[1][3] His father emigrated to the United States in 1945 for a teaching position at the University of Virginia.

[1][3] In 1947, Hsu, his mother, and his sister would follow his father and emigrate to the United States.

[1] After graduating from Naval Aviation School, Hsu achieved the rank of lieutenant commander within ten years.

[1] In 1986, Hsu flew the first U.S. military aircraft to visit China since 1947 while at Barbers Point.

[1][4][2] Hsu served at the Pentagon as Coast Guard liaison to the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the First Gulf War.