1 When Caiden Taylor enlisted in the Utah National Guard in 2014 he raised his right hand and swore an oath to defend the Constitution and obey the orders of the President of the United States and of the officers appointed over him.
It’s an oath very similar to what active duty Soldiers affirm, except that it includes a promise to also defend the constitution of the state of Utah and obey the orders of the governor.
In early September Gov. Gary Herbert issued an activation order to the Utah National Guard.
When Taylor, a sergeant in the 118th Transportation Company, learned about the activation, he made good on his oath.