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Stories from USO Rota

Volunteer of the Quarter- Quarter 3

Big congratulations to our incredible volunteer, Ricky, for hitting not one, but TWO major milestones! Ricky has officially reached over 75…
Volunteer of the Month- August 2024

We are thrilled to announce our Volunteer of the Month, Jasmine! 🌟 Jasmine has contributed her time and energy to a wide variety of events …
August: USO Rota's Back-to-School BBQ Bash

On August 15, 2024, USO Rota kicked off the school year with a fantastic Back-to-School BBQ Bash, bringing the community together for a day…
Volunteer of the Month- July 2024

Please join us in congratulating Herb as USO Rota’s Volunteer of the Month for July! His dedication and hard work have been truly exception…
Volunteer of the Month- June 2024

Please join us in congratulating James as our Volunteer of the Month for June! 🎉Since joining our team this summer, James has truly hit the…
Volunteer of the Quarter- Spring 2024

Please congratulate Kimberly for being USO Rota’s Volunteer of the Quarter for Q2! HM1 Kimberlyjoy Data has distinguished herself through …
Volunteer of the Month- May 2024

We are thrilled to announce Christine as our Volunteer of the Month for May at USO Rota! 🎉 Christine’s dedication and proactive spirit shin…
Volunteer of the Month- April 2024

Let’s give Wes, a retired Army veteran, a big round of applause for being selected as Volunteer of the Month for April! Wes volunteered an …
April: Finding Strength in Support-USO Rota's Special Delivery Program

USO Rota’s Special Delivery program is a joyful experience for new and expecting moms within the military community, offering a unique cele…
Volunteer of the Month- March 2024

Let’s give Jay a big round of applause for being selected as Volunteer of the Month for March! 🌟 In just a short time since joining us in F…
March: USO Rota's Women Volunteers and Staff on International Women's Day

International Women’s Day on March 8th is a global celebration of women’s achievements, and this year, we turn our attention to the remarka…
February: Celebrating the USO's 83rd Birthday in Rota, Spain!

“I love the USO!” exclaimed one enthusiastic service member, setting the tone for our vibrant 83rd birthday celebration in Rota. The carniv…
Volunteer of the Quarter - Winter 2024

Sergio’s exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment to the USO Rota have earned him the distinguished title of Volunteer of the Quart…
Volunteer of the Month - February 2024

We are thrilled to announce Kimberly as the Volunteer of the Month for February 2024. Since joining USO Rota in November 2023, Kimberly has…
January: Celebrating Culinary Diversity at USO Rota with "Cooking with Sergio"

By: Diana Corinealdi
December: Bringing Holiday Cheer to Service Members in Rota During Key Operations

By: Tamara Ragan
November: Bringing Joy and Cheer to the USS Carney

November 14 – 19 By: Diana Corinealdi Amidst the holiday season, USO Rota came together to bring warmth and cheer to our deployed sailors a…
Volunteer of the Month - January 2024

We’re excited to announce Ricky as Volunteer of the Month for January 2024. Since becoming a part of USO Rota in December, Ricky has consis…
Volunteer of the Month - December 2023

WOW! What a month December has been! Join us in celebrating the incredible dedication and unwavering commitment of the Morón USO Volunteers…
Volunteer of the Month November 2023

A round of applause goes to our outstanding volunteer, Wasanthi, who has been selected for Volunteer of the Month for November 2023! Since …
October: A Month of Exciting Collaborations

In the month of October, USO Rota enjoyed exciting collaborations! USO Rota’s 6th Birthday and the Special Delivery were two events that sh…
2023 Volunteer of the Year

Please help us congratulate Beth as Volunteer of the Year 2023. Beth’s journey as a dedicated volunteer with the USO began in October 2017,…
Volunteer of the Quarter - Fall 2023

We at USO Rota are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Katie on being named the Volunteer of the Quarter for Quarter 4. It’…
Volunteer of the Month - October 2023

We’re thrilled to announce that Sergio Agullo has been awarded Volunteer of the Month for October 2023. Sergio has been a shining star in o…
USO Rota's September Open House: Explore with Us!

