[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 143 (Monday, September 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1108-E1109]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  MAJOR GENERAL JEFF BROADWATER RELINQUISHES COMMAND OF THE NATIONAL 
                            TRAINING CENTER

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 9, 2019

  Mr. COOK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
of U.S. Army Major General Jeff Broadwater, who will relinquish command 
of the National Training Center on September 9, 2019. MG Broadwater is 
leaving for his next duty assignment as Commanding General, 1st Cavalry 
Division at Fort Hood.
  Despite unexpectedly assuming command outside a normal schedule, MG 
Broadwater stepped into the post with the grit, determination, and 
intelligence that characterizes his entire career. During his command, 
MG Broadwater worked to ensure training rotations at the National 
Training Center received the best possible scenarios and experiences 
for a realistic training experience. The hard work he and his staff 
undertook every day ensured every unit that passed through the National 
Training Center was prepared for combat in defense of our nation. 
During his two and a half years at the National Training Center, MG 
Broadwater exemplified its motto ``Lead, Train, Win.''
  ln addition to thanking Major General Broadwater for his service at 
the National Training Center, I would also like to recognize his 
outstanding military career. MG Broadwater is a combat veteran with 
numerous deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan.

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His awards and decorations include Defense Superior Service Medal, 
Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Ranger 
Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, and Combat Action Badge. While we will 
miss him in California, I am confident that he will bring the same 
passion, enthusiasm, and success to Fort Hood as he assumes command of 
the 1st Cavalry Division.

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