Always on my mind is the fact that Congress-critters name most of the candidates that make it into our service academies.
General Powell received his commission thru ROTC. He graduated from CCNY in 1958.
He met Elvis while in the Army. He has an Air Medal among his decorations. Shades of LBJ??
He’s been married for 46 years. Made Brigadier during the Carter years; made 4-star under Bush 41.
Lighten up, FReepers. It’s not like Dick Cheney is endorsing Obama.