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‘Poised, Prepared, Patriotic’: Army Veteran VC Lindenmeyer Recognized For Lifelong Service
A West Point graduate and Black Hawk pilot, he spent decades in military and civilian service, earning deep respect at home and abroad.
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Graduated from West Point, served in the Army for 21 years as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, maintenance commander and border planner, deploying twice to Iraq. Served also at CENTCOM, MacDill AFB, for the last 18 years, 13 years as a senior civilian supervisor of military officers. Retired from federal service last month, Oct. 2025.
How do you know the veteran?Spouse.
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What makes the veteran someone your community should know about?
I love him very much as a husband who serves and supports me every day.
What three words best describe the veteran?
Poised, prepared, patriotic.
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