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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Message from WDVA Director David Puente Jr.

Published: 01/20/2025

 

Flag Raising - January 20, 2025 (Inauguration Day)

Published: 01/17/2025

Governor Ferguson hereby… read more

WDVA Partners with Bremerton Elks Lodge to Support Veterans and Military Families

Published: 01/16/2025

The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Brain Injury and Recovery Program is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bremerton Elks Lodge #1181, solidifying a collaboration that will expand support services for Veterans and military families in the region.  

Bidding Farewell to Governor Inslee - Message from WDVA Director David Puente Jr

Published: 01/15/2025

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PRESS RELEASE - Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Applauds the City of Lacey for Joining Forces to Prevent Suicide

Published: 01/12/2025

LACEY, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Suicide Prevention Team presented the Lacey City Council with a certificate of appreciation for the City’s leadership in the fight against suicide and for setting an example for other municipalities. As part of the effort, the City has placed 988 Lifeline Emblems… read more

NEWS RELEASE - Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Sign Memorandum of Agreement 

Published: 01/10/2025

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs: A New Partnership with the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe to Enhance Veteran Services in Washington State 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 10, 2025 

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Sign Memorandum of Agreement 

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PRESS RELEASE - Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to host a Veterans Town Hall and Women Veterans Forum in Kelso

Published: 01/08/2025

Kelso, WA – Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will host a Women Veterans Forum from 8:30 to 9:30 and a Veterans Town Hall from 10:00 to 12:30 on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Elks Kelso/Longview Lodge #1482, 900 Ash St., Kelso, WA 98626

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Updating your Information with the Federal VA

Published: 01/08/2025

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is urging veterans enrolled in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system to verify that their contact and payment details are current.  

This request comes as the National Consolidated Processing Team for Beneficiary Travel collaborates with the VA to address a backlog of payment requests. The team is working… read more

2025 January Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs

Published: 01/07/2025

2025 January Veteran Voices Newsletter

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Your Brain Injury and Recovery Program is starting monthly Peer Groups for Veterans and Military Families

Published: 01/06/2025

Your Brain Injury and Recovery Program is starting monthly Peer Groups for Veterans and Military Families

Our Veteran Peer Groups assist participants in overcoming obstacles by providing experienced guidance and encouraging general problem-solving abilities

Join us for a Peer Group on January 14 from 5:30 - 7:00 at Elks Lodge #1181, 4131 Pine Rd. NE, Bremerton WA 98310… read more