 The third of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers has arrived in Rotas, Spain as part of the Navy's four deployed naval forces. As Spanish and American service members and their families welcomed the newcomers, the feeling on all fronts was nothing short of excitement. As far as our reception here, our Spanish hosts have been second to none. This is probably one of the most welcoming bases that I've ever seen. You can tell because all the Americans and all the families love it here. But we've gotten a great reception from both Spanish national leadership, Spanish naval leadership, and I can't think of a more pristine base to have our three and soon-to-be four destroyer stationed as part of our four deployed naval forces. The 280 members of USS Porter's crew are among over 1,500 sailors that have sailed with the ship since her commissioning in 1999. For many sailors on board, it was their first time in Spain, but for others it was a return and a reunion. It feels great to be finally back in Rotabee here with my family. I've missed them a lot. We were only gone for a short period of time when we left Virginia, but I hate leaving her. It's awesome to be here in sunny Rotas, Spain and out of that cold of Virginia. It's fantastic. As the service members and their families settle in their new location, the partnership between the United States and Spain continues to flourish. From Naval Station Rota, I'm Corporal Tony Nardiolo.