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Remains of airman from World War II bombing mission identified

U.S. Army Air Force Staff Sgt. Ralph H. Bode was a 20-year-old tail gunner aboard a B-24H Liberator when it was shot down over Kassel, Germany, in 1944.

8 weeks ago

Families of US troops killed in Kabul airport bombing criticize Biden

Relatives of some of the 13 troops killed in the attack criticized President Biden for how the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was handled.

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee and Steve Peoples

2 months ago

Governor picks Air Force one-star to lead Wisconsin National Guard

A brigadier general in the U.S. Air Force reserves who has more than 25 years of military experience will take over as commander of the Wisconsin National Guard following a sexual assault scandal that led to the former leader resigning in December, Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday.

5 years ago

Governor signs off on how Wisconsin National Guard handles sexual misconduct complaints

The plan includes a ban on internal sexual assault investigations.

5 years ago

New Hampshire general will oversee Wisconsin National Guard changes

An East Coast general will oversee changes in the Wisconsin National Guard’s sexual assault protocols, Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday.

5 years ago

Wisconsin DOJ to review National Guard sexual assault investigations

The Wisconsin Department of Justice plans to review a series of sexual assault investigations from the Wisconsin National Guard after a federal report found many were conducted improperly.

5 years ago

Governor approves Wisconsin Guard sex assault ombudsman

Gov. Tony Evers on Friday approved a member of the Georgia National Guard to serve as the Wisconsin National Guard’s new sexual misconduct ombudsman.

5 years ago

Military launched probe of Wisconsin Guard’s top general

The National Guard’s headquarters opened an investigation this fall into allegations that the Wisconsin National Guard’s top commander improperly initiated an internal investigation in a sexual assault case even as he was under scrutiny for allegedly mishandling sexual assault complaints, Gov. Tony Evers’ office said Tuesday.

5 years ago

Wisconsin Guard leader pledges to follow recommendations of sexual assault investigation

The Wisconsin National Guard has been shaken by recent allegations of officers brushing off sexual assault complaints and retaliating against victims for reporting incidents.

5 years ago

Investigators to brief Wisconsin National Guard leader on sex probe

Federal investigators plan to brief the Wisconsin National Guard's top commander this weekend on findings from a seven-month review of the Guard's sexual assault reporting and investigation protocols, Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday in a letter to legislative leaders.

5 years ago

Wisconsin National Guard chief won’t oust whistleblower until probe ends

The Wisconsin National Guard’s leader won’t finalize the discharge of a whistleblower whose sexual assault allegations triggered two federal probes until an investigation into whether his commanders are retaliating against him ends.

5 years ago

Senator asks DoD to investigate discharge decision for Wisconsin Air Guard whistleblower

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin wants the Department of Defense to investigate whether a Wisconsin National Guard sergeant is being discharged in retaliation for complaining about sexual misconduct in his unit.

5 years ago

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