Unit Name: | Destroyer Squadron 28 |
Dates: | 1951 – 1971 1995 – present |
Type: | Destroyer Squadron |
Command Structure: | Carrier Strike Group Eight Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic |
Motto: | Readiness through Training[1] |
Commander1: | CAPT Scott Rosetti |
Commander1 Label: | Commodore |
Commander2: | CAPT Nathan Rowan |
Commander2 Label: | Deputy Commodore |
Commander3: | CMDCM Nakisha Joseph |
Commander3 Label: | Command Master Chief |
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. it was composed of the following ships:[3]