Fort McCoy Commander Suspended Amid Display Controversy

Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez, the first female garrison commander of Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, has been suspended after a controversy involving missing or reversed photos of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from the base’s chain-of-command display. The Army emphasized that her suspension is not linked to misconduct and is pending the outcome of an investigation, with officials suggesting the incident was due to vandalism rather than intentional omission. The issue, which leadership claimed was initially unknown to them, was quickly corrected once discovered. The situation drew widespread attention on social media and prompted official statements from Defense Secretary Hegseth and the Pentagon. Ramirez had only recently taken command at Fort McCoy, following significant roles in Army intelligence and reserves. Her suspension occurs amid a period of broader leadership upheaval, with other recent commander removals related to controversies over internal communication and political statements.