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    Maj. Gen. Thomas Friloux visits Commander, Submarine Group 9 [Image 7 of 9]

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    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors on a paved surface, where a framed certificate or award is being presented between two service members shaking hands. Four military personnel are present, representing at least two branches of the U.S. Armed Forces — the Navy and the Army. Two additional soldiers stand at attention as witnesses to the presentation.

    SILVERDALE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

    07.08.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Riley 

    Commander, Submarine Group Nine   

    260708-N-MZ309-2048 SILVERDALE, Wash. (July 8, 2026) U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Friloux, adjutant general of Louisiana, presents U.S. Navy Cmdr. Noah Burnett, commanding officer of Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) Blue Crew, with a governor’s commendation from the state of Louisiana during a visit to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, July 8, 2026. COMSUBGRU 9 exercises tactical and administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, supply, and material readiness of SSGNs and their crews. COMSUBGRU 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)

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    Date Taken: 07.08.2026
    Date Posted: 07.13.2026 12:46
    Photo ID: 9807928
    VIRIN: 260708-N-MZ309-2048
    Resolution: 4093x2729
    Size: 2.11 MB
    Location: SILVERDALE, WASHINGTON, US
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    Three military personnel are gathered outside a military installation, with one Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform shaking hands with a Navy sailor in NWU Type III (woodland digital) uniform. A second Navy sailor stands nearby observing the greeting. A sign in the background reads 'DEFENDING FREEDOM' suggesting this is a U.S. military command headquarters.
    Three military personnel are gathered outside a building with a blue sign reading 'Defending Freedom Since 1981.' Two individuals — one in Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform and one in Navy NWU (Naval Working Uniform) — are reaching out to shake hands in a greeting. A third service member in Navy NWU stands nearby observing the exchange.
    Three military personnel are gathered outdoors at what appears to be a military installation, with two individuals shaking hands in a greeting or farewell gesture. One person is wearing U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform while the other two are wearing U.S. Navy NWU Type III (Navy Working Uniform) with tan/coyote brown caps. A partial sign reading 'DEFENDING' is visible in the upper right corner of the image.
    Four military personnel pose for a formal photograph in front of the Commander Submarine Group Nine headquarters building, which bears the motto 'Defending Freedom Since 1981.' Two individuals in Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are shaking hands with two Navy personnel in NWU (Navy Working Uniform) Type III camouflage, suggesting an inter-service visit or coordination meeting. The setting is Building 2150, consistent with Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington State.
    A large military formation is assembled outdoors on a brick plaza, facing a small group of officers or senior personnel on the right side. In the background, a submarine sail (conning tower) with the number '124' is visible, suggesting this is a naval base, likely Naval Base Kitsap or a similar submarine installation. The personnel are wearing a mix of tan/khaki uniforms and a few in blue coveralls, indicating a multi-branch or mixed-crew gathering.
    Five military personnel in various uniforms are standing outdoors on a paved brick surface, appearing to be engaged in a briefing or informal discussion. The group includes members wearing U.S. Navy digital camouflage (NWU), tan/khaki flight suits, and U.S. Army/Air Force OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms. The setting appears to be a military installation with trees and landscaping in the background.
    A military ceremony is taking place outdoors on a paved surface, where a framed certificate or award is being presented between two service members shaking hands. Four military personnel are present, representing at least two branches of the U.S. Armed Forces — the Navy and the Army. Two additional soldiers stand at attention as witnesses to the presentation.
    Four military personnel are posing for a formal group photograph outdoors on a brick plaza. One individual, wearing a U.S. Navy uniform, is holding a framed certificate or commendation document. The group includes members from both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army, suggesting a joint-service recognition or award ceremony.
    Two military personnel are engaged in an exchange outdoors. A U.S. Navy officer in tan/khaki uniform is holding a cap, while a U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is reviewing a purple document or pamphlet. The setting appears to be near a military installation with paved ground and greenery in the background.

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