

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR)

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program provides sexual assault awareness and prevention education, victim advocacy, response coordination, case management and incident data collection to active-duty personnel, adult family members and commands.

Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP)

Integrated Primary Prevention program promotes protective factors and reduces risk factors among individuals, within relationships, and within organizations, through policies, programs, and practices. Commander, Navy Installations Command’s (CNIC’s) Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) focuses on risk and protective factors that impact two or more harmful behaviors.