USSHANSON832.org is the premier source of the US Navy Destroyer USS Hanson DD832/DDR832. We are dedicated to preserving her history and the stories of the servicemen who once served faithfully aboard.
 

April 19, 2013 - Posted on the sidebar a contribution by William J. Riley, his book titled "DD-832 Vietnam".  Available on iTunes for the iPad or computer running iTunes.   We all thank him for his contribution to the Hanson legacy.

April 5, 2013 - The April 2013 Newsletter has been posted. Included in the newsletter is information on the upcoming 2013 Savannah, GA Reunion.

March 5, 2013 - New picture collection of the 2012 Portland, Oregon reunion.  You may view it in the Photo Gallery (bottom of page).  Thanks to Al White, Al Norby, Bob Lummis, and Carl Pearson for their contribution. View Pictures...

December 23, 2012 - We have a new picture collection of the 1958 West Pac provided to us by Bob Wright. You may view it in the Photo Gallery, under Crew Collections 5...

December 4, 2012 - The December 2012 Newsletter has been posted to the site. Included is the wrap up of the September 2012 Reunion at Portland, Oregon. We have also included new information regarding the 2013 Reunion.

May 21, 2012 - New Picture collection from Tim Worley. View here...
"I was a YN3 aboard Hanson serving ’71-2. I was discharged in San Diego just after returning from Westpac and just before the crew was suddenly recalled on three days notice in April 1972 to return for another Westpac to fight the Tet offensive (that involved the mining of Haiphong harbor). Included are photos of the anchor damage inflicted in the Korean straight when the Russian tug Diomid backed down into our bow in 1971." ~ Tim

May 10, 2012 - Temporary addition of the Featured Slideshow for the Tall Ship Challenge held in Savannah, Georgia. Eighteen pictures of several sail ships from around the world captured by the author on May 5th. See sidebar on left. View external site...

The April 2013 Newsletter is ready for your viewing. In this edition you will find information on the upcoming Savannah, Georgia 2013 Reunion to be held on 19th to 22nd of September 2013. Included in the newsletter you will also find lodging information for Inn at Ellis Square, downtown Savannah. Act soon!  Reserve your spot for this event as soon as possible. Cheers!

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Carl "Arkie" Pearson is our new administrator. Arkie served aboard the Hanson from April 53 to April 57 and was a CS2 when he was discharged. After his discharge from the Navy, Carl enrolled and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1962 and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in May 1963. He was called to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church, Danville, Arkansas until September 1969 when he returned to the Navy as a chaplain. While on active duty, he received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA in Marriage & Family Counseling. Carl retired from the Navy in 1995 with over 30 years of combined service to God and country. In 1995 he was asked to serve as pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Milton, Fl and did until he again retired in 2004.