Col Jennifer H. Hall is the the Director and Permanent Professor of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the U.S. Air Force Academy. In this role, Col Hall advances character and leadership development programming, integration across mission units, and oversees the Cadet Wing Honor System. Furthermore, she promotes internal and external strategic relationships to leverage best practices in character and leadership development, including with other military service academies, Department of Defense leadership centers, civilian universities, and other institutions and organizations with expertise in this area. Finally, Col Hall provides leads a core annual institutional event, the National Character and Leadership Symposium.

Col Hall entered the Air Force in May 2001 through the Academy. She earned her pilot wings from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas and was assigned her first operational flying tour in the A-10 at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Col Hall served in a variety of positions and held several qualifications in the A-10C as a FAC(A), Sandy-1, Instructor, and Evaluator pilot. She is a senior pilot with over 1700 hours in the T-37, T-38, AT-38, A-10A, OA-10A, and A-10C. She has flown combat missions in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Col Hall previously served as the Director of Operations (A3), U.S. Air Force Academy, commanded at the squadron and wing level, served in the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Commanders Action Group and on the White House Veterans Policy Team, held positions as AFSOUTH Air Component strategic planner, and a faculty member at ACSC and SAASS. Col Hall earned a doctorate in Political Science at The University of Georgia, majoring in International Relations with a minor in Comparative Politics.

Doctorate in Political Science, International Affairs, The University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. (2017)

Masters of Education, Human Training and Performance Improvement, Capella University, Minneapolis, Minn. 2014 Masters in Philosophy, Strategic Studies, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell AFB, Ala. (2011)

Squadron Officer School in residence, Maxwell AFB, Ala. (2005)

Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. 2001 Aerospace Basic School, Maxwell AFB, Ala. (2001)

Director & Permanent Professor, Center for Character and Leadership Development, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 2025 – Present)

Director of Operations (A3) and Special Assistant to the Commander, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 2025 – September 2026)

Deputy Commander, 81st Training Wing, Keesler AFB, Miss. (June 2024 – July 2025)

Professor, Strategy and Security Studies, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell AFB, Ala. (June 2021 – June 2024)

Deputy, Strategy Division, 612 Air Operations Center, 12 Air Force, Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH), Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (September 2019 – May 2021)

Commander, 21st Student Squadron, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. (May 2017 – August 2019)

AFIT PhD Student, The University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. (July 2014 – April 2017)

Student, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell AFB, Ala. (July 2013 – June 2014)

Strategic Policy Fellow, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Commander’s Action Group White House Veterans Policy, Washington D.C. (July 2012 – June 2013)

Chief of A-10 Operations and Training, Air Combat Command Detachment 3, A-10C IP/EP, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (March 2011 – June 2012)

Assistant Director of Operations, 354th Fighter Squadron, A-10C IP/EP, Davis- Monthan AFB, Ariz. (March 2010 – February 2011)

Wing Executive Officer, 355th Fighter Wing, A-10C IP, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (May 2009 – February 2010)

Flight Commander, 358th Fighter Squadron, A-10C IP, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (November 2008 – April 2009)

Director of Cyber Programs, 355th Training Squadron, A-10C IP, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (July 2008 – October 2008)

Squadron Training Officer, 358th Fighter Squadron, A-10 IP, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (July 2007 – June 2008)

Squadron Deployment Officer & Safety Officer, A-10 Flight Lead, 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska (October 2005 – June 2007)

Squadron NAVO, A-10 Pilot, 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Korea (May 2004 – September 2005)

Student Pilot, 357th Fighter Squadron, A-10 Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (August 2003 – April 2004)

Student Pilot, T-37 & T-38, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas (April 2002 – June 2003)

Assistant Physical Education Scheduler and Prep School Soccer Coach, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. (May 2001 – March 2002)

Flight Information

Rating: Senior Pilot

Flight hours: 1736 hours

Combat hours: 159 hours

Aircraft flown: T-37, T-38, AT-38, A-10A, OA-10A, A-10C

Legion of Merit

Meritorious Service Medal, three Oak Leaf Clusters

Air Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster

Aerial Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster

Air and Space Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster

Air and Space Achievement Medal

Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with four Oak Leaf Clusters

Combat Readiness Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Service Star

Global War On Terrorism Service Medal

Korean Defense Service Medal

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

Air and Space Longevity Service Award with five Oak Leaf Clusters

Effective Dates of Promotion

Colonel (May 1, 2022)

Lieutenant Colonel (June 1, 2016)

Major (March 1, 2011)

Captain (May 31, 2005)

First Lieutenant (May 31, 2003)

Second Lieutenant (May 31, 2001)

(Current as of September 2026)