General Anthony Zinni retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 39 years of service in October 2000. During his military career, General Zinni served as the Commanding General, First Marine Expeditionary Force from 1994 to 1996, and as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Central Command from 1997 to 2000. General Zinni has participated in numerous humanitarian operations and Presidential diplomatic missions. In November 2001, General Zinni was appointed senior advisor and U.S. envoy to the Middle East by Secretary of State Colin Powell. Since November 2000, General Zinni has consulted in the areas of defense, military, national security, foreign policy and regional issues. General Zinni serves as a professor at the College of William & Mary and at the Virginia Military Institute, positions he has held since November 2000. General Zinni currently serves as Director and Member of the Compensation Committee of BAE Systems. General Zinni received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Villanova University. He also earned a masters degree in internaional relations from Salvae Regina College, a masters degree in management and supervision from Central Michigan University, and an honorary doctorate degree from the College of William and Mary and the Maine Maritime Academy.