DVA News
Wreaths Across America®
Published: 10/27/2017
Wreaths Across America® recognizes the importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children and others about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms. This annual ceremony will honor over 4,100 veterans and family members interred at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery. The service is open to the community,… read more
Proclamation: 2017 Veterans' History Awareness Month
Published: 10/23/2017
WHEREAS, during the past century, millions of Americans have served in the Armed
Forces of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the
Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by all
Americans; and
WHEREAS, Washington State is home to more than 607,000 veterans… read more
43 Veterans Interred at Medical Lake
Published: 10/18/2017
43 Veterans Interred at Medical Lake
Our Washington State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake had the honor of interring 43 individuals (41 veterans and 2 spouses) on October 3, 2017.
Those interred came from the following services:
· US Army
· US Marines
· US Navy
· US Air Force
· US Merchant Marines
Their dates of service spanned 1872 -… read more
Obtain a Veteran Designation on your ID Card/Drivers License
Published: 10/16/2017
You can get a Veteran designation on your driver licenses or ID card. It's free if you're only changing your Veterans status.
Bring your DD Form 214 that shows "honorable" or "general under honorable conditions" status to a driver licensing office. If you don't have your DD Form 214 you can request your military service records online, by mail, or by fax (archives.gov).
LEARN… read more
Operation Family Caregiver—Making a Difference in WA
Published: 10/14/2017
Being thrust into the role of caregiving for a veteran can be overwhelming, and Operation Family Caregiver (OFC) offers practical assistance to make the transition smoother. Created at the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, and funded by the Bob Woodruff Foundation, this program is now offered in Washington State through a partnership with Easterseals Washington.
With OFC, a… read more
Upcoming Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Town Halls
Published: 10/13/2017
The next two Governor’s VAAC Town Halls will be held in Aberdeen at the Pearsall Building (2109 Sumner Avenue, Aberdeen, WA 98250) on October 19, 2017, and again in Spokane at the Lincoln Center (1316 North Lincoln St., Spokane, WA 99201) on November 16, 2017.
We want to hear from you about Veterans Issues Important to you and your family!
The VAAC serves in an advisory capacity… read more
WDVA Director Receives Seahawks NFL Hispanic Heritage Award
Published: 10/12/2017
WDVA Director Receives Seahawks NFL Hispanic Heritage Award
The Seattle Seahawks announced today that Lourdes E. Alvarado-Ramos (Alfie), the director of Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), has been named the local recipient of the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award. This award recognizes the contributions of Hispanic leaders in each NFL market. This is the… read more
Federal VA Unveils Claims Submission Option to Complete Claims within 30 Days
Published: 10/12/2017
As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) continued efforts to improve timeliness of services for Veterans and their families, VA unveiled the Decision Ready Claims (DRC) initiative, a disability claims submission option with accredited Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) that promises to deliver faster claims decisions to Veterans and their families.
“The DRC initiative is… read more
MEDIA RELEASE: Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Town Hall - Aberdeen
Published: 10/12/2017
Grays Harbor County: The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee will be holding a Veterans Town Hall on Thursday, October 19 from 10:00 am – noon at the Pearsall Building, 2109 Sumner Avenue, Aberdeen, WA 98520.
Community partners and service providers will be sharing how they are serving Veterans and their families from the area.
During the VAAC Town Hall, two Korean… read more
2017 Washington State Native American Veterans Summit held on September 26-27
Published: 10/04/2017
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) recently participated in the 2017 Washington State Native American Veterans Summit on September 26-27.
This event was hosted by the Suquamish Tribe in Suquamish WA and cosponsored by the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Tribal Government Relations.
The purpose of… read more