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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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.

Our website has quickly become a one-stop online resource. During the past year, we have added a significant amount of information, videos, workouts and many other resources. We remain committed to getting you the most important and relevant information.

The Utah National Guard continues to be a premiere organization with amazing Soldiers, Airmen, and families. We are always looking to share your story. Please feel free to contact our office at any time at ng.ut.utarng.list.pao@army.mil or (801) 432-4407.

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News Stories

Utah Guard Activated by Order of the Governor
May 31, 2020 — SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Approximately 200 members of the Utah National Guard were activated by order of Utah Governor, Gary R. Herbert, to assist law enforcement agencies in protecting life and property in Salt Lake City, May 30, 2020. Peaceful protests began Saturday, 11 a.m. in SLC following the death of George Floyd, an African-American man from... MORE

85th Civil Support Team responds in times of need
May 20, 2020 — Members of the Utah National Guard's 85th Civil Support team respond to a myriad of situations including chemical spills, drug epidemics, nuclear detection and more, the mission of the CST is broad, but indispensable... MORE

Members of Utah's 85th Weapons of Mass Destruction, Civil Support Team (CST), Hawaii's 93rd CST, Guam's 94th CST and Alaska's 103rd CST train for disaster support on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

Utah National Guard Supports Utah Department of Health with COVID-19 Response
May 19, 2020 — More than 100 soldiers and airmen from the Utah National Guard arrived at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, Utah, May 13, 2020, to receive training on three separate missions that they'll be supporting across the state of Utah: COVID-19 testing, voluntary COVID-19 mapping and Utah Health Emergency Response Team training.The Utah National... MORE

The Utah National Guard Helps Reopen Local Economy
May 19, 2020 — In a warehouse-sized dock at the back of the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah National Guard Soldiers and Airmen drive forklifts, stack cardboard boxes full of face masks, and siphon hand sanitizer out of 55-gallon steel drums into shampoo bottles. In just a few weeks, the Salt Palace transformed from a convention center into a... MORE

As of May 14, 2020, the Utah National Guard has packaged 487,419 items of PPE, and delivered 45,066 packages to 3,601 businesses across Utah, from an improvised warehouse at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Utah Guard Aviation Fights Saddle Fire
May 19, 2020 — Black Hawk helicopter aircrews from 2nd General Aviation Support Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, Utah National Guard, were called in to fight the Saddle Fire, May 14, 2020. Two UH-60 Black Hawks were in the air above Midway by 9 a.m. and dropped 15 bucket loads of water on the fire before having to refuel in Heber, Utah around 11 a.m. ... MORE

A Black Hawk helicopter from 2nd General Aviation Support Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, Utah National Guard drops water on the Saddle Fire in Midway, Utah, May 14, 2020.

Utah Guard's Aviation Battalion Deploys During Pandemic
May 13, 2020 — In this time of crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic, approximately 300 Utah National Guard Soldiers of the 1st Attack/Reconnaissance Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, Utah Army National Guard departed the Army Aviation Support Facility May 7, 2020, as they deployed to U.S. Central Command in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel.The 1-211th ARB... 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.

A message of hope: Utahns volunteer for military service during pandemic
April 30, 2020 — Utahns continue to volunteer for military service despite increased restrictions on recruiting and in-processing during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recruiting officials in the Utah National Guard, April 29, 2020.“In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, as we learned about how rapidly it spread and it's devastating effects, we in... MORE

Utahns continue to volunteer for military service despite increased restrictions on recruiting and in-processing during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recruiting officials in the Utah National Guard, April 29, 2020.

Parachute Riggers Make Face Masks to Protect the Utah National Guard
April 21, 2020 — To slow the spread of COVID-19 among Soldiers and Airmen in the Utah National Guard, parachute riggers with 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), at Camp Williams, use their skills to make approximately 2,000 face masks."In an effort to meet Department of Defense guidance, the Utah National Guard will be sewing a limited number of face masks for... MORE

To slow the spread of COVID-19 among Soldiers and Airmen in the Utah National Guard, parachute riggers with 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), at Camp Williams, use their skills to make approximately 2,000 face masks.

How “Teledrill” Keeps Utah Service Members Safe and Ready
April 19, 2020 — Service members assigned to the 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Utah Army National Guard, were among the first in the nation to conduct a teleworking drill April 18-19, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.“This is a unique opportunity for our Soldiers to be with their families and still conduct vital military training,” said Lt. Col. Woodrow... MORE

Service members assigned to the 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Utah Army National Guard, were among the first in the nation to conduct a teleworking drill April 18-19, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Utah National Guard helps transfer humanitarian aid to Ecuador
April 13, 2020 — Members of the Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Wing, assisted Charity Anywhere, a Utah based non-profit organization operated by Gordon and Susan Carter, with the loading of humanitarian aid onto an Ecuadorian Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft April 10, 2020 at Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base.“I’m extremely proud of the work... MORE

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Utah National Guard’s New Website Launches Today
June 13, 2019 — The Utah National Guard has launched a new-and-improved public website, available at ut.ng.mil (also accessible at www.ut.ng.mil), June 13, 2019. This... MORE

Utah Guard Soldiers Return from Iraq Deployment in Time for Mother’s Day
May 8, 2019 — Nearly 50 Utah Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 211th General Support Aviation Regiment are returning home from an 11-month Iraq deployment, arriving on multiple flights over the next few days at the Salt Lake International Airport... MORE

Soldier assigned to 2-211th Aviation Regiment reunites with his family after 11 months

Civic and State Leaders to Receive Award at Utah National Guard’s Honorary Colonels Corps Dinner
May 1, 2019 — The Utah National Guard will host its 58th Annual Bronze Minuteman Awards Dinner to honor civic and state leaders... MORE

The Utah National Guard will host its 58th Annual Bronze Minuteman Awards Dinner to honor civic and state leaders at Salt Lake’s Little America Hotel, May 2, 2019.

Utah Guard Hosts Active Shooter Training with State and Federal Agencies
April 10, 2019 — The Utah Army National Guard’s 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is hosting an exclusive active-shooter training exercise for police officers, firefighters, emergency medical responders, 911 communicators, hospital administrators, school administrators, military members, and government officials at the Camp Williams Readiness Center, Thursday, April 11, 2019... MORE