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 8th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference in Yakima - REGISTRATION FULL… read more

Flag Lowering August 20th in memory of Sergeant Kenneth Salas

Published: 08/19/2025

Flag Directive - August 20, 2025 (Sergeant Kenneth Salas) I am deeply saddened by the death of Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Kenneth Salas, 59, and… read more You're Invited: Hot August Night at the Washington Soldiers Home Published: 08/15/2025 Join Residents at the Washington Soldiers Home (WSH) for Hot August Night—a fun summer evening of celebration, community, and good times. Orting, WA — Join Residents at the Washington Soldiers Home (WSH) for Hot August Night—a fun summer evening of celebration, community, and good times. Tuesday, August 26, 2025… read more August is National Wellness Month - Resources from your Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Published: 08/12/2025 August is National Wellness Month!  The Suicide Prevention Team at your Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is supporting overall health and wellness among our Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) by highlighting the importance of good self-care and preventative measures to help ensure positive practices and good mental health!  We would like to… read more NEWS RELEASE - The State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake will hold a Forgotten Heroes interment on August 7 at 1:00pm Published: 08/07/2025 The State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake will hold a Forgotten Heroes interment on August 7 at 1:00pm.  Spokane County – The State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake will hold a Forgotten Heroes interment on August 7 at 1:00pm.    WDVA works closely with Veterans service groups, funeral industry partners, public administrators and other… read more PROCLAMATION - Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day Published: 08/07/2025 PROCLAMATION - Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day WHEREAS, our nation and its principles have been defended throughout history by brave and patriotic people who willingly sacrificed their own well-being for the cause of freedom and democracy; and WHEREAS, our veterans have earned profound and eternal gratitude from Washingtonians for their willingness to risk life and… read more Rapid Response, Lasting Impact: Veterans Housed Through Pierce County Surge Published: 08/06/2025 Rapid Response, Lasting Impact: Veterans Housed Through Pierce County Surge The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs is thrilled to announce the… read more Real Veterans, Real Voices- Suffering in Silence: A Roll Call for Community Inclusion Published: 07/24/2025 Real Veterans, Real Voices- Suffering in Silence: A Roll Call for Community Inclusion Your Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Suicide Prevention Team would like to recognize the importance of not only mental health wellness but also… read more