In September, USO Rota warmly welcomed service members and their families during an exciting Open House event, offering a unique opportunit…
Volunteer of the Month - September 2023

You know what makes USO Rota so great! All our amazing volunteers. We could only accomplish everything we do in our community with all thei…
Volunteer of the Month - August 2023

Hey Rota community! Please help us congratulate Lory on earning USO Rota’s August Volunteer of the Month award. Lory has been a member of o…
Connecting Through Summer

This summer, USO Rota brought a mix of entertainment to the community with its captivating weekly events. Here are a few of the exciting ev…
Volunteer of the Quarter - Summer 2023

Please help us give a huge shoutout to Ross who earned USO Rota’s Volunteer of the Quarter award for Quarter 3!
Volunteer of the Month - July 2023

We have the pleasure of shining a spotlight on our amazing Volunteer of the Month—Juan! He has been a driving force, contributing over 50 …
July 4th Celebration

The USO Rota team supported the epic Independence Day Freedom Festivals at Morón Air Base and Naval Station Rota this summer. The festiviti…
Volunteer of the Month - June 2023

Join us in congratulating Beth, our Volunteer of the Month for June! Beth has accumulated over 1,900 volunteer hours with us here at USO R…
Pride Celebration

On Friday, June 23rd, the Rota community joined forces to celebrate Pride Month in an explosion of colors. USO Rota hosted a tie-dye event …
Volunteer of the Quarter- Spring 2023

Please join us in congratulating Christina for earning the Volunteer of the Quarter award with us here at USO Rota. Christina started volun…
Volunteer of the Month - May 2023

Please join us in congratulating Mc Kevin Zabala on earning USO Rota’s May Volunteer of the Month award! Z began volunteering with us in Ma…
Memorial Day Ceremony & 24-Hour Remembrance Walk

On Thursday, May 25th, USO Rota held a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony to honor our fallen heroes. Commands from the Rota community gathe…
Volunteer of the Month - April 2023

Please help us to congratulate our April Volunteer of the Month: Ross Cruz !!
Seabee vs Seabee

The smoky, heart-warming, and mouth-watering smell of sizzling barbecue was in the air. It’s nostalgic, it’s delicious, and all the more jo…
Volunteer of the Month - March 2023

Please help us congratulate our March Volunteer of the Month: Lexi Elks!! Lexi has volunteered with us since November 2022 and has been a …
Volunteer of the Quarter - Winter 2023

Selfless, fun, thoughtful, and passionate are a few words that come to mind when describing USO Rota’s volunteers. Jozie, a volunteer with …
USO Rota Family Game Night

USO Rota honored International Women’s Day this year by tailoring our Family Game Night event to represent women who contributed to S.T.E.A…
Volunteer of the Month - February 2023

Please help us congratulate our February Volunteer of the Month: Christina McNatt!!
Paws at the Park

USO Rota was hands down Paws-itively excited to launch our newest program in February, Paws at the park! This event allows the opportunity …
Connecting Families One Program at a Time

What does family mean to you? Family is loving and supporting one another; it’s striving to be the best person you can be so that you may i…
Volunteer of the Month - January 2023

And just like that, January has come to an end and February has begun! With that, we are very pleased to announce our first Volunteer of th…
2022 Operation Cookie Drop

The holiday season is truly a magical time when families create everlasting memories that will pass through generations. Christmas carols a…
2022 Volunteer of the Year

Please help us congratulate Christy Thomas on USO Rota’s first ever, 2022 Volunteer of the year!
Volunteer of the Month - December 2022

Looking back on 2022, USO Rota’s volunteers have been essential in the implementation of our mission. They have gone above and beyond suppo…
Quarter Four Volunteer of the Quarter

Please join us in congratulating Jason Judson on earning USO Rota’s Volunteer of the Quarter award for Quarter 4!
Thanksgiving Turkey Brigade

One of USO’s core values is gratitude and this time of year is an extra special reminder of how grateful we are for our military members an…
Volunteer of the Month - November 2022

Hey Rota community! Please help me congratulate Ashley Williams on becoming USO Rota’s November Volunteer of the Month!
Fright Night Family Bingo

Celebrating Halloween is a fun fall tradition that many military families miss out on when they live overseas. Because of this, USO Rota in…
Volunteer of the Month - October 2022

Please join us in congratulating Jozie Kempf in earning USO Rota’s October Volunteer of the Month award! Jozie began volunteering with us i…
Volunteer of the Month - September 2022

When it comes to USO Rota, our amazing volunteers are the foundation to our center. Their energy, passion, and dedication allow us to excel…
Baby Spritz

Oh Baby! Did you know that a baby Platypus is called a Puggle? Or that a newborn goes through 10-12 diapers a day?
Volunteer of the Month - August 2022

Please join us in congratulating our August Volunteer of the Month: Rosalyn “Ross” Cruz.
A Navy Homecoming

When a U.S. Navy family is preparing for their Sailor to leave for yet another deployment, feelings of anxiety and concern may be overwhelm…
Volunteer of the Month - July 2022

