Ricky Williamson

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]

Rick Williamson
Born	1962 (age 62–63) Jacksonville, Florida[1]
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	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 USS Simpson (FFG 56)
Battles / wars	Legion of Merit (7)