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The Mission of the Washington Army National Guard

  • To fully participate in the national defense as a part of the Department of Defense community
  • To fully participate in state emergency operations as a part of the Washington State emergency response community
  • To recruit, train and retain quality men and women who will serve their state and nation as citizen-soldiers
  • To build and maintain National Guard community centers and facilities, thus safeguarding federal property and providing for the administration and maintenance of assigned military units
  • To utilize the federally provided equipment as Department of Defense provides and allows, in support of state needs
  • To work with other agencies in drug demand reduction efforts through education and providing role models of a drug-free environment to the community
  • To provide traditional and patriotic presence at celebrations in the communities

"Our guardsmen must adhere to the same high standards as the active Army. The officers and soldiers of the Washington Army National Guard measure up... as soldiers and as citizens. Thinking about joining the team? Read about the values we live by!"