Please join us in congratulating our July Volunteer of the Month: LS1 Jason Judson.
USO Rota Supports Military Children

Military children are truly remarkable individuals; they endure challenges that most civilian children do not experience at such a young ag…
Volunteer of the Month - June 2022

Please join us in congratulating our June Volunteer of the Month: Liana Pierluissi!
USO Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Appreciation Month

The military community encompasses multiple cultures from all over the world. It comprises diverse people from unique backgrounds with stor…
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony & 24-Hour Walk

On Thursday, May 26th, USO Rota and Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota held a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony in honor of our fallen heroes. Com…
Volunteer of the Month - May 2022

Please join us in congratulating our May Volunteer of the Month: SSG Annalysia Cruz!
Volunteer of the Quarter-Q2 2022

Please join us in congratulating our Volunteer of the Quarter for Q2: Christy Thomas!
Volunteer of the Month-April 2022

Please join us in congratulating our April Volunteer of the Month: Sheila de Lara! Sheila began volunteering with the USO in July 2021 and …
FASTEUR Marines Eggstravaganza

In the United States, Easter is an exciting time for children. They get to fill their tummies with sugar, play with friends, and enjoy a br…
A Life of Service of a Navy Veteran Turned USO Volunteer in Rota, Spain

Red, white and blue bunting adorned the backs of the chairs as the Vietnam War veterans and the spouses of deceased Vietnam War veterans sp…
Volunteer of the Month - March 2022

Please join us in congratulating our March Volunteer of the Month: SSgt Erika Sidari!
Military Spouses: The Glue That Keeps The Family Together

Military members are often shown gratitude and appreciation for their sacrifices during their service. However, behind many of the brave me…
Volunteer of the Month - February 2022

Please join us in congratulating our Volunteer of the Month for February 2022: EO1 Ryan Duffer!
Volunteer of the Quarter-Q1 2022

Please join us in congratulating our Volunteer of the Quarter for Q1 2022: Beverly Litz!
USO Rota's Youth Advisory Council

Team USO Rota is thrilled with the participation and engagement of the first ever USO Youth Advisory Council. The Council was created with …
Navy Veteran Finds Joy in Giving Back to the Military as a USO Volunteer

It was Christmas morning and USO volunteer and U.S. Navy veteran Beverly Litz was dressed in a Santa jacket and already prepared for the dr…
Volunteer of the Month - January 2022

Please join us in congratulating our January Volunteer of the Month: Brayden Peter!
Volunteer of the Month- December 2021

Please join us in 🎉 congratulating 🎉 our December Volunteer of the Month: Christy Thomas!
USO Rota's 12 Days of Christmas

Walking into work on a Friday morning, Sailors on the USS Ross were greeted by Christmas music, Frosty the Snowman, and USO elves dancing a…
Volunteer of the Month - November 2021

Please join us in congratulating 🎉 our volunteer of the month: SrA Richard Angeles!
Volunteer of the Month - October 2021

Please join us in 🎉 congratulating 🎉 our October Volunteer of the Month: CS3 Bikiliwe Niman!
Volunteer of the Quarter - Q4 2021

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Anderson for being awarded our 2021 Q4 Volunteer of the Quarter!
Volunteer of the Month-September 2021

Please join us in 👏congratulating👏 CPL Marcus Gonzales for being awarded September 2021 Volunteer of the Month!
Volunteer of the Month- August 2021

Please join us in ✨ congratulating ✨ our August Volunteer of the Month: Desiree Romero!
Volunteer of the Quarter - Q3 2021

Please join us in congratulating Kozue (Koko) Hunt for being awarded our 2021 Q3 Volunteer of the Quarter!
Volunteer of the Month-July 2021

Please join us in 🎉congratulating🎉 SSgt David Kucko for being awarded July 2021 Volunteer of the Month!
Volunteer of the Month-June 2021

Please join us in congratulating 🎊🎉 our June 2021 Volunteer of the Month: RP1 George Neal!
Volunteer of the Month- May 2021

Please join us in 🎊 congratulating 🎉 our incredible volunteer HT1 Angie Wilson on earning May 2021 Volunteer of the Month!
Volunteer of the Quarter- Q2 2021

Please join us in congratulating our Volunteer of the Quarter for Quarter 2, 2021: Meg Hanley!
Volunteer of the Month- April 2021

Please join us in congratulating our April 2021 Volunteer of the Month: Kozue (Koko) Hunt! Koko has only been a volunteer with us since Feb…
Volunteer of the Month - March 2021

