Utah National Guard celebrates reopening of newly renovated Lehi Armory
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- A ribbon-cutting ceremony is held celebrating the newly renovated Utah National Guard’s Lehi Armory on Monday, April 14, 2025.
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- The Utah National Guard Lehi Armory is shown in an undated photo.
The Utah National Guard celebrated the beginning of a new era in northern Utah County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of its Lehi City Armory on Monday afternoon.
The brick structure built in the late 1950s has served as a National Guard facility where units train, meet and parade.
It was also featured in the 1968 film “The Devil’s Brigade.”
For the past two years, the Lehi Armory has undergone interior renovations while also allotting space for community use.
Now, after several year’s absence from the city, the Utah National Guard’s 23rd Army Band and the 128th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment will call Lehi home, according to a Utah National Guard press release.
“After many years, these units finally have a space specifically designed to accommodate their unique needs. We are grateful for the city’s support and look forward to being an active partner in the community again. We truly appreciate the support and patriotism of Lehi City,” said Col. Jon Richardson, commander for the 97th Troop Command.
The newly renovated space provides the units with areas that greatly improve their ability to train in their specific tasks and missions, a capability that has been lacking for both these units for many years, the release stated.
“This space is tailored to our mission needs, which enhances our capabilities and helps us accomplish our public affairs mission. We are excited to be amongst the local community,” said Maj. Jeff Brenchley, commander for the 128th MPAD.
The 23rd Army Band will benefit from the new space as it looks to provide a variety of new areas that aid the band’s mission and gives them space to practice for the many community concerts and events they participate in each year.
“This building will allow us to train more efficiently and effectively than ever before,” Chief Warrant Officer 2 Spencer Frohm, commander and band master, said in the release. “We look forward to calling this place home. Thank you to all who made this a reality.”
Lehi Councilmember Chris Condie spoke briefly during the event, calling the renovations a symbol of commitment, dedication and valor.
“Today marks a great day in Lehi City and our National Guard. The reopening of Lehi Armory is a powerful investment in the strength and readiness of our brave men and women in uniform,” he said.
The Lehi Armory is located at 348 E. Main St., across from the United States Postal Office.
