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Link to Navy Speak - Navy Terms & Acronyms: Navy Speak

All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018. 

Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)

Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC

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OPSEC - Navy Operations Security

Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind.  In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships."  OPSEC is everyone's responsibility. 

DON'T post critical information including future destinations or ports of call; future operations, exercises or missions; deployment or homecoming dates.  

DO be smart, use your head, always think OPSEC when using texts, email, phone, and social media, and watch this video: "Importance of Navy OPSEC."

Follow this link for OPSEC Guidelines:

OPSEC GUIDELINES

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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

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RTC Graduation

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.

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Rota Spain

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

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

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

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

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 thankful45 on April 10, 2013 at 11:40am

Hello all!  My son is heading to Rota sometime this month...I have tons of questions!!!  First off, can anyone tell me the best cell phone plan or option for my sailor?

Comment by wlbradford (Rota Spain) on March 22, 2013 at 8:22am
Absolutely!! I just hate that they have to wait so long to get the results!! But I'm so proud of all of them for wanting to advance their careers.
Comment by janieflorida on March 22, 2013 at 8:12am
Stephen just took his also, he thinks he did well Good luck to both of them
Comment by wlbradford (Rota Spain) on March 22, 2013 at 8:10am
Same here. Mine is doing really good. She just took her E4 exam yesterday. Praying for good results for all who took a promotion exam!
Comment by janieflorida on March 22, 2013 at 8:06am
Hope all is well with everyone's sailors.
Comment by janieflorida on February 25, 2013 at 6:44pm

I can't wait to visit in October.  Stephen says there is so much to see

Comment by wlbradford (Rota Spain) on February 25, 2013 at 5:45pm

Welcome Kelly. I haven't been on in quite a while, but my daughter is stationed in Rota and absolutely LOVES it. Mainly because there is so much for people their age to see and do when they're not working. I'm sure no matter what job your son has, he's going to love it over there! We went to visit my daughter last June and had the absolute BEST time!!

Comment by janieflorida on February 25, 2013 at 4:25pm
Welcome Kelly
Comment by Kel6891 on February 25, 2013 at 1:33am

Hi my name is Kelly I'm pretty new to the Navy Family my sons pir was Nov 9th and is currently deployed in Rota Spain.

Comment by janieflorida on January 30, 2013 at 3:13pm
That's assignment. Hard to type on an iPhone sometimes
 

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