Jon A. Hill | |
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Born | September 19, 1963 |
Place of birth | Fort Bliss, Texas |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
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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[]
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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)". March 3, 1992. https://www.congress.gov/nomination/102nd-congress/877.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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. https://books.google.com/books?id=DD8BVZeVFP4C&pg=PA116. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ↑ "Rear Admiral Jon A. Hill | AFCEA NOVA". https://nova.afceachapters.org/speaker/rear-admiral-jon-hill.
- ↑ https://www.nps.edu/web/guest/-/v-sgl-with-vice-admiral-jon-a.-hill
- ↑ "Jon Hill - Recipient -". http://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/315163.
- ↑ "Jon Hill, Director at Missile Defense Agency". Potomac Officers Club. https://potomacofficersclub.com/jon-hill-director-at-missile-defense-agency/.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Albert Hill". October 9, 2011. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/elpasotimes/obituary.aspx?n=albert-hill&pid=154010831.
- ↑ "Bessie Luke Hill". https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/790436/bessie-hill.
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