Returning to sea duty, he commanded Cruiser-Destroyer Group One until November 1990, then, promoted to Vice Admiral in 1991, He commanded Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, from January 1991 to July 1994.
Returning to sea duty, he commanded Cruiser-Destroyer Group One until November 1990, then, promoted to Rear Admiral (upper half). Following his selection to Vice Admiral in 1991, He commanded Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, from January 1991 to July 1994.