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Cmdr. Josh Lail, right, relieves Cmdr. Rene Cano, Jr., left, as commanding officer of Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 31, while Rear Adm. Chris Nash, commander of Submarine Group 9, presides during a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, July 1. SRS-31 ensures wartime readiness in the areas of training, last-nautical mile logistics, medical, weapons, and generates combat-ready submarines to meet mission tasking and support combatant commanders in partnership with submarine home squadrons. SRS-31 maintains operational fleet readiness, supports new submarine construction, and executes Chief of Naval Operations maintenance availabilities. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn L. Ohrazda SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN
SILVERDALE, Wash. — Cmdr. Joshua Lail relieved Cmdr. Rene Cano Jr., a native of Eagle Lake, as commanding officer of Submarine Readiness Squadron (SRS) 31 during a ceremony onboard Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, July 1. Rear Adm. Gary Montalvo, director of maritime headquarters and sustainment, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivered remarks praising Cano’s accomplishments during his time in command, with Rear Adm. Chris Nash, commander of Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9, presiding.
Addressing Cano and the crowd in attendance, Montalvo highlighted the critical role SRS-31 plays in maintaining a ready fleet of Pacific submarines, ensuring their persistent presence and the availability of strike and deterrent capabilities to operational commanders. He also emphasized that the Pacific Northwest has the highest concentration of submariners in the nation and underscored the importance of undersea warfighters to the national defense strategy.
