 Marines are powerful. We are strong, lethal and efficient. We lead the way in combat, but we couldn't be the fighting force we are today without the energy that powers us. On base, in the battlefield, day in, day out. Energy is vital. From the first haircut a Marine gets on base through training in the barracks and mess halls. Out to operating bases. During combat and when they return home. Electricity, water and fuel power these tasks. There's fiscal uncertainty, especially now, and energy is expensive. But we as Marines must lead the way. We must lead the way and be more agile, more light as we go into combat and also when we return back home to our barracks and to our work spaces. Energy efficiency is our responsibility. The less energy dependent that we are, the more lethal that will be on the battlefield. Not only in today's battlefields, but in the future. Smart use of energy can also keep our bases secure. When disaster strikes and the power goes out, having Marines that are trained to use less energy and water allows us to get our bases back up and running faster, often when others need us the most. Conserving energy on the battlefield is very important. The Marine Corps has taken a lot of initiatives to drive down fuel consumption on the battlefield. We're investing in new technology, but the most important thing is the individual Marine still has to save energy and still has to save fuel. The less fuel we use, the less time we spend on those lethal roads that we've been accustomed to in the last decade of war. Energy fuels our tanks, our vehicles, our operational headquarters, they fuel everything. A lot of the energy that we expended was on movement and mobility and on roads. For the amount of convoys and aircraft that have to go out and resupply and move forces around they much rather be doing other things to make them more combat effective and certainly putting people out on the road when they don't need to be just because we're not being very energy conscious is not the way you want to go. Lead the way and we're going to lead the way in energy efficiency just like we lead the way in combat, just like we lead the way in anything else. There are easy ways to become a more energy efficient Marine. Turn off the lights every time you leave a room. Manage light and heat by using window blinds. Unplug items that aren't in use and turn off your power strip. Don't let the water run. Report any energy waste you find. Minimize vehicle idling time. Marines, you have the power whether you're a PFC or whether you're a general. Energy efficiency is up to you and it's up to me. You can make a difference. We all can make a difference. We all have the power to become more energy efficient and to become a more lethal and agile force.