Active 1951-1971
1995-present Type Destroyer Squadron | Branch United States Navy Commodore Captain John F.G. Wade | |
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Allegiance United States of America Part of Carrier Strike Group Eight
Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic | ||
Destroyer Squadron 28 (DESRON 28), is a squadron of warships of the United States Navy. It is an operational component of Carrier Strike Group Two. The squadron was formed in 1951. DESRON 28 was re-established on 1 September 1995, led by Commodore Donald P. Loren, during the most recent reorganization of the Atlantic Fleet surface force. The mission of DESRON 28 is to provide a fully trained, combat ready force of surface combatants to the Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command.
Destroyer Squadron 28 was a squadron of Arleigh-Burke Class destroyers and one frigate. It was composed of the following ships:
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