The first woman to lead the U. S. Army’s drill sergeant training is taking legal action against her employers, citing sexism and racism.

Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King, alleges that she was unlawfully suspended last November, and filed a legal complaint  with the Army on April 30th.

King made headlines back in 2009 for becoming the first woman to head the Drill Sergeant School in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. According to her lawyer, James Smith, King became the victim of discrimination at the hands of Maj. Gen. Richard Longo, and Command Sgt. Maj. John Calpena — both of whom led an investigation which commenced with disciplinary action.  “It’s abundantly clear that there was nothing to warrant her removal. The Army should reinstate her and restore her honorable name,” Smith said.