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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Brian Garrett

Deputy Commissioner, Military Affairs, Department of Veterans and Military Affairs

Brian Garrett, far right, joins Karen Mayne, Michael Turley and Jeff Burton during the 2023 Bronze Minuteman Awards.
March 30, 2023 file photo: Brian Garrett, far right, at the Bronze Minuteman Awards at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement. Photo: Staff Sgt. Jordan Hack / U.S. Army · Public domain · DVIDS

Government service

Deputy Commissioner, Military Affairs, Department of Veterans and Military Affairs

Background

Brian Garrett works on Utah's military installations, defense industry and military-community relationships. His department biography describes a liaison role connecting military leaders, state agencies and lawmakers. Earlier, he directed military relations at Zions Bank and worked in Utah emergency-management leadership. His background includes Air Force active-duty, reserve and National Guard service.

Source: Official biography: Brian Garrett · Background checked October 20, 2026

In the news

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Sources

  1. Official biography: Brian Garrett
  2. Veterans current staff roster (Deputy Commissioner title)

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