Please join us in congratulating USO Rota’s March 2021 Volunteer of the Month: Jennifer Anderson!
Volunteer of the Month - February 2021

Arija has been a volunteer with us since November 2017 and has accumulated over 143 hours. She has assisted with many different kinds of ev…
Volunteer of the Quarter- Q1 2021

USO Rota is proud to announce our Volunteer of the Quarter: Jaime Hanley! We have been in the community and often hear from people on the …
Volunteer of the Month - January 2021

Please join us in congratulating 👏 Joël Pautrat on earning January’s 🏆 Volunteer of the Month!
Volunteer of the Month - December 2020

Please join us in congratulating 👏 USO Rota’s 🎄 December 2020 Volunteer of the Month: Meg Hanley!
Volunteer of the Month - November 2020

Please join us in congratulating 👏 AC2 Silvia Smith on earning our November 🏆 Volunteer of the Month! Silvia has been a volunteer with USO …
This Veterans Day, the USO Gives Americans Five Ways to Honor Our Military, Veterans

Variety’s fourth annual Salute to Service, presented by History Channel, will pay tribute to the USO with special segment highlighting near…
Volunteer of the Month - October 2020

Please join us in congratulating our October Volunteer of the Month: MA2 Glenn Slaughter!
Volunteer of the Quarter - Q3 2020

Please join us in congratulating Beth Balliet in earning Volunteer of the Quarter! Beth is one of the most loyal and committed volunteers t…
Volunteer of the Month - September 2020

Please join us in congratulating 👏 CPT Jaime Hanley on earning USO Rota’s September Volunteer of the Month! 🇺🇸 Jaime just recently began vo…
Volunteer of the Month - August 2020

👏 Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Anderson on being awarded August’s Volunteer of the Month! 🇺🇸
Volunteer of the Quarter - Summer 2020

Please help us congratulate our Summer Volunteer of the Quarter Chief Contina Brown! Tina has been a volunteer with USO Rota since the end …
Volunteer of the Month - June 2020

We would like to congratulate our June 2020 Volunteer of the month Beth Balliet! Beth has been part of the USO Rota family since October 20…
Volunteer of the Month - May 2020

USO Rota would like to congratulate our May 2020 Volunteer of the Month Debbi Byrd! Debbi has been volunteering with us since December 2019…
Volunteer of the Month - April 2020

We would like to congratulate our April 2020 Volunteer of the Month Robin Harris! Robin has been volunteering with USO Rota since July 2019…
Volunteer of The Quarter- Spring 2020

We would like to congratulate our Spring 2020 Volunteer of The Quarter Beth Balliet! Beth has been volunteering regularly with USO Rota for…
COVID-19 Precaution Center Closure

USO Rota exists to be a welcoming and uplifting home away from home for our NAVSTA Rota community. We are going to continue that mission, b…
Volunteer of the Month - March 2020

We want to congratulate our March Volunteer of the Month Ruth Virgilio! Ruth has been volunteering with us since December 2019 and has accu…
Volunteer of the Month - February 2020

Please join us in congratulating IS2 Dillon Yost on earning USO Rota’s February Volunteer of the Month! Dillon only became a volunteer with…
Volunteer of the Quarter - Winter 2019

Please join us in congratulating Diane Miller on earning USO Rota’s Winter Volunteer of the Quarter! Even with a full-time job and being he…
Volunteer of the Month - January 2020

Please join us in congratulating LN1 Stephanie Rosarioperez on earning USO Rota’s January Volunteer of the Month! While being deployed here…
Volunteer of the Month - December 2019

Please join us in congratulating Erin Stroup on earning USO Rota’s December Volunteer of the Month!
Volunteer of the Month - November 2019

USO Rota would like to congratulate our November 2019 Volunteer of the Month Robin Harris! Robin has been volunteering with USO Rota since …
Volunteer of the Month - October 2019

USO Rota would like to congratulate our October 2019 Volunteer of the Month Chief Contina Brown! Tina has bee volunteering with USO Rota fo…
Volunteer of the Month - September 2019

Please join us in congratulating CE2 Javier Lara as USO Rota’s September Volunteer of the Month! Javier has been a volunteer since March of…
Volunteer of the Quarter - Fall 2019

USO Rota proudly presents our Volunteer of the Quarter: Carol Hulbert. Carol has been volunteering here for over two years and has accumula…
Volunteer of the Month August 2019

USO Rota is proud to present our August Volunteer of the Month, BM2 Jai Sanders! Jai has been a volunteer with the USO since 2015 and has s…
Volunteer of the Month July 2019

