He attained the rank of lieutenant general during his career, and is a veteran of Operation Powerpack, the United States action in the Dominican Republic and the Vietnam War.

Among his senior command assignments were the Joint Readiness Training Center (1991–1993), 25th Infantry Division (1993–1995), Multi-National Force – Haiti (1995), and First United States Army (1997–1999).

[2] Fisher attended the United States Military Academy, and graduated in 1964 with a commission as a second lieutenant of Infantry.

[1][2] Fisher completed his initial post-commissioning training in 1964 and 1965, and was assigned to the 508th Infantry Regiment, a unit of the 82nd Airborne Division.

[1] He served with the 508th during its participation in Operation Powerpack, the United States action in the Dominican Republic during that country's 1965–1966 civil war.

[3][9] They are the parents of a daughter, Tara, whose career has included serving as associate provost for planning, assessment, and evaluation and dean of enrollment management at The Citadel.