Camp Murray
Updated On: 4/9/2012 10:29:33 AM
The Washington National Guard, headquartered at Camp Murray, Wash., is defined by its state and federal mission. At the call of
the governor, the 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 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.
The Washington National Guard is made up of the Washington
Army National Guard (WAARNG) and the Washington Air National
Guard (WA ANG). The WAARNG is a reserve component of the
U.S. Army and the WA ANG is a reserve component of the U.S.
Air Force. About 8,400 citizen Soldiers and Airmen serve in the
Washington National Guard - 6,300 in the WAARNG and 2,100 in
the WA ANG.
These citizen Soldiers and Airmen - from every community, profession and background
around the state - are dedicated to safeguarding lives and property throughout the state, as well
as serving as sentinels for freedom overseas. They are neighbors helping neighbors through a
tradition of service.
To contact the WAARNG and WA ANG call the Public Affairs Office at (253) 512-8481, or
the Recruiting and Retention Command at (253) 512-8065.
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