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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Utah Air National Guard transports life-saving equipment to Nepal
August 30, 2021 — – As COVID-19 infections have continued to be reported around the world, many countries healthcare facilities have quickly became overwhelmed and run short on equipment and supplies to care for the large number of patients needing hospitalization... MORE

Representatives from the Ministry of Health and Population, USAID and the Utah National Guard greet each other as medical supplies to help aid Nepal’s COVID-19 response are offloaded from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the Utah National Air Guard.

Utah National Guard and Honorary Colonels recognize pillars of the community with Bronze Minuteman Awards
August 18, 2021 — The Utah National Guard and the Honorary Colonels Corps honored six civic leaders at the 59th Annual Bronze Minuteman Awards dinner, Aug. 12, 2021, at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City... MORE

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jeff Burton (center), the previous adjutant general of the Utah National Guard, receives the Bronze Minuteman award

High-school seniors from across Utah gather to pass on torch of freedom
August 9, 2021 — Following a year-long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Utah National Guard invited high school student leaders from around the state to take part in the 59th Annual Freedom Academy held Aug. 1-6, 2021, at Camp Williams, Utah... MORE

Freedom Academy delegates pose in front of the Utah State Capitol building

America’s Thunder welcomes new commander
August 9, 2021 — The 65th Field Artillery Brigade said farewell to their outgoing commander and welcomed their incoming commander at a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 8, 2021, at Camp Williams, Utah... MORE

Col. Shawn M. Fuellenbach, the incoming commander of the 65th Field Artillery Brigade passes the organizational colors to Maj. Gen. Michael Turley, the adjutant general, Utah National Guard, during a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 8, 2021, at Camp Williams, Utah.

WWII Veteran, Warren Olsen, celebrates his 100th birthday
August 2, 2021 — World War II veteran, Warren Olsen, turned 100 at his residence in Logan, Utah, Aug. 2, 2021. Despite being 100, he still does his own laundry and cheers up other residents at the assisted living center where he resides... MORE

Two Utah Soldiers Compete in National Best Warrior Contest, One Wins Title
July 28, 2021 — Fresh off their victories in the state and region levels, two Utah National Guard Soldiers competed in the U.S. Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition held July 19-23, 2021 at Camp Navajo Military Reservation, Arizona. ... MORE

A staff sergeant (name withheld for security) from the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) navigates the obstacle course during the U.S. Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Navajo Military Reservation, Arizona July 21, 2021.

The Utah National Guard Celebrates Pride Month in June
June 28, 2021 — During the month of June, the Utah National Guard celebrates Pride Month to commemorate LGBTQ+ service members and civilians for their dedicated service to both the Guard’s mission and to our nation. Pride Month brings the LGBTQ+ community together with its families, friends and allies to take pride in themselves and their many achievements. Throughout history, brave LGTBQ+ Soldiers and civilians have served and fought for our nation... MORE

19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) holds Redeployment Ceremony Tactical Unmanned Aerial System Platoon
June 24, 2021 — A redeployment ceremony was held for the Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) Platoon, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), at the Aaron Butler Readiness Center, Camp Williams, Utah, June 24, 2021... MORE

The Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Platoon, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), held a redeployment ceremony at the Aaron Butler Readiness Center, Camp Williams, Utah, June 23, 2021.

19th SFG(A) Command Sergeant Major retires, credits family, friends, leaders for distinguished 33-year career
June 24, 2021 — A retirement ceremony was held for Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Legler at the Aaron Butler Readiness Center, Camp Williams, Utah, June 24, 2021. Legler most recently served as the command sergeant major of the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne)... MORE

A retirement ceremony was held for Sgt. Maj. Jason R. Legler at the Aaron Butler Readiness Center, Camp Williams, Utah, June 23, 2021. Legler last served as command sergeant majorof the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

144th Area Support Medical Company treat Soldiers and forges strong camaraderie during African Lion 21
June 20, 2021 — Approximately 40 Soldiers from the 144th Area Support Medical Company, Utah National Guard, worked as a Role 2 medical treatment center during exercise African Lion 21 near Tantan, Morocco, June 7-18, 2021... MORE

Soldiers from the 932nd Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team train for surgical procedures, June 8, 2021, near Cap Draa, Morocco during African Lion 21.

Press Releases

65th FAB leads multi-state XCTC exercise at Orchard Combat Training Center in Idaho
June 8, 2022 — The Utah National Guard’s 65th Field Artillery Brigade, “America’s Thunder,” is participating in Western Strike 22, a large-scale, multi-state field artillery training exercise, June 7-16, 2022, at Orchard Combat Training Center near Boise, Idaho... MORE

A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System engages its target during a qualification event during Western Strike 22 at Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho, June 6, 2022.

Investigation completed for the two Utah Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks involved in training accident
April 21, 2022 — The investigation into the two Utah Army National Guard Regiment UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters that were involved in a training accident while conducting winter survivability and mobility training near Mineral Basin Feb. 22, 2022, has been completed... MORE

A Chinook helicopter sling loads a Black Hawk helicopter airframe.

Utah Air Colonel Kurt Davis to be promoted to Brigadier General
April 7, 2022 — Colonel Kurt Davis, full-time director of the Utah National Guard’s Joint Staff, will be promoted to brigadier general in an official ceremony April 9, 2022, at noon at the Utah Air National Guard Base... MORE

Utah National Guard ends historic COVID 19 mission
March 17, 2022 — The Utah National Guard’s COVID-19 Joint Task Force will end its mission March 17, 2022, after providing support to state health officials since March 2020... MORE

two soldiers prepare a syringe for vaccinations.

Brig. Gen. Tyler B. Smith retires from the Utah Army National Guard
March 15, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Tyler B. Smith will be honored during a retirement ceremony on Tuesday, March 15, at 2:30 p.m., at the Scott Lundell Readiness Center, Camp Williams, Utah, after 36 years of military service... MORE

New Assistant Adjutant General for Utah Army National Guard
March 11, 2022 — The Utah Army National Guard will welcome its new assistant adjutant general during the change-of-command ceremony scheduled to occur Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. in the Draper headquarters’ auditorium. ... MORE

Utah National Guard breaks ground for new Nephi Readiness Center
March 10, 2022 — The Utah National Guard will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Nephi Readiness Center, Nephi, Utah, Thursday, March 10, at 1 p.m. The site of the readiness center is located along West Airport Lane and south of Meadow Lane in Juab County just west of the Nephi Municipal Airport... MORE

Utah National Guard leadership joined community partners in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Nephi Readiness Center Mar. 10, 2022, in Nephi, Utah.

151st ARW to honor Col. Gail Halvorsen with flyover during graveside service
February 22, 2022 — The Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Wing will conduct a KC-135R flyover for the graveside service of retired U.S Air Force Col. Gail (Hal) Seymour Halvorsen, on Feb. 22, 2022, at 1 p.m., over the Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah. Halvorsen was best known as the “Berlin Candy Bomber.”... MORE

A KC-135 Stratotanker airplane flies over a cemetery

151st Air Refueling Wing change of command
February 5, 2022 — The 151st Air Refueling Wing will hold a change of command ceremony Feb. 5, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base, Salt Lake City, Utah. 151st Air Refueling Wing Commander, Col. Kurt R. Davis, will transfer command of the wing to Col. Robert “Brandon” Taylor... MORE

Four Airmen on stage passing around the organizational colors.

Utah National Guard to assist long-term care facilities, amid omicron surge
February 2, 2022 — The Utah National Guard’s COVID-19 Joint Task Force activated approximately 50 service members to assist long-term care facilities statewide, amid the omicron surge... MORE

One person checks the blood pressure of another person.