171212-N-VH385-0051 GIG HARBOR, Wash. (Dec. 12, 2017) Rear Adm. Gary Mayes, commander Navy Region Northwest, gives a speech during the West Sound Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) 2017 NASA Downlink. During the Downlink more than 1,000 students from across more than 20 schools watched a live feed with NASA astronaut Mark T. Vande Hei, as he answered the questions of 18 students. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wyatt L. Anthony/Released)