It is the staple mission of the Washington Military Department – to safeguard the lives and property of Washington state. On July 10, 2015 a Blackhawk crew from the 66th Theater Aviation Command, Washington National Guard met that mission in its first aviation search and rescue operation.
Source: DVIDS Marines | Author: Joseph Siemandel | Published: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:38:40 -0500