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Veterans honored during Wreaths Across America event in Bluffdale
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 14 - 10:33 p.m.
For Stephanie Higham and her family, visiting the Utah Veteran's Cemetery and Park in Bluffdale wasn't about seeing someone they knew, it was about honoring those they had never met.
Weber State student developing technology that could benefit Hill Air Force Base, Great Salt Lake
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 14 - 2:22 p.m.
A Weber State graduate student is harnessing his engineering expertise to develop a technology benefitting both the military and researchers studying the Great Salt Lake.
A look inside controversial $895B defense budget supported by Utah's representatives
Collin Leonard and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 7:11 p.m.
The modified National Defense Authorization Act passed the House Wednesday, possibly giving junior enlisted members significant raises, but some of the act's language is being criticized.
Utah National Guard to add an infantry battalion of 762 soldiers
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 7:11 p.m.
A new infantry battalion, made up of an estimated 762 soldiers, is in the initial phase of creation within the Utah National Guard.
VA is funding first psychedelic-assisted therapy study since the 1960s
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:16 a.m.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the funding of its own study into psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans.
Utah's Teal Drones scores $260M defense contract for battlefield drones
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 24 - 7:14 a.m.
Utah-based Teal Drones announced it has secured a U.S. Army contract for small reconnaissance drones that could be worth over $260 million.
Army's answer to lack of recruits is prep course to boost low scores. It's working
Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 18 - 2:55 p.m.
The Future Soldier Prep Course was started as a trial program two years ago to provide additional instruction for recruits who couldn't meet the Army's test standards. It's now driving the Army's enlistment comeback.
VA looking for volunteer drivers
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 14 - 8:46 a.m.
The VA in Salt Lake City is desperately seeking drivers to bring veterans back and forth to the hospital for medical appointments. The organization estimates it is missing 1,200 ride requests each year.
Giant US flag made in honor of Brent Taylor damaged, to be retired from flight
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 3:10 p.m.
The Major, the giant U.S. flag made in honor of Maj. Brent Taylor, sustained damage while on display in a canyon near North Ogden and will be retired from flight.
South Jordan couple brought together during Vietnam War
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 11 - 10:31 p.m.
A Utah couple said they might never have met if it wasn't for the Vietnam War, but not in the way people might expect.
Utah Vietnam veteran overcomes obstacles to serve his community
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 11 - 9:48 p.m.
Looking back on the number of projects veteran Keith Mauerman has done over more than 50 years, it's enough to fill a book. Literally.
'A real honor and blessing': WWII veteran recalls his military service in address to Ogden students
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 11 - 5:15 p.m.
World War II veteran Ray Hobbs spoke to Ogden students on Veterans Day, recounting his experiences helping the Dutch in the war's final days.
A list of Veterans Day events and freebies across Utah
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 1:41 p.m.
To celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, organizations across the state are hosting performances, parades, ceremonies and more to honor living veterans.
'Finding common ground': Jennie Taylor touts unity amid political discord as Veterans Week activities start
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 4:01 p.m.
The widow of Maj. Brent Taylor, who was killed in military service in 2018, is touting unity amid political discord as activities start for Veterans Week.
Detonation season ends at Tooele Army Depot
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 8:21 a.m.
The annual window of detonations, part of the Tooele Army Depot's mission of munition disposal, closed Thursday. The depot is exploring alternative technologies to reduce open burning and detonation.
Washington County woman pleads guilty to pocketing Army veteran's disability benefits
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:19 a.m.
Tiffany Ann Bright, a 39-year-old Washington County woman, pleaded guilty to stealing around $150,000 in disability benefits from an Army veteran in federal court Monday.
US and Utah are in 'a moment of strategic uncertainty,' defense experts say
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 27 - 9:09 p.m.
National defense experts from the private sector, military, academia and venture capital warned that the U.S. needs to accelerate investments into technology amid escalating tensions.
Local veterans take to the skies in open-cockpit World War II-era biplane
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 6:04 p.m.
Dream Flights, a nonprofit out of Nevada, was in Utah on Friday morning to fly elderly veterans in a World War II-era trainer plane. The vets loved it.
Feel the booms? Army continues routine detonations in Utah's west desert
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 30 - 10:57 a.m.
The Tooele Army Depot said Monday it would conduct controlled detonations of expired munitions about 10 miles south of Stockton, in the Rush Valley.
'What better way to learn about history?': Restored WWII-era B-29 makes stop in Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:26 p.m.
A restored WWII-era B-29 stopped in Ogden, offering a glimpse into history.
Tooele Army Depot to conduct routine detonations Monday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 11:50 a.m.
The Tooele Army Depot plans to conduct routine detonations of expired munitions between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, days after similar detonations shook Salt Lake Valley homes.
Tooele Army Depot kicks off routine detonations, causing loud booms throughout Salt Lake Valley
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 19 - 5:03 p.m.
People throughout the Salt Lake Valley on Thursday were surprised by loud booms that shook houses and rattled windows.
Utah National Guard looks to develop 24,000-plus acres of 'terribly underutilized' land
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:21 a.m.
A new project area will allow the Utah National Guard to start commercially developing 27 sites across the state to generate revenue for capital projects.
Army Reserve colonel to retire, pay 'steep price' for fraud conviction at Fort Douglas
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 29 - 8:05 p.m.
Col. Reece Dennis Roberts spoke of the "loss of honor and reputation" he has suffered during a sentencing hearing for the fraud convictions he received after fabricating out-of-state address to receive thousands in monthly reimbursements during the pandemic.
