NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Apr. 9, 2026)- U.S. Naval Activities Spain/Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Charles Chmielak gets behind the microphone at AFN Rota for his monthly "Morning Joe with the CO" radio show with special guests from Dr. Meg Geary from NAVSTA Rota Child Development Center, Christina Rodriguez from NAVSTA Rota Child and Youth Programs, and the NAVSTA Rota 2026 Military Youth of the Year Emi Cruz to discuss Month of the Military Child and childcare programs on the installation. 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 Nack)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Mar. 12, 2026) U.S. Naval Activities Spain/Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Charles Chmielak gets behind the microphone at AFN Rota for his monthly "Morning Joe with the CO" radio show with special guests NAVSTA Rota Security Officer LT Eric Leigh, NAVSTA Rota Safety Officer Lauren Blakley , and NAVSTA Rota Fire Inspector John Fahling to discuss all things safety as well as recent policy updates. 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 Juan J. Ruiz-Lazcano)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Feb. 12, 2026)- U.S. Naval Activities Spain/Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Charles Chmielak gets behind the microphone at AFN Rota for his monthly "Morning Joe with the CO" radio show with special guests Cody Butler, NAVSTA Rota MWR Fitness Director, and RonJon Wixon, NAVSTA Rota Lead Fitness Manager, to discuss MWR Fitness Programs and information about the accommodations offered on base. 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 Nack)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Dec. 11, 2025)- U.S. Naval Activities Spain/Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Charles Chmielak gets behind the microphone at AFN Rota for his monthly "Morning Joe with the CO" radio show along with the Naval Station Rota yearly award winners to enjoy a year in review. 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 Nack)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Jan. 15, 2026)- U.S. Naval Activities Spain/Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Charles Chmielak gets behind the microphone at AFN Rota for his monthly "Morning Joe with the CO" radio show along with Cmdr. Justin Jennings, NAVSTA Rota executive officer, and Christina Brewer, NAVSTA Rota Mind-Body Mental Fitness instructor, to discuss the upcoming year, what to expect in the Navy and on the installation in 2026, and personal growth and goal setting. 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 Nack)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Nov. 20, 2025)- U.S. Naval Activities Spain/Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Charles Chmielak gets behind the microphone at AFN Rota for his monthly "Morning Joe with the CO" radio show along with Cmdr. Mike Eberhart, NAVSTA Rota public works officer, and John Eichstadt, deputy public works officer to discuss the ongoing and future projects fulfilled by the public works department and the people that make those projects a reality. 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 Nack)

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain (August 14, 2025)- Naval Station Rota commanding officer Capt. Charles Chmielak came into AFN Rota for "Morning Joe with the CO," Capt. Chmielak had U.S Army Capt. Jeffrey Bryson, NAVSTA Rota Veterinarian and Leah Kenney, Rota Animal Welfare League Adoption Coordinator. Capt. Chmielak discussed with the NAVSTA Rota team about services provided at RAWL and the base VTF. 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 Nack)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (September 11, 2025) - Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Charles Chmielak is joined by Heather Morgan, the installation's integrated prevention coordinator, Monica Gonzalez, the installation's ombudsman coordinator, and Lisa Eckard, the installation's ombudsman assembly chair, to discuss their jobs, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Ombudsman Appreciation Month on his monthly "Morning Joe with the CO" radio show. NAVSTA Rota provides U.S., NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota's programs and support systems sustain the fleet and support the warfighter and family yesterday, today, and tomorrow. (U.S. Navy audio by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dakota Nack)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (August 14, 2025)- U.S Army Capt. Jeffrey Bryson, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota veterinarian and Leah Kenney, Rota Animal Welfare League (RAWL) adoption coordinator, joined NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer Capt. Charles Chmielak on his monthly "Morning Joe with the CO" radio show to discuss services provided at RAWL and the installation's veterinary treatment facility, PCS to and from Rota with pets, and how to keep pets happy and healthy throughout their time in Rota. NAVSTA Rota provides U.S., NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota's programs and support systems sustain the fleet and support the warfighter and family yesterday, today, and tomorrow. (U.S. Navy audio by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dakota Nack)

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain (July 10, 2025)- Naval Station Rota commanding officer Capt. Charles Chmielak came into AFN Rota for his inaugural "Morning Joe with the CO," Capt. Chmielak had Leo Varela and Maribel Siles from Fleet and Family Support Center to discuss Inter-Cultural Relations class and other programs offered on base. 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 Nack)