Shoulder sleeve insignia of the Washington Army National Guard Element, Joint Headquarters with the addition of the Washington State Guard (WSG) tab
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
Military unit
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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