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Capt. Nathan Luther Assumes Command of Submarine Squadron 17
May 16, 2025
Capt. Nathan Luther relieves Capt. Chimi Zacot as commodore of Submarine Squadron 17 as Rear Adm. Christopher Nash, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9, presides during a change of command ceremony held at the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor chapel, May 16, 2025. SUBGRU-9 exercises administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, 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. SUBGRU-9’s subordinate commands include Submarine Readiness Squadron 31, Submarine Squadrons 17 and 19, eight SSBNs, two SSGNs, and four SSNs homeported in the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwedelyn Ohrazda)
Commander, Submarine Squadron 1 Conducts Change of Command aboard USS Vermont
May 9, 2025
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (May 9, 2025) - Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, receives report of relief from Capt. Chris Hedrick, incoming commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 1, aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792), during the change of command ceremony for CSS-1, May 9, 2025. CSS-1 is composed of six Virginia-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations forces support, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)
Rear Adm. Christopher Nash Assumes Command of Submarine Group Nine
April 29, 2025
Rear Adm. Christopher Nash arrives to a change of command ceremony at a Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, April 29, 2025. During the ceremony Nash relieved Rear Adm. Thomas Wall as commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9. SUBGRU-9 exercises administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, 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, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn L. Ohrazda)
Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Changes Command aboard USS Montana
April 12, 2025
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 11, 2025) – Rear Adm. Rick Seif, left, outgoing commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, is relieved by Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, incoming commander, during the COMSUBPAC change of command ceremony aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Montana (SSN 794), April 11, 2025. The Pacific Submarine Force provides strategic deterrence; anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; precision land strike; intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and early warning; and special warfare capabilities around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes)

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