Sergeant Major Paron A. Lewis attended Mount Vernon High School and upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and reported to Recruit Training on 27 November 1984.
Upon completion of Recruit Training at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina and subsequent training as an Infantryman at (ITS) Camp Geiger, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Private Lewis was assigned to Marine Barracks Puerto Rico, Roosevelt Roads where he served as a Sentry and Corporal of the Guard.
Meritoriously promoted to Corporal in August 1986 Corporal Lewis was reassigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine, Camp Pendleton, California where he served as an Infantry Squad Leader, Guide and Platoon Sergeant. While at 1/7, Cpl Lewis attended the Infantry Squad Leaders Course, and participated in a UDP to Okinawa, and various training exercised in the Far East.
In November 1988 Corporal Lewis reenlisted and volunteered for the Marine Security Guard Program (MSG). After completing MSG School he was assigned to the following Embassies: Vatican City, Italy, Casablanca, Morocco, Baghdad, Iraq and Amman, Jordan. While on the program he served as a Watch Stander, and Assistant Detachment Commander. On August 21, 1990 Sgt Lewis assisted in the evacuation and deactivation of the American Embassy Baghdad, Iraq in preparation for the Gulf War.
After completing MSG in October of 1991 Sgt Lewis was assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines in 29 Palms, California. While in 2/7 Sgt Lewis served as a Platoon Sergeant, Platoon Commander, and Intelligence Analysis. While at 2/7 Sgt Lewis deployed in support of many exercises within the Unit Deployment Program. Sergeant Lewis also attended the NCO Basic Course (Sgt’s Course), where he was the Honor Graduate.
In December 1993 Sgt Lewis received orders to Recruiting Duty. After completing the required training in May 1994 Sgt Lewis was assigned to Recruiting Station Nashville, Recruiting Sub Station Rivergate for duty as an 8411 Recruiter. While on Recruiting Duty Sgt Lewis received many awards and accolades and was later promoted to SSgt in October 1996.
After a successful tour as a Recruiter in May 1997, SSgt Lewis was reassigned back to 29 Palms, CA for duty with Kilo Co, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. While with 3/7, SSgt Lewis served as Platoon Sergeant, Platoon Commander, Company Gunny and Assistant Operation Chief. While serving as Plt Cmdr, SSgt Lewis trained and lead a Platoon on deployment in support of many training exercises in the Far East and back successfully. Staff Sergeant Lewis also attended the Infantry Platoon Sergeant Course, Career Course, Advance Course and Ground Operation Chief Course.
In December 2001, GySgt Lewis was assigned to Inspector and Instructor Duty, San Bruno, California. There he served with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines and H&S Co, 23rd Marines. Gunnery Sergeant Lewis’s billets included I&I Gunnery Sergeant, Operations Chief, and Company First Sergeant. In December of 2003 GySgt Lewis was selected to First Sergeant.
In May 2004 1stSgt Lewis was reassigned to 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st MLG, Camp Pendleton CA. First Sergeant Lewis served as 1stSgt for Bulk Fuel Co, Engineer Support Co, and Headquarters and Service Company. While serving with 7th ESB, 1stSgt Lewis was selected for an Advisory Support Team mission with the Iraqi Intervention Force, now known as MiTT teams from November 2004 – July 2005 in Fallujah, Iraq.
He also served as Battalion SgtMaj for 7th Engineer Support Battalion from February-August 2006 for the Battalion rear, while half the command was forward deployed.
In April 2007, SgtMaj Lewis was selected to his current rank, and was reassigned back to 1st Battalion, 7th Marines. While serving as the Battalion Sergeant Major he deployed in support of OIF 9.01, back to Fallujah with Task force 1/7 and most recently he completed a deployment in January 2011 in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, as the Battalion Landing Team (GCE) Sergeant Major.
On 5 May 2011, SgtMaj Lewis posted as the new Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 16 Sergeant Major. SgtMaj Lewis assumed his duties as the SgtMaj of Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing on 13 Oct 2011.
SgtMaj Lewis’s personal decorations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal with 3 Gold Stars in Lieu of fourth award, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal with 3 Gold Stars in Lieu of fourth award, and the Combat Action Ribbon.