After hanging their combat boots and uniforms, these Black veterans are now protecting assets of Americans on corporate boards

GEN. LARRY SPENCER

Spencer serves as a corporate director for Whirlpool Corp.

Spencer who retired as a four-star general after over 40 years in the Air Force, began his military career in the enlisted ranks and rose to become a four-star general. With a degree in industrial engineering technology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Spencer was then commissioned through Officer Training School in 1980 as a distinguished graduate.

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He commanded a squadron, group, and wing, and served as Vice Commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center. He made military history as the first Air Force officer to serve as the Assistant Chief of Staff in the White House Military Office.