NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (May 8, 2025) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain commanding officer Capt. Teague Suarez, NAVSTA Rota executive officer CDR. Justin Jennings and NAVSTA Rota command master chief, CMC Donald Alvarado reflect and recapped Feria, April events and Capt. Suarez's time on NAVSTA Rota. , May. 8, 2025. As the "Gateway to the Mediterranean," NAVSTA Rota provides U.S., NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air, and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy audio by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Brown)
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Morning Joe with the CO
NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Mar. 13, 2025) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain commanding officer Capt. Teague Suarez, Rota Elementary School principal Kenneth Kirk, and Rota Middle-High School principal Dr. Courtney Schonffeldt, recapped the school years so far, discussed how to address and care for children's anxiety and upcoming events taking place in April for Month of the Military Child and the rest of the school year, Mar. 13, 2025. As the "Gateway to the Mediterranean," NAVSTA Rota provides U.S., NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air, and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy audio by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Brown)
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Morning Joe with the CO
NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Apr. 10, 2025) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain commanding officer Capt. Teague Suarez and Fleet and Family Support Center Director Laura Davis, discussed ongoing and new programs from FFSC and upcoming events taking place in April for Month of the Military Child, Apr. 10, 2025. As the "Gateway to the Mediterranean," NAVSTA Rota provides U.S., NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air, and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy audio by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Brown)
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Morning Joe with the CO 27FEB25 - Fleet Readiness Director Tom Kubalewski
NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Feb. 27, 2025) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain commanding officer, Capt. Teague Suarez and his guest, NAVSTA Rota Fleet Readiness director Tom Kubalewski, discussed past and upcoming Morale, Welfare, and Recreation opportunities on the installation as well as interesting local events coming up soon, Feb. 27, 2025. As the Gateway to the Mediterranean," NAVSTA Rota provides U.S., NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy audio by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Conner Blake)
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Morning Joe with the CO 19DEC24
NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Dec. 19, 2024) Capt. Teague Suarez, Commander, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show accompanied by Lt. Charena Dedios, Public Affairs Officer at NAVSTA Rota, for this end of year edition of "Morning Joe with the CO" to talk about the recent arrival of USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) and the Task Force's mission to the European and Levant Area of Responsibility (AOR). As the "Gateway to the Mediterranean," NAVSTA Rota provides U.S., NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighters and their families, sustaining the fleet and fostering the U.S. and Spanish partnership. (U.S. Navy audio by AFN Rota Radio)
Monthly radio show airing on AFN Rota and hosted by the Naval Station Rota commanding officer featuring installation updates, events, fun segments, and guest interviews.
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