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NEWS RELEASE - Washington Department of Veterans Affairs is working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to prevent Veteran suicide in Washington state.  

Published: 10/18/2024

October 18, 2024

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prevent Veteran suicide in Washington state.  

Statewide: Through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP), WDVA was recently awarded $750,000… read more

WDVA recognized by the U.S.A. Vietnam War Commemoration

Published: 10/17/2024

WDVA's efforts in honoring Veterans of the Vietnam era have been recognized by the U.S.A. Vietnam War Commemoration. Our actions, such as our Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans events and our pinning event in Spokane, have placed WDVA in the top 15th percentile of commemorative partners across the nation. Thank you all for helping WDVA continue to lead the way in Serving Those Who Served!

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Recap - 2024 Serving Those Who Served Conference

Published: 10/15/2024

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2024 Oct Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs

Published: 10/10/2024

Please enjoy the latest edition of our Veteran Voices newsletter!

To view this month's newsletter, please visit: 2024 Oct Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs (govdelivery.com)

In this edition we cover:

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Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Approval of Federal Assistance for Cemetery Expansion

Published: 10/04/2024

NEWS RELEASE - Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Approval of Federal Assistance for Cemetery Expansion

Olympia, WA – The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has approved an expansion of… read more

Saluting Branches supports restoration of the Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery and Fishing Pond

Published: 10/03/2024

NEWS RELEASE - Saluting Branches supports restoration of the Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery and Fishing Pond

Orting - Cemetery employees from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs teamed up with registered volunteers at the Washington State Soldiers Home Cemetery for the 10th annual… read more

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to host a Veterans Town Hall and Women Veterans Forum in Bellingham 

Published: 10/01/2024

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to host a Veterans Town Hall and Women Veterans Forum in Bellingham 

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Gold Star Families - Partners Toolkit

Published: 09/29/2024

Gold Star Families Day - TOOLKIT

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Honoring and reflecting on the sacrifices of Washington State Veterans - Puget Sound Honor Flight

Published: 09/21/2024

Honoring and reflecting on the sacrifices of Washington State Veterans - Puget Sound Honor Flight

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PROCLAMATION - POW/MIA Recognition Day

Published: 09/20/2024

WHEREAS, more than 217,000 Americans have been confined by adversaries of the United States during the l… read more

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Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
1102 Quince St. SE, PO Box 41150, Olympia, WA 98504-1150
1-800-562-2308

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