Entrance to Fort Cavazos, Texas, which has been under increased scrutiny since 2020 when Spc. Vanessa Guillen was killed on the base by a fellow soldier. Her family said she was sexually assaulted prior to her death, which led to several investigations reviewing the command climate and culture of the base, as well as officials handling of sexual-assault allegations and the professionalism of criminal investigators.
AUSTIN, Texas — A former Fort Cavazos brigade commander accused of inappropriately touching and kissing the spouse of a fellow officer had the criminal charges against him dismissed with the Army citing “newly discovered evidence.”
Col. Jon Meredith, 47, faced a court-martial on two counts of conduct unbecoming of an officer for his actions on July 23, 2022, while he was commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cavalry Division.
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