DVA News
NEWS RELEASE - New Spokane Veterans Home Administrator Announcement - Mark Michaels
Published: 06/16/2023
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… read more
WDVA Recognizes LGBTQI+ Veterans
Published: 06/01/2023
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 responsibility… read more
Message from the Director
Published: 05/23/2023
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