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Juneteenth Celebration

Published: 06/15/2023

BUILD cordially invites and welcomes you to join us as we celebrate and recognize the Juneteenth Holiday. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name "Juneteenth" references the date of the holiday, combining the words "June" and "… read more

PROCLAMATION - Women Veterans Day 2023

Published: 06/12/2023

2023 Women Veterans Day Proclamation

WHEREAS, 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the groundbreaking Women's Armed Services 
Integration Act, which was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on June 12, 1948, enabling women to serve as permanent, regular members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force; and 

WHEREAS, women veterans are one of the fastest-… read more

WDVA Recognizes LGBTQI+ Veterans

Published: 06/01/2023

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NEWS RELEASE - Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs to Open their First On-site Nursing Assistant Academy

Published: 05/31/2023

PROCLAMATION - MEMORIAL DAY 2023

Published: 05/29/2023

2023 Memorial Day Proclamation
WHEREAS, since the late 19th century, each year in May, Americans pause to observe Memorial Day, a special day and National holiday since 1971 set aside to remember with dignity
and admiration those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation; and
WHEREAS, our predecessors shaped the structure of our political system, set forth the … read more

Memorial Day Message from your WDVA Director

Published: 05/29/2023

As we gather to observe Memorial Day and enjoy the 3-day weekend, Let us take a moment to reflect on the significance of this important day. Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

As we serve the veterans community, we have a special… read more

Message from the Director

Published: 05/23/2023

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NEWS RELEASE - Solomon Gilbert named Deputy Director of your Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

Published: 05/22/2023

NEWS RELEASE - Memorial Day Proclamation, Washington State Memorial Day Events & Observances, and Memorial Day Observance at State Veterans Cemetery

Published: 05/18/2023

NEWS RELEASE - Memorial Day Proclamation, Washington State Memorial Day Events & Observances, and Memorial Day Observance at State Veterans Cemetery

Medical Lake Public Invited to Memorial Day Observance at State Veterans Cemetery.

The State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake will hold an annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29.  The… read more