USO Rota is proud to present our July 2019 Volunteer of the Month: MC2 Daniel Gaither! Daniel has been a volunteer with the USO since Septe…
Volunteer of the Month June 2019

USO Rota is proud to present our June 2019 Volunteer of the Month: ABH2 Tony Nyugen! Tony has been volunteering with the organization since…
Volunteer of the Quarter Spring 2019

Join us in congratulating our Volunteer of the Quarter for Summer 2019 MA2 Robert Baker! Robert has been volunteering with USO Rota since F…
Volunteer of The Month - May 2019

We would like to congratulate our USO Rota Volunteer of The Month for April, Beth Balliet! Beth has been volunteering with us since we firs…
Volunteer of the Month - April 2019

We would like to congratulate our USO Rota Volunteer of the Month for April, MA2 Robert Baker! Robert has been volunteering with USO Rota s…
Volunteer of the month - March 2019

We would like to congratulate our March Volunteer of the Month, Dylan Luye! Dylan has been volunteering with us since January 2019 and has …
Volunteer of the month February 2019

We would like to congratulate our February Volunteer of the Month, Ryan OHagan! Ryan has been volunteering with us for six months and has o…
Volunteer of the Month January 2019

USO Rota is proud to present our January 2019 volunteers of the month Don and Linda Jenkins! Don and Linda have been volunteering with USO…

Stories

Volunteer of the Quarter- Quarter 3

Volunteer of the Month- August 2024

August: USO Rota's Back-to-School BBQ Bash

Volunteer of the Month- July 2024

Volunteer of the Month- June 2024

Volunteer of the Quarter- Spring 2024

Volunteer of the Month- May 2024

Volunteer of the Month- April 2024

April: Finding Strength in Support-USO Rota's Special Delivery Program

Volunteer of the Month- March 2024

March: USO Rota's Women Volunteers and Staff on International Women's Day

February: Celebrating the USO's 83rd Birthday in Rota, Spain!

Volunteer of the Quarter - Winter 2024

Volunteer of the Month - February 2024

January: Celebrating Culinary Diversity at USO Rota with "Cooking with Sergio"

December: Bringing Holiday Cheer to Service Members in Rota During Key Operations

November: Bringing Joy and Cheer to the USS Carney

Volunteer of the Month - January 2024

Volunteer of the Month - December 2023

Volunteer of the Month November 2023

October: A Month of Exciting Collaborations

2023 Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Quarter - Fall 2023

Volunteer of the Month - October 2023

USO Rota's September Open House: Explore with Us!

Volunteer of the Month - September 2023

Volunteer of the Month - August 2023

Connecting Through Summer

Volunteer of the Quarter - Summer 2023

Volunteer of the Month - July 2023

July 4th Celebration

Volunteer of the Month - June 2023

Pride Celebration

Volunteer of the Quarter- Spring 2023

Volunteer of the Month - May 2023

Memorial Day Ceremony & 24-Hour Remembrance Walk

Volunteer of the Month - April 2023

Seabee vs Seabee

Volunteer of the Month - March 2023

Volunteer of the Quarter - Winter 2023

USO Rota Family Game Night

Volunteer of the Month - February 2023

Paws at the Park

Connecting Families One Program at a Time

Volunteer of the Month - January 2023

2022 Operation Cookie Drop

2022 Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Month - December 2022

Quarter Four Volunteer of the Quarter

Thanksgiving Turkey Brigade

Volunteer of the Month - November 2022

Fright Night Family Bingo

Volunteer of the Month - October 2022

Volunteer of the Month - September 2022

Baby Spritz

Volunteer of the Month - August 2022

A Navy Homecoming

Volunteer of the Month - July 2022

USO Rota Supports Military Children

Volunteer of the Month - June 2022

USO Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Appreciation Month

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony & 24-Hour Walk

Volunteer of the Month - May 2022

Volunteer of the Quarter-Q2 2022

Volunteer of the Month-April 2022

FASTEUR Marines Eggstravaganza

A Life of Service of a Navy Veteran Turned USO Volunteer in Rota, Spain

Volunteer of the Month - March 2022

Military Spouses: The Glue That Keeps The Family Together

Volunteer of the Month - February 2022

Volunteer of the Quarter-Q1 2022

USO Rota's Youth Advisory Council

Navy Veteran Finds Joy in Giving Back to the Military as a USO Volunteer

Volunteer of the Month - January 2022

Volunteer of the Month- December 2021

USO Rota's 12 Days of Christmas

Volunteer of the Month - November 2021

Volunteer of the Month - October 2021

Volunteer of the Quarter - Q4 2021