Jon A. Hill
Jon A. Hill (admiral) | |
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Born | Fort Bliss, Texas | September 19, 1963
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1985–present |
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
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.
- ^ "V-SGL with Vice Admiral Jon A. Hill - Naval Postgraduate School". www.nps.edu. Archived from the original on April 9, 2021.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Media related to Jon A. Hill at Wikimedia Commons
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