 Welcome to All Hands Update, here's what's happening around your Navy. Navy commands worldwide observe Earth Day through events and activities that demonstrate good environmental stewardship among sailors and civilians. The theme for 2016, Creating Resiliency of Float in a Shore, informs us that protecting the environment and using energy wisely helps us perform our mission more effectively. In related news, commands across Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia work together to reduce energy usage and carbon footprint of all installations throughout the region. Cases across the region are installing and utilizing solar panels and LED light fixtures along with other sources of renewable energy. This supports President Barack Obama's executive order stating that 25% of all energy be provided from renewable sources by 2025. You can read more about what's happening around your Navy at Navy.mil.