Background
Hicks, Robert Ruiz was born on October 12, 1943 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Robert Ruiz Senior and India Elizabeth (Gormley) Hicks.
Hicks, Robert Ruiz was born on October 12, 1943 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Robert Ruiz Senior and India Elizabeth (Gormley) Hicks.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1966; M of Operations Research, Tulane University, 1973.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1966; advanced through grades to major general, United States Army, 1995; assistant director compensation, Office of Secretary of Defense, Washington, 1987-1989; commander division artillery, 8th infantry division, United States Army Europe and 7th Army, 1989-1991; chief staff 8th infantry division, United States Army Europe and 7th Army, 1991-1992; chief reduction branch, deputy chief of staff for operations, United States Army Europe and 7th Army, 1992; assistant division commander 1st armored division, United States Army Europe and 7th Army, 1992-1993; chief staff, I Corps, Fort Lewis, Washington, 1993-1994; deputy director for assessment J8, The Joint Staff, Washington, 1994-1995; commander, JTF-Olympics, Atlanta, 1995-1996; commanding general, United States Army, Japan and 9th Taacom, 1996-1998; director programs, analysis and evaluation, United States Army Office of Chief of Staff, Washington, since 1998.
Married Judy Ann Smith, June 18, 1966. Children: Robert Ruiz III, Richard Ryan.