[5] Kimmons attended The Citadel and as a senior held the rank of Cadet Captain serving as Commander of the Regimental Band.

[6] Second Lieutenant Kimmons attended the Armor Officer Basic Course, and in the fall of 1974 transferred to his first duty assignment at Fort Carson, Colorado.

From August 1975 to October 1975, he attended the Tactical Intelligence Staff Officer Course at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

Following attendance at the United States Army Command and General Staff College in 1987–1988, he transferred to Germany.

Lieutenant Colonel Kimmons became commander, 519th Military Intelligence Battalion (Airborne) at Fort Bragg on June 1, 1991.

In February 2001, Kimmons became the director for intelligence, J-2, United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

[8] He assisted the DNI with orchestration of responsive intelligence support for the President, National Security Council, and IC.

[7] General Kimmons' awards include the Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Defense Superior Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Master Parachutist Badge, Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, and Army Staff Identification Badge.

[12] In January 2011, Kimmons became a Principal Director in Booz, Allen, Hamilton Inc., responsible for their Military Intelligence, Army Sub-Market.

[4] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army.