He served as Commander, Amphibious Forces, Pacific Fleet, from 1958 to 1960.

Lewis assumed his appointment as Commander Special Forces in January 2001, and was promoted to the rank of Major General on 19 December 2002.

Their collateral duties included operating under the aegis of Commander, Task Force 6, on Gulf patrol duties.

There, she became flagship of Commander, Cruisers, Scouting Force, and operated with that force until 1940.

Following shakedown training, Warbler reported to Commander, Mine Force, Pacific Fleet, and operated locally out of Long Beach for the next year.

She carried the flag of Commander, Amphibious Forces, Atlantic, and remained in operational readiness in Norfolk.

She arrived at Pearl Harbor on 16 June and reported to Commander, Service Force, Pacific Fleet, for duty.

She conducted intensive shakedown operations off the west coast and then reported to Commander, Naval Forces, Far East, in March 1951.

He also serves as Commander, Task Force 365, Task Force West and Central Africa.

Another tour at Mare Island followed and in June 1933 he became Commander, Battleships, Battle Force, with the rank of vice admiral.