Greetings,
Retired Gen. Colin Powell, the first black secretary of state, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, FORSCOM Commander, V CORPS Commander, and statesman stated in an April 3, 2018, CBS Morning Interview, “The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will never be forgotten.” Furthermore, Secretary of State Powell stated, “Dr. King lifted the burdens of Blacks, Whites, Latinos, Asian Pacific, and other nationalities.” Secretary of State Powell modeled Dr. King’s attributes by exhibiting racial harmony, racial equity, racial equality, and racial diversity as Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff and a U.S. Army General Officer.
During his tenure, all military service members were provided professional development opportunities and advancements in ranks. Secretary of State Powell wrote numerous bestseller books and articles. One book that comes to my remembrance is “The Powell Principles” (The McGraw-Hill Professional Education Series) December 2002, which details the decision-making habits, success strategies, and keys to Powell’s unprecedented success that include 1) Walk the talk; 2) Be a dis-organizer; 3) Let change lead growth; 4) Check your ego at the door; 5) Push the envelope; 6) Trust those in the trenches; 7) Prepare to be lonely, etc.
In 1985, I served with General Powell during his tenure as V CORPS Commanding General. I was a U.S. Army Sergeant assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade in Babenhausen, Germany. General Powell periodically visited units throughout his command and exhibited a strong leadership presence, which enhanced the morale of Soldiers and Officers. Additionally, in January 1991, during Operation Desert Storm, General Powell made a famous priceless quote, “Move it or lose it.” On behalf of the El Paso MLK Committee, we salute Secretary of State Colin Powell, and our prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Warm regards,
Bishop Albert J. Mays, Jr.
SGM-R, USA
President, El Paso MLK Committee
During his tenure, all military service members were provided professional development opportunities and advancements in ranks. Secretary of State Powell wrote numerous bestseller books and articles. One book that comes to my remembrance is “The Powell Principles” (The McGraw-Hill Professional Education Series) December 2002, which details the decision-making habits, success strategies, and keys to Powell’s unprecedented success that include 1) Walk the talk; 2) Be a dis-organizer; 3) Let change lead growth; 4) Check your ego at the door; 5) Push the envelope; 6) Trust those in the trenches; 7) Prepare to be lonely, etc.
In 1985, I served with General Powell during his tenure as V CORPS Commanding General. I was a U.S. Army Sergeant assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade in Babenhausen, Germany. General Powell periodically visited units throughout his command and exhibited a strong leadership presence, which enhanced the morale of Soldiers and Officers. Additionally, in January 1991, during Operation Desert Storm, General Powell made a famous priceless quote, “Move it or lose it.” On behalf of the El Paso MLK Committee, we salute Secretary of State Colin Powell, and our prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Warm regards,
Bishop Albert J. Mays, Jr.
SGM-R, USA
President, El Paso MLK Committee
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