Background
HAYS, Admiral. Ronald Jackson was born on August 19, 1928 in Urania, Louisiana, United States. Son of George H. Hays and Fannie E. (nee McCartney) Hays.
HAYS, Admiral. Ronald Jackson was born on August 19, 1928 in Urania, Louisiana, United States. Son of George H. Hays and Fannie E. (nee McCartney) Hays.
Northwestern State University, United States Naval Academy.
Leader 1961-1963; Air Warfare Officer 7th Fleet Staff 1967-1968. Tactical Aircraft Planning Officer, Office Chief Naval Operations 1969-1971. Commander in Chief United States Naval Force Europe, London 1980-1983.
ViceChief Naval Operations Department, Washington 1983-1985.
Commander in Chief United States Pacific Command 1985-1988. Rank of Admiral. 1983; President, and Chief Executive Officer The Pacific IntCenter for High Technology Research.
Distinguished Service Meda with three gold stars, Silver Star with two gold stars, Doctorate.F.C. with gold and silver star. Legion of Merit, and numerous other.
Married Jane M. Hughes in 1951.