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Washington National Guard Sgt. Roberta Brown, left, and 1st Lt. Kawika Yasumura, with 319th Ordnance Company (EOD), 741st Ordnance Battalion, pull a rope to detonate a simulated explosive device at Juniper Dunes Wilderness, Pasco, Wash., April 5, 2023.

Working in teams, 319th EOD techs train under conditions that replicate the situations they face in combat. 💣

📸 by Staff Sgt. Adeline Witherspoon

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Big thanks to 96th Troop Command PAO, 133rd Army Band, and all the 741st Soldiers who made the ceremony a success!

Great write-up on 319th by 96th Trp Cmd PAO! The company also executed a great Change of Command ceremony on Friday, April 1st as CPT Justin Bowen stepped down, and 1LT Joe Webster took the reins. Congrats all around!

For anyone in the Kent area ... Sounds like fun!

MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALISTS/FAMILY PROGRAMS KENT, WA
Hoppy Easter!! National Guard, Reserve and Veteran families: Please join us for FREE family photos with the Easter Bunny while Honoring "Month of the Military Child" with Super Hero boxes courtesy of the Washington Army National Guard Child & Youth Services, (WANGY)! 16 April 2022 1300-1500. Please scan the QR code located on the flyer, or reach out to a volunteer to register today. Joint Services Support will have additional resource providers in attendance as well. For additional questions, please call 253-327-3498 or email: [email protected].
Event registration can be found at:
https://bit.ly/KentEasterBunnyPhotos2022

Planning a family vacation? Check out the new 2022 Military Salute tickets to Disneyland and Disney World! Available through Leisure Travel Services located inside Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North or Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field. Eligibility: https://jblm.armymwr.com/application/files/4316/4081/3152/Military_ID_Guide_Feb_2021-1.jpg
More info: https://jblm.armymwr.com/programs/leisure-travel-services

Good times, bad times; rain or shine: count on us to be the Sam to your Frodo, no matter the weather! ⛈

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Wishing all our service members the love and gratitude they deserve!

Belated post from our impromptu BN Hail and Farewell earlier this month. Lots of changes to celebrate. We officially welcomed SFC Koung, SFC Sanders, 2LT Choi, CPT Meyers, and MAJ Mach to the 741st Family. And bid a fond farewell to SFC Hegg, CPT Postawa, CPT McClendon, and MAJ Ecklund who are leaving us and moving on to bigger and better opportunities. Honorable mention to CPT Lee and CPT Pace who couldn't be with us this time, but are leaving the unit as well. All will be sorely missed!

Protect the Cause!

Teammates in action!!

Such an important topic year-round, but critical as our Soldiers tackle the complex feelings the close-out of the mission in AFG.

Resilience, Risk Reduction and Su***de Prevention, JSS
September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. The theme is "Connect to Protect" being there for one another is extremely important not only during the month of September but the entire year. Research indicates that connectedness – or feeling connected or having a sense of belonging – is a factor that can reduce the chance someone will consider or attempt su***de. Having social connections and a feeling of belonging can be a protective factor against su***de. Sometimes, loneliness and feeling like a burden can
increase the risk for su***de for some people. It is important for us to focus on how we can Connect to Protect the Service members and military families in our lives. I encourage each and every one of you to check in, offer your support and connect with resources. Confidential help is also available. You can call the:
Veterans/Military Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 (press 1), text 838255, or chat online at www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat.
Military OneSource for support – such as financial advice or relationship or
family counseling - at 800-342-9647 or visit militaryonesource.mil.
Also, Joint Services Support is that one stop shop that has MFLAC's, financial counselors, emergency resources and so much more. If you do not know where to begin you can call the emergency line at 800-364-7492 for 24/7 assistance.

See the September Outdoor Recreation calendar here! To register visit JBLMmwrRegistration.com or stop by the Northwest Adventure Center or Adventures Unlimited.

In case you are going to be in the Portland area in the next couple weeks....

Great story on WAARNG success!

Recognition and Education take center stage during National Guard leaders visit to Washington state An exceptional year, which included responses to a global pandemic, multiple civil disturbances, cyber attacks and catastrophic wildfires, earned the Washington National Guard a visit from the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.

Alerts from your local Emergency Management are the best way to stay informed about danger in your area. If you live in an area prone to , sign up to be notified about evacuations, road closures and more. You must OPT IN to get these notices. mil.wa.gov/alerts

Great write-up by WAARNG PAO on some fantastic EOD and staff training during AT last month. Phenomenal effort by all involved! And we had a little fun too! 96th Troop Command Washington National Guard

Ordnance Battalion focuses on basics during Annual Training Following a year of irregular training, the 741st Ordnance Battalion (EOD) focused on the basics during their annual training.

Still interested in applying for an scholarship? We're extending the deadline to July 16! Apply today for

https://ngaw.org/2021-scholarship-application-form/

While not actually pictured here, our very own SSG Nicholas was part of this group doing some VERY fun Army training! 96th Troop Command Washington National Guard 741st EOD BN

The EOD Warrior Foundation would like to wish all father's everywhere a VERY Happy Father's Day! May your day be filled with warm hugs, cold beer, and happy memories!

