Gov. Walker reappoints National Guard leader

By The Associated Press

CREATED Jul. 3, 2012

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  • Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker

MADISON- Gov. Scott Walker has reappointed Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar as the Wisconsin National Guard's commander.

Former Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle appointed Dunbar to a five-year term as the state's 30th adjutant general in August 2007. Dunbar continued to serve in that capacity after Walker, a Republican, took office in January 2011.

Walker announced late Tuesday he has officially reappointed Dunbar to another five-year term.

As adjutant general, Dunbar leads the Wisconsin National Guard, oversees the state Department of Military Affairs' Emergency Management Division and chairs the Governor's Homeland Security Council.