 Welcome to All Hands Update, here's what's happening around your Navy today. President Barack Obama will present the Medal of Honor to Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers, February 29th. Byers will receive the medal for his courageous actions while serving on a team that rescued an American civilian being held hostage in Afghanistan in 2012. He will be the 11th Living Service Member to be awarded the Medal of Honor. February is Black History Month and this month's theme is Hollow Grounds, Sights Up African American Memories. To learn more about African American history in the Navy, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website. The Fast Combat Support Ship, USNS Rainier, will support the Navy's Great Green Fleet with more than 3 million gallons of alternative fuel. The alternative fuel blend will be used to power the surface ships assigned to the USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group during its current deployment. You can read more about what's happening around your Navy at navy.mil.