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Sgt. Maj. Steven Burkett, the top noncommissioned officer at the Marine Corps’ School of Infantry-West who earned the nickname “Sergeant Major Kettlebell” for winning Male Marine Athlete of the Year at Camp Pendleton, was removed from his position last month.
The command at Fort Cavazos has come under scrutiny since April 2020, when Spc. Vanessa Guillén was murdered by a fellow soldier.
Lt. Col. Damasio Davila was relieved from his position commanding the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, at the installation formerly known as Fort Hood.
A battalion commander for the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Cavazos was fired after a command investigation called into question his ability to lead troops, according to officials at the Texas Army post.
The final 300 troopers from 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment “Thunderhorse,” 1st Cavalry Division returned to Fort Hood on Jan. 15, concluding the First Team’s support of Operation Allies Welcome.