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SILVERDALE, Wash. - Rear Adm. Robert Gaucher, commander, Submarine Group 9, delivers his remarks during the change of command ceremony held at Deterrent Park, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, June 8. Subordinate to Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, COMSUBGRU- 9 exercises administrative, tactical and operational command and control authority for assigned Trident fleet ballistic and cruise missile submarines and subordinate commands and units in the Pacific Northwest. Subordinate commands include Submarine Squadrons 17 and 19, and Naval Submarine Support Center, Bangor. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Rebecca Ives/Released)