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Dark Horse

General Larry O. Spencer and His Journey from the Horseshoe to the Pentagon

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Dark Horse

By: General Larry O. Spencer USAF (Ret.)
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Gen. Larry Spencer, USAF (Ret.) was born and raised on the Horseshoe—a tough inner-city street in southeast Washington D.C. The Horseshoe was a hard neighborhood where fights were common, and the school systems were second-rate. The expectations of living in an all-Black neighborhood were to be good at sports while shunning academic prowess. That environment resulted in poor self-esteem and a bleak outlook for the future.

Quite by chance, Spencer enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he continued to struggle with the racial turmoil of the 1970s. As a very young first lieutenant, he was assigned to a tough job in the Pentagon, but Spencer earned an early reputation as a fast burner. Spencer went on to serve at the White House, and then successfully commanded a Group and a Wing before being assigned as the chief financial officer (comptroller) for Air Combat Command. During that assignment, Spencer was promoted to brigadier general and was tasked to set up a new Directorate at Air Force Materiel Command. Spencer later returned to the Pentagon where he led Air Force Budget. He ultimately became the Air Force's thirty-seventh vice chief of staff, making him one of only nine African Americans promoted to four stars. Spencer concludes his historic climb with life lessons learned on his journey from the inner city to the Pentagon.

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Great book by a great man! Gen Spencer’s story is inspiring and this book is a great listen.

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General Spencer’s memoir proves heartfelt stories and transparent examples of humility, integrity and devotion. Thank you got sharing, as an AF brat, many aspects deeply resonate with me. GOD Bless!!

Roadmap of excellence!

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Gen Spencer's life journey is inspiring. Our military and society offer tremendous opportunities for hardworking people to serve and succeed.

Inspiring story on achieving the fullest potential

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