7.1K views · 541 reactions | Before he passed, Army Veteran Colin Powell provided his thoughts on what it means to be a Veteran. Click to listen to the words of this Vietnam Veteran and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. #VeteransDay #veterans #veteransday | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Facebook

11K views · 233 reactions | A good leader knows he is there to inspire followers and to set a clear purpose, said Gen. Colin Powell. Powell, a decorated four-star general and America's first Black secretary of state, died at age 84. In 2017, David Rubenstein spoke with Colin Powell about leadership, his role in government and more. ▶️ https://trib.al/GHZaXAZ | Bloomberg | Facebook

U.S. Army Veteran and retired Gen. Colin Powell was chairman of The Joint Staff when Operation Desert Shield started in August 1990. The now 83-year-old Veteran said the anniversary is an opportunity for all Americans to appreciate the work Desert Storm Veterans did in service of the country. #DesertStorm30 | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs