 Complete the following phrase:  In 1956 Ellis was made captain of the Navys new supercarrier USS Forrestal. He commanded the ship during its inaugural cruise and subsequently was fleeted up to Rear admiral on July 18, 1958. His first post as a two-star admiral was Chief of Staff to Commander Carrier Division 6. Ellis stepped back into a command role with his appointment as Commander Carrier Division 2 in 1961. On June 2, 1964 he was given a third star and Vice admiral rank, and put in charge of the Sixth Fleet. After two years serving in this capacity he was relieved of his command and awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. Specifically recognized in his full citation are Elliss adroit management of an Atlantic command at a time when the Vietnam War pulled increasing Navy resource to the Pacific; and the swiftness with which he assisted in the recovery of a 