DSS ACCESS, Volume 1, Issue 3 - Defense Security Service (DSS)

Around the RegionS
San Antonio Field Office Chief retires
from military after 28 years of service
Richard Hibbs, Field Office Chief for the San Antonio Field Office, retired from
military service on June 1, 2012, after serving nearly 28 years in the United
States Army (12 years) and U.S. Army Reserve (16 years).
Hibbs served primarily as a Military Intelligence Officer specializing
in counterintelligence, strategic intelligence, and tactical intelligence
collection. He was recalled to active duty in 2007 to 2008, serving with the
82nd Airborne Division and 101st Airmobile Division in Afghanistan as a
part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
“I have worked for and with some amazing people in my 28
years; they epitomize the values you hold as a leader,” he said.
“They taught me to always surround yourself with people
who are smarter than you and who are not afraid to make
you think through the decision making process, and to
always take care of your people.”
His decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service
Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters,
Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters,
Army Achievement Medals with two oak leaf clusters,
and numerous service and campaign decorations.
Hibbs began his DSS career in January 2001 in El Paso,
Texas, as an Industrial Security Specialist, and he was
promoted to Field Office Chief in October 2008. In that
position, he supervises 10 personnel, whose industrial
security duties cover Southern Texas (all areas East of El
Paso; Waco and all areas south of Waco, and Southeast to
the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana border).
“I am humbled by the professionalism of the folks in the field office;
they are a true inspiration to me,” he said. “They have that ‘can do
attitude’ and are willing to complete any task assigned to them.”
He is a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana with
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration with a
concentration in Criminal Justice, and is a graduate of the U.S. Army
Command and General Staff College.
“Serving your country has no greater calling whether in uniform or as a
civilian.” Hibbs said. “It was an honor for me to put on the uniform and to
reflect on the people who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. My
military time was an amazing ride and I would not trade one day of it.”
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