U.S. Army Col. Michael Lindley (left), deputy commanding officer of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and Sgt. Maj. Luis Ortiz-Escalera, operations senior enlisted advisor, 21st TSC, salute during the 21st TSC Veterans Day ceremony on Panzer Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany, Nov. 10, 2026. The ceremony honored generations of American veterans whose service and sacrifices have contributed to the nation’s defense. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kadence Connors)
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U.S. Army Col. Michael Lindley, deputy commanding officer of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, delivers remarks during the 21st TSC Veterans Day ceremony on Panzer Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany, Nov. 10, 2026. During his remarks, Lindley emphasized the importance of honoring veterans through continued service, commitment to the mission and care for one another. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kadence Connors)
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to a color guard stand in formation with the American, German and 21st Theater Sustainment Command colors during a Veterans Day ceremony at Panzer Kaserne Parade Field in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Nov. 10, 2026. The color guard upholds military traditions by presenting and safeguarding the colors, which symbolize honor, unity and the legacy of those who have served. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mya Webster)
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KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Soldiers, veterans and community members gathered at Panzer Field on Panzer Kaserne, Nov. 10, 2026, for a Veterans Day observance honoring generations of Americans who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
Hosted by the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, the ceremony recognized the service and sacrifices of military veterans.
Col. Michael Lindley, deputy commanding officer of the 21st TSC, delivered remarks reflecting on the history of Veterans Day and the contributions of service members throughout the nation’s history.
“On Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women from all walks of life who have stepped forward to deter our adversaries and defend our nation throughout our history,” Lindley said.
Lindley connected the observance to the 21st TSC’s mission in Europe, where Soldiers and civilians continue supporting U.S. forces and NATO allies.
“For Team 21, this history is not abstract. Our mission never stops,” Lindley said. “For more than sixty years, this command’s Soldiers, civilians, veterans, and families have created real-world effects in support of our Nation and our Allies.”
Lindley also recognized the contributions of veterans beyond their military service and the sacrifices made by families who support them.
He encouraged those in attendance to honor veterans through their actions and commitment to one another.
“Let us be worthy of their sacrifices not only in what we say today, but in how we care for one another, carry out our mission, and continue to uphold the ideals for which they served,” Lindley said.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Lindley and Sgt. Maj. Luis Ortiz-Escalera, the command’s G-3 sergeant major, laid a bouquet of flowers at the 21st TSC memorial in honor of all veterans.
Source: www.army.mil
