CAMP MURRAY, Wash., - The Washington National Guard welcomed Gen.
Craig R. McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau here on Wednesday.
During his visit, McKinley was briefed by several key leaders within the
organization regarding current issues, future readiness, training plans and
accomplishments.
The general gave special recognition to Guard members responsible for the
Yellow Ribbon Program. He ended his visit with a tour of the Western Air
Defense Sector operations area and a briefing at the Secret Compartmental
Information Facility.
"It was a pleasure to welcome Gen. McKinley to the Evergreen State," said
Maj. Gen. Timothy J. Lowenberg, the adjutant general of the Washington
National Guard.
"He is a tremendous partner in our perpetual efforts to more effectively
train, prepare and equip our citizen soldiers and airmen for their State and
federal missions."