DVA News

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to serving all veterans and their families including the approximately 6,500 American Indian and Alaska Native veterans and their families in Washington State. American Indian and Alaska Natives serve in the United States armed forces at a higher rate than any other ethnic population and they have access to some unique programs… read more

The Walla Walla Veterans Home is looking for community help to design the new Veterans Home logo. What logo elements do you feel best represent our community as we care for American heroes when they need it the most? 

The Walla Walla Veterans Home opens in early 2017, and will care for 80 veterans, widows, spouses and Gold Star Parents in one of eight 10-bedroom houses, including… read more

-Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery (WAWSHO) (Orting)
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-Washington Veterans Home Cemetery (WAWVHR) (Retsil)
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The WDVA Way is to inspire each other and share information – you can do both by Sharing Your Story!

Date: October 31, 2016

Program/Location: Veterans Services Team VARO and Olympia

On September 30th, WDVA received a call from a veteran who had been recently diagnosed with ALS.  He had never connected with the VA in any way and honestly never thought he would.  He was a… read more

Four Amazing and Rewarding Reasons Employers Should Say YES to Hiring Veterans!

1) Show your customers you support Veterans with a YesVets sticker in your window!  It’s free and makes it easy to connect with veterans that have the skills your business needs.  Just visit www.yesvets.org, sign up for YesVets and get connected with a Veterans employment… read more

WHEREAS, at dawn on Sunday, December 7, 1941 , the United States Pacific Fleet was

attacked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; and

WHEREAS, more than 2,300 Americans died in the attack on Pearl Harbor, more than

1,000 were wounded, and 960 were classified as missing in action; and

WHEREAS, following the attack, thousands of young men and women bid their families

… read more

WDVA Supports transitioning service members and veterans with earning living wage jobs through careers in apprenticeships.  WDVA's goal, through the Washington State Military Transition Council is to inform all service members and veterans of the opportunities to join the over 150 GI Bill approved Washington State apprenticeship programs in industries such as construction, maritime,… read more

Proclamation 
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the

Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining our freedoms and way of life; and 
WHEREAS, tens of millions of Americans have served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the past century; and 
WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of… read more

Interested in working at the new Walla Walla Veterans Home?

Join us on October 24 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the WorkSource Columbia Basin at 815 N. Kellogg, Ste. D in Kennewick.

WorkSource is hosting this informational event for Walla Walla Veterans Home employment!

Recruitment will open soon for the following WA State positions:

Nursing Assistant-… read more

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to announce the appointment of Chad Salter as Superintendent of the Spokane Veterans Home. 

Salter is an eight year veteran of the United States Army, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served at Landstuhl, Germany and Joint Base Lewis-McCord at the Madigan Army Medical Center teaching dental forensics… read more