Submarine Squadron 19 changes command

Photo By Senior Chief Petty Officer Ahron Arendes | Capt. Brian Humm, of Park Ridge, Ill., salutes Commander of Submarine Group 9 Rear Adm. David M. Kriete, officially taking command of Submarine Squadron 19, relieving Capt. Jerry Logan. Logan, who had been in command since 2012, is retiring after 30 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ahron Arendes/Released)  

BANGOR, WA, UNITED STATES

10.10.2014

Story by Chief Petty Officer Ahron Arendes 

Commander, Submarine Group Nine   

BANGOR, Wash. -- Submarine Squadron 19 held a change of command ceremony at Deterrent Park, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Oct. 10.

Capt. Brian Humm relieved Capt. Jerry Logan as commodore, overseeing guided missile submarines USS Ohio (SSGN 726) and USS Michigan (SSGN 727) and currently ballistic missile submarines USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) and USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) undergoing overhaul periods.

“Our role in deterrence, getting the ships overhauled and back to strategic service, is one of the most important things we do for our country,” said Logan. “SSGNs are tremendously capable with Tomahawk strike, Navy Seal delivery and [intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance]. We go where we need to and the other side does not know we are there to deliver a not-so-subtle message of presence and deterrence.”

During Logan’s tour, he oversaw three ballistic missile submarine engineered refueling overhauls and two guided missile submarine major maintenance periods.

Logan is retiring after 30 years of service, having served as commanding officer of Michigan Blue crew from 2009 to 2011, USS Bremerton (SSN 698) from 2002 to 2006.

"I have everything to be thankful for. I have been privileged to command two ships and this squadron. I have been a part of six submarine crews, three squadron staffs, the Central Command staff and the Navy staff. They were all great experiences,” said Logan.

Humm, a native of Park Ridge, Ill., most recently served as director of operations (N3) for Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic. His notable sea tours include serving as commanding officer of Ohio Blue crew from 2010 to 2012 and commanding officer of USS Buffalo (SSN 715) from 2005 to 2007.

Humm said he looks forward to working with the submarine squadron 19 staff and is thankful to Logan for the team he has turned over to him.

"The best part of coming back to Bangor is being a part, once again, of Team Bangor,” said Humm. “Julie [Humm’s spouse] and I are lucky to have the opportunity to work with so many great professionals who are also our friends. CSS-19, it is an honor to get to serve with you.”

Submarine Squadron 19 is responsible for manning, training and equipping two guided-missile submarines (SSGNs) and all ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) undergoing maintenance in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

• Date Taken: 10.10.2014
• Date Posted: 10.10.2014 16:08
• Story ID: 144886
• Location: BANGOR, WA, US
• Hometown: PARK RIDGE, IL, US