Woman Sues National Guard

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Woman Sues National Guard

By KSFY Staff

Story Created: Oct 11, 2008 at 9:38 PM CST

Story Updated: Oct 11, 2008 at 9:57 PM CST

A retired colonel with the South Dakota National Guard is suing the Guard and several commanders.

Nancy Wetherill is suing the South Dakota National Guard, Army National Guard, and three high ranking officers, alleging discrimination based on her gender and Japanese-American race.

According to the complaint, Wetherill was eligible for retirement in 2007 but couldn't get full benefits until 2010.

She says the Guard approved her request to stay on staff until that later date, but Major General Steven Doohen of the South Dakota National Guard reversed the extension when he took over and assigned her to menial tasks until her forced retirement in July.

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Monday, Oct 13 at 2:38 PM Olga wrote ...

I am woman hear me roar! In numbers far great to ignore!

Monday, Oct 13 at 1:22 PM your kidding wrote ...

If she has retirement coming give it to her if not tough lady.

Sunday, Oct 12 at 5:02 PM H wrote ...

I think this woman just wants money and she is finding an excuse get more

Sunday, Oct 12 at 10:06 AM Rat wrote ...

As a retired member of the armed services I can say I personally have seen that happen to others. I think the civilian population in general would be suprised to see how much power The Adjuant General has and will use it, unfortunately, not as it was intended.

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