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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News Stories

U.S. Airmen bring medical care to Moroccan children
June 17, 2021 — U.S. Air National Guard medical providers brought pediatric care to local children at the Military Medical Surgical Field Hospital in Tafraoute, Morocco June 7-17 during African Lion 2021... MORE

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Eric Cielinski, a physician assistant with the 151st Medical Det-1, provides medical care in the pediatric section of the Military Medical Surgical Field Hospital in Tafraoute, Morocco on June 12, 2021 during African Lion 2021.

Civilian employers spend a day in their guardsmen’s boots
June 17, 2021 — To help employers understand what it means to be a reserve-component service member, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve sponsors Boss Lifts to bring bosses to see the training that their employees receive on their weekend military drills and two-week annual training. Service members can nominate their employers to give them the opportunity to visit them while training... MORE

Employers attend a Boss Lift on June 18, 2021, on Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, sponsored by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, to watch what their employees do during annual training for the National Guard.

Utah National Guard COVID-19 Response Task Force Demobilizes
June 16, 2021 — CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah - After serving their state and communities for over a year, approximately 140 Airmen and Soldiers serving as part of the Utah National Guard COVID-19 Response Task Force demobilized June 15-16, 2021 at Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base, as well as at the 640th Regiment, Regional Training Institute at Camp Williams, Utah. ... MORE

Soldiers from the Utah National Guard’s COVID-19 Task Force stand at attention while a military order is being read at a demobilization award ceremony at Camp Williams, Utah, June 16, 2021.

Humanitarian Efforts Strengthen Utah's Partnership with Morocco
June 16, 2021 — Gen. Belkhir El Farouk, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Southern Zone Commander, welcomed Utah National Guard leaders to the humanitarian civic assistance portion of Exercise African Lion, in Tafraoute, Morocco June 16, 2021... MORE

Moroccan Gen. Belkhir El Farouk, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Southern Zone Commander, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Turley, Adjutant General Utah National Guard, learn more about the humanitarian civil assistance during a key leader engagement as part of African Lion 2021 June 16, 2021, at the Military Medical Surgical Field Hospital in Tafraoute, Morocco

Redlegs for a Day: 145th Field Artillery gives local journalists a taste of Army life
June 16, 2021 — Spending two weeks in the blistering sun of the Utah desert is nothing new for the Soldiers of the 145th Field Artillery Battalion. Nearly every single year, the thundering booms of paladins and the rattling of heavy machine guns rock the desolate, dust-filled landscape in rhythmic fashion during the summer months... MORE

Reporters from KUTV 2 news interview Staff Sgt. Michael Jordan, section chief C Battery, 145th Field Artillery Battalion at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, June 12, 2021. The battalion was demonstrating fires capabilities during annual training for the media to observe

Gen. Cavoli and Gen. El Farouk visit troops at Tifnit, Morocco
June 15, 2021 — Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and Gen. Belkhir El Farouk, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Southern Zone Commander, visit with U.S. and Moroccan forces at Tifnit, Morocco, June 9, 2021... MORE

U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa commanding general, and Belkheir El Farouk, the Commander of Moroccan Southern Zone vist Tifnit Training Area, Morocco, June 9, 2021.

Tiznit Governor visits African Lion 21 field hospital
June 13, 2021 — Governor Hassan Khalil, civic leader of the Tiznit Province, visited the Military Medical Surgical Field Hospital in Tafraoute, Morocco on June 10, during African Lion 2021... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Bingham, commander of the U.S. military humanitarian civic assistance portion of African Lion 2021, meets with Governor Hassan Khalil, civic leader of Tiznit Province at the Military Medical Surgical Field hospital in Tafraoute, Morocco on June 10, 2021 during AL21.

Utah National Guard participates in African Lion 21, Morocco
June 11, 2021 — Approximately 260 Soldiers and Airmen from the Utah Army and Air National Guard arrived in Agadir, Morocco, June 4, 2021, to participate in Exercise African Lion 2021, U.S. Africa Command's largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal, 7-18 June... MORE

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to the 19th Special Forces Group, train Moroccan Forces in fast rope maneuvers at Tifnit, Morocco, on June 8, 2021.

