 He was promoted to lieutenant general in 1997, and he served as commander of First United States Army from 1997 until his 1999 retirement.Fisher's awards included the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.He was also a recipient of the Combat Infantryman Badge and Senior Parachutist Badge.