Utah National Guard

Utah National Guard

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Four pages that changed history 📜

Today is Constitution Day! In 1787, thirty-nine leaders signed the document that guarantees our fundamental rights and built our nation’s system of government.

Composed of the Preamble, seven original Articles, and twenty-seven Amendments, the Constitution set a precedent by placing power directly in the hands of the citizens. Providing the framework to build a more perfect union.

Every Soldier and Airman takes a solemn oath when they put on the uniform. Unlike other militaries throughout history, our oath is not sworn to a king, a political party, or an individual—it is made to the Constitution of the United States.

For the Utah National Guard, every mission is driven by our constitutional commitment to defend the rights and freedoms of the American people.

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Utah National Guard

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When Brig. Gen. Shawn M. Fuellenbach enlisted in the Utah Army National Guard as a 17-year-old high school senior, he could not have known that the organization he joined would shape the next 36 years of his life, or that he would one day help lead it.

On Sept. 11, 2026, family, friends, Soldiers and fellow leaders gathered at the Utah National Guard Joint Force Headquarters auditorium in Draper to honor Fuellenbach as he closed more than three decades of military service. The ceremony included recognition of his family, award and retirement order presentations, the casing of his general officer flag, and remarks from those who served alongside him.

The date carried special meaning for Fuellenbach, who reflected on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and the lasting impact they had on his generation of service members.

“Like so many Americans, and so many Soldiers in this room, that day changed the course of my life and my military career,” Fuellenbach said.

A native of Richfield, Utah, Fuellenbach enlisted in 1989 as a field artillery cannon crew member. He rose to the rank of sergeant first class before commissioning as a field artillery second lieutenant in 2001. His career would eventually take him from an artillery battery in Utah to combat deployments, brigade command, and senior leadership positions within the Utah Army National Guard.

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Utah National Guard

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Utah National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 204th Infantry Regiment, conducted the new Combat FieldTest at Camp W. G. Williams, Utah, on September 12, 2026.

Under the direction of the Secretary of War, the U.S. Army created the CFT, an annual test alongside the Army Fitness Test, to improve physical readiness and lethality for Soldiers assigned within 25 close-combat specialties, and began a trial period on April 21, 2026.

This trial period will last until April 20, 2027, and will allow U.S. Army leadership to monitor and adjust training and provide appropriate support to ensure both leaders and Soldiers have time to adapt and prepare for the new standard.

“The Army Combat Field Test is more than a measure of strength, endurance or speed; it’s a test of willingness to keep pushing when things get uncomfortable,” said Utah National Guard Sgt. Maj. Kevin L. Mayes, Command Sergeant Maj. for the 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. “We train hard because readiness isn't something we can turn on when we need it; it’s built every day through consistent effort and personal accountability.”

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