Destroyer Squadron 22
Military unit
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Destroyer Squadron 22, often abbreviated as DESRON 22, 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 March 1943,[1] and later was one of the first two squadrons of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Its unofficial motto is “The Fighting Double Duece.”
| Destroyer Squadron 22 | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1943 |
| Country | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Destroyer squadron |
| Part of | Carrier Strike Group Two |
| Nickname | DESRON 22 |
| Motto | Facta Non Verba |
| Website | https://www.surflant.usff.navy.mil/desron22/ |
| Commanders | |
| Commodore | Captain Edward J. Pledger |
Assigned ships
The squadron is currently made up of the following ships: