Destroyer Squadron 28
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| Destroyer Squadron 28 | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1951 – 1971 1995 – present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Type | Destroyer Squadron |
| Part of | Carrier Strike Group Eight Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic |
| Motto | Readiness through Training[1] |
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[update] it was composed of the following ships:[3]
- USS Gonzalez (DDG-66)
- USS Cole (DDG-67)
- USS Bainbridge (DDG-96)
- USS Forrest Sherman (DDG-98)
- USS Gravely (DDG-107)
