NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 3, 2018) Adm. John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, Vice Adm. Joseph E. Tofalo, commander of Submarine Forces, Capt. Robert M. Gaucher, chief of staff of Submarine Forces, and Force Master Chief John J. Perryman present Submarine Forces staff with the Meritorious Unit Commendation award during the change of command ceremony aboard the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) in Norfolk, Va. Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard relieved Tofalo as commander of Submarine Forces.

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