Morning Joe with the CO

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)

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain (June 5, 2025)- Naval Station Rota Commanding officer Capt. Teague Suarez, and Capt. Charles Chmielak, the prospective commanding officer of NAVSTA Rota , came into AFN Rota for Capt. Suarez's last Morning Joe with the CO, reflecting on his tenure as base CO, while also introducing Capt. Chmielak and learning about his career prior, June 5, 2025. 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 Nack)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (May 8, 2025) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain commanding officer Capt. Teague Suarez, NAVSTA Rota executive officer CDR. Justin Jennings and NAVSTA Rota command master chief, CMC Donald Alvarado reflect and recapped Feria, April events and Capt. Suarez's time on NAVSTA Rota. , May. 8, 2025. 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 (Mar. 13, 2025) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain commanding officer Capt. Teague Suarez, Rota Elementary School principal Kenneth Kirk, and Rota Middle-High School principal Dr. Courtney Schonffeldt, recapped the school years so far, discussed how to address and care for children's anxiety and upcoming events taking place in April for Month of the Military Child and the rest of the school year, Mar. 13, 2025. 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 (Apr. 10, 2025) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain commanding officer Capt. Teague Suarez and Fleet and Family Support Center Director Laura Davis, discussed ongoing and new programs from FFSC and upcoming events taking place in April for Month of the Military Child, Apr. 10, 2025. 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 (Feb. 27, 2025) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain commanding officer, Capt. Teague Suarez and his guest, NAVSTA Rota Fleet Readiness director Tom Kubalewski, discussed past and upcoming Morale, Welfare, and Recreation opportunities on the installation as well as interesting local events coming up soon, Feb. 27, 2025. 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 1st Class Conner Blake)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Dec. 19, 2024) Capt. Teague Suarez, Commander, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show accompanied by Lt. Charena Dedios, Public Affairs Officer at NAVSTA Rota, for this end of year edition of "Morning Joe with the CO" to talk about the recent arrival of USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) and the Task Force's mission to the European and Levant Area of Responsibility (AOR). 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 AFN Rota Radio)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Jan. 23, 2025) Capt. Teague Suarez, Commander, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "Morning Joe with the CO," to introduce guest host and NAVSTA Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado, discuss command vision for NAVSTA Rota in 2025, and talk about the upcoming events happening in and around the installation. 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 (Nov. 21, 2024) Capt. Teague Suarez, Commander, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show, "Morning Joe with the CO," accompanied by by Claudette Cumberbatch, NEX Manager of NAVSTA Rota. The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is comprised of 13,000 personnel worldwide facilitating seven business lines: NEX retail stores, Navy Lodge Program, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, Ships Store Program, Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, Uniform Program Management Office and Telecommunications Program Office. 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 (Oct 31, 2024) Capt. Teague Suarez, Commander, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show accompanied by Capt. Alex Mamikonian, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60 and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 65 for this spooky edition of "Morning Joe with the CO" to talk about the recent arrival of USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) and the Task Force's mission to the European and Levant Area of Responsibility (AOR). 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 Ryan Brown)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Oct 31, 2024) Capt. Teague Suarez, Commander, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show accompanied by Capt. Alex Mamikonian, Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60 and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 65 for this spooky edition of "Morning Joe with the CO" to talk about the recent arrival of USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) and the Task Force's mission to the European and Levant Area of Responsibility (AOR). 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)

ROTA, Spain (Oct 10, 2024) Capt. Teague Suarez, commanding officer, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show accompanied by, Rear Adm. Brad Collins, commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central. 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 1st Class Julio J. Martinez Martinez)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Sept. 26, 2024) Capt. Teague Suarez, commanding officer of Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, spoke with Installation Fire Chief, Richard Henderson and Fire Inspector, John Joseph Cruz about Fire Prevention Week and the Fire Muster Challenge, Sept. 26, 2024. 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/Released)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Sept. 26, 2024) Capt. Teague Suarez, commanding officer of Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, spoke with Installation Fire Chief, Richard Henderson and Fire Inspector, John Joseph Cruz about Fire Prevention Week and the Fire Muster Challenge, Sept. 26, 2024. 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/Released)

ROTA, Spain (Aug 8, 2024) Capt. Teague Suarez, commanding officer, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show accompanied by the installation's Security Officer Lt. Eric Leigh and Assistant Security Officer Lt. j.g. Eric Miller. 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 Conner D. Blake)

ROTA, Spain (July 18, 2024) Capt. Teague Suarez, commanding officer, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain joins AFN Rota for his monthly radio show accompanied by the installation "Mind-Body Mental Wellness" team to discuss resiliency tools being offered to installation personnel, July 18, 2024. 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 Conner D. Blake)

Morning Joe with Capt. Teague J. Suarez on NAVSTA Rota.

Audio clips from the May 23rd CO show on AFN Rota.