| 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 Lawrence Repass [1] |
| Deputy Commodore | Captain Ryan Leary [2] |
| Command Master Chief | Master Chief Jeanette M. Hafer [3] |
| Notable commanders | Arleigh Burke |
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.[4]
- ^ "Captain Patrick H. O'Mahoney". Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Destroyer Squadron 23. 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Captain Ryan Leary". Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Destroyer Squadron 23. 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Master Chief Jeanette M. Hafer". Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Destroyer Squadron 23. 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
- ^ "Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Administrative Organization Chart" (PDF). Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 21 September 2022.