Ricky Williamson Explained

Rick Williamson
Birth Place:	Jacksonville, Florida^[1]
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Navy
Serviceyears:	1985–2023
Rank:	Vice Admiral
Commands:	Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Navy Region Southeast Navy Region Hawaii Naval Base San Diego
Battles:	Legion of Merit (7)

Ricky Lee Williamson^[2] (born 1962)^[3] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who last served as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics from June 27, 2019 to December 2023. He previously served as the Commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central, Commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, Commander of Navy Region Southeast, and Commander of Navy Region Midwest.^{[1] [4] [5] [6]} Williamson graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. degree in computer science in 1985 and later earned an M.B.A. degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1990.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vice Admiral Ricky Williamson. August 7, 2020. www.navy.mil. June 6, 2021.
2. Web site: PN60 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985-1986) . February 23, 1985 . U.S. Congress . June 6, 2021.
3. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 110 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . June 6, 2021.
4. Web site: Vice Admiral Ricky L. Williamson . 2024-06-23 . United States Navy Biographies . docs.house.gov . 2020-02-12.
5. Web site: Navy Region Mid-Atlantic changes command. Military News. March 17, 2016 .
6. Web site: U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Sign Logistics Interoperability Framework. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.