Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR)

At the Washington Military Department, we foster a culture where our employees are accepted, respected, and treated as equal partners.

At every level – from the very top to our line staff – we embrace belonging and diversity as equally important aspects to create a welcoming environment where people want to work. Our commitment to service and our desire to put others before ourselves transcends race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender and orientation.

It has to – because we have an important mission.

In 2022, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Executive Order 22-04, Implementing the Washington State Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Plan & Playbook. This executive order calls on all executive branch state agencies, boards and commissions to partner with the Office of Equity in a commitment to be an anti-racist government system.

The Washington Military Department is steadfast in our commitment to uphold this executive order in every policy, practice and program we implement.