Background
Riggs, John M. was born on December 2, 1946 in Missouri, United States.
Riggs, John M. was born on December 2, 1946 in Missouri, United States.
Bachelor in Political Science, Tarkio College. Master of Arts in Personnel Management and Administration, Central Michigan University. Postgraduate, Harvard University.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, advanced through grades to major general. Served overseas in Korea, Belgium, Vietnam, Germany. Assistant division Commander Bamberg, Germany.
Deputy commanding general United States Army Aviation School, Fort Rucker, Alabama. Assistant deputy chief staff for operations and plans Headquarters Department Army, Washington, 1997-1999. Commanding general 1st United States Army, Forest Park, Georgia, since 1999.
Director Objective Task Force.