DVA News

This is a high-quality, research-based approach to business planning for food- and farm-based entrepreneurs in the South Puget Sound. Whether you are just starting your business or have been in business for a while, this Program will help you learn how to reach your financial goals for the future by using sound business planning concepts and tools tailored specifically to small farm and food-… read more

We are the Sea Scout Ship 110, Charles N Curtis of Tacoma, Washington.  Sea Scouts is part of the Boy Scouts of America.  A teenager can join us at age 14 to 21 years of age.  They have four rank levels similar to that of the military.  They are Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster.  Quartermaster is comparable to Eagle in Boy Scouts.

As a Quartermaster candidate one of the… read more

Dec. 11, 2018

Washington Cemeteries to Honor Veterans with “Wreaths Across America”

Olympia – On December 15, volunteer groups will gather at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington Veterans Home Cemetery in Port Orchard, and Washington Soldiers Home in Orting.  In addition, many other Washington… read more

Burial Flags

Why Does VA Provide a Burial Flag?

[Folded burial flag] A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased Veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a Veteran’s military service to his or her country. VA will furnish a burial flag for memorialization for an other… read more

Transition Council Launches Spouse Employment Initiative

If you are not already familiar with the Washington State Military Transition Council (WSMTC), it was established in the same executive order that created the VERG. However, instead of focusing only on state government, the WSMTC focuses on veteran and military family employment across the entire state.

Consisting of… read more

Congratulations to Jim Sims, the new Washington State Director of the Selective Service!  Jim is also a member of the Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee and many other Veterans Organizations such as the Military Order of the Purple Heart and Veterans Legislative Coalition.  On November 20, the U.S. Director of the Selective Service, Don Benton, visited the Washington State Capitol… read more

November 16, 2018

Olympia – WDVA is pleased to announce the selection of Linda Fairbank to serve in the new position of Clinical Compliance Director for Washington’s State Veterans Homes.

The Clinical Compliance Director position was established to increase consistency in care and practice between the four State Veterans Homes, and offer greater… read more

World War I Centennial and Veterans Day Event to be Held in Olympia

Olympia – On November 11, 2018 the world and Washington State will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in World War I at 11:00 a.m., November 11, 1918 -- the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

The Thurston County Veterans Council (TCVC) and Washington… read more

Proclamation

WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining our freedoms and way of life; and 
WHEREAS, a century ago 4.7 million American families sent their sons and daughters off to World War I; and 
WHEREAS, 116,516 Americans died from combat and disease and another 200,000… read more

Proclamation 
WHEREAS, a century ago 4.7 million American families sent their sons and daughters off to World War I; and 
WHEREAS, the resources of our entire nation were brought to bear on the war effort; and 
WHEREAS, 116,516 Americans gave their lives in the war, and more than 200,000 were wounded; and
WHEREAS, the tolling of bells is a traditional expression of… read more