Indiana governor picks new National Guard leader after predecessor forced out

INDIANAPOLIS — A new leader has been named for the Indiana National Guard, a month after his predecessor resigned under pressure following claims that he retaliated against a staffer for reporting his alleged affair with a subordinate.

Gov. Eric Holcomb's office announced Tuesday that Col. R. Dale Lyles will become Indiana's adjutant general and promoted to brigadier general effective Oct. 1. Lyles is a 32-year military veteran who most recently has been deputy chief of staff for operations at the National Guard Bureau in Washington.

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Holcomb says he's confident Lyles has the leadership skills and ethical character to lead the Indiana Guard.

Lyles replaces Maj. Gen. Courtney Carr, who retired at Holcomb’s request last month. A lawsuit claims false accusations and intimidation by Carr against the woman who reported his alleged affair.

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