John Hansen

Sgt. John E. Hansen, age 41, of Austin, Texas, died on July 26, 2012, in Khakrez, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he encountered an enemy improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

John Hansen joined the U.S. Air Force in October of 1999 and later joined the U.S. Army in September of  2006. 

Angels of God, pray
for John

John had last been at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in December 2011, when he was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division.

He was deployed with the unit to Afghanistan in April of 2012. His first deployment was to Iraq from December of 2007 to February of 2009.

His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation, two Army Achievement Medal awards, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Basic Supply-Fuels Qualification Badge, and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver - Wheeled Vehicles.

John is survived by many loving friends and relatives.

Let us pray that John Hansen is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen