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Apply for a Position on the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee — Your Voice Matters -
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Help to represent your community and strengthen Veteran support. Washington’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) is… read more

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, I hereby direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately.

Flags should remain at half-staff until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday,… read more

Grant County - Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will host a Women Veterans Forum from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and a Veterans Resource Fair & Community Conversation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Grant County Fairgrounds 4H Building (Red Gate), located at 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake, WA. If interested in joining… read more

Veterans invited to National Hire-a-Vet Day YesVets event in Tacoma on July 15

OLYMPIA - The military community is invited to meet with recruiters from more than 80 private and government employers at an in-person job and resource fair in Tacoma on July 15.

This annual event, hosted by the YesVets hiring program, is free and open to active duty, veterans,… read more

Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards - Now Accepting Nominations

OLYMPIA, WA - You know who they are volunteers, service officers, community members, Tribal Veterans programs and advocates, National Guard members or others who day in and day out go above and beyond the call of duty making sure veterans and their family members are cared for.… read more

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Women Veterans Advisory Committee (WVAC) proudly announce the 2026 Women Veterans Celebration Luncheon, an annual gathering dedicated to honoring the service, strength, and contributions of Washington’s Women Veterans.

This year’s theme, “A Salute to Sisterhood,” celebrates the unity, resilience, and shared experiences… read more

PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 76th anniversary of the start of the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, 76 years ago, the United States and the Republic of Korea stood shoulder to shoulder on the frontlines of the battle to protect freedom and democracy; and
WHEREAS, the United States and the Republic of Korea now stand together as allies and partners,… read more

June is Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual individuals, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Pride Month serves as both a celebration of identity and community, and a reminder of the ongoing work to advance equality, dignity, and inclusion for all.… read more