Ronald entered the U.S. Navy in 1960, he medically retired as Cheif Petty Officer. His type of work and duties were as leading Chief Petty Officers of Explosives Ordinances Disposal (technician) Team. All of work was highly classified, mostly Top Secret, and all were de-briefed at conclusion of every job. He was a graduate of Chemical and Biological Warfare School in Fort McClellan, Alabama. During his service in Vietnam he was 1 of 13 Navy service men that held the position of Master Ordinance Disposal. Due to his type of service, accomplishments cannot be reavealed. He was on of the original Navy Frogmen that later transitioned into the U.S. Navy Seals.