Linda Dunegan explains the Whistleblower Act, describes what happened to her career, and encourages people to continue to stand up for what is right. Lt Col. Ret. Linda Dunegan, PhD, MS, MHSA, MMO, MAC is author of the book The Price of Whistleblowing. Linda Dunegan was a Medical Administrative Officer. The Medical Readiness Officer, Credentials Manager, Safety Officer, and Chief of Administrative Services in the Alaska Air National Guard. During her 27-year military career, she became one of the highest ranking female officers in the Alaska Air National Guard. Her job was to make reports and investigate potential violations of law within the Air Force. Because she reported deficiencies in the Alaska Air National Guard Executive Management Committee, she encountered a hostile workplace and chose to retire.