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National Guard Day at WA Capitol

National Guard Day at WA Capitol

A lot is happening at the State Capitol Friday: The legislative session is in its 19th day. Everyone is pumped about the Super Bowl (many Seahawks jerseys and T-shirts are being worn on campus). And it’s National Guard Day! Secretary of State Wyman was pleased to meet with three Washington National Guard officers in her office. From left are Lt. Col. Matt Cooper, Brig. Gen. Wallace Turner, Secretary Wyman, Brig. Gen. John Tuohy and Office of Secretary of State staffer…

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Honoring National Guard Day

Honoring National Guard Day

(Photos courtesy of Washington State Digital Archives) In honor of Friday being National Guard Day, here are two classic photos from our State Digital Archives featuring the Washington National Guard. The photo above is from 1911 and shows officers of the National Guard of Washington at Camp Fortson. The bottom shot, taken in 1906, features five Guard members with Company D, 2nd Infantry. The photos are from the State Digital Archives’ Military Department Photograph Collection, 1890-1975. The collection includes 500…

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