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Flag Lowering - 3/28/19 (Deputy Ryan Thompson)

Published: 03/27/2019

#FlagLowering - 3/28/19 (Deputy Ryan Thompson)

Governor Jay Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Thompson, 42, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

Deputy Thompson was killed in the line of duty on March 19, 2019.

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WDVA’s Spirit of Giving: Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Combined Fund Drive Awards

Published: 03/19/2019

WDVA’s Spirit of Giving: Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Combined Fund Drive Awards

By WDVA Director, Alfie Alvarado-Ramos

In addition to being some of the best employees around, our WDVA team is also one of the most generous!

During the 2018 Combined Fund Drive Campaign, 425 employees donated nearly $40,000 and 30 volunteer hours to CFD Charities.  That is more… read more

PROCLAMATION - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Published: 03/15/2019

WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was fought in Vietnam from 1961 to 1975, and involved North Vietnam and the Viet Cong in conflict with United States Armed Forces and South Vietnam and on March 30, 1973, the United States Armed Forces completed the withdrawal of
combat troops from Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was an extremely divisive issue among the people of the United States… read more

PROCLAMATION - Medal of Honor Day

Published: 03/14/2019

WHEREAS, throughout our country's history, courageous men and women of the Evergreen State have answered the call to protect and defend justice, liberty and the freedom we bold so precious; and

WHEREAS, rising above the call of duty at the risk of grave injury and loss of life, a celebrated few of these fearless service members distinguished themselves as heroes in the eyes of their… read more

Alliance Northwest coming March 7, 2019 to the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup - Veteran Owned Businesses Receive 50% Discount

Published: 02/21/2019

Alliance Northwest coming March 7, 2019 to the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup!

Join us at Alliance Northwest Government Contracting Conference, March 7th in Puyallup.  The event has keynote speakers, workshops on government contracting, a tradeshow, and 1:1 meetings between buyers and sellers.  Any business interested in government contracting will find the day valuable to… read more

Join the Spokane County Regional Veteran Services Center for a Grand Opening at their new location!

Published: 02/20/2019

We’ve moved!  Join the Spokane County Regional Veteran Services Center for a Grand Opening at their new location!

In partnership with the Spokane County Regional Veterans Services Center, your Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is ready to serve even more Eastern Washington Veterans and their families.

Need information here on what types of services are offered at… read more

Shop Veteran Owned Businesses First - A Message from the Director

Published: 02/19/2019

Shop Veteran Owned Businesses First -
Lourdes E. Alvarado-Ramos, Director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

Small businesses are the backbone of the state economy – about 99% of state businesses are small. Washington small businesses employ 1.3 million workers, which is about 51% of Washington’s total workforce. Many of these businesses are veteran-, women-,… read more

Coast Guard Food Pantry Set Up - US Coast Guard Base - Seattle

Published: 01/22/2019

Seattle Area Chief Petty Officers Association in conjunction with CGEA, CWOA and PSOA have opened a Food Pantry located in the CPO Mess 3rd deck of Building 7. It is open to all AD CG, Reserve on AD, CG Civilians effected by the shutdown.
Hours are M-F 1100 - 1400.

Anyone wishing to help by donating non-perishible items or toiletries to the front gate. If you can access the base… read more

State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake will hold a Forgotten Heroes interment for over 15 Veterans, on January 23 at 3pm.

Published: 01/18/2019

Spokane County – The State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake will hold a Forgotten Heroes interment for over 15 Veterans, on January 23 at 3pm.   

WDVA works closely with Veterans service groups, funeral industry partners, public administrators and other concerned citizens to ensure the dignified burial of unclaimed veterans.  Collectively we work to locate, positively identify, and inter… read more

Get into the greenery with AmeriCorps for MLK Day - List of WA State Projects

Published: 01/17/2019

OLYMPIA – If you feel a need to kneel in the weeds, the Washington Service Corps knows about plenty of opportunities to play in the greenery this month to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Put on some gloves and prepare to get muddy as you plant trees, remove invasive plants and restore animal habitat. Members of the state’s oldest and largest AmeriCorps community service program… read more