DVA News
July 16 Colville VAAC Townhall
Published: 07/08/2015
Flyer (pdf)
2015 Vet Corps Awards
Published: 06/30/2015
From over 45 nominations submited by veterans served, fellow Vet Corps members, supervisors, and college presidents faculty and staff 13 Vet Corps members and 1 regional coordinator where recognized for thier hard work and dedication to the veterans of Washington State. June 30th marked the end of the 2014-15 Vet Corps service year seeing over 9,000 individual veterans… read more
New Laws Effective July 24
Published: 06/23/2015
Most laws that were passed during the 2015 Legislative Session are effective as of July 24, 2015.
View a full list of laws impacting veterans, military personnel and their families.
On the WDVA web site, you'll notice several changes as a result of these laws:
Walla Walla Veterans Home Groundbreaking
Published: 06/11/2015
For Immediate Release
Date: June 11, 2015
Contact: Heidi Audette
Phone: 360-725-2154
Walla Walla County: The public is invited to attend the Groundbreaking ceremony for the Walla Walla Veterans Home on July 1, 2015 at 10:30 am.
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will be joined by local,… read more
Walla Walla VA Project Clears Final Hurdle, Groundbreaking Set for July 1
Published: 05/18/2015
VETERANS: Walla Walla VA Project Clears Final Hurdle, Groundbreaking Set for July 1
May 15 2015
Land transfer to federal government completed this week, marking final step in approval process
80-bed facility will serve veterans from 10 counties near Walla Walla
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) is pleased to announce that after more than a… read more
Memorial Day Proclamation 2015 for Washington State
Published: 05/06/2015
VAAC Holding Townhall in Wenatchee May 21, 2105
Published: 05/05/2015
For Immediate Release
Date: May 5, 2015
Contact: Heidi Audette
Phone: 360-725-2154
Chelan County: The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee will be holding a Veterans Town Hall on Thursday, May 21, from 10:00 am – noon at American Legion Post 10 208 N. Wenatchee Ave in Wenatchee, Washington 98801.
Community… read more
Veteran Voices March/April 2015
Published: 05/01/2015
The current edition of the Veteran Voices is now online.
- Find out about the "Have You Ever Served" campaign in partnership with the Nursing Care Quality… read more
Veterans and Families invited to Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Townhall April 16 in Colfax
Published: 03/31/2015
Whitman County: The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee will be holding a Veterans Town Hall on Thursday, April 16, from 10:00 am – noon at Hill Ray Plaza, 801 South Vista Point Drive, Colfax, WA.
Community partners and service providers will be sharing how they are serving Veterans and their families from the area.
The VAAC – under the leadership of… read more
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day - March 30th
Published: 03/30/2015
The Washington State Legislature passed HB 1319 in 2013 making March 30 of each year 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day'. All state and local public entities are required to fly the National League of Families' POW/MIA flag at their main building.
Across the state, communities are holding events to honor Vietnam Veterans, check out the WDVA public… read more