NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Feb. 22, 2023) Security Forces attached to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain Security Department respond to a high risk traffic stop during an anti-terrorism training exercise onboard NAVSTA Rota, February 21, 2023. Located near the Strait of Gibraltar and nestled on the Bay of Cadiz, Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota serves as the "Gateway to the Mediterranean" and provides U.S. Navy and all NATO forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Capable of promptly deploying combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, NAVSTA Rota's strength is characterized by its capability to enable the warfighter, sustain the fleet and foster the U.S. and Spanish defense partnership. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Fry)