DVA News
Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps
Published: 11/14/2025
Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!
Today we honor 250 years of courage, commitment, and service. From the halls of Montezuma to missions around the globe, Marines have stood as a symbol of strength, discipline, and unwavering dedication.
To all who have worn the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, thank you for your sacrifice and your legacy.… read more
Honoring Native American Heritage Month (Indigenous Heritage Month)
Published: 11/14/2025
2025 Veterans Day Proclamation
Published: 11/11/2025
2025 Veterans Day Proclamation, Events & Observances
Published: 11/11/2025
Click on the links below, as they are added, for more information on Veterans Day events across Washington State. Please submit any events you may have to be added to the list to communications@dva.wa.gov
2025 Washington State Veterans Day Proclamation
- Washington State Veterans Day Proclamation - … read more
NEWS RELEASE - Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards
Published: 11/10/2025
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards
Olympia, WA — The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), in partnership with the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC… read more
WDVA vs. WDVA: Interstate Matchup Highlights Veterans Benefits in Lead Up to Badgers-Huskies Game
Published: 11/06/2025
Flag Lowering - November 5, 2025 (Former Vice President Richard Cheney)
Published: 11/05/2025
Governor Ferguson is deeply saddened by the death of former Vice President Richard “Dick” Cheney, 84, and has his family in his thoughts in this difficult time. He hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory immediately.
Government Shutdown Resources for Veteran & Military Families
Published: 11/01/2025
Your Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to serving as a resource for veterans and their families as well as the actively serving military community in our state.
With the federal government shutdown, we know there are significant impacts to Veteran and military families in our state. Military families (… read more
WDVA Manager Melissa Weitzel Honored with Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award
Published: 10/17/2025
WDVA Manager Melissa Weitzel Honored with Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award
Olympia - “Melissa Weitzel’s work has changed lives across Washington,” said WDVA Director David Puente Jr. “Her vision and steady leadership turned a program into a pathway home for hundreds of Veterans, blending innovation with compassion and a relentless… read more
Flag Lowering - October 17, 2025 (Aviation Mishap)
Published: 10/16/2025
Flag Lowering - October 17, 2025 (Aviation Mishap)
I am deeply saddened by the deaths of four Washington-based soldiers whose lives were lost on September 17, 2025, while serving on active duty in the United States Army: Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Cully, from Sparta,… read more