Washington National Guard

Washington National Guard
Seal of the Washington National Guard
ActiveAs exclusively state militias: 1855–1933
As dual state-federal reserve forces: 1933–present
Country United States of America
AllegianceState (32 U.S.C.)
Federal (10 U.S.C. § E)
BranchUnited States Army and United States Air Force
RoleState militia/Reserve force
Size8,200 personnel
Part ofNational Guard Bureau
Washington Military Department
Garrison/HQWashington State
Nickname(s)Air Guard
Army Guard
Motto(s)"Safe Guarding Lives and Property"
Websitehttps://www.mil.wa.gov
Commanders
Current
commander
Major General Bret D. Daugherty, USA
Washington National Guardsmen training to fight forest fires

The Washington National Guard is one of the four elements of the State of Washington's Washington Military Department and a component of the National Guard of the United States. It is headquartered at Camp Murray, Washington and is defined by its state and federal mission. At the call of the Governor, the Washington National Guard will mobilize and deploy during times of state emergency to augment local jurisdictions and responders in their efforts to protect lives and property. The Washington National Guard is also subject to the call of the President of the United States to serve as part of the total U.S. Military force.