DVA News
Program Updates on WDVA's Military Spouse Initiative - May 2022
Published: 06/02/2022
- Military Spouse Initiative Mission: Serving those who served by serving military spouses; Our vision is that every military spouse in the State of Washington is empowered and supported on their journey to fulfilling their needs and/or finding meaningful employment.
- Initiated the Military Spouse Liaison… read more
Korean War Remembrance Day Proclamation
Published: 06/02/2022
Korean War Remembrance Day Proclamation
Memorial Day Events & Observances
Published: 05/30/2022
Click here for most updated version of the 2022 Memorial Day Events & Observances Flyer
Memorial Day Proclamation: Attachment below
Memorial Day… read more
Memorial Day Message from your WDVA Director
Published: 05/30/2022
On Memorial Day, we honor and reflect on the service of those who gave their lives in defense of our country. We also honor their comrades who served, came back home to resume their lives, and were called by the supreme commander to join the post everlasting. On this day, when we pause to remember, there are essential lessons for the young, and indeed for… read more
Honoring Veteran Leaders - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Published: 05/28/2022
The 2022 theme for AAPI Heritage Month is “Advancing Leaders through Collaboration.” There have been many veteran “leaders” of Asian, Pacific Islander, or Native Hawaiian heritage throughout the history of the United States.
The first Korean-American woman to join the military was Lt. Susan Ahn Cuddy. Susan,… read more
WDVA Hot Jobs Updated List - Updated May 23, 2022
Published: 05/24/2022
Apply Now and please share the following WDVA job openings with your audiences.
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Military Spouse Appreciation Month
Published: 05/23/2022
WHEREAS, Washington state is home to more than 37,000 military spouses of active duty, National Guard, and reserve service members and an estimated 348,000 military spouses of veterans; and
WHEREAS, military spouses are recognized as the heart of our nation's military families, and their resiliency and resourcefulness are integral to the readiness of the United States Armed Forces; and… read more
NEWS RELEASE - Public Invited to Memorial Day Observance at State Veterans Cemetery.
Published: 05/16/2022
Save The Date - Serving Those Who Served Conference - Wenatchee Convention Center - Aug 25/26
Published: 05/10/2022
*SAVE THE DATE*
We are excited to share that the 5th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference will be taking place at the Wenatchee Convention… read more
WDVA Joins Oregon DVA & Tribal Veteran Partners in Hosting Tribal Veteran Advocate Conference
Published: 05/04/2022
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) had the distinct honor of joining Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) and multiple tribes in hosting the 2022 Tribal Veteran Advocate Conference this week with the purpose of offering training about VA benefits and programs aimed at improving services to tribal veterans and their families… read more