Gov. Cox appoints new general of the Utah National Guard

Newly apponted Brigadier General David Boyack. Photo: Courtesy of the Governor’s Office

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox appointed Brigadier General Daniel Boyack as the new adjuntant general of the Utah National Guard earlier this week.

Gen. Boyack’s appointment follows the announcement from General Turley of his decision to retire from the U.S. Army and step down as Adjutant General.

Boyack previously served as the commander and assistant adjutant general for the Utah Air National Guard, overseeing command, control and operations of plans and programs affecting more than 1,400 Utah Air National Guard personnel.

His responsibilities in this role also included ensuring combat readiness and mission capability of the 151st Air Refueling Wing and three Air Combat Command units; the 151st Intelligence Reconnaissance Surveillance Group, the 109th Air Control Squadron and the 130th Engineering Installation Squadron and the newly created KC-135 Test Detachment.

“Brig. Gen. Boyack is a fine example of military training, discipline and leadership, and I’m grateful for his willingness to take on this new responsibility. I have every confidence that he will serve Utahns and his fellow Guardsmen and women admirably,” Cox said. “We appreciate Gen. Turley’s many years of service to our state and nation, and wish him well.”

Boyack began his career with the Utah Air National Guard in 1994 and currently serves as a Drill Status Guardsman while employed as a pilot with a major airline. He has a bachelor’s degree from Excelsior College and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Argosy University.

Boyack also serves as the vice chair to the director of the Air National Guard’s National Strategic Planning System Steering Committee and director of the National Guard Bureau Commander’s Leadership Course.

He’s earned numerous commendations including a Legion of Merit Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with oak leaf cluster, Aerial Achievement Medal, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with service star, and others.