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NEWS AND REPORTS

Soldiers holding up the Soldier of the Year award.Washington Army National Guard
Selects Best of the Best

Seven Guard Soldiers from across the state gathered to compete for the 2008 Soldier / NCO of the Year Competition February 28th at Camp Murray.

The Soldier of the Year winner is...click to read on.

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Soldier doing pushups.Soldier running.Soldier reading a land navigation map.A soldier testing on map reading abilities.A soldier testing on sending radio reports.A soldier in field using a compass and map to navigate.A soldier qualifying with the M16 rifle.A soldier places a mock claymore mine.A soldier with pack gear in field marking his course during land navigation field testing.A soldier stands at attention infront of the Washington National Guard senior leadership.

EVENTS 
Pilot program to set new standard

FORT LEWIS, Wash. – The Premobilization Training Assistance Team (PTAT) was created to assist Washington Army National Guard units as they prepare to deploy by offering guidance and training when time and resources are limited during premobilization.

The Ft. Lewis based PTAT was founded in April of 2007, “to facilitate getting through the mobilization process,” said Master Sgt. Kevin Johnson, the training support team non-commissioned officer in charge

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