Jon A. Hill
Jon A. Hill (admiral) | |
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| Born | September 19, 1963 Fort Bliss, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Missile Defense Agency |
Jon Anthony Hill[1] (born September 19, 1963)[2][3] is a United States Navy Vice Admiral who serves as the Director of the Missile Defense Agency. Previously, he was the Deputy Director of the same agency.[4][5][6][7] His first Flag Officer assignment was as U.S. Navy Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) where he was accountable for surface ship sensors, command and control, and weapons. He has served in multiple combat system and shipbuilding program offices, Naval Surface Warfare Centers, along with tours with the U.S. Army, Joint Staff and the SECNAV Staff. He qualified in Surface Warfare as an ensign aboard USS RICHARD E. BYRD (DDG-23). Born and raised at Fort Bliss, Texas,[4] Hill received a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from St. Mary's University[8] and later earned an M.S. degree in applied physics and ordnance engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School.[4]
Personal[]
Hill is the son of Albert Bevins Hill (March 1, 1930 – October 2, 2011)[9] and Bessie (Luke) Hill[2] (January 19, 1926 – February 19, 1999).[10] He has two sisters and one brother.[9]
Hill is married to Cynthia Hill, and they have three daughters.
Awards and decorations[]
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| Surface Warfare Officer Pin | |||||
| Navy Distinguished Service Medal | Defense Superior Service Medal | Legion of Merit with award star | |||
| Defense Meritorious Service Medal | Meritorious Service Medal with two award stars | Joint Service Commendation Medal | |||
| Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with award star | Army Commendation Medal | Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with award star | |||
| Joint Meritorious Unit Award | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation | National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star | |||
| Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with bronze service star | Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon | Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal | |||
| Navy Command Ashore insignia | |||||
| Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge | |||||
References[]
- ^ "PN877 — Navy — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)". U.S. Congress. March 3, 1992. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ^ a b Birth Index, 1903-1997. Texas Department of State Health Services.
- ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 116. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ^ "Rear Admiral Jon A. Hill | AFCEA NOVA". nova.afceachapters.org.
- ^ https://www.nps.edu/web/guest/-/v-sgl-with-vice-admiral-jon-a.-hill
- ^ "Jon Hill - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
- ^ "Jon Hill, Director at Missile Defense Agency". Potomac Officers Club. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ^ a b "Albert Hill". El Paso Times. October 9, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ^ "Bessie Luke Hill". Find A Grave. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
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