Destroyer Squadron 28

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Destroyer Squadron 28
Destroyer Squadron 28 (U.S. Navy) insignia, 2019.png
Active1951 – 1971
1995 – present
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
BranchFlag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy
Type Destroyer Squadron
Part of Carrier Strike Group Eight
Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic
Motto(s)Readiness through Training [1]
Commanders
Commodore CAPT Scott Rosetti
Deputy Commodore CAPT Nathan Rowan
Command Master Chief CMDCM Nakisha Joseph

Destroyer Squadron 28 (DESRON 28), is a squadron of warships of the United States Navy. It is an operational component of Carrier Strike Group Eight. The squadron was formed in 1951. DESRON 28 was re-established on 1 September 1995, during the most recent reorganization of the Atlantic Fleet surface force. [2] The mission of DESRON 28 is to provide a fully trained, combat ready force of surface combatants. [1]

Destroyer Squadron 28 is a squadron of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. As of January 2024 it was composed of the following ships: [3]

USS Ramage and USS Ross in 2004 USS Ramage DDG-61 and USS Ross DDG-71 pass at Souda Bay.jpg
USS Ramage and USS Ross in 2004

References

  1. 1 2 "DESRON 28". www.surflant.usff.navy.mil. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  2. ↑ "History". COMDESRON TWO EIGHT. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  3. ↑ "Destroyer Squadron 28 - Our Ships". United States Navy. 2 January 2024. Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.


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