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Fort McCoy Commander Suspended Amid Ongoing Chain-of-Command Board Investigation

Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez's suspension is unrelated to misconduct, with the Defense Department probing missing leadership photos now restored at the military base.

Who is Sheyla Baez Ramirez? Fort McCoy commander suspended after Trump, Vance, Hegseth pics removed from command board (US Army)
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Overview

  • Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez was suspended as Fort McCoy's garrison commander on April 18, 2025, according to an official Army Reserve statement.
  • The Defense Department continues to investigate the absence of photos of President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from the base's chain-of-command board.
  • The Army Reserve confirmed the missing photos were addressed immediately after being reported, and the board has since been restored.
  • Officials have stated that Baez Ramirez's suspension is not connected to misconduct or the missing photos, and no further details have been disclosed regarding her removal.
  • The incident has drawn attention to military protocols for maintaining political neutrality and the role of visual command displays in representing leadership hierarchies.