Utah sends two Soldiers and an Airman to the Region VII Best Warrior Competition

May 25, 2023 | By Staff Sgt. Jordan Hack

Utah National Guard Public Affairs Office

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A Soldier’s Soldier – Land Component Command senior enlisted leader retires ending 43-year military career
May 4, 2021 — After 43 years of military service, Command Sgt. Maj. Steven B. Wooldridge’s change-of-responsibility and retirement ceremony was held April 30, 2021, at Camp Williams, Utah... MORE

Utah National Guard Counterdrug Task Force supported efforts in the DEA’s 20th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
April 24, 2021 — On April 24, 2021, the Utah National Guard Counterdrug Task Force partnered with communities across Utah to support efforts in the DEA’s 20th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day... MORE

Police, a soldier and civilians pose for photo with garbage bags of prescriptions.

Local businesswoman receives recognition for support of deployed UTNG Soldier
April 21, 2021 — For going above and beyond in performing an immense act of kindness to a deployed Soldier, Ginger Livingston of Ginger Snaps Photography, was presented a Seven Seals Award by officials from the Utah Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Provo, Utah, April 15, 2021... MORE

Joint Forces Headquarters conducts annual chaplain sustainment training
April 14, 2021 — As the sun rose over Mount Timpanogos ,the cold air surrounding Camp Williams began to dissipate deeper into the valley. Chaplains and religious affairs specialists slowly began to fill the foyer of Sunrise Hall. Some greeted each other with pleasantries and soft-spoken exchanges, while others introduced themselves to one another. No matter their rank, or whether they were Air or Army National Guard, they were all congregating for the same reason, to participate in the annual chaplain’s sustainment training exercise held April 10-11, 2021. After a short meeting over refreshments, they all gathered together for the invocation led by Col. Larry Bazer, deputy director, National Guard Bureau-Office of the Joint Chaplain... MORE

Honoring A Utah National Guard Legend
April 12, 2021 — At 100 years young and counting, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Wallace B. Gatrell, a field artillery legend in his own right, received induction into the Order of Saint Barbara April 10, 2021, in the Utah Army National Guard’s Scott B. Lundell Readiness Center at Camp Williams, Utah. The ceremony honored him and his service, as well as the few other artillerymen who received this prestigious honor... MORE

Two soldier present man with a certificate.

151st Air Refueling Wing Deploys
April 7, 2021 — – Four KC-135 Stratotankers and approximately 120 Airmen assigned to the 151st Air Refueling Wing, Utah Air National Guard, deployed from Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base April 5-6, 2021, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Freedom's Sentinel and Spartan Shield... MORE

UTNG Best Warrior Competition Selects Top Soldiers
March 30, 2021 — Twenty-two Soldiers battled frigid temperatures, as well as mental and physical challenges as they competed for the title of Soldier of the Year, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and Senior NCO of the Year during the Utah National Guard Best Warrior Competition, held at Camp Williams, March 21-24, 2021... MORE

Utah Guardsman receives Utah Cross for aiding crash victim
March 16, 2021 — A Guardsman from the 151st Air Refueling Wing, Utah Air National Guard, was presented the Utah Cross by the Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Michael J. Turley on March 15, 2021... MORE

UTNG Celebrates International Women’s Day and Women’s Heritage Month
March 8, 2021 — Today, the Utah National Guard celebrates International Women’s Day, and celebrates Women’s History Month through the month of March. Women’s History Month honors and celebrates the struggles and achievements of American women throughout the history of the United States. Women have played a vital role in our military since the Revolutionary War. Today, women serve in every career field in the military and are critical members of the Utah National Guard. Below we highlight the stories of women service members who serve the Utah National Guard with distinction, and are role models exemplifying our highest values. ... MORE

Fillmore Armory: A perfect way to bring a community together
March 4, 2021 — The first dance on the new, much anticipated, hardwood floor occurred on Memorial Day 1938. The newly constructed Fillmore Armory (Millard County) was a perfect way to bring a community together, built for both military training and community activities... MORE

Press Releases

Utah National Guard to host 65th Annual Veterans Day Concert
November 10, 2020 — The Utah National Guard is scheduled to host a pre-recorded music concert for Veterans Day online at ut.ng.mil or at facebook.com/utahnationalguard, Nov. 11, 2020 at 9 a.m... MORE

Utah National Guard's 2019 Veterans Day Concert.

Observe Utah National Guard’s mobile testing site for COVID-19 response
November 10, 2020 — Members of the media are invited to observe the Utah National Guard’s Joint Task Force 97 COVID-19 mobile testing site where Utah National Guard’s soldiers and airmen have been working... MORE

Utah National Guard Mobile Testing Team member wearing protective gear to conduct nasopharyngeal sample collection on Soldiers and civilians in Salt Lake City to check if they are a carrier of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, May 27, 2020.

Utah National Guard to conduct live-fire artillery exercise
November 9, 2020 — The Utah National Guard will conduct a live-fire artillery exercise on the ranges at Camp Williams, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, November 10-12, 2020... MORE

Utah National Guard’s Aviation battalion returns from deployment
October 6, 2020 — Approximately 80 Soldiers from the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment are scheduled to return home from their U.S. Central Command deployment Oct. 6, 2020... MORE

Soldiers assigned to the Utah National Guard's 1st Battalion, 211th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, Aviation Regiment, depart the Army Aviation Support Facility, West Jordan, Utah, May 7, 2020

Utah National Guard returns to assist Salt Lake City with windstorm cleanup
October 5, 2020 — Under the direction of Gov. Gary R. Herbert, approximately 10 service members of the Utah National Guard will support Salt Lake City with debris cleanup efforts after hurricane-level winds tore through northern Utah in early September. The Utah National Guard will support the city’s cleanup operations for one week, starting Oct. 5, 2020... MORE

Under the direction of Gov. Gary R. Herbert, approximately 10 service members of the Utah National Guard will support Salt Lake City with debris cleanup efforts after hurricane-level winds tore through northern Utah in early September.

Utah National Guard responds to Utah’s windstorm emergency cleanup
September 10, 2020 — The Governor of Utah has activated members of the Utah National Guard to assist with cleanup efforts following a hurricane-level storm which caused severe tree and home damage to local communities... MORE

A construction truck loads tree debris onto a Utah National Guard flatbed truck to be hauled away to a local landfill while a Utah National Guard soldier looks on.

CANCELLED: Utah National Guard cancels 66th Governor’s Day
September 10, 2020 — The Utah National Guard cancels the 66th annual Governor’s Day due to a declared state of emergency in Utah after hurricane-level winds tore through northern Utah, including Salt Lake County. Governor’s Day was scheduled for Sept. 12, 2020. ... MORE

Utah Guard’s Black Hawks return to California to help fight fires
September 9, 2020 — The Utah National Guard has activated additional aviation assets and deployed them to assist with the ongoing fires in California... MORE

Two men, one military and one a civilian, load a water bucket onto a helicopter.

Utah National Guard Hosts 66th Governor’s Day
September 8, 2020 — CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah – The Utah National Guard will host the 66th annual Governor’s Day, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at 10 a.m., at Camp Williams in... MORE

Gov. Herbert to present highest state award to Utah Guard Soldier
August 31, 2020 — SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Gov. Gary R. Herbert will present the Utah Medal of Valor to Sgt. Chasen Brown, a service member of the Utah National Guard, in... MORE