Fort Benning Historic Trail Site

Fort Benning Historic Trail

Historical Site 41. General Colin Powell Quarters.

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CPT / MAJ Colin Powell lived at 172A Arrowhead Road from mid 1964 to 1967 with his wife Alma and children. His move to this house came with his assignment to Fort Benning, immediately after his first tour in Vietnam and a few month’s stay in a rental house in Phenix City while awaiting Government Quarters. While in that Phenix City house he attended the Pathfinder Course in February 1964, completing it as Honor Graduate. Throughout the years he lived at 172A Arrowhead Road he was assigned to the Infantry Board, testing Infantry equipment. While living here he completed the Infantry Officer Advanced Course. He was also promoted to the rank of Major, in 1966. His stay here ended in 1967 when he departed to attend the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, followed by his second tour in Vietnam. His quarters, as well as all others in this housing area were recently renovated and are projected to continue in service for many years. Over his 35 year Army career and diplomatic career he attained international acclaim as: US Army General, National Security Advisor, US Army FORSCOM Commander, first African-American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and first African-American Secretary of State. His house is marked with a bronze plaque in commemoration.