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Capt. Milciades "Tony" Then, commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22, speaks during the DESRON 22 change of command ceremony on board the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57). DESRON 22 consists of guided-missile destroyers, including Mitscher, USS Laboon (DDG 58), USS Ramage (DDG 61), and USS Mahan (DDG 72). Established in March 1943, DESRON 22 is one of the oldest destroyer squadrons in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob Milham/Released)