MADISON — The National Guard
is investigating allegations that Wisconsin commanders are
trying to force a sergeant out of the service after he
complained about sexual misconduct in his unit.
Wisconsin Air National
Guard Master Sgt. Jay Ellis' complaint last year has
triggered two federal investigations. Both probes are
ongoing.
Ellis has since alleged
Guard officials have blocked him from his squadron's
facilities and are reviewing his medical history to set up
a medical discharge and deny him full-time retirement
benefits.
Wisconsin National Guard
spokesman Joe Trovato says the Wisconsin Guard's top
commander, Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, has ordered an
investigation into Ellis' reprisal allegations. Trovato
says Dunbar has brought in an officer from another state
to conduct the probe independently.
