DVA News
New statewide initiative empowers military spouses to keep careers on track
Published: 06/15/2018
New statewide initiative empowers military spouses to keep careers on track
A first-in-the-nation initiative to help military spouses keep their careers on track is now going strong in Washington.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that military spouses are unemployed or under-employed at a rate 4 times that of their civilian counterparts.
Service members are often re-… read more
Sixty-three Korean War Veterans Receive Ambassador of Peace Medals
Published: 06/15/2018
Sixty-three Korean War Veterans Receive Ambassador of Peace Medals
Sixty-eight years after the Korean War began, Consul General Lee, of the Republic of Korea Consulate in Seattle, and I had the honor of being in a room with 63 distinguished Korean War Veterans and the opportunity to say, Thank You!
Over the years, your WDVA has been asked by the Consul General's Office to help… read more
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library Assists in Reading Difficult Print
Published: 06/06/2018
Do you find reading print difficult? Are the letters too small, or is the act of holding a book and turning the pages difficult? Audio books from the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library may be just what you need.
WTBBL provides a free and comprehensive library service, including books and magazines in audio and braille formats, Spanish-language titles, and readers’ advisory.… read more
Flag Lowering - Memorial Day (5/28/18)
Published: 05/25/2018
Flag Lowering - Memorial Day (5/28/18)
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Governor Jay Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 28, 2018, in recognition of Memorial Day. This federal holiday is in remembrance of the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.… read more
Public Invited to Memorial Day Observance at State Veterans Cemetery. Medical Lake
Published: 05/24/2018
The State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake will hold an annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28. The ceremony will begin at 11am; however, music will begin at 10:30 for those who arrive early. Parking is available at the cemetery with overflow parking on Ritchey Road.
State Veterans Cemetery
21702 West Espanola Rd
… read moreWDVA proudly unveils Veterans Peer Corps Program
Published: 05/16/2018
WDVA proudly unveils Veterans Peer Corps Program
For Veterans whose service didn't end with the military, the Veterans Peer Corps provides training and local resources to help them connect with other veterans in their own community, providing valuable resources and opportunities for interaction.
Many veterans have a need for support services, including peer-to-peer interaction… read more
STATEWIDE LIST - 2018 Memorial Day Events & Observances
Published: 05/09/2018
There are many Memorial Day Events & Observances around Washington State. Please take a look at the link below to find an event near you!
Please submit additional events not listed to the WDVA Communications team at communications@dva.wa.gov
Nurses Week begins on National Nurses Day, May 6, and culminates May 12
Published: 05/07/2018
American poet and writer Maya Angelou said, “They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you make them feel.”
This reference to the impact nurses have on their patients rings true every day, especially for those who help and heal our nation’s military. In their honor next week, the nursing profession is celebrated across the Department of Defense as part of the 2018… read more
WDVA Sharing Our Story - King County Veterans Program making a difference!
Published: 05/07/2018
King County Veterans Program making a difference!
N. Grimm, 26 y/o, Post 9/11 student veteran attending Shoreline CC. Needed assistance paying his families gas bill to heat their home. This is a utility expense that is paid annually and had unexpectedly increased by about $200. We were able to access King County funds to help with paying off this bill so the family could have heat… read more
WDVA Sharing Our Story - Together, Employment Security Department and WDVA are making a difference in the lives of veterans!
Published: 05/07/2018
Together, Employment Security Department and WDVA are making a difference in the lives of veterans!
Gary recently transitioned from the U.S. Army and had been working for the Defense Commissary Agency. Although working full time, his family was homeless and depended on the generosity of family and friends for shelter.
WorkSource Veteran Representative, Clarence Hurling, met with… read more