170906-N-VV353-006 ROTA, Spain (Sept. 6, 2017) Naval Station Rota leaders and members from the U.S.-Spanish Permanent Committee gather to discuss long-term relationship objectives between the two countries. The committee supports U.S. national security policy objectives, provides counsel to the Ambassadar as an integral member of the Embassy's country team and enhances long-term bilateral defense relationships through security assistance, defence cooperation in armaments and bilateral exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class M. Jang/Released)