 After, he was the commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet from May 8, 2007, until September 25, 2009, when he was relieved by Admiral Patrick M. Walsh.As the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, he was responsible for the world's largest fleet command, encompassing and more than 170 ships and submarines, 1,300 aircraft, and 122,000 Sailors, Reservists and civilians.He was named a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S.