Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will make his prime time television debut on an episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will air on ABC on May 3.
The retired general will appear on the home remodeling series to thank a disabled Gulf War veteran for his service. Powell will be shown meeting with former Army combat medic Jeff Cooper and his family.
Cooper, from Jamesville, N.C., suffers from multiple sclerosis, immune disorders, a collection of symptoms commonly called Gulf War illness and is confined to a wheelchair. Cooper devotes his time to making sure veterans are recognized and has lobbied to have all vets who served in the Gulf War get a special license plate of recognition.
The Cooper family lives in a decaying mobile home with bad electrical wiring, a sinking roof, and a rotting wheelchair ramp. The Coopers are sent on vacation to Washington, D.C., where they meet with Powell, who presents Cooper with a gift.
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