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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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LEARN MORE - Career Pathway to Nursing - Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard

Published: 10/09/2024

Career Pathway to Nursing - Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard

  • Hired! NAC In-Training - Be hired in a full-time, in-Training position with full state benefits! Work while you train to be a Nursing Assistant at the DVA Nursing Assistant Academy.
  • Nursing Pre-requisites - While working as an NAC, Complete all Nursing school pre-requisite courses through… read more

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 Day - 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

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

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

DISCLAIMER
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), including the State Veterans Homes, does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. WDVA complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in its facilities, activities, programs and services. WDVA can provide auxiliary aids and services such as assistive listening devices, TDD/TTY and ASL/ESL interpreters, etc., at no charge for persons with disabilities.