During this time he was responsible for all acquisition activities including the awarding of a $5 billion contract extension for the procurement of an additional 60 aircraft.

[1] He previously served as commander of the Air Armament Center from December 2005 to January 2007.

General Riemer joined the Air Force in 1974 after graduating from the University of Florida ROTC program.

Other assignments have included serving as a military staff assistant for the testing of aircraft and air-to-air missiles in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, program manager for the MC-130H Combat Talon, program director of special programs for the Air-to-Air Joint System Program Office, and program executive officer for command and control, and combat support systems.

The general has commanded the 4953d Test Squadron, Air Force Security Assistance Center and Air Armament Center.