VT-22 Leadership

Commanding Officer

A native of Syracuse, New York, Commander Cory "C-Bone" Hanson graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2005, earning a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. Upon graduation, Commander Hanson reported to Officer Candidate School at NAS Pensacola, FL and was commissioned in November 2005. Commander Hanson holds a master degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College.

After earning his Wings of Gold in Kingsville, Texas in 2008, Commander Hanson reported to Fleet Replacement Squadron VAW-120 "Greyhawks" for initial fleet training as a C-2A Greyhound pilot. Upon completion, Commander Hanson was then assigned to the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron THREE ZERO (VRC-30) from 2009-2012 for his first operational assignment. He completed five detachments aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS John C. Stennis (CVN 72) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of two Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises, Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, Operations NEW DAWN, and Operation TOMODACHI for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief in the wake of the March 2011 Japanese Tsunami. While attached to VRC-30, Commander Hanson was the NATOPS Officer, Assistant Operations Officer and a Landing Signals Officer (LSO).

His subsequent operational assignments include Officer-In-Charge of VRC-30 Detachment Two "Roughnecks" aboard Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), deploying in support of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during its patrol of the western pacific in January of 2018 and summer RIMPAC exercise. His Department Head assignment at VRC-30 included the responsibilities of Operations Officer, and Maintenance Officer.

Ashore, Commander Hanson served as a T-6A instructor pilot at VT-10 and functioned as the NATOPS Officer, Assistant Operations Officer, and Out-of-Control (OCF) Standardization Officer. Follow on shore assignments included Naval Education Training Command as a Flag Aide. In 2020, Commander Hanson attended the Naval War College for in-resident Joint Professional Military Education.

Commander Hanson was selected as the 2012 West Coast Greyhound Pilot of the Year. His personal decorations include Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (3 awards), and numerous campaign and unit citations. He has accumulated over 2,400 flight hours.