Chaplain Col. Eric Dean Promotion Ceremony

U.S. Army Col. Eric Dean (center), command chaplain for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, and other chaplains from around the 21st TSC footprint pray together during his promotion ceremony on Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany, October 2, 2025. Chaplains provide religious services, education, and ceremonies for all service members and their families, ensuring they can practice their faith regardless of location. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Campbell)
U.S. Army Col. Eric Dean, command chaplain for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, poses with his family, during his promotion ceremony on Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany, October 2, 2025. A command chaplain is a military officer serving as a senior advisor and staff member to a commanding officer, providing counsel on religious, moral, and ethical matters, and ensuring the free exercise of religion for all personnel and their families. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Campbell)
U.S. Army Col. Eric Dean (left), command chaplain for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, recites the Oath of Office with Brig. Gen. John Stanley, the 21st TSC deputy commanding general, during his promotion ceremony on Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany, October 2, 2025. The oath reaffirms a Soldier’s commitment to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and faithfully discharge the duties of their office. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Campbell)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John Stanley (right), the 21st Theater Sustainment Command deputy commanding general, congratulates Col. Eric Dean, command chaplain for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, on his promotion to colonel, Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany, October 2, 2025. Dean was congratulated for his extensive service and eagerness to continue it. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Campbell)