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Part-time service. Full-time benefits.

Washington National Guard

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Serve Your State. Defend Your Nation.

The Army National Guard is a part-time state-based military component that serves a dual mission. Each Guard unit serves under the command of their state governor to respond to natural disasters or other state emergencies. In addition, Guard units can be activated to defend the nation when needed.

Each state, Washington D.C. and the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, have their own Army National Guard units. There are 54 units in total.

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Part-time service, Lifelong benefits

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

The Army National Guard gives you the power to choose a path that fits your goals and transforms your future. Whether you want to sharpen your skills or lead others toward success, there's a place for you.

  • Enlisted Soldier – Ready to become an expert in your field? If you have a high school diploma, GED, or are working toward one, this path lets you build real-world skills and launch a meaningful career.
     
  • Commissioned Officer – Want to take charge and lead with purpose? If you have a college degree or plan to earn one, this route empowers you to make critical decisions and inspire others.

Whichever path you choose, you're not just joining a team—you're stepping into a purpose.

ENLISTMENT TIMELINE

130+ Ways to Build the Life You Want.

With over 130 career paths to choose from, there's a role that's perfect for you—whether you're into cutting-edge tech like computer engineering, hands-on trades like construction, or even the thrill of controlled explosions. Your future starts here.

CAREERS

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Armories and Recruiter Stations

  • Alpha Company, 3-161 Infantry
    Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
  • ANACORTES ARMORY
    2219 M Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
  • BELLINGHAM STOREFRONT
    4184 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
  • BREMERTON ARMORY
    1211 Carver St, Bremerton, WA 98312, USA
  • BUCKLEY ARMORY
    455 N River Ave, Buckley, WA 98321, USA
  • Camp Murray (State HQ)
    Camp Murray, WA, USA
  • CENTRALIA STOREFRONT
    1720 S Gold St, Centralia, WA 98531, USA
  • FMS #3
    Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284, USA
  • HHC 81st SBCT // HHC 181st BSB // A-CO 181 BSB // C-CO 181 BSB // DET-1 HHB 2-146th FA // FMS #1
    Seattle, WA, USA
  • HHC 898 BEB // C CO 898 BEB (SC) // E CO (-), 181 BSB
    Marysville, WA, USA
  • KENNEWICK STOREFRONT
    513 N Edison St, Kennewick, WA 99336, USA
  • KENT ARMORY
    24410 Military Rd S, Kent, WA 98032, USA
  • LACEY STOREFRONT
    8221 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516, USA
  • LAKEWOOD STOREFRONT
    10020 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, USA
  • LONGVIEW ARMORY
    819 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA
  • LYNNWOOD STOREFRONT
    2921 Alderwood Mall Blvd, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA
  • MARYSVILLE READINESS CENTER
    13613 40th Ave NE, Marysville, WA 98271, USA
  • MONTESANO ARMORY
    21 Clemons Rd, Montesano, WA 98563, USA
  • MOSES LAKE ARMORY
    6500 32nd Ave NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, USA
  • NORTH SPOKANE
    12408 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99218, USA
  • PORT ORCHARD ARMORY
    1950 SE Mile Hill Dr, Port Orchard, WA 98366, USA
  • PULLMAN WSU
    403 Veterans Way, Pullman, WA 99163, USA
  • PUYALLUP STOREFRONT
    10228 156th St E, Puyallup, WA 98374, USA
  • SNOHOMISH ARMORY
    1501 Ave D, Snohomish, WA 98290, USA
  • SPOKANE VALLEY
    8901 E Trent Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99212, USA
  • TUKWILA STOREFRONT
    666 Strander Blvd, Seattle, WA 98188, USA
  • VANCOUVER STOREFRONT
    Parking lot, 11505 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98662, USA
  • WALLA WALLA ARMORY
    113 S Colville St, Walla Walla, WA 99362, USA
  • WENATCHEE ARMORY
    1230 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA 98801, USA
  • YAKIMA READINESS CENTER
    2501 Airport Ln, Yakima, WA 98903, USA

EDUCATION ASSISTANCE

The Washington Army National Guard offers many assistance programs to help pay tuition costs and other educational expenses for an approved degree or professional certificate. In addition, counseling programs are available to help soldiers prepare for College-Level Examinations, Standardized Tests, and other career-based testing programs.

Graduate students can apply for a Postsecondary Education Grant to get an approved degree or professional certificate. Participants commit to serving one year (served concurrently with contract) in exchange for each year of funding. 

For more information, contact 1-800-GoGuard or Washington State's Education Services Office:

Washington Army National Guard Education Services

41st Division Way Bldg. 15

Camp Murray, WA 98430

(253) 512-8435

ng.wa.waarng.list.per-education@army.mil

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