Story by Chief Petty Officer Torrey Lee | Navy Talent Acquisition Group Pacific Northwest | 02.23.2026
Navy Talent Acquisition Group Pacific Northwest brought the Navy’s Strike Group mixed-reality experience to Eisenhower High School Feb. 23-24, 2026 to give students a hands-on look at Navy missions and career paths. Strike Group is a cutting-edge, multi-scenario, mobile mixed-reality experience and is the latest innovation in recruiting. The platform is designed to showcase Navy STEM......
Story by Joseph Siemandel | Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard | 02.17.2026
As the Pacific Northwest prepares to host matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Washington National Guard is strengthening its ability to counter potential unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats....
Story by Joseph Siemandel | Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard | 02.12.2026
Leaders from the Singapore Army, I Corps, U.S. Army Pacific, and the Washington Army National Guard gathered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Feb. 9–12, to finalize plans for Exercise Tiger Balm 2026, the longest-running bilateral exercise between the U.S. Army and the Singapore Armed Forces, reinforcing readiness and partnership in the Indo-Pacific....
Story by Joseph Siemandel | Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard | 01.08.2026
1st Lt. Jenner Sapienza recently earned the prestigious Jungle Tab after graduating from Jungle Operations Training Course...
Story by Joseph Siemandel | Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard | 01.07.2026
The Washington National Guard Funeral Honors team recently supported the family of Basketball great and former U.S. Army officer, Lenny Wilkens....
Story by Joseph Siemandel | Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard | 01.01.2026
In 2025, the Washington Military Department achieved several significant accomplishments in service to the state and nation. Through the dedicated efforts of the Washington National Guard, Washington Emergency Management Division (EMD), Washington Youth Challenge Academy and Washington State Guard, the department continued its mission of safeguarding lives and enhancing the well-being of......
Story by Joseph Siemandel | Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard | 12.19.2025
As rivers overtopped banks and levees failed across western Washington, the Washington National Guard launched one of its largest and fastest flood responses in recent memory, mobilizing approximately 300 soldiers and airmen to help first responders with emergency rescues, evacuations, and levee reinforcement in Skagit, Snohomish, and King counties from Dec. 11-18, 2025....
Story by Joseph Siemandel | Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard | 12.15.2025
During the December drill weekend, soldiers from 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation received the Air and Space Achievement Medal from Brig. Gen. Ken Borchers, commander of the Washington Air National Guard, in recognition of their support to Enduring Partners 2025 in the Kingdom of Thailand....
