CMC Super Show

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "CMC Super Show," accompanied by NAVSTA Rota's Command Career Counselor, Navy Career Counselor Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas McCoic, to discuss Navy career updates and programs, and Aviation Electrician's Mate Senior Chief Petty Officer Rachel Reyes and Fire Controlman (Aegis) Senior Chief Petty Officer Long came into to discuss about the Chief Petty Officer selection process. 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 Dakota C. Nack)

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "CMC Super Show," accompanied by NAVSTA Rota Gateway Galley Food Service Officer Mr. Manny Manlogon and Support Service Specialist Ms. Ana Izquierdo, discussing the facility’s services and Five-Star Accreditation, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Kenneth Gibson and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Peter Beebe from Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Aviation Support Detachment Rota, explaining the command’s operations. 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 Dakota C. Nack)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN (June 30, 2026) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "CMC Super Show," accompanied by Sergeant Leonardo Luna, U.S. Army Food Inspector, and Sergeant Jessica Thomson, U.S. Army Veterinary Technician, from U.S. Army Veterinary Readiness Activity to talk about the U.S. Army birthday and the specifics of their role on Naval Station Rota. Later he was joined by David Jackson, Retail Services Specialist 1st Class, and Jairo Gomez, Logistics Specialist 1st Class, from Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center to talk about their mission on Naval Station Rota. 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 3rd Class Kayla R. Hepburn)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN (May 26, 2026) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "CMC Super Show," accompanied by Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Regts and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Andrew Mendez from the Behavioral Health Department at Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Rota to spread awareness about Mental Health Awareness Month and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Salvador Sanchez and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jasmine Michales from Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit Seven to discuss their command’s mission and their jobs. 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 Dakota C. Nack)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN (April 28, 2026) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "CMC Super Show," accompanied by Nieachia Wherry, Naval Station Rota Sexual Assault Command Victim Advocate, and Ana Villalobos, Family Advocacy Program Coordinator, to talk about Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, respectively. Later he was joined by Edson Olivier, Emergency Dispatcher, and Brytnee Sauter, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class, from the Emergency Management Department to talk about National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 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 3rd Class Kayla R. Hepburn)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Mar. 17, 2026) Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Naval Activities Spain and Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "CMC Super Show," accompanied by Seabees from Public Works and 22nd Naval Construction Regiment (22NCR), about the job responsibility and updates to NAVSTA Rota on March 17, 2026. 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)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN (February 17, 2026) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "CMC Super Show," accompanied by Richard Matthews, U.S. Navy Yeoman Chief, and Colby Jones, U. S. Navy Master-at-Arms Chief, to talk about the new Navy fitness requirements. Later he was joined by Cmdr. Jeffrey Parks, U.S. Navy Chaplain, and Johnathan Nannery, U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist 2rd Class, to talk about spirituality and mental resilience. 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 Seaman Kayla R. Hepburn)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN (September 23, 2025) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "CMC Super Show," accompanied by Christina Brewer, U.S. Navy Mass Communications Specialist Chief, and Laru Naea, U. S. Air Force Master Sergeant, to talk about their journey through Chief pinning season. Later he was joined by Bill Lapham, Intelligence Specialist Chief, and Rhiauna Rodriguez, Fire Controlman Aegis 3rd Class, from the USS Oscar Austin to talk about their latest mission and experiences on the ship. 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 Seaman Kayla R. Hepburn)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN (August 19, 2025) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "CMC Super Show," accompanied by Capt. Nathan Elking and Technical Sergeant Lavasseur, from the 725th Air Mobility Squadron, to talk about the mission of the 725th Air Mobility Squadron. He was later accompanied by Mr. Warren Ferguson and Mr. DJ Tessler, from the Emergency Management department, to talk about National Preparedness Month. 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 Seaman Kayla R. Hepburn)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN (July 15, 2025) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "CMC Super Show," accompanied by Chris Cruz, NAVSTA Rota deputy fire chief, and John Joseph Cruz, NAVSTA Rota lead fire inspector, to talk about the NAVSTA Rota fire department's role and fire safety tips. 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 Seaman Kayla R. Hepburn)