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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.
Top floors of Salt Lake VA Medical Center flooded from broken pipe
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 27 - 9:01 p.m.
The George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City was flooded after a hot water pipe broke Sunday, affecting hundreds and damaging equipment.
Camp Williams marks transfer of 50.9 acres of Fort Douglas land to University of Utah
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 20 - 8:11 a.m.
Utah officials, dignitaries, military leaders and representatives of the University of Utah held a groundbreaking of a new U.S. Army Reserve facilities at Camp Williams in Bluffdale.
National guard airman risked life to save drowning mother, son
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 10 - 9:08 p.m.
Jacob Teel received the prestigious Airman's Medal for risking his life to save two drowning swimmers while he was on leave during deployment in South Carolina.
Cedar City's new VA cemetery to be named Southern Utah National Cemetery
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Aug. 3 - 7:40 p.m.
The new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs cemetery being constructed in the city will officially be known as the Southern Utah National Cemetery.
New commander looks to future of Tooele Army Depot
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted July 27 - 9:11 a.m.
Col. Luke Clover sits down to discuss opportunities for future growth at the Tooele Army Depot, and what makes the installation valuable to the Department of Defense.
Fighter squadron wins top award, first in Hill Air Force Base history
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted July 25 - 5:51 p.m.
The 421st Fighter Squadron, known as the "Black Widows," was named best fighter squadron in the Air Force for 2023 after "an intense and extremely challenging year."
Soldier from Provo dies after being hit by suspected DUI driver in Alaska
Carlysle Price, KSL-TV | Posted July 24 - 1:41 p.m.
A soldier from Provo died after he was hit by a vehicle at Fort Wainwright in Alaska Monday night. Police suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
