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Hear that big BOOM? It could be the Tooele Army Depot detonating aging munitions
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 11 - 9:02 p.m.
On Wednesday, reporters were given a rare glimpse of the lunar-like landscapes that double as explosion pits — and the precise task of preparing obsolete munitions for destruction.
Weber County seeks creation of special court to aid veterans caught up in the legal system
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 4 - 7:11 p.m.
Weber County officials seek creation of a special court system to aid military veterans with drug and mental health issues who get caught up in the legal system.
Southern Utah veteran meets son for 1st time after 7 decades, online DNA test
E. George Goold, St. George News | Posted May 26 - 8:26 p.m.
This Memorial Day story is about a father and his son — both veterans — meeting for the first time.
Utah's military officers ensure no veteran is forgotten — in life or death
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 26 - 5:02 p.m.
First Sgt. Corey Bybee and his team travel across Utah to assist in funerals, help with the Utah Honor Flight trips, and pay respects to the unknown soldiers.
'Day of deep gratitude': Lt. Gov. Henderson celebrates sacrifices during Memorial Day service
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 26 - 2:24 p.m.
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson celebrated the sacrifices made by many "in the search of freedom" during a Memorial Day service on Monday.
A Memorial Day reminder to look out for the veterans among us
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 9:55 a.m.
Terry Schow, a former Green Beret who served in Vietnam and in the 55-plus years since has made it his life's work to help fellow veterans.
Memorial Day: 2 Utah veterans' cemeteries ranked among the nation's 'most revered'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 7:14 a.m.
For Americans across generations, military burial grounds are regarded as sacred, but many others in the country are equally revered — including two in Utah.
Honoring the fallen: Memorial Day tribute to fallen service members in Ogden
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted May 25 - 4:12 p.m.
As Americans gather over Memorial Day weekend to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, a solemn and powerful tribute in Ogden is helping to keep their stories alive.
9 family-friendly activities to look out for this Memorial Day weekend
Brynn Carnesecca and Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted May 23 - 8:44 a.m.
Observe Memorial Day this weekend by staying up to date on all the festivities happening along the Wasatch Front.
Utah shop teacher graduates top of class in Utah Air National Guard
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 7:12 p.m.
Despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, 33-year-old Kaysville Jr. High School shop teacher Brian Clancy completed basic training and graduated top of his class.
How the Velvet-Wood mine in Utah may help fighter jets
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted May 18 - 5:09 p.m.
The Department of Interior is hoping to turn an old mine in a remote area in San Juan County into a new mine that will aid in building fighter jets.
'We just started': Inside an Air Force lieutenant's surprise ascent to Olympic hopeful
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 9:58 a.m.
Samuel Gilman barely qualified for the World Athletics Indoor Championships but came in fourth. Now Gilman is moving to Park City to train full-time as part of a world-class athletes program.
Korean War veterans receive medal for service, decades after war concludes
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 24 - 1:11 p.m.
It's often called the Forgotten War. But on Wednesday, members of the Korean Consulate let these Utah soldiers know that their sacrifices will never be forgotten.
University of Utah to give college credit for missionary, military or humanitarian service
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 7:11 p.m.
The University of Utah will soon be offering academic credit to returned missionaries, active duty military and veterans and other eligible students who have performed humanitarian service in their communities and beyond.
Chance discovery turns into treasured friendship for 2 Utah Honor Flight vets
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 23 - 8:57 a.m.
About 70 Utah veterans were flown to Washington, D.C., thanks to the Utah Honor Flight, where two Vietnam War veterans learned they served in the same company.
'We're so proud of them': The deep meaning behind this Utah highway's new name
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 5:05 p.m.
Utah leaders unveiled new signage Monday for state Route 102, which was renamed this year to honor a family that made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.
The history is coming: Utah to honor Paul Revere, American Revolution 250 years later
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 10:34 p.m.
Utah is joining in the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's famous ride warning of British movement at the start of the Revolutionary War with events on Friday and Saturday.
Family remembers life, legacy of Utah Vietnam vet after his sudden death
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted April 17 - 1:05 p.m.
A Box Elder County Vietnam veteran who died Sunday is being remembered for his incredible legacy of service.
How Utah's only Navy ROTC unit is training landlocked Utahns to become seaworthy officers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 8:03 a.m.
Many college students have become officers in the Navy and Marine Corps after participating in the U of U's NROTC unit — the only one of its kind in landlocked Utah.
42 years ago, a B-52 bomber crashed into Square Top Mountain, killing 7 crew
Loren Webb, St. George News | Posted April 12 - 1:30 p.m.
On April 11, 1983, a B-52G bomber went down in the rugged mountains of southern Utah, killing all seven crew members on board.
Family days at Hill Air Force Base rescinded
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 7:19 a.m.
The U.S. Air Force on Monday rescinded a policy allowing an extra leave day surrounding federal holidays, including at Utah's Hill Air Force Base.
Veterans honored at Utah Capitol on 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
Sarah Martin, KSL-TV | Posted March 29 - 8:57 a.m.
Vietnam veterans gathered Friday at Utah's Capitol Rotunda to celebrate 50 years since the end of the war, and to honor the men and women who served during a difficult time in our nation's history.
1 in 4 military families face food insecurity. Volunteers at Hill Air Force Base hope to help
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 12:07 p.m.
An Air Force spouse was recently recognized for her efforts to reduce the stigma of food insecurity and the struggles of changing command posts, running a dedicated team of volunteers at the Airman's Attic on base.
Navajo Nation leader says US military to restore scrubbed Code Talker articles
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 7:23 p.m.
A Navajo Nation leader says the U.S. Department of Defense will restore online Code Talker articles that had been scrubbed to comply with anti-diversity, equity and inclusion directives.
