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Batman47 Board Founder/CNC User is Offline Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 394 Karma: 5 applaud / smite 425 points 0 warnings 0 tempbans	Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 1:34 am    Post subject: DESRON TWO SIX - ATLANTIC - PAST/PRESENT · Quote DESRON TWO SIX - ATLANTIC - PAST/PRESENT - 15 July 2008 U. S. Atlantic Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (COMLANTFLT) Commander, Fleet Forces Command (CFFC) http://www.cffc.navy.mil http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/lantflt.htm COMSEACONWINGLANT Commander, Sea Control Wing U.S. Atlantic Fleet http://www.cscwl.navy.mil COMNAVAIRLAT COMSTRKFORTRALANT Commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic and COMNAVAIRPAC COMSTRKFORTRAPAC Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet http://www.cnaf.navy.mil COMNAVSUBFORALANT Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet Allied Submarine Command   http://www.sublant.navy.mil COMDESRON TWO SIX (CDS 26) Commander, Destroyer Squadron Two Six DESRON TWO SIX DESRON 26 "Par Excellence" http://www.cds26.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx   Commodore Captain Michael A. Strano, former Captain Richard L. Williams http://www.truman.navy.mil/chain-csg10.html http://www.cds26.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Documents/0-6Bio.aspx?PageView=Shared DESRON 26 Changes Command Story Number: NNS080205-16 Release Date: 2/5/2008 3:46:00 PM From USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (NNS) -- Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 held a change of command ceremony while in port Jebel Ali, Jan. 29. Capt. Michael A. Strano relieved Capt. Richard L. Williams as commander, DESRON 26 in a change of command ceremony. During Williams' time as DESRON 26, he had success after success and a list of "firsts." As sea combat commander for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, DESRON 26 planned, coordinated, and executed a major Sink-Exercise of the Ex-USS LaSalle, employing long-range tactics to counter emerging, fifth-generation threats in support of major combat operations. As commander, Task Group 152.0, Williams breathed new life into Maritime Security Operations through innovative strategic development of a Coalition Task Force campaign, optimizing Expeditionary Strike Force capabilities and an afloat forward staging base with the addition of Central/South Arabian Gulf Navies. In Norfolk, DESRON 26 earned its reputation as the "go-to" squadron for readiness in support of the Fleet Response Plan. In the course of one year, DESRON 26 ships completed five Board of Inspection and Survey Material Inspections, scoring well above the fleet average. Williams will report in February to 5th Fleet Headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, as deputy commander for 5th Fleet. Strano comes to the squadron from Washington, where he was the senior military assistant to the under secretary of defense (comptroller and chief financial officer). Prior to this, he was the executive assistant and naval aide to the assistant secretary of the navy (financial management and comptroller). At sea, Strano has commanded USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) and USS Oriole (MHC 55). He now assumes command of DESRON 26 and commander, Task Group 152.0 in charge of Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on deployment in the 5th Fleet area of operations, which will include five months in the Persian Gulf supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Maritime Security Operations in support of the war on terrorism. http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=34767 Chief of Staff Commander Christopher P. DeGregory http://www.cds26.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Documents/0-5Bio.aspx?PageView=Shared Master Chief of Command Master Chief Aardahl http://www.cds26.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Documents/E9SEL.aspx?PageView=Shared Chain of Command http://www.truman.navy.mil/chain-csg10.html# DESRON TWO SIX MISSION The missions of the Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX (DESRON 26) is to conduct underway operations and exercise tactical control of destroyers, frigates, submarines, and aircraft during peace and war time operations. When deployed as part of a Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Commander, DESRON 26 serves as a major Warfare Commander, planning operations and commanding Strike Group assets. Typical assignments are Alternate Composite Warfare Commander (CWC) and Sea Combat Commander (SCC). The SCC is responsible for performing numerous roles within the Strike Group, including Undersea Warfare Commander, Surface Warfare Commander, Submarine Operations Coordinating Authority, Maritime Interception Operations Commander and Screen Coordinator.  