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Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Sippel, U.S. Naval Forces, Marianas Public Affairs
SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) -- The USS Buffalo (SSN 715) held a change of command ceremony at the Big Screen Theater aboard Naval Base Guam Aug. 7.
Cmdr. Christopher M. Henry relieved Cmdr. Scott W. Pappano as Buffalo commanding officer.
The keynote speaker during the ceremony, Capt. Douglas E. Wright, commander, Submarine Squadron 15, said it was a great honor to serve with Pappano.
"My standard is simple...which boat would I feel most confident in sending in harm's way. I would gladly serve under you (Pappano) in combat," said Wright. "You would take me to the toughest places we can...