<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[National Guard Association of Utah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Utah’s National Guard Voices]]></description><link>https://www.ngaut2027.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:29:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ngaut2027.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations NGAUT Scholarships Winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congratulations to this year’s NGAUT scholarship winners, funded by NGAUT, our corporate members, and the Charitable Trust.]]></description><link>https://www.ngaut2027.org/post/congratulations-ngaut-scholarships-winners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ea7041b-2b90-4bb4-9d4b-19efffc794fa</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:19:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7557b1_8b6ca9ebd1a74df5ac127ea8d78b8ca9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_861,h_923,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charles Beckmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Professional Association is Thriving!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[NGAUT kicked off 2026 with a strong State Conference featuring Maj. Gen. Boyack and Stephen M.R. Covey. Meet the newly elected board officers and join us in thanking those who are stepping down.]]></description><link>https://www.ngaut2027.org/post/your-professional-association-is-thriving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">47244aec-d82e-41ba-a9b3-1cc9a5208e4d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:19:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7557b1_a28953ce13a94eac9b8cc096224b14f2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charles Beckmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did I decide to serve in NGAUT?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drawing on Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, new Company Grade Trustee CPT Jason Raths explains why he chose to “get in the arena” with NGAUT: if we are not at the table, we are on the table.]]></description><link>https://www.ngaut2027.org/post/why-did-i-decide-to-serve-in-ngaut</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e9a791db-9e81-49a3-afb5-6f834804cbad</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:19:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7557b1_771ec9d67849497586422c957ebfc92f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charles Beckmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Message from the Social Media Trustee]]></title><description><![CDATA[NGAUT has launched a LinkedIn page to meet members where they already are. Follow us, and tell us what you want to see by emailing ngautmedia@gmail.com.]]></description><link>https://www.ngaut2027.org/post/message-from-the-social-media-trustee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4d987add-182c-49f5-9711-e29260bc7286</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:19:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7557b1_f6fb231913c94250881892c34575c204~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charles Beckmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support the 2027 NGAUS Conference by Volunteering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning is underway for the 2027 NGAUS General Conference in Salt Lake City. Volunteer for a committee or pledge resources at ngaut2027.org to help make it a success.]]></description><link>https://www.ngaut2027.org/post/support-the-2027-ngaus-conference-by-volunteering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">469d7e61-e3b4-48be-8ea4-1e6ddd8bdc49</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:19:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7557b1_94ea393ee3a14b6fb705855bbd3ea89d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_723,h_487,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charles Beckmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Message from the Immediate Past President]]></title><description><![CDATA[LTC Chris Kroeber reflects on a year of rapid change across the defense enterprise and why NGAUT and NGAUS are built for moments like this, ahead of Utah hosting the 2027 National Conference.]]></description><link>https://www.ngaut2027.org/post/message-from-the-immediate-past-president</link><guid isPermaLink="false">07a4c918-9f86-4dcf-b544-f27e10cfdfb6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:19:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Charles Beckmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Help Shape the Future of the National Guard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have an idea to improve your unit’s equipment, facilities or funding? LTC Michael Isom outlines two ways to raise it: through Utah’s Legislative Trustees, or by joining an NGAUS Task Force that meets in Indianapolis this August.]]></description><link>https://www.ngaut2027.org/post/how-to-help-shape-the-future-of-the-national-guard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c2ae35ce-e7dd-4a3c-b940-e4720f35c810</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:19:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7557b1_5ef85c09067948ef966c5ad5155a12ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charles Beckmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Unified Voice in Uncertain Times: The Value of NGAUT Membership]]></title><description><![CDATA[NGAUT President COL Cody Workman explains why, amid rising mission demands and tighter resources, membership in NGAUT and NGAUS is a direct investment in your career, your Soldiers and Airmen, and your family.]]></description><link>https://www.ngaut2027.org/post/a-unified-voice-in-uncertain-times-the-value-of-ngaut-membership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">01faed39-b723-4c34-a4cd-780aaf4cff29</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:19:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7557b1_1a152b174e2d466596b782eb56a40ec3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charles Beckmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Voice in Action: Legislative Update for NGAUT Members]]></title><description><![CDATA[All five resolutions passed at the March NGAUT State Conference are headed to NGAUS, and the 2026 Utah Legislative General Session delivered several wins for the Guard. Maj Bruce Weaver recaps both and asks for your next ideas.]]></description><link>https://www.ngaut2027.org/post/your-voice-in-action-legislative-update-for-ngaut-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">05a8c244-e73b-4c87-97fb-fce3ff71bf42</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:19:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7557b1_fec2b026729d4343ad313d67d9914ef6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charles Beckmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Finally Joined — A Warrant Officer's Case for NGAUT]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Warrant Officer since 2015, CW3 Matilde Ott didn’t join NGAUT until 2025 — and now says her only regret is waiting. Here’s her case for why “The Silent Professionals” can’t afford to stay silent.]]></description><link>https://www.ngaut2027.org/post/why-i-finally-joined--a-warrant-officers-case-for-ngaut</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6975bd69-32cd-4c3c-916f-35200f063821</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:19:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7557b1_bbd1161441d34ddfb27c719fe3a170de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Charles Beckmann</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocacy Initiatives for Utah National Guard Soldiers and Officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Utah National Guard plays a vital role in supporting both state and federal missions, providing essential services during emergencies, and ensuring the safety and security of the community. However, the challenges faced by soldiers and officers extend beyond their military duties. 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