Morning Joe with the CO

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... read more

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)   show less

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,"... read more

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)   show less

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... read more

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)   show less

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... read more

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)   show less

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... read more

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)   show less

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... read more

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)   show less

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... read more

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)   show less

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.

NAVSTA Rota C.O. Capt. Teague J. Suarez came into AFN to talk about about his plans for the month of April

Captain Teague Suarez came into AFN for Morning Joe with the C.O. to talk about Women's History Month as well as Inter-Cultural Relations, March 21.

ROTA, Spain (Jan. 18, 2024) Naval Station Rota, Spain Commanding Officer, Capt. Teague Suarez and Command Master Chief William Rodriguez, discuss the base's accomplishments during 2023 and look ahead to their mission for the NAVSTA Rota team in the year ahead during their monthly radio hour, "Morning Joe with The CO," at AFN Rota, Jan. 18, 2024.

NAVSTA Rota's commanding officer met with AFN DJs on the air to discuss the holiday season in Rota.

Capt. David Baird hosts his monthly radio show in a special Christmas themed episode.

AFN Rota's monthly Morning Joe with CO segment.

Monthly morning broadcast with the commanding officer of Naval Station Rota, Spain.