Washington National Guard Hosts Foundation Day to Strengthen Homeland Defense Readiness

National Guard Hosts Foundation Day

FEBRUARY 3, 2026 – Military and civilian leaders convened at Camp Murray on Jan. 29, 2026, as the Washington National Guard, with support from the National Guard Bureau and U.S. Northern Command, hosted a Foundation Day event focused on homeland defense. The discussion centered on how the National Guard could be employed during large-scale disasters and emerging threats, and the Guard’s expanding role in ensuring the safety and security of the n…

Washington National Guard Hosts Foundation Day to Strengthen Homeland Defense Readiness

At a time of rising uncertainty, military and civilian leaders gathered at Camp Murray to confront what homeland defense looks like today—and what it must become tomorrow. Washington National Guard Foundation Day brought together state, federal, and interagency partners to tackle large-scale disasters, emerging threats, and the Guard’s expanding role in protecting the nation, laying the groundwork for how Washington will respond when the unthink…