During underway operations separate from the Carrier, the Commander, DESRON 26 may serve as a Joint or naval Task Group Commander. Squadron duties also include the stewardship and oversight of training, material readiness, maintenance, and the personnel of the assigned ships. Whether deployed or in homeport ( Norfolk, VA ), DESRON 26 reports administratively and operationally to Commander Carrier Strike Group Ten. http://www.cds26.surfor.navy.mil/Site%20Documents/themission.aspx DESRON TWO SIX HISTORY From Korea to Vietnam and the Caribbean to the Middle East, Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX has served the United States Navy for more than 50 years.  In 1950, four general purpose destroyers established the squadron and saw action in Korea until 1952.  Following the end of the Korean conflict, the squadron departed the Pacific for a new homeport in Norfolk, Virginia.  In 1964, Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX became one of the Navy's three all guided missile squadrons consisting of six modern and versatile destroyers.  The squadron saw combat action in Southeast Asia with the Pacific Fleet from 1964 to 1970.  From 1971 to 1974, Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX was selected by the Chief of Naval Operations to evaluate a new manning concept in which ships would be manned and commanded by outstanding officers one rank junior to those normally assigned. This "Mod Squad", as it was nicknamed, initiated the "Go Navy" cruise recruiting program with 626 prospective recruits embarked in Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX ships conducting operations off Newport, Rhode Island. Since 1974, Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX has participated in several noteworthy events with the U.S. SECOND FLEET including the first Anti-Air Warfare Training Ship Program, the first Atlantic Fleet Open Ocean Mobile Sea Range Operation, Operation Said ("Review of the Tall Ships"), and the 1976 NATO firepower Demonstration. In April 1978, Atlantic Fleet Destroyer Squadrons were reorganized and Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX was designated a tactical squadron, responsible for the at-sea training and operations of Atlantic Fleet destroyers and frigates during exercises and deployments, while administrative responsibilities were assigned to readiness squadrons who remained in homeport. In September of 1995 as a result of the reorganization of the Surface Forces Atlantic, destroyer squadrons now became permanent Immediate Superior In Command (ISIC) to all destroyers and frigates.  This reorganization replaced all tactical destroyer squadrons and readiness squadrons and combined the duties and responsibilities of the two into the new Destroyer Squadron. Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX most recently deployed to the Arabian Gulf with the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN Strike Group from October 2004 to April 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Since that time, DESRON TWO SIX surged to provide crucial Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations along the U.S. Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina, and participated in two highly successful multi-national naval exercises:  Exercise PANAMAX 2005 in the Gulf of Mexico and Exercise BALTOPS 2006 in the Baltic Sea. Today, Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX overseas the combat readiness of its six ships: http://www.cds26.surfor.navy.mil   DESRON TWO SIX SHIP'S http://www.cds26.surfor.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) “Freedom Torch”   http://www.bulkeley.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg84.htm USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01084.htm USS BULKELEY is the 34th ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer and the first ship in the Navy named after Vice Adm. John Duncan Bulkeley. USS Carney (DDG-64) http://www.carney.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Carney (DDG-64) History http://www.navysite.de/dd/ddg64.htm USS Carney (DDG-64) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01064.htm The USS CARNEY is the Navy’s 14th ARLEIGH BURKE Class Destroyer. Built at the Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME, the ship was named after Admiral Robert B. Carney, an influential leader during World War II and the years following. The CARNEY was commissioned in Mayport, Fla, where she is now homeported. USS Hawes (FFG-53) Ëver Readffy, Ever Fearless” http://www.hawes.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Hawes (FFG-53) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG53.HTM USS Hawes (FFG-53) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0753.htm USS HAWES is the 47th frigate in the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class and the first ship in the Navy named after Rear Admiral Richard E. Hawes. USS Kauffman (FFG-59) “Toujours Vedette” http://www.kauffman.