Washington State Guard
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The Washington State Guard is the state defense force of the U.S. state of Washington. It is an element of the state's military forces which also include the Washington Army National Guard and the Washington Air National Guard.
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Washington State Guard | |
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Active | 1917–1920 1941–1947 1960–present |
Allegiance | Washington |
Type | military reserve force |
Role | public duties, internal security, civil defense |
Size | 80 (2016)[1] |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Murray |
Motto(s) | Latin: Pro Civitas Et Patria (English: For State and Country) |
Website | https://mil.wa.gov/state-guard |
Commanders | |
Commander-in-Chief | Jay Inslee (as Governor) |
Commander | COL Joseph Maassen |
Chief of Staff | LTC Peter Lukevich |
Insignia | |
Distinctive unit insignia (also worn by Headquarters, Washington Army National Guard) | |
Beret flash |
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