Destroyer Squadron 22
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. It’s unofficial motto is “The Fighting Double Duece.”
| Destroyer Squadron 22 | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1943 |
| Country |  |
| Branch |  |
| Type | Destroyer squadron |
| Part of | Carrier Strike Group Two |
| Nickname(s) | DESRON 22 |
| Motto(s) | Facta Non Verba |
| Website | http://www.cds22.navy.mil/ |
| Commanders | |
| Commodore | Captain John Krisciunas |
Assigned ships
The squadron is currently made up of the following ships:
- USS Mitscher (DDG-57)[2]
- USS Laboon (DDG-58)[2]
- USS Cole (DDG-67)[2]
- USS Mahan (DDG-72)[2]
References
- http://destroyerhistory.org/fletcherclass/desron22/
- CNSL PAO. "Our Ships". Commander, Destroyer Squadron TWO TWO. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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