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
Born1962 (age 61–62)
Jacksonville, Florida[1]
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1985–2023
RankVice Admiral
CommandsNavy Region Europe, Africa, Central
Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
Navy Region Southeast
Navy Region Hawaii
Naval Base San Diego
USS Simpson (FFG 56)
Battles / warsLegion of Merit (7)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Vice Admiral Ricky Williamson". www.navy.mil. August 7, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "PN60 — Civilian — 99th Congress (1985-1986)". U.S. Congress. February 23, 1985. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  3. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 110. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  4. ^ "Vice Admiral Ricky L. Williamson" (PDF). docs.house.gov. United States Navy Biographies. February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "Navy Region Mid-Atlantic changes command". Military News. March 17, 2016.
  6. ^ "U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Sign Logistics Interoperability Framework". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of Navy Region Southeast
2013–2014
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
2014–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central
2016–2019
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics of the United States Navy
2019–2023
Succeeded by