Major Thomas P. Hanson trained at Reese AFB, and was later stationed at Eglin, AFB. While serving with 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th Air Force, Hanson’s F-4 went down on a combat mission over Quang Binh Province, North Vietnam. He was MIA for 12 years, before being designated KIA/BNR (Killed in Action/Body not Recovered).

Thomas was a loving, kind human being to all.

He will forever be remembered for the sacrifice he made for his country.