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Published: 12/06/2019
Flag Lowering - 12/7/19 (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Saturday, December 7, 2019, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result of… read more
Published: 12/06/2019
November 20, 2019
Kitsap & Pierce County: The Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard and Washington Soldiers Home in Orting are Now Accepting Applications!
To be eligible for admission, applicants must need nursing home care and meet the following criteria:
Served at any time, in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
Received an honorable discharge;… read more
Published: 12/04/2019
Dec. 4, 2019
Washington Cemeteries to Honor Veterans with “Wreaths Across America”
Olympia – On December 14, volunteer groups will gather at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington Veterans Home Cemetery in Port Orchard, and Washington Soldiers Home in Orting. In addition, many other Washington cemeteries will participate in Wreaths Across America by… read more
Published: 11/27/2019
MEDIA ADVISORY
November 22, 2019
Media contact: Fianna Dickson, 625.6297, fdickson@spokanecity.org
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Riverfront to Be Restored
The project is made possible thanks to contributions from the Spokane Civic Benefit Fund along with… read more
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
Release #001-2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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
