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13 Investigates: Guarding the Guardsmen

Telling the stories of those who serve our country but are cast aside when they need help
Guarding the guardsmen
Posted at 2:55 PM, Oct 05, 2023
and last updated 2024-01-25 16:41:30-05

Guarding the Guardsmen is our commitment to tell the stories of those who serve our country but are cast aside when they need help.

Our reporting exposes the downfall of a Guardsman, a family's search for answers, and serious concerns of disorder instead of discipline.

The case of Sgt. 1st Class Allison Bailey

13 Investigates uncovers how a soldier in the Nevada National Guard with a stellar military career chose to become a whistleblower and revealed a devastating personal secret. But instead of help, she says the Guard turned on her.

Guarding the guardsmen: The case of Sgt. 1st Class Allison Bailey

The fall from military rising star to 'other than honorable'

13 Investigates dives into the depths of a female soldier's downward spiral, revealing what insiders call a systemic problem with a devastating ripple effect.

13 Investigates: How a Nevada soldier fell from military rising star to 'other than honorable'

Disorder and discipline

Our coverage continues with a new twist as military legal experts explain how Nevada law leaves those who serve at a disadvantage.

13 Investigates: Disorder and discipline in the Nevada National Guard

Former airman speaks on reported rape, retaliation

Since our last report about the case of Sgt. 1st Class Allison Bailey in the Nevada National Guard, another service member found the courage to speak out.

Guarding the Guardsmen: 13 Investigates reports spur former airman to speak out

Whistleblowers claim toxic culture turns system against victims

13 Investigates continues our Guarding the Guardsmen reports with more former service members, inspired by our series, coming forward to voice their concerns.

Guarding the Guardsmen: Whistleblowers claim toxic culture turns system against victims

Honoring a fellow soldier

Veterans and supporters gather on the Las Vegas Strip to remember the life of a Nevada National Guardsman whose career and life went into a downward spiral after she chose to become a whistleblower.

Veterans, supporters gathered on Las Vegas Strip to honor Sgt. First Class Allison Bailey

Our reporting continues on Channel 13 News at 6 p.m. Find more in-depth reporting from 13 Investigates at ktnv.com/13-investigates.

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