VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS commiSSION

Members of the public may participate remotely in the meeting by visiting the commission’s webpage to access the live streaming options: https://le.utah.gov/committee/committee.jsp?year=2026&com=SPEVMA

Approximate

timeframe

1

2:30

. Commission Business

· Call to order

· Approval of the meeting minutes from June 16, 2026

· Other commission business

2

2:35

. Military Support Teams

The commission will receive a presentation regarding Utah’s Military Support Teams and their efforts to support military-connected students in the state.

· Gary Harter, Commissioner, Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (UDVMA)

· Mike Miller, Family Programs Manager, UDVMA

· Francesca Suarez, Military Support Team Lead, Davis School District

· Public comment

· Commission discussion/action

2:55

3. Installation Resilience Program

The commission will receive a presentation regarding installation resiliency projects, including the Great Salt Lake Sentinel Landscape.

· Gary Harter, Commissioner, UDVMA

· Tyler Smith, Installation Resiliency Manager, UDVMA

· Public comment

· Commission discussion/action

3:15

4. Veteran Suicide Prevention

The commission will receive a presentation on resiliency and suicide prevention.

· Gary Harter, Commissioner, UDVMA

· Kayle Smith, Prevention and Resiliency Program Manager, UDVMA

· Public comment

· Commission discussion/action

3:30

5. Adjourn