 I'm Mayor Admiral Gary Mays, Commander Navy Region Northwest, and I'm here in Naval Base Kitsap's Control Systems Operations Center, where our base building systems are monitored for energy efficiency. Energy is the lifeblood of naval operations. It is what allows our equipment to run and our sailors to do their jobs. Energy efficiency efforts can strengthen Navy resilience and enhance our ability to continue operations in times of crisis. Energy conservation has been a priority for Navy Region Northwest for many years. Factoring the growth of our installations, Navy Region Northwest has reduced energy consumption by 39% in the last decade, saving millions of dollars in energy costs that were reinvested into energy efficiency projects. I also encourage you to adopt smart energy practices daily. In doing this, you are not only contributing to the energy savings of our Navy, you are contributing to the energy sustainability of our great nation.