ABC15 Senior Investigator Melissa Blasius has built a reputation for asking tough questions and taking action on behalf of Arizona families.
He didn’t expect to end his military career in a battle for benefits.
His doctor attributed Lt. Col Schuld’s degenerative disc disease to years of high-G flying. By age 40, Schuld realized he was no longer physically able to serve. He was referred to the Medical Evaluation Board in November 2021 and medically retired in December 2023. An Air Force spokesperson declined to provide additional comment to ABC15 on Schuld’s case beyond its written decisions.
In Schuld's case, his commander wrote a letter of reprimand last summer claiming the Lieutenant Colonel was likely absent without leave for several days. The 161st command staff then issued an officer grade determination notification saying details of Schuld’s “misconduct” would be sent to the Secretary of the Air Force for possible demotion in rank and pay.
“We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment,” a spokesperson for the Arizona National Guard wrote in an email. “We take claims of this nature seriously and will continue our thorough review to address any issues that affect the well-being of our guardsmen.”
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