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The Washington Military Department is a constitutionally based organization with an uncompromising dedication to safeguarding the citizens, property, environment and economy of our state and region and defending American interests through execution of the National Military Strategy and the National Strategy for Homeland Security.
SPOTLIGHT
National Level Exercise 02-08
The Washington Emergency Management Division and citizen soldiers of the Washington National Guard participated in the National Level Exercise 02-08 from May 1st - May 8th. The exercise tested Federal, State, and multi-jurisdictional responses to multiple terrorist incidents in Washington State as well as an accidental chemical agent release at the Umatilla Chemical Depot in Oregon.
May is Volcano Awareness Month
Learn
more about volcanoes, preparing for volcanic hazards, and the “Rock Your
World” Volcano Poster Contest at our
May In-Focus
campaign web page and by visiting the USGS web site.
Prepare in a Year
One hour of disaster preparedness activity each month helps you be ready for disasters whenever they occur. For compelling photos, streaming videos, and illustrated step-by-step instructions, please visit Prepare in a Year.
New Uniformed Service Shared Leave Pool for State Employees (Effective October 1, 2007).
The Uniformed Service Shared Leave Pool (USSLP) was created so that state employees who are called to service in the uniformed services will be able to maintain a level of compensation and employee benefits consistent with the amount they would have received had they remained in active state service. The pool was also created to allow general government and higher education employees to voluntarily donate their leave to be used by any eligible employee who has been called to service in the uniformed services. Learn more....
Join our Team!
There are multiple ways to work for the Washington Military Department. There are State Civil Service jobs as well as Federal Civil Service and Federal Military Employment. Learn more...
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