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Jon A. Hill
Hill in 2019
Born (1963-09-19) September 19, 1963 (age 61)
Fort Bliss, Texas
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1985–2023
RankVice Admiral
CommandsMissile Defense Agency
Awards
Jon A. Hill's voice
Hill's opening statement at a House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing on the FY2024 missile budget request
Recorded April 18, 2023

Jon Anthony Hill[1] (born September 19, 1963)[2][3] 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.[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

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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]


Awards and decorations

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Gold star
Gold star
Gold star
Bronze star
Bronze star
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

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  1. ^ "PN877 — Navy — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)". U.S. Congress. March 3, 1992. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Birth Index, 1903-1997. Texas Department of State Health Services.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c "Vice Admiral Jon Hill". www.navy.mil. August 18, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  5. ^ "Rear Admiral Jon A. Hill | AFCEA NOVA". nova.afceachapters.org.
  6. ^ "V-SGL with Vice Admiral Jon A. Hill - Naval Postgraduate School". www.nps.edu. Archived from the original on April 9, 2021.
  7. ^ "Jon Hill - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
  8. ^ "Jon Hill, Director at Missile Defense Agency". Potomac Officers Club. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Albert Hill". El Paso Times. October 9, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
  10. ^ "Bessie Luke Hill". Find A Grave. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
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Military offices
Preceded by
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 Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems of the United States Navy
2014–2016 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Director of the Missile Defense Agency
2016–2019 		Succeeded by
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Preceded by Director of the Missile Defense Agency
2019–2023 		Succeeded by


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