Submarine Squadron 19 (also known as
SUBRON
A submarine squadron (SUBRON) is a naval formation or unit in such states such as the United Kingdom, United States, and Russia/Soviet Union. In France the equivalent unit is the ' (ESNA), part of the French submarine forces (and before the Secon ...
19) is a squadron of
submarine
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s of the
United States Navy
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based in
Bangor, Washington
Bangor Base is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kitsap County, Washington, within U.S. Naval Base Kitsap on the Kitsap Peninsula. Its population was 5,482 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Bangor is located north of the center of Kitsap County ...
under the command of Captain Dale Klein. The submarines that make up SUBRON 19 include:
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In addition to the boats listed, SUBRON 19 includes all fast attack submarines (SSNs) undergoing decommissioning in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
Notes
See also
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History of the United States Navy
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External links
Official webpage.
Submarine squadrons of the United States Navy
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