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Afghan Evacuees Arrive At Naval Station Rota

27 August 2021

From Naval Station Rota Public Affairs

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain – A flight carrying more than 450 evacuees from Afghanistan arrived at Naval Station Rota on Aug. 27 in support of Operation Allies Refuge.
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The initial group of evacuees arrived on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Kuwait International Airport.

Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210827-N-CO914-1112 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central briefs Naval Station Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) briefs Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210827-N-RY670-1301 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central briefs Naval Station Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) briefs Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210824-N-CO914-1029 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central briefs Naval Station Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) briefs Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210824-N-CO914-1011 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central briefs Naval Station Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) briefs Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210824-N-CO914-1002 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central briefs Naval Station Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) briefs Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central briefs Naval Station Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210825-N-CO914-1055 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) briefs Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central briefs Naval Station Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) briefs Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021.
SLIDESHOW | images | 210825-N-RY670-1125 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan move through a security checkpoint after arriving at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 27, 2021) Evacuees from Afghanistan arrive at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Aug. 27, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of State mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Cots are set up in the fitness center at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota to accommodate evacuees from Afghanistan in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 set up tents in preparation to receive evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 24, 2021) A facility for receiving evacuees from Afghanistan at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is set up in anticipation of their arrival. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central briefs Naval Station Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) briefs Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota community members who have volunteered to assist in meeting the needs of evacuees from Afghanistan. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the save departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Carpenter)
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Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021.
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NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 25, 2021) Spanish Military Personnel stationed at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, set up tents for incoming qualified evacuees from Afghanistan at NAVSTA Rota, Spain, Aug. 25, 2021. NAVSTA Rota is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Owen)
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Operation Allies Refuge is the U.S. Department of State’s mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable populations from Afghanistan. Naval Station Rota is coordinating with its allies from the Spanish Navy and the government of Spain to serve as a transit location for evacuees before their onward movement to other locations.

“I am truly impressed and deeply moved to see the members of the Rota community do what we do best: come together to support this vital mission,” said Capt. David Baird, commanding officer of Naval Station Rota. “Our military and civilian volunteers will continue to work closely with our Spanish partners to ensure the people we are helping are treated with the utmost dignity and respect, and are welcomed with open arms.”
 

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To house arriving evacuees, Naval Station Rota has designated Liberty Field as a temporary lodging area, with Halal dining, religious and recreation areas also available.

In accordance with Department of Defense and Spanish government guidance, Naval Station Rota is employing health protection standards to protect vulnerable Afghans, evacuees, service members, U.S. and local national employees and the community at large. COVID-19 mitigation is at the forefront of all health protection efforts, and all evacuees from Afghanistan will be tested for COVID-19.

Additionally, medical personnel will assess and provide assistance for anyone with injuries or other medical concerns.

Naval Station Rota sustains the fleet, enables the fighter and supports the family by conducting air operations, port operations, ensuring security and safety, assuring quality of life and providing the core services of power, water, fuel and information technology.

 

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