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COMMANDER // 1937–2021

Colin Powell

generalUnited StatesUnited States3 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1937 – 2021

195019752000Gulf War · 1990–1991Iraq War · 2003–2011 major U.S. combat/occupation periodHundred-Hour Ground War — Feb 1991 · Coalition · Gulf WarOperation Desert Storm — January 17, 1991 · United States · Gulf War2003 invasion of Iraq — March 20, 2003 · United States · Iraq War

Active service 1991–2003 — 3 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 54.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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