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.

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Utah National Guard celebrates 67th Governor’s Day after two year hiatus
September 26, 2022 — Utah National Guard Airmen and Soldiers celebrated the 67th annual Governor’s Day after a two-year hiatus Sept. 24, 2022, at Camp Williams, Utah... MORE

Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Maj. Gen. Michael J. Turley conduct a pass and review during the 67th annual Governor’s Day at Camp Williams, Utah, Sept. 24, 2022.

Utah Air National Guard Completes Joint Agile Combat Employment Exercise
September 8, 2022 — As the Department of the Air Force continues to prioritize Agile Combat Employment , Airmen from the 151st Air Refueling Wing conducted its first joint Multi-Capable Airmen exercise at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah on Sept. 8, 2022... MORE

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Soldiers from the Utah National Guard’s 65th Field Artillery Brigade deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
September 2, 2022 — Approximately 10 Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 65th Field Artillery Brigade, “America’s Thunder,” will deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom under U.S. Africa Command. The Target Acquisition Platoon Soldiers were recognized during a departure ceremony Sept. 1, 2022, in the Scott Lundell Readiness Center auditorium at Camp Williams, Utah... MORE

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UTNG SAPR program brings sexual assault awareness through prevention and education efforts
August 26, 2022 — The Utah National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program hosted two three-day leadership summits at the Provo Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, July 25-28, and Aug. 23-25, 2022. More than 50 UTNG Soldiers and Airmen attended the two summits, which were tailored to junior leaders, current and future victim advocates, supervisors, and commanders. ... MORE

The Utah National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program hosted two three-day leadership summits at the Provo Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, July 25-28, and Aug. 23-25, 2022

142nd MI Battalion conducts evaluation exercise for National Guard Response Force
August 25, 2022 — The 142nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 300th MI Brigade, conducted an evaluation exercise Aug. 20-21, 2022, for the Utah National Guard Response Force at the North Salt Lake Armory. During the exercise, Soldiers of the NGRF were trained and evaluated on their ability to perform crowd-control tactics and use non-lethal weapons. ... MORE

A female soldier with her eyes nearly closed due to being sprayed with OC spray, uses a baton to engage a simulated adversary .

“I Promise You Unwavering Devotion”: Col. Pazzaglia Assumes Command of 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne).
August 22, 2022 — Col. Paul Peters relinquished command of the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) to Col. Brian “Tony” Pazzaglia during a change-of-command ceremony held at the Aaron R. Butler Readiness Center on Camp Williams, Utah, Aug. 20, 2022... MORE

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10th annual Thode Ruck March draws more than 100 participants
August 22, 2022 — A rainbow appeared west of the hills just as participants started the 10th Annual Sgt. 1st Class James E. Thode Ruck March at Camp Williams, August 19, 2022... MORE

65th Field Artillery Brigade “America’s Thunder” holds change-of command-ceremony
August 13, 2022 — The 65th Field Artillery Brigade, Utah Army National Guard, conducted a change-of-command ceremony at Camp Williams, Utah, Aug. 13, 2022. During the ceremony, Col. Shawn Fuellenbach relinquished command to Lt. Col.(P) Jason Wilde... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Sherratt secures the brigade colors during the 65th Field Artillery Brigade change-of-command ceremony at Camp Williams, Utah, Aug. 13, 2022.

300th Military Intelligence Brigade conducts change of command ceremony
August 8, 2022 — The 300th Military Intelligence Brigade, Utah Army National Guard, conducted a change-of-command ceremony at the Lundell Readiness Center on Camp Williams, Utah, Aug. 7, 2022. During the ceremony, Col. Shahram Takmili relinquished command to Col. Cody Strong. ... MORE

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Utah National Guard’s HRF displays readiness during validation exercise
August 8, 2022 — Service members with the Utah National Guard’s Region VIII Homeland Response Force displayed efficiency and effectiveness during a readiness validation exercise at Camp Williams, Utah, from Aug. 3-7, 2022. During the exercise, they demonstrated the ability to rapidly deploy, convoy to an incident site, set up, and conduct individual and collective tasks over a 36-hour period of time. Tasks included search and extraction, decontamination, medical triage and stabilization, and fatality search and recovery... MORE

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Press Releases

Utah National Guard Interim Adjutant General Assumes Command
November 22, 2023 — Press Release 23-017, Aug. 17, 2023Contact: Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber, 801-716-9063For Immediate ReleaseUtah National Guard Interim Adjutant General... MORE

Utah National Guard and Unified Fire Authority Collaborate for Prescribed Burn at Camp Williams
November 22, 2023 — Press Release 23-020, Aug. 30, 2023Contact: Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber, 801-716-9063For Immediate ReleaseUtah National Guard and Unified Fire Authority... MORE

Utah National Guard to Host Unique Operation Torch Exhibit at Camp Williams
November 22, 2023 — MORE

Utah National Guard to Host the 2023 Governor’s Day Review at Camp Williams
November 21, 2023 — Press Release 23-026, Sept. 05, 2023Contact: Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber, 801-716-9063 For Immediate ReleaseUtah National Guard to Host the 2023 Governor’s... MORE

Utah National Guard to Participate in Morocco Earthquake Exercise
November 21, 2023 — Press Release 23-027, Sept. 09, 2023Contact: Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber, 801-716-9063For Immediate ReleaseUtah National Guard to Participate in Morocco... MORE

Utah National Guard Participate in Morocco Earthquake Exercise

Utah National Guard Soldiers from the Main Command Post Operational Detachment return from deployment supporting US Army European Command
November 21, 2023 — Contact: Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber, 801-716-9063For Immediate ReleaseUtah National Guard Soldiers from the Main Command Post Operational Detachment... MORE

Utah National Guard conducts nighttime helicopter training at the Army Aviation Support Facility
November 21, 2023 — Contact: Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber, 801-716-9063For Immediate Release Utah National Guard conducts nighttime helicopter training at the Army Aviation... MORE

Army Compatible Use Program
November 21, 2023 — Press Release 23-032, Oct. 4, 2023Contact: Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber, 801-716-9063For Immediate ReleaseUPDATE: Saratoga Springs and Herriman City... MORE

Utah National Guard to host Annual Veterans Day Concert commemorating the Vietnam War
November 21, 2023 — PRESS RELEASE 23-035, Nov. 8, 2023Contact: Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber (801) 716-9063 For Immediate ReleaseUtah National Guard to host annual Veterans Day... MORE

Utah National Guard Selects Next Land Component Commander
November 21, 2023 — PRESS RELEASE 23-036, Nov. 14, 2023Contact: Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber (801) 716-9063 For Immediate ReleaseUtah National Guard to Selects Next Land... MORE