Washington National Guard applies to jurisdiction Washington
The Washington National Guard is one of the four elements of the State of Washington's Washington Military Department and a component of the National Guard of the United States.  It is headquartered at Camp Murray, Washington and is defined by its state and federal mission. At the call of the Governor, the Washington National 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 Washington National 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.1885
Washington Territory Militia "officially" formed and recognized as the Washington National Guard in the Legislative Assembly of Washington Territory.1889
On November 11, 1889 Washington became a state.1890
State Legislature met and appropriated $20,319.33 for a "Brigade Encampment" to be held that summer. Completely uniformed and equipped for the first time, the Washington State National Guard trained on the shores of American Lake near Tacoma.1946–1960
Washington National Guard members involved in civil disturbance, labor conflicts, flooding assistance, fire fighting.1962–1979
Washington National Guard members involved in flooding assistance, fire fighting.1980
More than 2,000 members of the Washington National Guard are called to state active duty when Mount St. Helens erupted.1981–1990
Washington National Guard members involved in assistance to law enforcement, search and rescue, emergency recovery, flood assistance, etc.1990–1991
Washington National Guard members activated in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm (Gulf War 1).1991–1996
Washington National Guard members serve in support of state missions involving winter storms, flooding assistance, fire fighting, etc.1997
Washington National Guard members deployed to Bosnia in Federal Active service as part of Operation Joint Guardian.