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

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As we work together to get through a national crisis during these unprecedented times, communication is more important than ever. The Utah National Guard's Public Affairs Office is committed to ensuring timely and relevant information is made available to our service members, their families, employers and our local communities.

 

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News Stories

Utah Guard Hosts Region VII Best Warrior Competition 
August 4, 2020
Twelve Soldiers from the Western United States and Guam exhausted themselves physically and mentally over three blisteringly hot days at Camp Williams, July 28-30, to be named the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year during the 2020 National Guard Region VII Best Warrior Competition
Two Utah Guardsmen Give All at Region VII Best Warrior Competition
August 4, 2020
The Region VII Best Warrior Competition took place July 27-28, 2020 at Camp Williams.
Senate confirms Loh as next director of the Air National Guard
July 21, 2020
U.S. Senate confirms U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Loh as the next director to lead the Air National Guard. Loh has served nearly 30 years in the Colorado Air National Guard and has experience in various key leadership roles, such as flight, squadron and group commander as well as the Colorado National Guard assistant adjutant general and adjutant general. Loh is a command pilot with more than 3,200 flight hours, including 2,900 hours and 128 combat flight hours in the F-16A/B/C/D Fighting Falcon.
Guard Soldiers achieve marksmanship overmatch in Utah
July 17, 2020
Staff Sgt. Wayne “Guido” Gray, California National Guard, engages targets in the Reflexive Fire match July 10, 2020, during the Marksmanship Advisory Council Region Seven Championships at Camp Williams, Bluffdale, Utah. Thirty-four Guard members from California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah spent three intense days in the mountains of Utah competing. Colorado took home the team championship title.
Reforged Best Warrior Competition Names Utah Soldier of the Year
July 15, 2020
Soldiers and Airmen with the Utah National Guard compete in the state level Best Warrior Competition July 7, 2020 at Camp Williams Utah.
Col. Woodrow Miner: A Bold Commander
June 29, 2020
Lt. Col. Woodrow Miner, commander, 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, is promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at Utah National Guard headquarters in Draper, Utah, June 17, 2020, with a date of rank May 21, 2020.
Utah Army National Guard’s “Monuments Men” return to Salt Lake City following D.C. civil unrest
June 15, 2020
Approximately 200 Utah National Guard Soldiers returned to Salt Lake City, Sunday, June 7, 2020 following an activation at the request of the Secretary of Defense to augment civil authorities in Washington, D.C. amid civil unrest.
Protecting the Force
June 9, 2020
The Utah National Guard’s Mobile Testing Team administered nasopharyngeal swabs, testing Soldiers and Airmen for COVID-19 who had responded to civil unrest in Salt Lake City, June 7, 2020.
Utah Air National Guard Colonel Daniel Boyack Promoted to Brigadier General
June 8, 2020
Col. Daniel Boyack, commander Utah Air National Guard, promotes to the rank of Brigadier General
151st SFS answers the call
June 8, 2020
A Utah Air National Guard Airman stands with a riot shield to protect a building in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah
Press Releases
Governor Herbert Announces New Adjutant General for National Guard
October 21, 2019
Gov. Gary R. Herbert announces the selection of Brig. Gen. Michael J. Turley to serve as the adjutant general of the Utah National Guard. Turley will replace current Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Jeff Burton, who is set to retire on Nov. 7.
Fire Contained after Spreading onto Camp Williams
October 15, 2019
Fire Contained after Spreading onto Camp Williams
UPDATE: Utah National Guard to Conduct Live-Fire Artillery at Camp Williams
September 17, 2019
US Army photo by Sgt. Nathaniel Free / Public Domain
Utah National Guard Hosts 65th Governor’s Day
September 12, 2019
Governor's Day 2017
Utah’s First Female General to be Awarded Legion of Merit at Retirement Ceremony
August 28, 2019
CHRISTINE M. BURCKLE
Utah’s MCPOD Soldiers Return Home from Afghanistan
August 27, 2019
4th ID MCPOD homecoming
Ribbon Cutting for Utah Guard’s new Special Forces Readiness Center
August 6, 2019
Ribbon Cutting for Utah Guard’s Special Forces Headquarters
Utah National Guard Supports the 58th Annual Freedom Academy – Leadership and Freedom Training for Tomorrow’s Leaders
July 23, 2019
Freedom Academy 2018
Utah Guard fights the Oak Springs Utah Fire at Camp Williams
July 7, 2019
Oak Springs Utah Fire
West Valley City selected as recipient of The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
June 19, 2019
West Valley City Police Sgt. and member of the 419th Fighter Wing, Air Force Reserve, Robert Brinton, stands beside WVC Mayor Ron Bigelow. West Valley City recently received the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest award presented by the Secretary of Defense to a U.S. business. Only fifteen employers per year receive this coveted honor.