DVIDS – News – A Fresh Start to 2023: How Core Resources Can Help You Achieve Your Goals

The transition from one year to another is an opportunity for a new look or a new start. This clean slate – full of endless opportunities – is both exhilarating and daunting. Fortunately, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota offers many programs and resources to help you achieve your goals, big and small. Here are a few to get you started:

Aptitude
Whether you have a specific fitness goal (like completing a triathlon) or are simply looking to improve your overall fitness, Rota Fitness Center offers many options to help you achieve your goal. If you prefer to do it yourself, the fitness center has rooms for cardio, weight training, and functional fitness. For the competitive types, look into adult sports and special races throughout the year. If you need a little help and responsibility, try one of the many group fitness classes or sign up with a personal trainer. Most of it is just getting started…so hit the treadmill, start with small weights, or go for a walk around the track!

Health promotions
The Health Promotions team can help you achieve some of your health and nutrition goals. They offer ShipShape weight management classes, smoking cessation classes, diet and nutrition classes, and more. They run awareness events throughout the year and provide health-focused content for every Coastline newspaper. For more information, call Health Promotions at DSN 727-3350 or commercial, +34 956-82-3350.

read more books
The Rota Library offers books for readers, from babies to adults, in a range of genres. They also organize story times, events and reading programs for all ages. If your goal for 2023 is to read more books, stop by the Rota Library to get started.

Get your finances in order
2023 can be the year you want to do a financial audit and find ways to cut expenses, budget, and invest. Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Rota has a personal finance specialist who can help you achieve this. Through courses and individual meetings, the financial advisor is there to help you achieve your goal. Call DSN 727-3232 or commercial, +34 956-82-3232 to schedule an appointment with the financial advisor today.

get ready for baby
Continuing on the budget aspect, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) offers a Budget 4 Baby class to help expectant parents prepare financially for their little one. The support doesn’t stop there either, with NMCRS offering perinatal and postpartum support to new parents through classes, support groups, and the Visiting Nurses program. For more information, check out the “Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society-Rota” Facebook page, call DSN 727-1614 or commercial +34 956-82-1614, or stop by their office on the first floor of the Community Support Building (Bldg .3293).

To get a job
Learning the ins and outs of government employment and resume writing can be difficult, but the team at FFSC Rota know how to make your skills shine. Whether you are looking for a job in 2023, want to grow in a new career field, or simply prepare for the next duty station, FFSC Rota can help. And if you’re leaving the Navy in 2023, FFSC Rota has several courses to help military transition into the civilian/corporate world. For more information, check out the ‘FFSC Rota Spain’ Facebook page, call DSN 727-3232 or commercial +34 956-82-3232, or stop by their office on the first floor of the Community Support Building (Building 3293).

Learn more about your hometown
You have a great opportunity to experience Spanish culture through all seasons and holidays. Take advantage of the many cultural activities that each of the local towns offers to its community. From pizza festivals to horse racing on the beaches, you won’t be bored! Pick up a copy of the Coastline newspaper for QR codes linking you to local tourist bulletins in the towns of Rota, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Chipiona and Sanlucar de Barremeda.

To be involved
If you’re looking to give back to local communities, NAVSTA Rota’s Community Relations Program is here for you! From language exchanges and sports to clean-up projects and collections, you’ll find something that will interest you and help you give back. If you would like to get involved, contact the NAVSTA Rota Community Relations program by calling DSN 727-3786 or commercial +34 956-82-3786.

try something new
Whether you want to hike (or mountain bike), try a new skill like dancing or martial arts, or even try yoga, Rota Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) has you covered. Outdoor Recreation offers a variety of outdoor adventures each month, from hiking and canyoning to paintballing and kayaking. MWR Community Classes offers a variety of classes ranging from music, dance, mindfulness, martial arts, painting, and more. The fitness center offers several group fitness classes that you can join throughout the week. Pick up a copy of Vamos magazine for information on upcoming trips, events and classes, as well as contact information for each program.

Save a life
You never know when you might have a chance to save a life, but do you know what to do if you find yourself in this situation? The American Red Cross office on NAVSTA Rota can help! The office offers CPR, AED and first aid courses to community members. The combined course includes an online segment and an in-person skills assessment. Contact [email protected] for more information or the schedule of upcoming classes.

To learn Spanish
There are a few options for learning Spanish, from formal lessons to more informal conversational exchanges. FFSC Rota offers Spanish courses that mix culture and language, or you can sign up for their language exchange program. If you want a more structured approach, enroll in classes through Central Texas College and earn college credit. Whatever you decide, be sure to practice your skills off base!

Get your degree
Is your goal to graduate? Rota Education Center can assist members of the Rota community who wish to earn an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree while here. There are four schools – Central Texas College, University of Maryland Global Campus, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and University of Oklahoma – to help you achieve your goals. For more information, stop by their office on the second floor of the Community Support Building (Bldg. 3293).

These are just a few of the programs available throughout the installation to help you achieve your goals. Remember, the biggest part of any goal is getting started. So take that first step, jump or dive and make your goal a reality!