Naval Station Rota

Official X account of U.S. Naval Station Rota, Spain. (Following and RTs ≠ endorsement)

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

Today, His Majesty the King joined U.S and Spanish service members, first responders, and community members for our annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives lost. 25 years later, we reaffirm our pledge to remember their sacrifice. We remember. We honor. We stand ready.

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

Sailors in Naval Station Rota's barracks are able to play on fresh basketball courts after the completion of a $15,000 overhaul project, part of more than $500,000 to advancing #TeamRota Sailor quality of life.

Press release 📰: https://t.co/AasYX2tGe5

@CNICHQ @USNavyCNO

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

Fuentebravia Gate is now open for normal traffic.

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

The Fuentebravia Gate is closed until 2 p.m. today. Please plan accordingly and use alternative routing through the Salado or Jerez Gates if entering or exiting the base toward El Puerto de Santa Maria or Jerez de la Frontera respectively.

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

The Fuentebravia Gate is closed until 2 p.m. today. Please plan accordingly and use alternative routing through the Salado or Jerez Gates if entering or exiting the base toward El Puerto de Santa Maria or Jerez de la Frontera respectively.

[Navy Medicine @NavyMedicine]

🚨Operational under pressure

🛩️@USNavy EMTs with NMRTC Rota partnered with @NAVSTA_Rota ED staff for their annual Air Mishap Exercise, honing joint casualty triage, ensuring #NavyMedicine stays sharp and response-ready. #MM250 #Navy250 #Freedom250

https://t.co/x4czwed7it

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

Yesterday, Naval Station Rota's emergency services, security forces, and port operations department worked alongside our @Armada_esp allies during an annual bilateral oil spill response exercise.

Read the full press release for more: https://t.co/c9E3SRcliq

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

On June 1, USS Bulkeley returned to its homeport of Naval Station Rota after a four-month patrol supporting U.S. and Allied interests in the @USNavyEurope area of operations, its fifth forward-deployed patrol from Rota.

Full Press Release: https://t.co/L0ooZkLgxp

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 79 practiced deck landings with the @Armada_esp Galicia-class SPS Castilla (L-52) on April 28.

The U.S. Navy’s partnership with the Armada increases the agility and readiness of our maritime forces.

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

Looking for a comeback in the final day of Unity Games competition tomorrow!

Follow along on Naval Station Rota’s Facebook or @navstarotaspain on Instagram!

[Armada @Armada_esp]

🇪🇸Armada contra @NAVSTA_Rota🇺🇲

🥇8 competiciones. Cada prueba suma un punto, !y vamos ganando 3-2!

💪Mañana último día de competición, ¡ven a animarnos a Unity Games!

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79 conducted a bilateral training event with the Armada's 10th Helicopter Squadron and the Juan Carlos I-class aircraft carrier landing helicopter dock SPS Juan Carlos I (L 61) on March 18 to increase interoperability and capability.

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

USS Roosevelt (DDG80) returned to Naval Station Rota after a six and a half month patrol to cheering crowds of family and friends, March 27, 2026.

To our warfighters, welcome home!

Press Release: https://t.co/0MWuSEEbUE

@SurfaceWarriors

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

A ceremony was held yesterday marking the opening of a new expeditionary maintenance facility onboard NAVSTA Rota.

The facility will deliver maintenance support for forward-deployed construction forces to maintain operational readiness.

Press Release: https://t.co/MquJdkatiu

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

On Feb. 6, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Daryl Caudle made a visit to Rota. Admiral Caudle met with 🇪🇸Armada leadership and saw why #NAVSTARota remains the Navy’s premier overseas installation.
We hope to welcome you back soon, sir! 🫡

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

🇺🇲🤝🇪🇸

[Armada @Armada_esp]

🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Admiral Piñeiro #AJEMA and his counterpart from the @USNavy , Admiral Caudle, meet at @NAVSTA_Rota, Spain, strengthening a naval cooperation that began 250 years ago.

🇪🇸🇺🇸 Two allied Navies, united by history and a shared commitment to maritime security.

#SomosLaArmada

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

The NEX Mini-Mart will be reopening this afternoon from 1400-2100. All other NEX facilities will remain closed for the day.

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

Child Development Center and School Age Care will be operational for children of mission-essential personnel only. Galley and Commissary will be opens

DoDEA Elementary and Middle-High Schools are closed. Child and Youth Programs are closed. NEX services are closed.

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

Departments and supported commands should maximize telework as much as practical. Safety is of utmost importance. If mission-essential personnel are unable to travel due to poor weather conditions, they should contact their immediate supervisor for further instructions.

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

The Spanish State Meteorological Agency has issued high wind and rain warnings for overnight tonight and into tomorrow.
As such, Commander, Naval Activities Spain directs all operations onboard Naval Station Rota for Wednesday, February 4 to be mission-essential personnel only.

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

NAVFAC Europe, Africa, Central is partnering with Naval Station Rota, Spain to execute more than $13 million in renovations and modernizations to unaccompanied housing, with work continuing through 2026.

Read the full story below!

https://t.co/ZGJo1yV6kw

[Naval Station Rota @NAVSTA_Rota]

Queremos enviar nuestro más sentido pésame a todos los familiares y amigos de las víctimas del accidente ferroviario sucedido ayer en la provincia de Córdoba 🖤 Compartimos el sufrimiento de esta tierra a la que llamamos hogar y esperamos una pronta recuperación de los heridos.