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Rota Spain
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loved ones are in Rota Spain
Members: 54
Latest Activity: Sep 6, 2022
Discussion Forum
Visiting with my son in Rota?
Started by Marie. Last reply by LisaAnn Nov 14, 2019. 6 Replies 0 Likes
My son, a Seabee, is deployed to Rota and will be there for 6 months. I am planning a trip to see him in April. Does anyone know if I would be allowed on base? I understand there is a Navy Lodge…Continue
Regular Mail
Started by Bobbi H. Last reply by Navy Mom Deanna Aug 2, 2016. 5 Replies 0 Likes
HELP....trying to find out if anyone has sent regular letters or cards to their Sailor. I've sent a bunch of boxes with no issues, but since his 21st birthday is coming real soon, several people…Continue
Cell phones
Started by Leach73. Last reply by NavyMom2014 Apr 26, 2016. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Hello to all.I see there isn't much activity in the group but I still wanted to post this and hopefully I will get some feedback.My sailor will be going to Spain next year.I read some of the comments…Continue
Getting acclimated to Rota Spain
Started by Bensmom Mar 5, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My son, who is a diver, has been in Rota Spain for three months. He had quite a time acclimating to the different culture, time change and getting set up, as he will be there for two years. He is…Continue
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Comment by janieflorida on January 30, 2013 at 3:12pm
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No for real it is considered a good assient
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Comment by ktssong on January 30, 2013 at 2:58pm
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Thank you Janieflorida. I might sound ignorant saying this but does "plum assignment" another term for something? Or is it saying this is a deployment everyone wishes for?
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Hi Ktssong and welcome. I believe Rota is "the" base in Spain. It is considered a plum assignment. It is on the southern coast at the entrance to the Mediterranen. You can goggle it and see lots of pictures and inoformation. Steve loves it. It has beautiful countryside with lots of history, culture, castles and beachs. He will get an orientation when he arrives. Of course there is work too. it's not all play.
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I just joined this group to familiarize before my son deploys to Spain but I don't even know where in Spain. Is there more than one base that Seabees are deployed to in Spain? What does our Navy do there? I'm new to Navy life. It's our second year. First year being bootcamp and A school and our second year has been through a deployment in Afghanistan so I'm hoping this is alot nicer than that. From just reading two pages of your posts it sounds nice.
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Carol sounds awesome. we are planning a trip in September to see Stephen. Ive been to Europe many times but never to Spain. Looking forward to it.
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Stephen was on leave also before he left for Rota. He paid for his flight from Orlando to Norfolk and then left on a military flight from the Naval Base. Hope that helps.
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Comment by Jugggirl80 on August 13, 2012 at 12:03pm
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My daughter is preparing to go to Rota. She is coming home from Texas to Ohio for 2 weeks leave before leaving at the end of August. She's worried about the cost to change her ticket. She was told by her sponsor she will probably travel Military flight -- not Commercial. Is this a similar scenario to any of you and your sailors?
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Got any tips on what to send with my daughter when she travels to Spain? Thanks!
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Good for you Carol have fun. Seville is near the base wonderful city. Also Morocco is a ferry ride away, and don't forget Gibraltar
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Thank you guys! It helps more than you know.
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