Bio
Originally from Boston, MA, Captain Lydia Hill graduated from USAFA in 2015 and commissioned as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer. She has worked with KC-135s and F-16s, and deployed in support of Operation JUNIPER MICRON, ODYSSEY RESOLVE and INHERENT RESOLVE.
Currently, Capt Hill is an Instructor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado. She also serves as the Officer-In-Charge of the Women’s Rugby Team, coordinating travel, games, practice space, and academic work for over 30 cadets.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Sciences & Leadership, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado (2015)
Master of Arts, Professional Counseling, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri (2021)
Master of Arts, Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, California (2022)
Professional Experience
August 2015-October 2016: Aerospace Ground Equipment Officer-In-Charge, 100th Maintenance Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom
October 2016-August 2017: Assistant Aircraft Maintenance Unit Officer-In-Charge, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom
August 2017-May 2018: Aircraft Maintenance Unit Officer-In-Charge, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom
May 2018-August 2018: Quality Assurance Officer-In-Charge, 100th Maintenance Group, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom
August 2018-July 2019: Assistant Aircraft Maintenance Unit Officer-In-Charge, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
July 2019-July 2020: Maintenance Operations Officer, 906th Air Refueling Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
July 2020-July 2021: Wing Executive Officer, 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
July 2021-December 2022: Air Force Institute of Technology Master’s Student, San Diego State University, San Diego, California
December 2022-Present: Instructor, Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
Honors & Awards
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation medal with two oak leak clusters
2015: Distinguished Graduate, Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
2016: Distinguished Graduate, Aircraft Maintenance Officer’s Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas
2016: 100th Air Refueling Wing Company Grade Officer Maintenance Professional of the Year, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England
2017: 100th Air Refueling Wing Aircraft Maintenance Company Grade Manager Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England
2017: 100th Air Refueling Wing Junior Officer Category Captain Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England
2018: 100th Air Refueling Wing Junior Officer Category General Lew Allen Jr Award, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England
2019: 8th Fighter Wing Junior Officer Category General Lew Allen Jr Award, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea
2019: 375th Air Mobility Wing Company Grade Officer of the Year, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
2020: 375th Air Mobility Wing Captain Lance P. Sijan Award, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
Research and Scholarly Interests
Suicide Prevention
Stigma towards seeking help
Effects of Online Mental Health Tools