Gov. Spencer Cox has placed Maj. Gen. Michael Turley, who commands the Utah National Guard, on paid administrative leave following an investigation by the U.S. Army Inspector General.
“Utah National Guard Adjutant Maj. Gen. Michael J. Turley has been under investigation by the Department of the Army Inspector General,” Cox said in a statement. “We have not received a copy of their report, but based on the information conveyed by the DAIG, Maj. Gen. Turley was put on paid administrative leave.”
According to a statement from the Utah National Guard, which said it was notified of the investigation Wednesday, it has also not received a report of the findings. That statement said that all inspector general investigations are kept confidential, and only those directly involved in the investigation have access to its details.at this year’s State of the Union address.
Cox appointed Brig. Gen. Daniel Boyack as interim adjutant general over the Utah National Guard. Boyack is the commander of the Utah Air National Guard and the assistant adjutant general over air. He began his career with the Utah Air National Guard in 1994. “The UTNG is a resilient organization that is structured with subordinate leaders prepared to adapt to rapid change,” reads a statement from the Utah National Guard. “There will be no impact to the Utah Guard’s readiness or capabilities during a smooth transition of authority. The Utah National Guard remains fully operational, and all operations, events, and activities will be conducted as currently planned.
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