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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMemory of General Powell
In the middle 80s I was an infantry Captain serving in Germany. One day I was standing in line at the Commissary when General Powell came up behind me in line. At the time I believe he was 5th Corp Commander3 Star General.
I recall conversation because I didnt expect him to strike up a conversation with me. He did. I was struck by how personable he was and new much about my unit. My unit was just one of many, many, he commanded.
He had that command presence that few I ever encountered had.
RIP General Powell.
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Memory of General Powell (Original Post)
kairos12
Oct 2021
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Although I was assigned to the Pentagon at the same time he was Chairman JCS
Mr. Scorpio
Oct 2021
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OnDoutside
(19,982 posts)1. Nice memory
Mr. Scorpio
(73,631 posts)2. Although I was assigned to the Pentagon at the same time he was Chairman JCS
We never met.
I'm now feeling some regrets about that missed opportunity.
LeftInTX
(25,647 posts)3. I just found out he was 84. He seemed much younger
When I saw the headlines, my first thought was, "Is he younger than me or my age?" He's 20 years older than me.
I guess time flies.
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,718 posts)4. I wanted to share one of the best things I remember him ever saying.