Destroyer Squadron 23
Destroyer Squadron 23 (DESRON 23) is a squadron of United States Navy destroyers based out of San Diego, California. The squadron is best known for its actions during World War II, most notably the Battle of Cape St. George, under the command of then-Commodore Arleigh Burke. Currently, the DESRON is assigned to Carrier Strike Group Nine, which includes USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), USS Chosin (CG-65), USS Lake Erie (CG-70), and Carrier Air Wing Eleven.
| Destroyer Squadron 23 | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 11 May 1943 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Destroyer Squadron |
| Role | Operational Commander Support |
| Part of | Carrier Strike Group Nine |
| Garrison/HQ | Naval Base San Diego |
| Nickname(s) | "The Little Beavers" |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Commodore | Captain Patrick H. O'Mahoney |
| Deputy Commodore | Captain Larry Repass |
| Command Master Chief | Master Chief Jeanette M. Hafer |
| Notable commanders | Arleigh Burke |
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