RAVEN ASSOCIATION
Supporting the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team
Washington • Oregon • Utah
Supporting the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team
Washington • Oregon • Utah
The Raven Association is the official nonprofit organization supporting the Soldiers, families, and veterans of the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. As a volunteer-run organization composed of current and former service members, we ensure that every dollar donated goes directly toward meaningful programs.
Through the generosity of community partners, we honor service, sustain traditions, and support the men and women who selflessly serve throughout Washington, Oregon, and Utah.
Citizen Soldiers
States Served
Volunteer Run
Headquartered at Camp Murray, WA, the 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team has units located throughout Washington, Oregon, and Utah.
Our Citizen-Soldiers represent communities across the Nation and share the distinguished commonality of calling the 81st their home. They stand ready to defend our nation and support our communities in times of need.
Every dollar donated is used locally, supporting programs that the Army cannot fund but are essential to our Soldiers' wellbeing.
Emergency aid, care packages, and assistance for families facing unexpected challenges during training or deployment.
Awards, memorial events, unit history preservation, holiday support, and morale activities that reinforce pride and resilience.
Outreach programs connecting local businesses, community partners, and the Citizen-Soldiers who live and work in their neighborhoods.
Scholarships, transition resources, and professional development opportunities for Soldiers and veterans.
Deployment send-offs, reintegration events, and programs to help Soldiers and families stay connected throughout long training cycles.
Present or past members of the 81st BDE and their relatives can join for a one-time $100 membership fee.
Includes commemorative giftBack-to-back Battalion Task Force rotations in Poland and Brigade Headquarters deployment in Ukraine.
Supporting stability operations in Iraq with convoy security, force protection, and provincial reconstruction.
First major deployment supporting the Nation's efforts to provide stability to Iraq.
Homeland defense operations following the September 11th attacks.
Our Citizen-Soldiers have participated in numerous state emergencies over the past four decades, standing ready to serve their communities:
Mt. St. Helens Eruption
FireStorm Response
WTO Riots
Hamilton Floods
SR 530 Slide Response
Wildfire Seasons
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
"The 81st SBCT's Citizen Soldiers represent communities across the Nation and share the distinguished commonality of calling the 81st their home."
Every contribution, no matter the size, strengthens the support network behind our Soldiers and families. Your generosity honors service, sustains traditions, and supports those who selflessly serve.
Make a direct contribution to support our programs and initiatives.
Become a sustaining supporter with monthly or annual contributions.
Partner with us to make a lasting impact through corporate sponsorship.
The Raven Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Have questions about the Raven Association or want to learn more about how you can support our Soldiers? We'd love to hear from you.
81 Infantry Drive
Tacoma, Washington 98433
ravenassociation81@gmail.com
(253) 512-7647