He was sworn in on July 2, 1991, and served until his term expired in June 1995.

Kidd's assignments include two combat tours in Vietnam (1966–67 and 1970–71) and multiple tours in South Korea, including first sergeant of B Company 1/32nd Infantry Regiment, Camp Howze, South Korea and Europe.

Among his other assignments, he has been command sergeant major for numerous organizations.

Since military retirement, Kidd continues to serve the military community and has received numerous awards including the Outstanding Civilian Service Award, the 2005 Sergeant Major of the Army William G. Bainbridge Medal and in 2006 he received the Doughboy Award for his outstanding contributions to the United States Army Infantry.

In 2007, Kidd was vice president, GEICO Field Representative Sales Management/Military Department.