Destroyer Squadron 28 (DESRON 28), is a
squadron of
warships
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of the
United States Navy
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. It is an operational component of
Carrier Strike Group Eight
Commander, Carrier Strike Group 8, abbreviated as CCSG-8 or COMCARSTRKGRU 8, is one of five U.S. Navy carrier strike groups currently assigned to the United States Fleet Forces Command. the group flagship is the ''Nimitz''-class aircraft carri ...
. 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. The mission of DESRON 28 is to provide a fully trained, combat ready force of surface combatants.
Destroyer Squadron 28 is a squadron of
''Arleigh Burke''-class destroyers. it was composed of the following ships:
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References
External links
Official DESRON 28 website
Destroyer squadrons of the United States Navy
Military units and formations established in 1951
1951 establishments in the United States
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