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Admiral Ryan became President of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), formerly The Retired Officers Association (TROA), in September 2002. He is MOAA’s ninth President in the organization’s 73 years.
A native of Mountainhome, Pennsylvania, Admiral Ryan graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1967. He is also a graduate of George Washington University, with a Master of Science Degree in Personnel Administration, and the Senior Officials in National Security Program at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
He was designated a Naval Aviator in 1968, and his operational and sea duty assignments include Flight Officer, Patrol Squadron Eight; Flag Secretary/Aide, Carrier Group Six; Administrative Officer/Assistant Training Officer, Patrol Squadron Thirty; NATOPS Instructor Pilot/Maintenance Officer, Patrol Squadron Fifty-Six; Executive Officer and Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron Five; Operations Officer, Patrol Wing Eleven; Force Operations Officer, Patrol Wings Atlantic; Commander, Patrol Wing Two; and Commander, Patrol Wings, U.S. Pacific Fleet/Commander, Task Force Twelve (CTF-12).
In addition to his operational assignments, Vice Adm. Ryan has also served as Company Officer/Midshipman Personnel Officer, U.S. Naval Academy; Deputy Executive Assistant/Aide to the Chief of Naval Operations; Executive Assistant to the Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Total Force Programming and Manpower (Pers-5); Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Distribution (Pers-4); and Chief of Legislative Affairs.
In November 1999, Admiral Ryan assumed the duties of Chief of Naval Personnel/Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower & Personnel), a position he held until his retirement in August 2002.
Among his awards and decorations Admiral Ryan is authorized to wear the Navy Distinguished Service Medal (w/1 Gold Star), Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (w/3 Gold Stars), Meritorious Service Medal (w/2 Gold Stars), Navy Commendation Medal (w/1 Gold Star), Navy Achievement Medal (w/1 Gold Star), the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and a number of service and campaign awards.
The Admiral and his wife Judy, have two adult children, and reside in Fairfax Station, Va.