Capt. Russell A. Herrell was relieved of his duties as REDCEN San Diego’s commanding officer by Rear Adm. Greg Emery, commander of Naval Information Force Reserve (CNIFR). REDCEN San Diego is a subordinate command of CNIFR, which is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Navy maintains the highest standards for leaders and holds them accountable when those standards are not met.

Capt. Mark Meade, CNIFR chief of staff, has been temporarily assigned as REDCEN San Diego’s commanding officer. The readiness center provides administrative support to attached units. For questions related to this release, please contact Navy Reserve Force Public Affairs at CNRF_PAO@us.navy.mil.