Destroyer Squadron 26

Destroyer Squadron 26 (DESRON-26) is a destroyer squadron of the United States Navy. It was first created in 1950. It has seen action in the Korean War, service in the Atlantic, in the Vietnam War. From 1974 for a period it became the 'Mod Squad', trialling ships commanded by officers one rank junior to the usual appointment rank.

Destroyer Squadron Twenty-Six
Founded1950 (1950)
Country United States
Branch United States Navy
TypeDestroyer squadron
RoleNaval surface/strike/anti-aircraft warfare
Part ofCarrier Strike Group Ten
Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic
Garrison/HQNorfolk Naval Base, Virginia, US
Motto(s)Par Excellence
EngagementsKorean War
Vietnam War
Global War on Terrorism
WebsiteOfficial website
Commanders
CommodoreCAPT Stephen Aldridge, USN
Deputy commodoreCAPT Peter Halvorsen, USN
Senior enlisted adviserCMDCM Damien Williams, USN
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