Utah National Guard
Mission Statement: The Utah National Guard provides mission-ready military forces to assist both state and federal authorities in times of emergency or war. The Utah National Guard trains, equips, and prepares its members to protect the state and nation’s citizens from enemies both foreign and domestic, and to react quickly in the face of natural or man-made disaster or emergency.
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The KC-97L was a modified version of the earlier KC-97 Stratofreighter, a strategic air refueling tanker derived from the C-97 Stratofreighter cargo aircraft, which were originally modified from World War II era B-29 Superfortress bombers. What made the "L" model distinct was the addition of two General Electric J47 turbojet engines mounted under the wings, supplementing the aircraft's four massive Pratt & Whitney R-4360 radial piston engines.
This enhancement provided a crucial boost in speed, making the KC-97L more compatible with the jet fighters and bombers it was tasked with refueling.
The KC-97L's service with the Utah Air National Guard occurred as the Air Force transitioned to an all-jet tanker fleet. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units continued to operate the KC-97s after the active-duty force had begun phasing them out in favor of the newer KC-135 Stratotanker.
In early 1978, the KC-97L era came to a close for the Utah Air National Guard, as the 191st Air Refueling Squadron began receiving its first KC-135A Stratotanker. This transition to an all-jet tanker marked a significant modernization for the unit, aligning it with the active-duty force's capabilities.
The legacy of the KC-97L, however, remains a point of pride for the Utah Air National Guard, representing a unique period in its operational history.
Captions:
1. A Utah Air National Guard KC-97L conducts a training flight over northern Utah in late 1977.
2. A Utah Air National Guard KC-97L being refueled at the Salt Lake City Air Base prior to its final flight to Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, before retirement in December 1977.
3. A Utah Air National Guard KC-97L, tail number 0-30869 arrives at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, for its retirement to the “Boneyard” in early 1978.
4. A Utah Air National Guard KC-97L sits on the flightline at the Salt Lake City Air Base in early 1978. In the background, a parked KC-135 Stratotanker is being received as one of the 191st Air Refueling Squadron’s newest aircraft.
5/6. Members of the media, public, and the 191st Air Refueling Squadron welcome their new aircraft, the KC-135 Stratotanker, to Salt Lake City Air Base in Jan 1978.
The Enlisted Promotion System (EPS) doesn’t just reward potential; it evaluates documented performance, qualifications, and readiness.
Time in grade. Time in service. PME. Evaluations. Validated records. Command recommendation. Promotable status.
If your records aren’t complete or validated, your packet may never be reviewed, regardless of how hard you work.
Before the board meets:
• Verify your records are accurate and updated
• Ensure PME and requirements are complete
• Confirm promotable status
• Work with your chain of command and admin team
• Fix issues now — not after cutoff scores publish
Promotion readiness is not last-minute — it’s deliberate.
Check out this video for a promotion success story and practical lessons learned.
Make sure to check our social media monthly for more EPS information.
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This month we were honored as members of the Utah Senate and House of Representatives recognized service members stationed in Utah, including the @@utahairguard_official Airman and Air Non-commissioned Officer of the Year.
In addition to these outstanding Airmen; Soldiers, Marines, and civilians were formally recognized on the House and Senate floors of the Utah State Capitol Building.
Simply Outstanding Service 🎖💪✈
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The Utah National Guard is honored to watch our own Sgt. Ben Loomis competing in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games. You make us proud! 💪⛷️⚡
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