Utah National Guard Best Warrior Competition

Oct. 19, 2022 | By Capt. Jeffrey Brenchley

Lt. Col. Christopher Kroeber

Public Affairs Officer

Utah National Guard

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Utah National Guard Counterdrug Task Force supported efforts in the DEA’s 20th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
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Honoring A Utah National Guard Legend
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UTNG Best Warrior Competition Selects Top Soldiers
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Utah National Guard deploys Field Artillery

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