Branch of Service
Military Accomplishments
After the Military
Accomplishments
. Colin Powell
Before becoming Secretary of State, Powell had a literal lifetime of military service from college in the 1950s until his retirement in the 1990s.
Branch of Service: United States Army
Military Accomplishments:
1. Served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a military advisor and was injured in a helicopter crash.
2. Served as a battalion commander in Korea.
3. Served as a brigade commander in the 101st Airborne Division.
4. Served as a military assistant to the Secretary of Defense.
5. Served as a White House Fellow under President Richard Nixon.
6. Served as a senior military assistant to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger.
7. Promoted to four-star general and served as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993.
After the Military Accomplishments:
1. Became the first African American to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005.
2. Played a crucial role in shaping the U.S. foreign policy during the Gulf War.
3. Advocated for the expansion of NATO and the establishment of a strong coalition against terrorists after the 9/11 attacks.
4. Received numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award.
5. Published several books, including his autobiography "My American Journey" and "It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership," sharing his wisdom and experience with others.
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Branch of Service: United States Army
- Served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a military advisor and was injured in a helicopter crash.
- Served as a battalion commander in Korea.
- Served as a brigade commander in the 101st Airborne Division.
- Served as a military assistant to the Secretary of Defense.
- Served as a White House Fellow under President Richard Nixon.
- Served as a senior military assistant to Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger.
- Promoted to four-star general and served as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993.
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became the first African American to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005.
- Played a crucial role in shaping the U.S. foreign policy during the Gulf War.
- Advocated for the expansion of NATO and the establishment of a strong coalition against terrorists after the 9/11 attacks.
- Received numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award.
- Published several books, including his autobiography "My American Journey" and "It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership," sharing his wisdom and experience with others.
Ice-T
Before conquering the worlds of hip-hop and Hollywood, Ice-T joined the Army in 1979 and spent four years as a soldier.
Branch of Service: United States Army
Military Accomplishments:
- Joined the Army in 1979.
- Served as a soldier for four years.
After the Military Accomplishments:
- Became a pioneering figure in gangsta rap, releasing influential albums such as "Rhyme Pays" and "Power."
- Achieved mainstream success with the controversial song "Cop Killer."
- Transitioned into acting and starred in the critically acclaimed crime drama series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" as Detective Fin Tutuola.
- Expanded his acting career with roles in movies like "New Jack City," "Tank Girl," and "Johnny Mnemonic."
- Continued his music career and released several more successful albums.
- Received numerous awards for his contributions to music and acting.