Larry O. Spencer (born 1 August 1954) is a United States Air Force general (ret.) who served in many command, comptroller, and other leadership roles during the course of his career. Some of his leadership roles include being the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, Commander of the 75th Air Base Wing at Hill AFB, Commander of the 72nd Support Group at Tinker … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Generals
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Friday Open Thread: More African-Americans in Aviation
Frank Emmanuel Petersen Jr. (USMC) (March 2, 1932 – August 25, 2015) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general. He was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and the first African-American Marine Corps general. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: More African-Americans in Aviation
Saturday Open Thread: African-American Civil War Spies II
GOOD MORNING P.O.U.! We hope you're enjoying your weekend! We conclude our series on African-American Civil War Spies with... MARY TOUVESTRE … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: African-American Civil War Spies II
Friday Open Thread: African-American Civil War Spies II
HAPPY FRIDAY P.O.U.! We continue our series on African-American Civil War Spies... WILLIAM JACKSON … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-American Civil War Spies II
Thursday Open Thread: African-American Civil War Spies II
GOOD MORNING P.O.U! We continue our series on African-American Civil War Spies. GEORGE SCOTT (From The New York Times) ‘To Have a Revolver’ By Adam GoodheartJune 8, 2011 9:00 pm It was an extraordinary moment for George Scott, and perhaps even for the nation. Just weeks after Fort Sumter, this black man, a gun at his side, was preparing to lead … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-American Civil War Spies II