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Colin Powell's Military Career
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Colin powell was a very successful throughout his life time. He has won many awards and is honored all around the world. Colin powell started of his military career off by joining the ROTC (reserve officers training corps), and before long he earned the rank of commander. He he rises through the ranks and graduated as a cadet colonel the highest rank in the ROTC.

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