The Washington National Guard conducts its adjutant general change of command ceremony on June 29, 2024 at Camp Murray, Washington.
Governor Jay Inslee appoints Brigadier General Gent Welsh as the Adjutant General for the state of Washington, assuming command from U.S. Army Major General Bret Daugherty. Brigadier General Welsh now commands all Washington Army and Air National Guard forces and serves as the director of the Washington Military Department. Along with the Washington National Guard, the Washington Military Department including the state’s Emergency Management Division, Washington State Guard and the Washington Youth Academy. Following the adjutant general change of command, a retirement ceremony was held for Maj. Gen. Daugherty to honor his 44 years of military service.
Video courtesy of Washington National Guard Visual Information Center.