Military Alumnus of the Year

Maj. Gen. Larry R. Broadwell, Jr. ('94)

Major General Larry R. Broadwell, a 1994 Jax State graduate with a degree in Mathematics, has dedicated his life to service, leadership, and national defense. He currently serves as the Deputy Commander of Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.  Sixteenth Air Force ensures the readiness of more than 49,000 personnel conducting worldwide operations by delivering multisource intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance products, applications, capabilities and resources. In addition, they build, extend, operate, secure and defend the Air Force portion of the Department of Defense global network. 

After receiving his commission in 1996 from Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Broadwell completed pilot and navigator training and went on to fly the C-130E, F-15C, F-22, and RQ-4. He is a command pilot with over 2,400 flight hours, including 76 combat hours across multiple major operations such as Iraqi Freedom and Inherent Resolve. His distinguished career includes command positions at the squadron, group, and wing levels, and high-profile staff roles at the Pentagon, including Executive Officer to the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.

Maj. Gen. Broadwell is a graduate of the Air War College and holds advanced degrees in Aerospace Science and Airpower Art and Science. His military awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Bronze Star, and the Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters.

An active member of the Jax State Alumni Association, Broadwell exemplifies the values of leadership, dedication, and excellence. His continued service and commitment to our nation reflect the highest ideals of military achievement and make him a fitting recipient of the 2025 Military Alumnus of the Year honor.