It was initially based in Gaeta , Italy , the headquarters of the United States Sixth Fleet .
On 19 February 2003 , Destroyer Squadron 60 was re-established as a permanently assigned , forward - based destroyer squadron staff .
Destroyer Squadron 60 was initially based in Gaeta , Italy , the headquarters of the United States Sixth Fleet .
On 19 February 2003 , Destroyer Squadron 60 was re-established as a permanently assigned , forward - based destroyer squadron staff .