Fort Buchanan commander honors veterans, strengthens community ties in Caguas

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico — Col. David L. Brewer, Fort Buchanan garrison commander, joined elected officials, community stakeholders and veterans Nov. 11 duri… CAGUAS, Puerto Rico — Col. David L. Brewer, Fort Buchanan garrison commander, joined elected officials, community stakeholders and veterans Nov. 11 during a Veterans Day commemoration at the Roger Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas, honoring Puerto Rico's military legacy and strengthening relationships between the Army and the communities it serves. The event, organized by the Caguas municipal government in coordination with Puerto Rico's Office of the Veterans Ombudsman, brought together government representatives, community leaders and veterans to recognize the service and sacrifices of generations of American service members. “Puerto Rico has one of the proudest traditions of military service in our nation — each generation of Puerto Rican Veterans inspires the next to answer the call,” Brewer said.

Throughout the commemoration, Brewer engaged with elected officials, key stakeholders and members of the veteran community, reinforcing Fort Buchanan's commitment to maintaining strong relationships with Puerto Rico's civilian and military communities. “Fort Buchanan is the U.S. Army’s home in the Caribbean — where service members, families and veterans strengthen Puerto Rico, and Puerto Rico strengthens the Army,” Brewer said. The engagement reflected Brewer's emphasis on strengthening partnerships beyond the installation's boundaries and recognizing veterans as an enduring part of the Army