[5] He previously served as commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division from October 2019 to July 2021.

[6][7] Prior to that, he served as commanding general of the Fort Irwin National Training Center from November 2016 to September 2019.

[2][8][3] Broadwater was among 14 Fort Hood military leaders fired or suspended from duty by then-Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy for creating a "permissive environment" that let crimes up to sexual harassment and assault occur with little punitive action, per an investigation into the death of Vanessa Guillén.

[9][10] He ultimately did not face any disciplinary action, but was consequently not present at the 1st Cavalry's change of command ceremony in July 2021.

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