Larry Spencer was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1980 upon graduation from Southern Illinois University. He was also the first Air Force officer to serve as Assistant Chief of Staff in the White House Military Office. From 2012 to 2015 he served as the 37th Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and retired in 2015 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Larry
O.
Spencer
1954
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Born:
Washington
,
D. C.
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Larry O. Spencer, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Spencer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
July 2012 – August 2015
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Larry O. Spencer, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from July 2012 to August 2015. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Spencer culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Larry O. Spencer, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Spencer reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Larry O. Spencer, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Spencer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Larry O. Spencer, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Spencer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Larry O. Spencer, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Spencer reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Larry O. Spencer, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Spencer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.