Former LT Paul O. Soderberg was Hassayampa's Supply Officer from 1972-1974. LT Soderberg, commissioned in 1969 through Officer Candidate School, went on to become Rear Admiral Paul O. Soderberg as Director, Logistics/Fleet Supply Officer; then on to Commander, Naval Exchange Service Command, in charge of the Navy Exchange system worldwide. NEXCOM is a field activity of the Naval Supply Systems Command whose primary mission is to provide U.S. Naval Forces with quality supplies and services. NEXCOM oversees the Navy Exchange System, which includes Navy Exchanges, Navy Uniforms, Navy Lodges, Ship Stores, Public Private Ventures and Service Programs.

USS WELCH (PG-93) received the One Millionth barrel of fuel during the 1972-1973 cruise. Keeping with tradition, Commanding Officer Captain O.W. McGuire served cake to crew members of both HASSAYAMPA and WELCH.