America in Photos: National Guard Dignified Transfer, Washington State Flood, and AmericaFest

America in Photos: National Guard Dignified Transfer, Washington State Flood, and AmericaFest

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Guard Responds to Flooding in Western Washington

DECEMBER 22, 2025 — As rivers overtopped banks and levees failed across western Washington, the Washington National Guard launched one of its largest and fastest flood responses in recent memory, mobilizing about 300 Soldiers and Airmen to help first responders with rescues, evacuations and levee reinforcement from Dec. 11-18. Following an emergency proclamation signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Dec. 10, the Washington National Guard immediately mo…