The proud son of an Army Master Sergeant, Captain Hill spent his formative years at military installations in Germany. He received his commission through Officer Candidate School at Naval Air Station Pensacola. Hill holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master’s in International Relations from Troy University, and is a graduate of the Joint Forces Staff College.
He was designated an unrestricted naval aviator in March 1999 and has flown MH-60R and SH-60B Seahawk helicopters throughout his career.
Hill’s operational assignments include division officer and detachment officer-in-charge/department head tours with the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 44 aboard USS Simpson (FFG-56), USS Underwood (FFG-36), USS Doyle (FFG-39), and USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79). He served as squadron Seahawk Weapons and Tactics Instructor for the Grandmasters of HSL-46. Captain Hill served the men and women of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48 as the 21st Commanding Officer of Viper Nation - a tour that culminated in the squadron earning the 2016 Battle Efficiency Award.
His shore assignments include: Anti-Submarine Warfare/BEARTRAP and Armed Helicopter Programs officer, Helicopter Maritime Strike Weapons School, Atlantic; assistant Washington Placement, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-441A); assistant Deputy Director for Operations and Global Strike advisor, Joint Chiefs of Staff (J3); and Deputy Division Chief, Warfighter Integration, and Navy Senior Service advisor, Joint Chiefs of Staff (J2).
Hill’s Shore Enterprise assignments include: 50th Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Jacksonville; Chief of Staff and Deputy Division Director, Installations (OPNAV N4I); and Executive Assistant to Commander, Navy Installations Command.
He has earned a variety of personal awards, but he is most proud of the Joint and Navy Unit Commendations, as well as the Battle Efficiency Awards, he has earned serving alongside the men and women who have volunteered to defend our nation.
Last Updated: 10 March 2025