BANGOR, Washington (June 16, 2016) Rear Adm. John Tommen, incoming commander of Submarine Group 9, renders a salute as he passes through sideboys during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. Tommen will assume command of Submarine Group 9 from Rear Adm. Dave Kriete. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Kenneth G. Takada/Released)
By Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Gray and Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith
Commander, Submarine Group Nine
Rear Adm. David Kriete, from Brooklyn, New York, was properly relieved by Rear Adm. John Tammen, from Washington Township, Washington, during the formal ceremony held at Deterrent Park.
