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The Washington State Military Transition and Readiness Council (WSMTRC) relaunched on July 1. The Council was formed through Executive Order (initially in 2013 and an update in 2019).
The Council meets quarterly and participants are comprised of leadership from each of the military installations in the State, the Governor’s Cabinet and state agency partners, and community support organizations. It is Chaired by WDVA Director David Puente.
The Council has three purposes:
- Provide installation partners an opportunity to share their concerns, focus areas, and priorities with Washington State Governor’s Cabinet leadership and other partners
- Offer state agencies and community partners an opportunity to participate in feedback loops, hear feedback and elevate to their program areas
- A collaborative approach to identifying priorities within primary focus areas.
The primary focus areas are:
- Installation Support and Sustainability: Mission Growth, Prevent Encroachment, Infrastructure Improvements, Land Use Planning
- Military Family Quality of Life: Child Care Access, Spouse Employment/Licensure, Education/Schools, Housing
- Economic and Workforce Development: Defense Industry Growth, Transition Assistance, Veteran Hiring, Installation Workforce Needs
- Advocacy and Policy: State-Level Advocacy, Legislative Initiatives, Mental Health Support
For more information, visit www.dva.wa.gov/wsmtrc.
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