What a great opportunity!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY for our enlisted members! would like to send 4 Professional Development attendees to the annual conference in August. If you're interested,please submit to the following info to Bob Sweeney, Exec Dir of NGAW at [email protected] NLT 30 June 2021.
- Rank
- Name
- Component: Army or Air
- Unit of Assignment
- E-mail Address
- Telephone
- Status – AGR/Technician/M-Day/DSG

Some exciting EOD displays this year, courtesy of our own 319th EOD!!

For as long as there is a Washington State Summer Con, we will always cherish our friends and partners in the Washington National Guard as a part of our event. A traditional Comic Con is filled with fictional heroes, but Summer Con continues to blend the real and fictional as we recognize some of our own heroes again this year.

Especially this year. It has been quite a year for everyone, and the men and women of the Washington National Guard helped us get through it. From working at food banks and vaccination sites, deploying to protect our cities, fighting the fires that threatened Bonney Lake and Sumner to deploying around the globe... the men and women of our Washington National Guard are a fabric of our community.

Come meet some of the Guardsmen at the Washington State Summer Con on June 18-20. Here is a great opportunity to say 'thank you' to some of our local heroes. They are bringing plenty of awesome equipment and toys including: a Black Hawk helicopter, Stryker fighting vehicle, robots, bomb suits, fun gear, and so much more! We have seen the plans for the Special Ops Nerf course too.

Get your tickets today to the kickoff event to start the Summer in Puyallup: www.wasummercon.com

is extending the deadline for our 2021 applications. You and your dependents now have until June 30 to apply for some . Apply today or contact us for more information.
https://ngaw.org/2021-scholarship-application-form/

EXCITING NEWS! is extending the deadline for our 2021 applications. You and your dependents now have until June 30 to apply for some . Apply today or contact us for more information.
https://ngaw.org/2021-scholarship-application-form/

Don’t be the one left out! Alerts will not automatically come to your phone unless you sign up for them. Signing up is easy and free at mil.wa.gov/alerts

Don’t be the one left out! Be in the know. The best way to know what is happening in a disaster is to sign up for local emergency alerts. Alerts will not automatically come to your phone unless you sign up for them. Signing up is easy and free at mil.wa.gov/alerts

Fun community event for families and kids! Might even get to see some cool 319th EOD stuff there too!

For as long as there is a Washington State Summer Con, we will always cherish our friends and partners in the Washington National Guard as a part of our event. A traditional Comic Con is filled with fictional heroes, but Summer Con continues to blend the real and fictional as we recognize some of our own heroes again this year.

Especially this year. It has been quite a year for everyone, and the men and women of the Washington National Guard helped us get through it. From working at food banks and vaccination sites, deploying to protect our cities, fighting the fires that threatened Bonney Lake and Sumner to deploying around the globe... the men and women of our Washington National Guard are a fabric of our community.

Come meet some of the Guardsmen at the Washington State Summer Con on June 18-20. Here is a great opportunity to say 'thank you' to some of our local heroes. They are bringing plenty of awesome equipment and toys including: a Black Hawk helicopter, Stryker fighting vehicle, robots, bomb suits, fun gear, and so much more! We have seen the plans for the Special Ops Nerf course too.

Get your tickets today to the kickoff event to start the Summer in Puyallup: www.wasummercon.com

Did you know that Scholarships are for Association members and their dependents? 👩‍🎓 Did you know those scholarships are for whichever school you attend, in-state, out-of-state, public, or private? 📚 Did you know that our scholarship money goes directly to the recipient, not to their school? Applications are due by June 21! 🧑‍🎓
https://ngaw.org/2021-scholarship-application-form/

Looking for outlets for kids this summer? USO is offering a teen adventure camp...

Military teens are encouraged to register for Adventure Camp this summer in the gorgeous North Cascade Mountains!! Find more information at www.glacierpeakinstitute.org/militaryteencamp

Celebrated CSM Anderson's 36 selfless years of service last week. A tremendous leader - he will certainly be missed as he goes on to bigger and better things! Congratulations CSM!

Hadn't seen this before today. Never forget... 🇺🇲

Fallen Heroes | Washington State Military Department, Citizens Serving Citizens with Pride & Tradition Our deepest condolences go out to all family, friends and comrades-in-arms. Selfless sacrifice such as these brave souls serve as the ultimate exemplar of duty to the cause of freedom and the defense of our great nation.

As WA NG begins to step back from COVID support missions this summer, please make sure your Soldiers, friends, and neighbors have all the assistance and support they need. Great comprehensive link from WA EMD below!

Information For Nearly every Washingtonian has now been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s OK to ask for help. This page includes resources to help your family stay healthy both physically and mentally, find financial support services and more. Fewer, shorter and safer interactions are crucial.

USO Northwest has a lot of great resources for Soldiers, Veterans, and Families. This link is for career and transition planning, and is open to military spouses too! Lots of job changes for many of us due to pandemic. Give it a look if it applies!

Are you a member of the National Guard, active duty or a military spouse? The USO Pathfinder Transition Program can help you plan for employment and education needs! Register at uso.org/transition, and a dedicated staff member will reach out to support you!

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!

Monthly JSS Newsletter has hit the streets....lots of good info, and recognition for some outstanding volunteers in the WA NG!

JSS_Monthly_Newsletter_May_2021 Joint Services Support Monthly Newsletter-May, 2021