John Ryan graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, Class of 1967. As an aviator he commanded Patrol Squadron 11, Patrol Squadron 31, and Patrol Wing 10, before being selected for Flag Rank. From 1998 to 2002 he served as the 56th Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, and then retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral. In retirement he became President of the State University of New York Maritime College, and then in 2005 was named Chancellor of the State University of New York System until 2007.
Sponsored by:
John
R.
Ryan
August 15, 1945
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Born:
Mountainhome
,
Pennsylvania
Home:
,
Pennsylvania
Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral John R. Ryan, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, from 4 June 1998 to 7 June 2002. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Ryan culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.