DVA News

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

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 

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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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 Newsletter

Check out the latest edition of the WDVA Veteran… read more

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

As we end 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the tremendous progress we’ve made together in our mission of Serving Those Who Served. It's only natural to look forward to the opportunities and challenges of 2025. But before we do, it’s important that we take a pause and celebrate the incredible accomplishments we’ve achieved in the past 12 months. … read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington State’s YesVets program is celebrating a 30% increase in participating employers, with 2,183 businesses now enrolled. The program, which helps foster a supportive community for Veterans, encourages employers to register their Veteran hires and gain recognition for their commitment to supporting those who have… read more