Standards, Discipline, And Integrity: Steele Family Values – Gary’s Perspective
Gary Steele
DESCRIPTION
COL(R) Gary Steele, the son of a Buffalo Soldier, entered West Point in 1965 with his brother, Michael. He was the first African-American starter on the football team. He graduated in 1970, and served as an Infantry Officer in a variety of positions until retiring from the Army in 1993.
VIDEO DETAILS
| topics | Army Athletics African American Military Experience Leadership West Point History |
| interviewer | Rick Black |
| date | 17 June 2016 |
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
| name | Gary Steele |
| institution | USMA |
| graduation year | 1970 |
| service | Infantry |
| service dates | 1970 1993 |
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