DVA News
Meatball the Foster Dog: A Heartwarming Success Story at Washington Veterans Home – Retsil
Published: 12/18/2024
Meatball the Foster Dog: A Heartwarming Success Story at Washington Veterans Home – Retsil
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes: Recent Holiday Remembrance and Wreaths Across America Events
Published: 12/17/2024
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes: Recent Holiday Remembrance and Wreaths Across America Events
This holiday season, communities across Washington came together to honor and remember our fallen veterans through heartfelt ceremonies and wreath-laying events.
A Message from the Director - December WDVA Veteran Voices
Published: 12/04/2024
Washington State Veterans Affairs to Host Annual Commanders Call on December 4, 2024
Published: 12/04/2024
Washington State Veterans Affairs to Host Annual Commanders Call on December 4, 2024
Olympia, WA – The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) invite all leaders and advocates… read more
A Message from WDVA Director David Puente
Published: 11/29/2024
Veterans and Friends,… read more
From Chef to Teacher: My Life-Changing Internship with Grub Farm and the Veterans Conservation Corps
Published: 11/28/2024
This testimonial highlights a Veteran who recently enrolled and completed our Veterans Conservation Corps internship.
The Veterans Conservation Corps Program serves those who served by providing veterans with self-directed connections to the lands, waters, and communities in WA State. Learn more at: Veterans… read more
NEWS RELEASE - Public Invited to Veterans Holiday Remembrance at State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake.
Published: 11/26/2024
Medical Lake — Public Invited to Veterans Holiday Remembrance at State Veterans Cemetery.
The State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake will hold an annual Veterans Holiday Remembrance ceremony on Saturday December 14, 2024. The ceremony will begin at 12pm. The community is invited to place holiday boughs on gravesites following a brief ceremony. … read more
Be a Hero! Volunteer for Veterans
Published: 11/25/2024
It's the season of giving, and we're looking for volunteers to brighten the holidays for our veterans living in our homes!
Give back to those who have served by spending some time with them.
Volunteer at one of our Veterans… read more
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs' Women Veterans Advisory Committee (WVAC) Lunch and Learn
Published: 11/21/2024
Attention Women Veterans!
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs' Women Veterans Advisory Committee (WVAC) is thrilled to present a Virtual Quarterly Lunch and Learn for ALL Women Veterans!… read more
Washington State Government Agencies Increase Purchasing with Veteran-Owned Businesses by 152% in Fiscal Year 2024
Published: 11/18/2024
Washington State Government Agencies Increase Purchasing with Veteran-Owned Businesses by 152% in Fiscal Year 2024
Olympia, WA – The Washington… read more