250822-N-MZ309-1074 KEYPORT, Wash. (Aug. 22, 2025) – Capt. Micah Maxwell, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9 chief of staff, awards the Legion of Merit to Capt. Dale Klein during a change of command ceremony at the U.S. Naval undersea Museum in Keyport, Washington, Aug. 22, 2025. During the ceremony, Capt. Rob Garis relieved Klein as commodore of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 19. SUBRON-19 falls under Commander, SUBGRU-9. SUBGRU-9 exercises administrative and operational control of assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest, providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, and the supply and material readiness of SSBNs and their crews. SUBGRU-9 is also responsible for nuclear submarines undergoing conversion or overhaul at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan Riley)
Date Taken: | 08.22.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.23.2025 09:14 |
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VIRIN: | 250822-N-MZ309-1074 |
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Location: | KEYPORT, WASHINGTON, US |
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