Background
Hansen, Daniel Lee was born on July 9, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Verde Joanne Hansen.
Hansen, Daniel Lee was born on July 9, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Verde Joanne Hansen.
Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1977; Master of Electrical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1989.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1973; advanced through ranks to lieutenant commander, United States Navy, 1986; vertical replenishment helicopter pilot, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron, United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, 1979-1982; helicopter instructor pilot, United States Navy, Milton, Florida, 1982-1984; aircraft handling officer, United States Ship Inchon, United States Navy, Norfolk, 1984-1986; student space engineering, United States Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1986-1989. Assistant design engineer space department, 1987-1989, helicopter combat support Squadron Six, Norfolk, Virginia, detachment officer in charge, since 1989.
Unit commissioner Boy Scouts American, Pensacola, Florida, 1982-1984. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Society Naval Engineers, Planetary Society, Eagle Scouts American, Naval Helicopter Association.
Married Cheryl Ann Carlough, December 5, 1981. Children: Jason Thomas, William Eugene, Matthew Robert.