Destroyer Squadron 23
| Destroyer Squadron 23 | |
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| Founded | May 11, 1943 |
| Country |
 United States of America |
| Branch |
 United States Navy
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| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Naval air/surface warfare |
| Part of | Carrier Strike Group Nine |
| Garrison/HQ | Naval Base San Diego |
| Nickname(s) | "The Little Beavers" |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Arleigh Burke |
Destroyer Squadron 23 (DESRON 23) is a squadron of United States Navy destroyers and frigates 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 George Washington (CVN-73), USS Cape St. George (CG-71) and Carrier Air Wing Two.
Destroyer Squadron 23 was activated 11 May 1943, at the Boston Navy Yard, with Captain M.J. Gilliam in command. The original vessels of the squadron were USS Foote (DD-511), USS Charles Ausburne (DD-570), USS Spence (DD-512), USS Aulick (DD-569), USS Claxton (DD-571), USS Dyson (DD-572), USS Converse (DD-509) and USS Thatcher (DD-514).
On 29 June 1943, Destroyer Squadron 23 became part of Admiral William F. Halsey's Third Fleet. Less USS Aulick, Destroyer Squadron 23 assumed duty on patrol and escort in the Southwest Pacific.
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