[5] On February 6, 1961 I went aboard USS Corry (DDR-817) the day she returned to D&S Piers Norfolk from a Med Cruise.

[9] In July 1996 the squadron deployed with the USS George Washington Battle Group, completing a highly successful Black Sea visit.

DESRON 26 crew members participated in community relations projects such as painting, electrical and mechanical repairs and lawn work.

Squadron duties also include the stewardship and oversight of training, material readiness, maintenance, and the personnel of the assigned ships.

In 2010–11, whether deployed or in homeport (Norfolk, VA), DESRON 26 reported administratively and operationally to Commander Carrier Strike Group Ten.

[11] Squadron duties also include the stewardship and oversight of training, material readiness, maintenance, and the personnel of the assigned ships.

Whether deployed or in its homeport, Norfolk, Virginia, the squadron reports administratively and operationally to Commander Carrier Strike Group Ten.

[12] On 14 March 2014, US warships under Destroyer Squadron 26 set sail for Scotland to participate NATO exercise Joint Warrior 14–2, a semi-annual United Kingdom-led training exercise designed to prepare NATO and allied forces for global operations.