Brigadier General Richard W. Mills earned a BS degree in Law Enforcement and Police Science from Sam Houston State University and a MS degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College. For 27 years he served in the United States Army Special Forces, holding many different positions and serving in many areas domestically and internationally. He attained the rank of Brigadier General and retired in 2007. His 2 sons both graduated from the SHSU ROTC program and have served on active duty. Richard and his wife now live in Damon, Texas.
