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Published: 11/20/2019
Washington States Outstanding Service to Veterans Awardees honored in Auburn
Six Washington residents and two teams were honored on Saturday, November 9 with Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards for their contributions to Washington State’s veterans and their families during the past year.
The awards, co-sponsored each year by the Governor's Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee… read more
Published: 11/11/2019
New WDVA Program Addresses Veteran Suicide
By WDVA Director, Alfie Alvarado-Ramos
Suicide amongst our veterans and service members unfortunately remains high. Every life matters so losing our brothers and sisters at arms to such an irreversible act is devastating. While we do not know the rate of suicide among family members, we know that the impact of suicide on them is… read more
Published: 10/31/2019
Seeking veterans who have served in Korea during the Korean War and have not received their Ambassador for Peace Medal yet.
Are you a Korean War Veteran in Washington State?
Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle seeks Korean War veterans to honor with the Ambassador for Peace Medal.
If you served in the Korean War, you may be eligible for the Ambassador for… read more
Published: 10/30/2019
Washington State Veterans Day Events & Observances
Submit your events to GaryL@dva.wa.gov
All events listed on attachment at: https://www.dva.wa.gov/washington-state-veterans-day-events-observances
Published: 10/24/2019
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WDVA, VA Puget Sound partner to help Veterans in rural communities
SEATTLE – Oct. 24, 2019 – Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs and VA Puget Sound Health Care System today announced its collaborative pilot… read more
Published: 10/23/2019
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining our freedoms and way of life; and
WHEREAS, tens of millions of Americans have served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the past century; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of Americans have given their lives while serving in the Armed Forces… read more
Published: 10/23/2019
#FlagLowering - 10/24/19 (Asst. Fire Chief Christian Johnson)
Governor Jay Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Christian Johnson, Assistant Fire Chief for Okanogan County Fire District #3, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Assistant Fire Chief Johnson, 55,… read more
Published: 10/21/2019
The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) has selected nine projects to receive funding for veterans’ memorials in communities across the state.
Community organizations, non-profits, cities or other municipalities submitted applications detailing how they would use the funds to honor veterans or their families in their community. The projects receiving funding are:… read more
Published: 10/17/2019
Flag Lowering - 10/17/19 (Rep. Elijah Cummings)
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Acting Governor Habib hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in memory of Representative Elijah E. Cummings, of Maryland, who passed from complications concerning long-standing health challenges.
Flags… read more
Published: 10/04/2019
DATE: October 4, 2019
CITY — Olympia
WDVA is pleased to announce the selection of three Counties to receive grant funding, upon successful negotiation of a contract, to hire County Veteran Service Officers. These grants were made possible with the passage and funding of HB 1448 during the 2019 Legislative Session.
Clallam, Stevens, and Pacific Counties were… read more