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Kauffman (FFG-59) History http://navysite.de/ffg/FFG59.HTM USS Kauffman (FFG-59) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/07/0759.htm USS KAUFFMAN is the 28th "long hull" - version in the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class and she is one of the last frigates of the Navy built in the 20th century. USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) “LEAD FROM THE FRONT,” http://www.williams.navy.mil/default.aspx USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) History http://www.navysite.de/dd/ddg95.htm USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01095.htm Named after the most-decorated enlisted man in Navy history, the USS JAMES E. WILLIAMS is the 17th Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer and the first ship in the Navy to bear the name. USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) “Honor and Sacrifice” http://www.oscar-austin.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg79.htm USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01079.htm USS OSCAR AUSTIN is the lead ship of the OSCAR AUSTIN - class, a sub-class of the ARLEIGH BURKE - class, making her the Navy's first FLIGHT IIA ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer. The OSCAR AUSTIN is the first ship in the Navy to bear the name. USS Ross (DDG 71) “Fortune Favors Valor” http://www.ross.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Ross (DDG 71) http://www.navy.mil/local/ddg71 USS Ross (DDG 71) History http://www.navysite.de/dd/ddg71.htm USS Ross (DDG 71) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01071.htm USS ROSS is the 21st ship in the ARLEIGH BURKE - class of AEGIS guided missile destroyers and the first ship in the Navy named after Capt. Donald K. Ross. USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81) "The most noble Order of the Garter" http://www.churchill.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Winston Churchill (DDG 81) http://www.navy.mil/local/ddg81 USS Winston Churchill (DDG 81) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=203 USS Winston Churchill (DDG 81)History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg81.htm USS Winston Churchill (DDG 81)Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01081.htm USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL is the third ship in the OSCAR AUSTIN - class but also the 31st ARLEIGH BURKE class guided missile destroyer. The ship is the fourth US warship named after an Englishman. As a courtesy to the ship's namesake country, a member of the Royal Navy is assigned to the ship's crew at all times. FORMER TASK FORCE SHIP'S/SUBS USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) “Fast and Feared” http://www.arleighburke.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) http://www.navy.mil/local/ddg51 USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) Story Archive http://www.navy.mil/local/story_archive.asp?id=450 USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg51.htm USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01051.htm USS ARLEIGH BURKE is the lead ship of the ARLEIGH BURKE class of guided missile destroyers. These ships are the first destroyers in the world equipped with the AEGIS Weapons Systems. USS ARLEIGH BURKE was the first U.S. Navy ship designed to incorporate shaping techniques to reduce radar cross-section to reduce their detectability and likelihood of being targeted by enemy weapons and sensors. Originally designed to defend against Soviet aircraft, cruise missiles, and nuclear attack submarines, this higher capability ship is to be used in high-threat areas to conduct antiair, antisubmarine, antisurface, and strike operations. USS Barry (DDG-52) “Strength and Diversty” http://www.barry.navy.mil/default.aspx Focus on USS Barry (DDG 52) http://www.navy.mil/local/ddg52 USS Barry (DDG-52) History http://navysite.de/dd/ddg52.htm USS Barry (DDG-52) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01052.htm Propelled by powerful, quick response gas turbine (jet) engines to speeds in excess of 30 knots, USS BARRY is a diverse and extremely capable ARLEIGH BURKE - class AEGIS Guided Missile Destroyer. USS BARRY is the fourth ship in the Navy to bear the name. USS Mahan (DDG-72) “Built to Fight” http://www.mahan.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Mahan (DDG-72) History http://www.navysite.de/dd/ddg72.htm USS Mahan (DDG-72) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01072.htm USS MAHAN is the 22nd guided missile destroyer in the ARLEIGH BURKE class and the twelfth ship in that class built by Bath Iron Works in Maine. USS Nitze (DDG-94) “Valor – Courage – Determination” http://www.nitze.navy.mil/default.aspx USS Nitze (DDG-94) History http://www.navysite.de/dd/ddg94.htm USS Nitze (DDG-94) Photos http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/01094.htm USS NITZE is the 16th Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE - class guided missile destroyer and the fist ship in the Navy named after Paul H. Nitze. _________________ U. S. Navy Veteran  August 1977 to July 1983 Yoeman Second Class, with student pilot's license
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