Jon A. Hill | |
Birth Date: | 19 September 1963 |
Birth Place: | Fort Bliss, Texas |
Allegiance: | United States |
Branch: | United States Navy |
Serviceyears: | 1985–2023 |
Rank: | Vice Admiral |
Commands: | Missile Defense Agency |
Jon Anthony Hill[1] (born September 19, 1963)[2] is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who last served as the director of the Missile Defense Agency. Previously, he was the Deputy Director of the same agency.[3] [4] [5] [6] Born and raised at Fort Bliss, Texas,[3] Hill received a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from St. Mary's University[7] and later earned an M.S. degree in applied physics and ordnance engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School.[3]
Hill is the son of Albert Bevins Hill (March 1, 1930 – October 2, 2011)[8] and Bessie (Luke) Hill[9] (January 19, 1926 – February 19, 1999).[10] He has two sisters and one brother.[8]
Surface Warfare Officer Pin | ||||||
Navy Distinguished 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 |