The Alhambra

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was originally constructed as a small fortress in AD 889 on the remains of Roman fortifications, and then largely ignored until its ruins were renovated and rebuilt in the mid-13th century.

USS Porter (DDG 78)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (June 29, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke- class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) render honors to the Arleigh Burke-class guided- missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) as Porter departs Naval Station Rota, Spain, June 29, 2018. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fifth patrol in the U.S. SIXTH Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released)

City of Barcelona with basilica in background

The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is a large, unfinished Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). Gaudí's work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is anticipated that the building can be completed by 2026—the centenary of Gaudí's death.

USS Donald Cook (DDG 75)

ROTA, Spain (March 12, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) departs Naval Station Rota, Spain. Donald Cook is forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, on its seventh patrol in the U.S. SIXTH Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alyssa Weeks/Released)

Spanish Cuisine

Restaurants in Rota feature some delicious examples of Spanish cuisine. Sample a taste of seaside Spain by trying Paella, a rice dish that includes a tantalizing combination of vegetables, meat, usually chicken and a variety of seafood, such as clams, shrimp and lobster, traditionally cooked over an open fire.

USS Carney (DDG 64)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN (July 27, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) moored at Naval Station Rota, Spain, prior to beginning its fifth forward-deployed patrol, July 27, 2018. Carney, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its fifth patrol in the U.S. SIXTH Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners as well as U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan U. Kledzik/Released)

What You Need to Know

Who We Are

Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) Detachment Rota was established to provide Fleet Support to 4 BMD DDGs homeported in Rota, Spain. Manned with highly specialized technicians and support staff personnel, the detachment provides sustainment, fleet technical assistance and voyage repair of naval ships and craft in the FIFTH and SIXTH Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). Manned with numerous highly specialized technicians the staff provides Distance Support and Fleet Technical Assistance to the ships deployed to Mediterranean Sea, while a cadre of maintenance professional provide oversight for Continuous Maintenance Availabilities (CMAVs) on ships and the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense facilities in Romania and Poland. In addition, the staff at Naples serve as the headquarters for the FDRMC, providing command and control functions and oversight for the maintenance detachments in Manama, Bahrain and Rota, Spain.

U.S. Naval Station Rota, Spain is the “Gateway to the Mediterranean.” Naval Station Rota is located on Base Naval de Rota, a Spanish Naval base on the southwest coast of the beautiful Kingdom of Spain, adjacent to the cities of Rota and El Puerto de Santa Maria.

A tour of duty at FDRMC offers a variety of things to see and experience as this area is a wonderful place to live and work. Being stationed here also gives you the unique opportunity to share the Spanish culture with your family and friends. Our Spanish hosts and neighbors are warm and friendly. Whether you come here with your family or you are single, there are countless opportunities for travel, education, and personal and professional growth. Bienvenido a Espana!

Why Serve in Spain?

Be part of a world-class team of civilian and military personnel!
U.S. Naval Station Rota, Spain is the “Gateway to the Mediterranean.” Naval Station Rota is located on Base Naval de Rota, a Spanish Naval base on the southwest coast of the beautiful Kingdom of Spain, adjacent to the cities of Rota and El Puerto de Santa Maria.
Life in Spain is different than what you are used to in the United States. Our positions give you unique challenges and will broaden your horizons.

Why Live in Spain?

Being stationed in Rota also gives you the unique opportunity to share the Spanish culture with your family and friends. Our Spanish hosts and neighbors are warm and friendly. Whether you come here with your family or you are single, there are countless opportunities for travel, education, and personal and professional growth. Rota, the perfect place to live!

Moving to Rota truly offers you the opportunity and the Experience of a Lifetime!

A tour of duty at FDRMC Det Rota offers a variety of things to see and experience as this area is a wonderful place to live and work. Det Rota enables each employee to test their skills, expand their capabilities and opportunity to travel to different ports in the Middle East and Europe. You will be at the tip of the spear, as part of the team that is protecting and defending U.S. maritime interests in the cradle of civilization. We are hiring the best of the best!

We fix ships and take care of our people!

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