 The Asia-Pacific Technology and Education Partnership, or Aptep, is growing in importance with the Navy's pivot to the Pacific. The Aptep program is based in Hawaii and supports the development of alternative energy technologies by taking a three-pronged approach, supporting energy research, educating students in energy-related technologies, and assisting businesses in bringing the technology to the marketplace. The Office of Naval Research's energy improvements benefit the Navy's warfighting capabilities and will help push the U.S. and allies toward energy independence. Some of the research technologies include fuel cell-based vehicles, power generation, and energy infrastructure. For more information, check out the O&R website. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Jen Blake.