Utah sends two Soldiers and an Airman to the Region VII Best Warrior Competition

May 25, 2023 | By Staff Sgt. Jordan Hack

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Archive: August, 2022

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

Four soldiers face each other and pass a flag to each other.

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

A soldier passes a flag to another soldier

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

Rescue workers lift a slab of concrete off a dummy simulating a casualty

“Iron sharpens iron” – Utah Guardsman fosters competitive spirit at national Best Warrior Competition
August 2, 2022 — TULLAHOMA, Tenn. - Summer heat and southern humidity set the stage for the 2022 All Guard National Best Warrior Competition, July 25-29. Fourteen of the Army National Guard’s best Soldiers arrived in Tennessee fresh off a winning performance at their respective regional competitions. With a Soldier of the Year and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year to be named, every Soldier had promise and potential to win it all. In the end, only two would emerge victorious. Winning Soldier of the Year, Sgt. Spencer Fayles, a combat medic with the 144th Area Support Medical Company, Utah National Guard, carried Utah into the winner’s circle. ... MORE

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Press Releases

Archive: August, 2022

Utah Army National Guard makes history with promotion of first female to chief warrant officer 5
August 23, 2022 — The Utah Army National Guard welcomes its newest chief warrant officer 5 during a promotion ceremony scheduled to occur Thursday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Army Aviation Support Facility South hanger in West Jordan... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Kayce Clark pilots a helicopter

Utah National Guard’s Region VIII Homeland Response Forces conducts readiness validation exercise
August 4, 2022 — The Utah National Guard’s Region VIII Homeland Response Force will conduct its 2022 readiness validation exercise at Camp Williams, Utah, from Aug. 3-7, 2022... MORE

Rescue worker cuts through a concrete wall while he is suspended by rappelling ropes.