(From left) Col. Kevin Kilb, 62nd Airlift Wing commander; Rear Adm. Gary Blore, 13th District commander; Navy Capt. Steve Vincent, Naval Operation Support Center Kitsap commander; Brig. Gen. Bret Daugherty, assistant Adjutant General; Capt. Michael Rosen, 4th Land Support Battalion, Marine Reserve, Association of Washington Cities President Kathy Turner; Gov. Chris Gregoire and I Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti shortly after the signing of the AWC Armed Forces Community Covenant on Wednesday in Olympia.

The document signals a commitment from the 281-city strong association to members of the military, stating in part "we, the community, are committed to building partnerships that support the strength, resilience and readiness of service members and their families."