Jan. 13, 2021

Passing of Adm. Ronald J. Hays, USN (Ret.)

It is with deep regret I inform you of the passing of Admiral Ronald Jackson "Ron" Hays, U.S. Navy (Retired) on January 10, 2021 at age 92. Ron Hays entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946 and served as a Naval Aviator until his retirement in 1988 as the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Command.  His commands included Attack Squadron VA-85, Naval