SALEM, Ore. – Oregon National Guard Leadership met this morning with affected personnel following an active threat incident yesterday on December 10, 2024, at the Clackamas Armed Forces Readiness Center (AFRC), located on Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Ore.

All members of the Oregon National Guard, State of Oregon employees and U.S. Army Reserve personnel who work at the building were accounted for, and the threat was resolved by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office without incident.

“While these types of situations are unsettling, they also remind us of the strength of our community and the importance of staying connected to those we serve alongside,” said Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, the Adjutant General, Oregon. “We will continue to work together to ensure our organization remains a safe, resilient, and professional environment.”

The Adjutant General with leadership from the unit, brigade and state levels met with affected personnel, together with representation from medical command, behavioral health, religious support, and the Resiliency Directorate.

“The safety and well-being of our Soldiers, Airmen, civilian staff, and the surrounding community is our top priority,” Gronewold said, “and we are grateful to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and all the initial responding law enforcement agencies, for their swift and professional response, which prevented harm and ensured the safety of everyone involved.”

Camp Withycombe not only houses the Clackamas Armed Forces Readiness Center, home to multiple Oregon Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve units, but also serves as a supply depot and home to a training and equipment repair facility. The Oregon Military Museum is also located on Camp Withycombe.

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001- Oregon Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, the Adjutant General, Oregon, speaks with soldiers who work at Camp Withycombe, in Happy Valley, Ore., Dec 11, 2024, following the previous day's incident at the installation. (National Guard photo by Aaron Perkins, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)

027- Oregon Army National Guard Colonel, Jonathan VanHorn, speaks with soldiers who work at Camp Withycombe, in Happy Valley, Ore., Dec 11, 2024, following the previous day's incident at the installation. (National Guard photo by Aaron Perkins, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)

051- Oregon Army National Guard Colonel, Russell Gibson, speaks with soldiers who work at Camp Withycombe, in Happy Valley, Ore., Dec 11, 2024, following the previous day's incident at the installation. (National Guard photo by Aaron Perkins, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)

023- Oregon Army National Guard Chaplain, Rabbi Menachem Orenstein, speaks with soldiers who work at Camp Withycombe, in Happy Valley, Ore., Dec 11, 2024, following the previous day's incident at the installation. (National Guard photo by Aaron Perkins, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office)