Destroyer Squadron 28
| Destroyer Squadron 28 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active |
1951-1971 1995-present |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Destroyer Squadron |
| Part of |
Carrier Strike Group Eight Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic |
| Commanders | |
| Commodore | Captain John F.G. Wade |
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.[1] 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:
USS Ramage and USS Ross in 2004
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