USS Durik (DE-666) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy, named in honor of Apprentice Seaman Joseph E. Durik (1922–42). Durik was launched 9 October 1943 by Dravo Corp., Neville Island, Pennsylvania; sponsored by Mrs. M. Durik, mother of Seaman Apprentice Durik; and commissioned 24 March 1944, Commander K. B. Smith in command. John D. Cartano was the acting captain of Durik in 1944-1945.