DVA News
Olivia Burley joins WDVA as Military Spouse Liaison
Published: 06/02/2021
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs News Release: Staff Member Diagnosed with COVID 19
Published: 06/02/2021
Spokane: Today, we received confirmation of a COVID-19 positive test result for 1 staff member. We are working closely with the Spokane Regional Health District and following guidance from them, Centers for Disease Control, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and our State Department of Health to ensure we are safeguarding our residents and staff.
PROCLAMATION: Memorial Day 2021
Published: 05/27/2021
2021 Memorial Day Proclamation
WHEREAS, our ancestors shaped the structure of our political system, laid the groundwork for higher discoveries in science and medical research, started long-lasting traditions that emich our heritage, and fought in wars so that future generations would have freedom; and
WHEREAS, on Memorial Day, it is important to cherish the memories of our… read more
Washington State Receives Vet Corps Grant
Published: 05/26/2021
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Nominations Open for the 2020-21 Vet Corps Award Nominations
Published: 05/22/2021
We are excited to send out the nomination forms for the 2020-21 Vet Corps award nominations. This service term has been unlike any other service term that Vet Corps has experienced. With that said, you all stepped up in the most unique and amazing ways and continued to support and serve our veterans and their families.
Please take a moment and nominate a Vet Corps Member, Vet Corps… read more
NEWS RELEASE - State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake Commemorates Memorial Day - Cemetery open for public visitation
Published: 05/21/2021
NEWS RELEASE - Lonna Leno Named Walla Walla Veterans Home Administrator
Published: 05/20/2021
… Flag Lowering - 5/14/21 (Peace Officers Memorial Day)
Published: 05/14/2021
Flag Lowering - 5/14/21 (Peace Officers Memorial Day)
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 14, 2021, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Washington Veterans Home Staff Members Receive Extra Mile Award from State of Washington
Published: 05/12/2021
Washington Veterans Home Staff Members Receive Extra Mile Award from State of Washington
This year, all 763 WDVA Veterans Home Staff Members received the Extra Mile Award during Public Service Recognition Week!
Nonprofit Community Recovery Grants for Veteran Nonprofits
Published: 05/12/2021
The … read more