My Last Baggage Call Aboard Air Force One: A Journey of Sacrifice, Service, Family, and Friendship - Paperback

by Glenn W. Powell (Author)

Sergeant Glenn W. Powell's MY LAST BAGGAGE CALL is the story of a most unlikely young man who leaves his working-class environment of Toledo, Ohio, to become a soldier. Seeking excitement and a way to "make something of himself," Glenn Powell's journey exceeds his wildest dreams-a journey that began in basic training in Fort Hood, Texas ends at 1600 Pennsylvania avenue-the most important address in the world. MY LAST BAGGAGE CALL is about so much more than Glenn Powell's military journey, but about poignant memories of family, friendships, sacrifices, and love-central to his story is Ronda Holloway, the beautiful young woman he falls in love with in Manheim, Germany, and, who joins him on his life journey as wife, soulmate and mother to their two sons. MY LAST BAGGAGE CALL offers readers a glimpse into Sergeant Glenn Powell's 30-year transformation from the much-beloved boy who seeks more in life...to the man, who discovers it-in adventure, in friendships, and in service to three American presidents. a service he delivered with pride, unquestioned loyalty, distinction and in the end, great admiration.

Author Biography

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Glenn W. Powell (Retired), is a native of Toledo, Ohio. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1982, and retired in 2002. During his military career, he served as a heavy vehicle driver, a squad leader, and non-commissioned officer. In September, 1991, SFC Powell joined the George HW Bush White House as a chauffeur, and in 1992, was promoted to transportation coordinator for the white house Press Corps, serving in the Clinton Administration. In December 1995, he assumed the duties of transportation supervisor for Air Force One. In January, 2001, during his service under President George W. Bush, SFC Powell was transferred to the White House Military Office, Customer Support and Organizational Development where he served as deputy director.