It is an operational component of Carrier Strike Group Eight.

DESRON 28 was re-established on 1 September 1995, during the most recent reorganization of the Atlantic Fleet surface force.

[2] The mission of DESRON 28 is to provide a fully trained, combat ready force of surface combatants.

As of January 2024[update] it was composed of the following ships:[3]

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