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ASSUMES NAVY SUBMARINE GROUP COMMAND
story and photo by Petty Of cer 1st Class
Amanda Gray, U.S. Navy
Commander, Submarine Group 9 held a change of command ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, at which Rear Adm. Douglas Perry, from Biloxi, Mississippi, assumed command.
Perry recently served as the director, Joint and Fleet Operations (N3) at
U.S. Fleet Forces Command. His previous command tours include the Los Angeles-class fast-attack USS Pasadena (SSN 752) and Submarine Development Squadron 5.
“I am honored to be back in command once again, and ecstatic
to take the helm here in the Pacific Northwest,” Perry said at the change of command ceremony. “I look forward to leading the team Bangor that you have put under my charge.”
Subordinate to Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific
Fleet, COMSUBGRU- 9 exercises administrative 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.
March 30 Event to RAISE FUNDS FOR LA POINTE-KREBS HOUSE story by Lynn Lofton
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photos courtesy of La Pointe-Krebs Foundation
The La Pointe-Krebs House is not just historically important for Jackson County, it’s also significant for the state as a Mississippi Landmark and the state’s oldest structure. Built in 1757 and formerly known as the Old Spanish Fort, it is also the oldest confirmed building in the entire Mississippi Valley. The La Pointe-Krebs Foundation has worked tirelessly to renovate and maintain this building with the annual Fete La Pointe. This year a new fundraiser is being added — Cattails & Cocktails on March 30.
“While Fete La Pointe has served both the LPK Foundation and Jackson County Historical & Genealogical Society well, with respect to fundraising, we are still quite behind in the funds needed for further renovation,” says Gina P. Underwood, who is chairing both events. “We are adding a drawdown to our fundraising efforts at the first Cattails & Cocktails on Saturday, March 30, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m., at the Pascagoula Country Club. Tickets are $25 per person.”
Underwood adds that there will also be food, drinks, a silent auction and raffles.
Rear Adm. Douglas Perry, from Biloxi, Mississippi, receives honors as the of cial party arrives during a change of command ceremony for Submarine Group 9.