![]() My prayer this day with hands extended, please welcome home this “So when these things are asked of me, and I can reach no higher. Our aviation search and rescue and hoist training,Īnd our aerial wildland firefighting training did not come too soon. So far, we responded to the SR 530 mudslide and the largest Upcoming exercises focused on a Cascadia Subduction Zone incident re-sponse.Īnd little did we know that our citizens would need us in such a big In 2013, the 66th developed an aggressive training strategy thatīegan a three-year process leading up to being an active participant in the Staff, while our highly skilled aircrews prepare and train to conduct: That guidance focused on the 66th TAC’s capability to conduct Mis-sionĬommand as an Aviation Joint Task Force/Dual Status Commander’s Of the WANG to be prepared to support domestic operations across the Simultaneously, we have beenįocused on the training guidance and objectives communicated by the senior lead-ership ![]() Overseas contingency operations in various parts of the Middle East. This year we are actively preparing individual aviation units for mobilization in support of This means simultaneous preparation for our federal and state missions. For the soldiers of the 66th Theater Aviation Com-mand, Spans the dual mission focus of the WANG. Reduced for the overall force, Washington National Guard Aviation remains engaged. Though the requirement to support overseas contingency operations has been significantly Washington National Guard - 66th Theater Aviation Command Your professionalism, commitment and teamwork.Ĥ - EVERGREEN MAGAZINE VOL. We’ve built a strong reputation – and we couldn’t do it without What they’ve come to expect from the Washington Military Department – a critical helping Working together will ensure that we continue to provide Washingtonians with We know it’s going to be a long, hot, tiresome summer. With fire season just underway, I ask that you continue to promote a spirit of co-operationĪnd collaboration. To unite our resources and streamline our assets to benefit both our department, and the people I have said many times, we have to break down our ‘silos of excellence.’ We have The feedback I’ve received from our partners on your effort and abilities has been To coordinate and deliver important services to thousands of worn-out firefighters, and hundreds of Both our state and federal employees worked tirelessly – and together – Of our department – from payroll and finance, to IT and human resources from Army and Air, toĪviation and ground troops. Instead, I commend you for your incredible teamwork. Local emergency managers, to digging fire lines. Our employees worked around the clock doing everything from direct coordination with I could list and congratulate you on all of your accomplishments. Together to lean forward and ensure Washingtonians received the help they need and deserve. Yet again – you proved your value and importance to the state of Washington.Īs multiple fires ravaged hundreds of thousands of acres across Eastern Washington, our team pulled Hits the switch to drop 660 gallons of wa-ter Send articles, photos, questions and art to Washington National Guardīlack Hawk helicopter hovers above a wa-ter Soars over the Carlton Complex fire to drop aīucket load of water in support of the Wash-ingtonīattle against the largest wildfire in Wash-ingtonĭave Goodhue, B Co., 1-168th General Sup-portĬontributions to the Evergreen Magazine are always welcome! TAGLINE.Ĭertified to Fight.ĭ-Day 70th Anniversary.
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