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Jon A. Hill
Vice Adm. Jon A. Hill
Born September 19, 1963(1963-09-19) (age 61)
Place of birth Fort Bliss, Texas
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank US Navy O9 infobox 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] 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[]

Surface Warfare Officer Insignia
Navy Distinguished Service ribbon Defense Superior Service Medal ribbon
Gold star
Legion of Merit ribbon
Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon Meritorious Service Medal ribbon1 golden star1 golden star Joint Service Commendation ribbon
Gold star
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon
Army Commendation Medal ribbon
Gold star
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement ribbon
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (USMC and USN frame) Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon
Bronze star
National Defense Service Medal ribbon
Bronze star
Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
U.S. Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon U.S. Navy Expert Pistol Shot Ribbon
Command Ashore-Project Manager badge
Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
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

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