 Greetings Naval Aviation Lawyers. I'm Vice Admiral Mike Schumacher, your Air Boss. As I hope most of you are aware, the President proclaimed October as Energy Action Month. So I'd like to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of energy conservation. As you well know, energy in all its forms is essential to our ability to provide a global presence, ensure stability, and deter potential adversaries. This is why we continue to transform our energy culture to improve efficiency, enhance security and resiliency, and decrease our dependence on external sources. Our nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are the centerpiece of our Navy, and they distinctly demonstrate the operational advantages and tactical flexibility available to our warfighters because they are not hindered by reliance on fossil fuels. Through the Naval Aviation Energy Conservation Program, we have instituted a number of energy-saving initiatives, and ESLAMORE has saved over two million gallons of jet fuel annually by replacing hot-pit refueling with fuel trucks. Carrier Airwings 5 and 7 have adopted short-cycle mission tanking, which has resulted in a 65% reduction in tanker fuel burn. And just this month, our Secretary of the Navy flew in an E-18G Growler powered by 100% biofuel. While our progress thus far is impressive, we need to double our efforts. I urge everyone at every level to explore your workspaces, both ashore and at sea, and evaluate your energy conservation practices. We need to eliminate inefficiencies and promote a spirit of innovation. Together, we can make a positive impact on warfighting readiness and effectiveness and continue to support our Naval Aviation Energy Conservation efforts. Thank you.