The Association Was Born...

In 1978, those who served on the Hannah gathered in Atlantic City, New Jersey, reunited for the first time, and resulted in the founding of the USS Hancock Association by "plank owner", Edmund Orchowski.

The USS HANCOCK ASSOCIATION is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to perpetuate the memory of "THE FIGHTING HANNAH" as well as to organize reunions of ship's company, air group members, and our Marines, with a purpose of renewing acquaintances, exchanging memories, and making new friends.

If you served aboard HANCOCK at any time from the date she was commissioned (1944) to the date she was decommissioned in 1976, you are eligible to become a regular member.

Also if you are a family member of a Crewmember, you may join us as an Associate Member.

The 1980 reunion was held in Boston; 1982 in San Diego; 1984 in Charleston; 1986 in Chicago; 1988 in New Orleans; 1990 in Las Vegas; 1992 in Seattle; 1994 in Virginia Beach; 1996 in Corpus Christi; 1998 in New York; 2000 in San Diego; 2002 in New Orleans; 2004 in San Francisco; 2006 in Charleston; 2008 in San Diego; 2010 in Washington D.C; 2012 in Chicago; 2014 in Jacksonville; 2016 in San Diego; 2018 Kansas City; 2021 Charleston SC; 2023 Reno.

We attempt to hold our reunions in different geographical areas to equalize travel costs as much as possible. In addition, interim mini-reunions are held by various divisions and groups. See the Reunion Information page.

As a member of the Hancock Association, you will be eligible not only to attend reunions but also to receive the HANNAH NEWS, our Association newsletter, which is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December. Our dues, the largest part of which goes into the publishing and mailing of our newsletter, are $20.00. The $20 covers up to two years, adjusted to make your membership end on Aug. 1. Subsequently the $20 covers a two-year period from Aug 1 to Aug. 1.

- Revised 10 Oct 2023