DVA News

Applications to be accepted for 2017 National Veterans Golden Age Games

Event Takes Place in Biloxi, May 7-11

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will accept applications from Veterans interested in

competing in the 2017 National Veterans Golden Age Games beginning Feb. 1. Veterans ages 55 and older

and enrolled in VA health care may complete… read more

Looking for Summer Interns for the 2017 Growing Season- S&S Homestead Farm, Lopez Island, WA

We are looking for interns who want to learn how to manage a small-scale, biodynamic farm. Learn about vegetable and fruit production and animal husbandry (beef and dairy cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, bees, geese and ducks), hay and grain production. Learn how to make butter, cheese and other… read more

Snohomish Conservation District

Veteran Conservation Corps Crew Internship

General Description

This position will work on a 4-6 person field crew under the supervision of the Snohomish Conservation District’s (SCD) Community Conservation Team. This position will work with landowners on stormwater resource concerns within urban and residential areas of Snohomish… read more

PATRIOTISM IS LOVE AND LOYAL OR ZEALOUS SUPPORT OF ONE’S OWN COUNTRY COME!! The American Public of All Ages is cordially invited to the FIRST

Washington State Patriotic Day

(Still Includes Massing of Colors)

On Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Two p.m. 111 NE St., Tacoma WA– Stadium High School Gymnasium FREE Admission and Parking in Garage

Washington State Patriotic… read more

VA announced today that it now provides eligibility determinations for interment in a VA national cemetery prior to the time of need. Through the Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility Program, upon request, individuals can learn if they are eligible for burial or memorialization in a VA national cemetery.

“MyVA is about looking at VA from the Veterans’ perspective, and then doing… read more

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

Media Release

Director Lourdes E. Alvarado-Ramos

Deputy Director Gary Condra

 Heidi Audette

            360-725-2154

            heidia@dva.wa.gov

The Walla Walla Veterans Home is Now Accepting Applications!

To be eligible for… read more

Cemetery Expansion Project

WDVA Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake

The Washington State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake is currently undergoing construction as part of a $2.18 million federal grant.  With the site’s available 120 acres, the cemetery anticipates being able to support active burials for well over 65 years.  In order to do so, WDVA works through a collaborative… read more

Story by Seaman Oscar Quezada

BREMERTON, Washington – The Washington State Military Transition Council (WSMTC) conducted their quarterly meeting aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Nov. 16.

WSMTC creates partnerships between private and public organizations that help service members successfully transition from their military career into civilian employment and career… read more

WDVA November Hot Jobs List

Medical Director

Plant Manager 2

Nursing Assistant-Residential Living

Dietary Manager

Registered Nurse 3-Staff Development

Registered Nurse 3 Resident Care Manager

Cook 1 On Call

The first six listed are for Walla Walla and the cook is for Orting.

For more information, contact:

Dennis… read more

The WDVA Way is to inspire each other and share information – you can do both by Sharing Your Story!

Date:                             ____August, 2016__________

Program/Location:    _Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot Program_

The Rural Veterans Coordination Home Base Pilot Program (RVCP) is operated through a grant from the WestCare Foundation and serves as one of five… read more