First Sergeant Preston R. Lewis was born in Akron, OH, and enlisted in the Active Army in July 2005. He attended Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Jackson, SC, then Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Gregg-Adams, VA. Upon completion of training, he was awarded the Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist. In 2011, he attended the Human Resource Specialist Course at Fort Jackson, SC, and was awarded the MOS 42A Human Resources Specialist.
First Sergeant Lewis has served in numerous duty positions, including Aviation Fuel Handler, Petroleum Heavy Vehicle Operator, Gunner/Driver, Logistics and Support Platoon, US Army Drill Sergeant, BN S1 Senior Human Resource Sergeant, Assistant Inspector General, G1 Plans and Operations NCOIC, and Brigade S1 Senior Human Resource Sergeant.
His unit of assignments include: HHC 207th Military Intelligence Brigade Theater, Vicenza, Italy; Intelligence and Sustainment Company, US Army Southern European Task Force-Africa, Vicenza, Italy; HQs US Army Cadet Command, Office of the Inspector General, Fort Knox, KY; HHC 82nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, Fort Riley, KS; HHC 1-81st Armor Regiment, Fort Moore, GA; A CO 3rd 47th Infantry Battalion, Fort Moore, GA; HHC 4th 70th Armor Regiment, Baumholder, Germany; HHC 1st 35th Armor Regiment, Baumholder, Germany; HQ US Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; and E CO 2nd 52nd Aviation Regiment, Camp Humphreys, Korea. He deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2008-2009), Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (2011-2012), and Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve (2017-2018).
First Sergeant Lewis’ education includes: Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. His military Education includes the Master Leader Course (Honor Graduate), Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course, Inspector General Course, Senior Leader Course, Drill Sergeant Course, Advanced Leader Course, Warrior Leader Course, Equal Opportunity Leaders Course, Basic Instructor Course, Master Resilience Course, Unit Prevention Leader Course, Rear Detachment Commanders/First Sergeants Course, Combat Lifesaver Course, and Combative Level 1
First Sergeant Lewis’ awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (2), Army Commendation Medal (5), Army Achievement Medal (5), Army Good Conduct Medal (7), National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, NATO ISAF Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (4), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (4), Meritorious Unit Citation, Combat Action Badge, Drill Sergeant Badge, and Inspector General Badge