DVA News

The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) War Trauma Program seeks clinicians who are proficient and competent in military and veteran culture, are licensed, trauma informed, mental health clinicians and able to provide professional counseling services to Veterans and their families. We seek mental behavioral health clinicians whose practices are located north of Seattle and within… read more

Are you a spouse of a current or former service member? Do you know someone who is?

Join WDVA Director and ESD Commissioner for a Military Spouse Listening Session on Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Alfie Alvarado Ramos, WA State Dept of Veterans Affairs Director, and Suzi LeVine, WA State Employment Security Dept Commissioner, will be holding a listening session with military spouses… read more

DATE – June 27, 2019 | CITY — Port Orchard

Kitsap County:  On-The-Spot Hiring Event to Be Held at Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard | Immediate Positions Available for Certified Nursing Assistants, RNs and LPNs

Are you a RN, LPN or CNA looking for a career that allows you to give back to your community and provide compassionate care to Veterans?

The Washington… read more

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs and Employment Security Department Media Release

WDVA Director Lourdes E. Alvarado-Ramos        ESD Commissioner Suzi LeVine

For immediate release

Date:                July 9, 2019

Contact:           WDVA Heidi Audette, 360-725-2154 or heidia@dva.wa.gov

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WHEREAS, the year 2019 marks the 69th anniversary of the start of the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, 69 years ago, the United States and the Republic of Korea stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the frontlines of battle to protect freedom and democracy; and

WHEREAS, the United States and the Republic of Korea now stand together as allies and partners, economically and politically; and

KOREAN WAR VETERANS… Freedom is Not Free

You are cordially invited by the people of the Washington Tacoma Korean American Association to participate in our 69th Annual Korean War Memorial Commemoration and Wreathlaying
Together we have found a special friendship to protect freedom & built a beautiful peace for the people of Korea.
Korean War

Memorial Commemoration… read more

The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) is accepting requests for funding for veterans’ memorials in Washington State. The deadline for accepting proposals is July 16, 2019.

Funding for accepted proposals comes from the Veterans Remembrance Emblem Fund.  The fund – established in 1990 – is administered by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, in… read more

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 enrich our heritage, and fought in wars so that future generations would have freedom; and

WHEREAS, it is important on Memorial Day to cherish the memories of our friends and family members who have died,… read more

MEDIA ADVISORY - May 10, 2019

Governor to sign new executive order expanding employment services and other benefits for military spouses and their families

OLYMPIA – Leaders from the state departments of Employment Security (ESD) and Veterans Affairs (DVA) and the US Coast Guard will join Governor Jay Inslee and a military spouse who handles military outreach for Microsoft as the… read more

Stay updated with the dozens of events taking place for Memorial Day in Washington State.

CLICK LINK TO VIEW: http://www.dva.wa.gov/2019-memorial-day-events-observances-washington-state