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In an effort to sharpen readiness and unify leadership across the force, Brig. Gen. Paul Sellars, commanding general of the Washington Army National Guard, brought together battalion command teams from across the state for the annual Commanding General–Battalion Commander Conference on Oct. 17, 2025, at Camp Murray, Washington.
During the conference, Sellars discussed the ongoing transformation of the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team into a Mobile Infantry Brigade, along with updates on the promotion board process, unit stationing, force strength, and readiness and retention.
“We are focused on retention. We want to keep every valuable member of our team as we go through this force structure transformation,” said Sellars. “We want our Soldiers to know how important they are to our organization.”
Members of Sellars’ staff also briefed commanders on current state-level initiatives and how the organization is supporting new Army priorities. Topics included the Army Virtual Desktop, the updated Army Combat Fitness Test, organizational transformation and innovation efforts, and the new personnel and career tracking platforms.
“We want to ensure that each unit and its leadership not only have access to, but are also utilizing all the resources available at the state level to keep their formations healthy and able to meet training requirements,” said Sellars.
Lt. Col. Brooke Muhich, commander of the 181st Brigade Support Battalion, said the conference provided valuable perspective she could share with her company commanders.
“Hearing directly from the directorates helps us as commanders see the big picture and adjust our priorities accordingly,” said Muhich.
Muhich also noted that the new state readiness platform has been a particularly useful tool.
“The new readiness platform is very handy. I refer to it frequently,” Muhich said. “I appreciate that we’re all looking at a centrally managed data source for our key metrics.”
Overall, the conference offered leaders an opportunity to review critical state metrics, share best practices, and reconnect with peers from across Washington.
“We don’t always get the chance to come together, and I know you’re all busy with your units,” said Sellars. “I applaud you for your leadership and continued service in our Guard.”
| Date Taken: | 10.21.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.21.2025 11:31 |
| Story ID: | 550279 |
| Location: | CAMP MURRAY, WASHINGTON, US |
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