Nils Ronald "Ron" Thunman (born February 26, 1932) is a retired vice admiral in the United States Navy. Thunman is the son of Swedish immigrants, and was raised in Springfield, Illinois, where he attended Springfield High School. During high school he played football, basketball and was in involved in track. After high school, he briefly attended the University of Illinois College of Civil Engineering. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1954. Notable commands he held include Commander, Submarine Forces Pacific (1979 to 1981), Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Submarine Warfare (1981 to 1985) and Chief of Naval Education and Training (1985 to 1988). He retired in 1988.
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26 February 1932 (age 93) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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