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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Archive: September, 2020

Joint Task Force Pioneer helps Utahns clean up wind debris
September 17, 2020 — Nearly 300 members of the Utah National Guard responded to an activation order to help clean up debris caused by windstorms in Northern Utah last week... MORE

Utah Governor Gary Herbert stand with Soldiers at a debris waste collection site.

From one battalion to another: the 489th cases its colors, while the 625th unveils
September 13, 2020 — Members of the Utah National Guard who were part of the 489th Brigade Support Battalion became part of the 625th Military Police Battalion during a ceremony at the Springville Readiness Center, Sep. 13, 2020. Soldiers assigned to the 489th BSB stood in formation during the deactivation for their unit. The 489th BSB was activated into the Utah Army National Guard in 2008 whose primary mission was to give logistics support to its parent unit, the 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade... MORE

Members of the Utah National Guard who were part of the 489th Brigade Support Battalion became part of the 625th Military Police Battalion during a ceremony at the Springville Readiness Center, Sep. 13, 2020

Utah National Guard’s 10th Senior Enlisted Leader retires
September 3, 2020 — CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah – The Utah National Guard said ‘goodbye and best wishes’ to its senior enlisted leader and one of its most trusted caretakers Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in a celebratory retirement ceremony at Camp Williams. Following a distinguished career which spanned parts of five decades, Command Sgt. Maj. Eric W. Anderson is hanging up the boots. ... MORE

The Utah National Guard wished a fond farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Anderson during a celebratory retirement ceremony, Thursday, Sept 3.

Guardsman receives Utah Medal of Valor for heroism during mass shooting in Las Vegas
September 1, 2020 — SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — In the midst of gunfire, and with a frantic crowd trying to flee from being shot as a gunman opened fire on the famous Las Vegas Strip, a Utah National Guard member saved many lives as he repeatedly, and without hesitation returned to the line of fire to rescue more people. For his brave and heroic actions, Gov. Gary R... MORE

For his brave and heroic actions, Gov. Gary R. Herbert presented the Utah Medal of Valor to Sgt. Chasen Brown, Sept. 1, 2020, for his disregard to his own personal safety, on that tragic day, also known as one of the deadliest mass shootings in the United States.

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Archive: September, 2020

Utah National Guard responds to Utah’s windstorm emergency cleanup
September 10, 2020 — The Governor of Utah has activated members of the Utah National Guard to assist with cleanup efforts following a hurricane-level storm which caused severe tree and home damage to local communities... MORE

A construction truck loads tree debris onto a Utah National Guard flatbed truck to be hauled away to a local landfill while a Utah National Guard soldier looks on.

CANCELLED: Utah National Guard cancels 66th Governor’s Day
September 10, 2020 — The Utah National Guard cancels the 66th annual Governor’s Day due to a declared state of emergency in Utah after hurricane-level winds tore through northern Utah, including Salt Lake County. Governor’s Day was scheduled for Sept. 12, 2020. ... MORE

Utah Guard’s Black Hawks return to California to help fight fires
September 9, 2020 — The Utah National Guard has activated additional aviation assets and deployed them to assist with the ongoing fires in California... MORE

Two men, one military and one a civilian, load a water bucket onto a helicopter.

Utah National Guard Hosts 66th Governor’s Day
September 8, 2020 — CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah – The Utah National Guard will host the 66th annual Governor’s Day, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at 10 a.m., at Camp Williams in... MORE