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Conversation with the Adjutant General

Conversation with the Adjutant General

In this episode of Raven Conversations, we talk to the 37th Adjutant General of Washington State, Maj. Gen. Gent Welsh. Tune in to this special episode, as he shares his guard story and his vision for the Washington National Guard.

Forging Partnerships: U.S. and Thai Forces Collaborate on Stryker Readiness

Forging Partnerships: U.S. and Thai Forces Collaborate on Stryker Readiness

The partnership between the 1st Battalion, 205th Regimental Training Institute, Washington National Guard and the 112th Stryker Regiment, Royal Thai Army, grew a little stronger during a recent Stryker Maintenance Exchange in Chon Buri, Thailand, Sept. 7 – 19, 2024. This initiative is part of the State Partnership Program, which aims to enhance military capabilities and foster collaboration between the two forces.

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The Washington Military Department’s mission is to provide trained professionals and operational forces who are ready to defend our state and nation, respond to emergencies and disasters and enhance resiliency in communities through structured alternative education opportunities for at-risk youth.