DVA News
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
Whatcom County -… read more
Gold Star Families Day - Partners Toolkit
Published: 09/29/2024
Gold Star Families Day - TOOLKIT
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
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
Congratulations to WDVA's Military Spouse Liaison Olivia Burley! - Inslee recognizes outstanding leadership in 23 state government managers
Published: 09/14/2024
Congratulations to WDVA's Military Spouse Liaison Olivia Burley! - Inslee recognizes outstanding leadership in 23 state government managers
Gov. Jay Inslee recognized 23 state agency leaders earlier this week at an annual awards ceremony. The Governor's Outstanding Leadership Awards celebrated accomplishments achieved during the 2023 calendar year, to include WDVA's very own Military… read more
PRESS RELEASE - State Veterans Cemetery to Inter Unclaimed Veterans at Medical Lake
Published: 09/12/2024
PRESS RELEASE - State Veterans Cemetery to Inter Unclaimed Veterans at Medical Lake
Spokane County – The State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake will hold a Forgotten Heroes interment on September 19 at 1:00pm.
WDVA works closely with Veterans service groups, funeral industry partners, public administrators and other… read more
September 2024 - WDVA Veteran Voices Newsletter
Published: 09/11/2024
Please enjoy the latest edition of our WDVA Veteran Voices Newsletter
To access the newsletter, please visit: 2024 Sept Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs (govdelivery.com)
In this edition:
Suicide Prevention Month - Message from Your WDVA
Published: 09/06/2024
This month, many of our agencies and organizations are reaffirming or making new commitments to combat Veteran suicide. And it’s no surprise why, statistics show that Veterans make up 7% of our state’s population, but 19% of all suicides in our state are Veterans or service members.
This reality is why Suicide Prevention is at the top of our minds.
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