 Following his assignment in Georgia, General Griffin took command of Joint Task Force 6, Fort Bliss, Texas.He then served as the Assistant Division Commander (Support), 1st Cavalry Division in Fort Hood, Texas.In July 1997, he became the Director of Force Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans in Washington, D.C. General Griffin returned to Fort Hood from June 1999 to October 2001 to command the 4th Infantry Division.