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Call for Testimonials: Women Veterans Recognition Day

Published: 06/12/2025

Dear Washington Women Veterans,

As June 12 approaches, we invite you to participate in a special initiative to recognize and honor women veterans in celebration of Women Veterans Recognition Day. This year marks the 77th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act… read more

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Published: 06/01/2025

 

2025 Memorial Day Proclamation & Memorial Day Veteran Events & Observances to Share

Published: 05/26/2025

Memorial Day Events and Observances 

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Flag Lowering - May 15, 2025 (Peace Officers Memorial Day)

Published: 05/15/2025

Flag Lowering - May 15, 2025 (Peace Officers Memorial Day)

Governor Ferguson hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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WDVA Receives ADA Transportation Van from Kitsap Transit VanLink Program

Published: 05/14/2025

The… read more

PROCLAMATION - Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families

Published: 05/12/2025

NEWS RELEASE - Governor Ferguson Confirms Commitment to Preventing Suicide Among Washington’s Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families through Governor’s Challenge 

Published: 05/12/2025

NEWS RELEASE - Governor Ferguson Confirms Commitment to Preventing Suicide Among Washington’s Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families through Governor’s Challenge 

May 12, 2025 - OLYMPIA - Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed a… read more

2025 May Veteran Voices Newsletter

Published: 05/08/2025

Flag Lowering - May 3-4, 2025 (National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service)

Published: 05/02/2025

Governor Ferguson hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

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Flag Directive - May 8, 2025 (Former Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens)

Published: 05/02/2025

Flag Directive - May 8, 2025 (Former Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens)

I am deeply saddened by the death of former Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens, and hereby… read more