Utah and Moroccan Paratroopers Jump, Exchange Wings
June 10, 2021 — Approximately 90 U.S. Army Paratroopers and 15 Royal Moroccan Army Paratroopers participated in a joint airborne operation near Ben Guerir Airbase, Morocco, June 10, 2021... MORE

U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the Utah National Guard’s 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) board a CH-47 Chinook flown by the 160th SOAR during a joint jump with the Utah National Guard’s 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Royal Moroccan Army Paratroopers in Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco, June 10, 2021.

U.S. Airmen begin African Lion humanitarian efforts
June 9, 2021 — Approximately 80 U.S. Air National Guard and active duty airmen joined more than 100 members of the Moroccan military to provide medical care to 461 patients on June 7, at a surgical field hospital set up for humanitarian civic assistance during African Lion 2021... MORE

Approximately 80 U.S. Air National Guard and active duty airmen joined more than 100 members of the Moroccan military to provide medical care to 461 patients on June 7, at a surgical field hospital set up for humanitarian civic assistance during African Lion 2021.

Press Releases

UTNG Soldier and Olympic Silver Medalist coaches bobsled team
January 31, 2022 — Staff Sgt. Shauna Rohbock with the Utah National Guard Joint Force Headquarters and assigned to the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program named U.S. Olympic Bobsled assistant coach for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China... MORE

Two UTNG Soldiers to compete in the 2022 Olympics
January 25, 2022 — Two Soldiers with the Utah National Guard Joint Force Headquarters and assigned to the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program were selected to the 2022 U.S. Olympic Nordic Combined Team. Spc. Jasper Good, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and Spc. Benjamin Loomis, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin both earned spots to compete in Beijing... MORE

Utah National Guard and the Elizabeth Smart Foundation raise awareness to Military Sexual Assault Survivors Month
November 16, 2021 — Elizabeth Smart will join members of the Utah National Guard on Nov. 17, at 7 a.m., at Camp Williams to conduct a group physical fitness event to raise awareness of sexual violence... MORE

Utah National Guard Soldier dies in training exercise
September 23, 2021 — A Soldier assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), died while participating in the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Maritime Assessment Course on Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Sept. 21, 2021... MORE

Utah National Guard cancels 66th Governor’s Day
September 2, 2021 — The Utah National Guard cancels the 66th annual Governor’s Day due to the increasing threat from the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor’s Day was scheduled for Sept. 11, 2021, and included a commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11... MORE

Service members in formation at Camp Williams

Utah National Guard Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Nepal
August 25, 2021 — To help reduce human suffering and assist with Nepal’s COVID-19 response, members of the United States Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Wing, in coordination with U.S. Transportation Command’s Denton Program for private donations, will transport lifesaving equipment and humanitarian supplies to Kathmandu, Nepal on Aug. 27, 2021... MORE

Airmen from the 151st Logistics Readiness Squadron palletize medical equipment and supplies Aug 25, 2021, at Roland Wright Airbase in Salt Lake City, Utah

Utah National Guard and the Honorary Colonels Corps 59th Annual Bronze Minuteman Awards Dinner
August 12, 2021 — The Utah National Guard and the Honorary Colonels Corps will host the 59th Annual Bronze Minuteman Awards Dinner Thursday, August 12, in Salt Lake City... MORE

Portrait of Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jeff Burton

Soldiers from the Utah National Guard’s 144th Area Support Medical Company deploy in support of U.S. Central Command
May 19, 2021 — Approximately 12 Soldiers from the 144th Area Support Medical Company, are scheduled to depart Utah in mid-May, to deploy in support of U.S. Central Command operations overseas. The Soldiers and their families were honored during a deployment ceremony on May 12, 2021... MORE

The last of Utah’s 1-211th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion returns from deployment
May 4, 2021 — Approximately 15 Soldiers from the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment are scheduled to return home from their U.S. Central Command deployment May 4, 2021... MORE

Utah Army National Guard makes history with new commander for Land Component Command
April 30, 2021 — The Utah Army National Guard welcomes a new commander for its Land Component Command during a change-of-command ceremony scheduled to occur Saturday, May 1, at 8 a.m. at Tarbet Field, Camp Williams... MORE