1st Lt. Stephen Stavish, left, and 1st Lt. James Patterson, right, observe and discuss the use of a solar panel after an energy efficiency briefing Feb. 26 outside the Camp Foster Theater on Okinawa. The panels, an element of the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network, use energy taken from the sun and convert it into electricity. The panels provide alternative power options for energizing communications equipment, computers, and other electronic equipment in an expeditionary environment. Stavish is a native of Watchung, N.J. and an operations officer with 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Patterson is a native of San Antonio, Texas and logistics officer with 3rd TSB, 3rd MLG, III MEF. - 1st Lt. Stephen Stavish, left, and 1st Lt. James Patterson, right, observe and discuss the use of a solar panel after an energy efficiency briefing Feb. 26 outside the Camp Foster Theater on Okinawa. The panels, an element of the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy Network, use energy taken from the sun and convert it into electricity. The panels provide alternative power options for energizing communications equipment, computers, and other electronic equipment in an expeditionary environment. Stavish is a native of Watchung, N.J. and an operations officer with 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Patterson is a native of San Antonio, Texas and logistics officer with 3rd TSB, 3rd MLG, III MEF.