Washington National Guard | |
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Active | As exclusively state militias: 1855–1933 As dual state-federal reserve forces: 1933–present |
Country | United States of America |
Allegiance | State (32 U.S.C.) Federal (10 U.S.C. § E) |
Branch | United States Army and United States Air Force |
Role | State militia/Reserve force |
Size | 8,200 personnel |
Part of | National Guard Bureau Washington Military Department |
Garrison/HQ | Washington State |
Nickname(s) | Air Guard Army Guard |
Motto(s) | "Safe Guarding Lives and Property" |
Website | https://www.mil.wa.gov |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major General Bret D. Daugherty, USA |
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.