Military Affairs Committee (MAC)

Mission

Naval Station Everett Pier aerial viewThe Military Affairs Committee continues the decades of progress previous organizations have amassed providing strategic leadership in Snohomish County regarding its existing and prospective military assets in areas such as Congressional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commissions, engagement and support of activity duty and veterans in our community, coordination with similar organizations in the region and other strategic initiatives.

Overview

The Economic Alliance Snohomish County Military Affairs Committee focuses on establishing and maintaining strong bonds between the military, and business & civilian sectors of Snohomish County communities. In doing so, it provides vital oversight for our State’s growing defense industry in the County.

Naval Station Everett (NSE) is one of the top ten largest employers in Snohomish County.  The total economic annual impact of the military in the County is estimated by the Navy Region in its last economic assessment of NSE to be $340 million annually. NSE was built with potential capacity to accommodate multiple surface ships, plus additional U.S.Coast Guard assets.

Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s Military Affairs Committee (MAC) is the liaison within Snohomish County for initiatives that support military affairs. The committee sponsors strategic activities that range from local support for military personnel and their families to relationship building at the highest levels of Federal Congressional offices and the Pentagon. Delegations from Economic Alliance visit Washington D.C. and the Pentagon to discuss defense related issues with Congressional and military representatives. The annual signature event, State of the Station, provides a community briefing on NSE activities and networking opportunities between military and community leaders.

Assets at Naval Station Everett

U.S. Navy Destroyers

USS John Paul Jones DDG 53
USS John S McCain DDG 56
USS Momsen DDG 92
USS Kidd DDG 100
USS Gridley DDG 101
USS Sampson DDG 102

U.S. Coast Guard

USCGC Henry Blake WLM 563
USCGC Blue Shark WPB 87360

Further military facilities in Snohomish County include Navy Family Support Complex Smokey Point, Naval Radio Station Jim Creek, and military housing in Lake Stevens. In addition to active and reserve personnel, NSE also serves many thousands of military retirees and veterans throughout the county.

The annual signature event, State of the Station, provides a community briefing on NSE activities and networking opportunities between military and community leaders.

Want to be Involved with the MAC?

Please contact Economic Alliance Snohomish County to learn more!