DVA News
2025 January Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs
Published: 01/07/2025
2025 January Veteran Voices Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of the WDVA Veteran… read more
Your Brain Injury and Recovery Program is starting monthly Peer Groups for Veterans and Military Families
Published: 01/06/2025
Your Brain Injury and Recovery Program is starting monthly Peer Groups for Veterans and Military Families
Our Veteran Peer Groups assist participants in overcoming obstacles by providing experienced guidance and encouraging general problem-solving abilities
Join us for a Peer Group on January 14 from 5:30 - 7:00 at Elks Lodge #1181, 4131 Pine Rd. NE, Bremerton WA 98310… read more
2024 Year in Review - A Message from WDVA Director David Puente
Published: 12/31/2024
As we end 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the tremendous progress we’ve made together in our mission of Serving Those Who Served. It's only natural to look forward to the opportunities and challenges of 2025. But before we do, it’s important that we take a pause and celebrate the incredible accomplishments we’ve achieved in the past 12 months. … read more
PRESS RELEASE - Did you hire a Veteran in 2024? Earn recognition through the YesVets Campaign
Published: 12/30/2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington State’s YesVets program is celebrating a 30% increase in participating employers, with 2,183 businesses now enrolled. The program, which helps foster a supportive community for Veterans, encourages employers to register their Veteran hires and gain recognition for their commitment to supporting those who have… read more
Happy Holidays to our Community Partners and WDVA Staff
Published: 12/24/2024
Meatball the Foster Dog: A Heartwarming Success Story at Washington Veterans Home – Retsil
Published: 12/18/2024
Meatball the Foster Dog: A Heartwarming Success Story at Washington Veterans Home – Retsil
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes: Recent Holiday Remembrance and Wreaths Across America Events
Published: 12/17/2024
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes: Recent Holiday Remembrance and Wreaths Across America Events
This holiday season, communities across Washington came together to honor and remember our fallen veterans through heartfelt ceremonies and wreath-laying events.
Washington State Veterans Affairs to Host Annual Commanders Call on December 4, 2024
Published: 12/04/2024
Washington State Veterans Affairs to Host Annual Commanders Call on December 4, 2024
Olympia, WA – The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) invite all leaders and advocates… read more