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Alma J. Powell, chair of the America's Promise Alliance and wife of former Secretary of State and retired Gen. Colin Powell, speaks about her service both as a civilian leader and as a military spouse at a Veterans Day celebration at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Powell was presented with the ServiceNation Award for Excellence in Military and Civilian Service.

Alma J. Powell, chair of the America's Promise Alliance and wife of former Secretary of State and retired Gen. Colin Powell, speaks about her service both as a civilian leader and as a military spouse at a Veterans Day celebration at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Powell was presented with the ServiceNation Award for Excellence in Military and Civilian Service.

Alma J. Powell, chair of the America's Promise Alliance and wife of former Secretary of State and retired Gen. Colin Powell, speaks about her service both as a civilian leader and as a military spouse at a Veterans Day celebration at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Powell was presented with the ServiceNation Award for Excellence in Military and Civilian Service.

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