Morning Joe with the CO

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)