| Ronald J. Hays | |
|---|---|
 Admiral Ronald J. Hays | |
| Nickname | Happy |
| Born | August 19, 1928 Urania, Louisiana |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1950 - 1988 |
| Rank |  Admiral |
| Commands held | Pacific Command |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (3) Distinguished Flying Cross (6) Bronze Star (V) Navy Commendation Medal (V) |
Ronald Jackson Hays (born August 19, 1928)[1] is a retired United States Navy four star admiral. He was Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) from 1983 to 1985; and as Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command (USCINCPAC) from 1985 to 1988.