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Hundreds of Guard activated in Wildfire response
08.12.2026 -- In the air, on the ground -- protecting homes and lives Read More »

State begins damage assessments for historic wildfires
08.06.2026 -- Online survey now live; completing it doesn't guarantee assistance Read More »

Alert: 2026 Wildfires

The State Emergency Operations Center is activated to a Level 1 in support of 2026 Washington Wildfires. Find the latest on smoke in our state: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/ Locate Fire Information via DNR & Inciweb.  Help with Damage Assessments for Wildfires.  Find support and resources from Commerce.

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    Conversation with the Adjutant General

    Conversation with the Adjutant General

    In this episode of Raven Conversations, we talk to the 37th Adjutant General of Washington State, Maj. Gen. Gent Welsh. Tune in to this special episode, as he shares his guard story and his vision for the Washington National Guard.

    Forging Partnerships: U.S. and Thai Forces Collaborate on Stryker Readiness

    Forging Partnerships: U.S. and Thai Forces Collaborate on Stryker Readiness

    The partnership between the 1st Battalion, 205th Regimental Training Institute, Washington National Guard and the 112th Stryker Regiment, Royal Thai Army, grew a little stronger during a recent Stryker Maintenance Exchange in Chon Buri, Thailand, Sept. 7 – 19, 2024. This initiative is part of the State Partnership Program, which aims to enhance military capabilities and foster collaboration between the two forces.

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    The Washington Military Department’s mission is to provide trained professionals and operational forces who are ready to defend our state and nation, respond to emergencies and disasters and enhance resiliency in communities through structured alternative education opportunities for at-risk youth.