DVA News
March 29th: National Vietnam Veterans Day
Published: 03/29/2016
National Vietnam Veterans Day
On March 29, 1973, the last of our troops left Vietnam. Three million Americans served in the conflict and thousands upon thousands returned home with physical and emotional wounds. More than 58,000 others never returned home, laying down their lives in service to our nation.
Our Vietnam War Veterans, whether in country or not, were scorned and… read more
Orting Wins 2016 Energy Savings Program
Published: 03/28/2016
And the Winner Is: Washington Soldiers Home.
Orting is the winner in the energy savings program for 2015. Our Facilities Department has done an OUTSTANDING job in reducing energy by using boiler time based on needs not just run time, more preventative maintenance on systems in the buildings, etc.
The 2015 Battle of the Buildings final report has been submitted. Our weather… read more
WDVA Receives Combined Fund Drive’s (CFD) Highest Participation Percentage
Published: 03/24/2016
WDVA Receives Combined Fund Drive’s (CFD) Highest Participation Percentage
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs was recognized by the Secretary of State's Combined Fund Drive Office for 2015's Highest Participation Percentage from a Large Agency at 46.82%. WDVA staff contributed $15,285.65 to charities in their communities. Of that $3,918.75 was raised to provide support… read more
Vet Pod Inmate Continues to Go Above-and-Beyond
Published: 03/21/2016
Vet Pod Inmate Continues to Go Above-and-Beyond
As we enter the building we can observe a mix of Veterans seated in a well lite comfortable waiting area, a common sight occurring daily in clinics and service centers across our country. But, this scene offers a unique twist, this Veterans service clinic, launched through a collaboration with the WestCare Foundation, Washington State… read more
David Griffin Volunteers to Keep Retsil Aquarium Clean
Published: 03/14/2016
Behind the scenes with a Retsil Volunteer:
The staff and residents at Washington Veterans Home, Retsil would like to share with you the contributions of one volunteer you might never see around but is doing great things to improve the quality of life for our Veterans.
David M. Giffin, served in the US Coast Guard during Vietnam on the Coast Guard Cutter Androscoggin (WHEC-68).… read more
Highlighting Spokane Veterans Home Volunteer: Jose Cepeda
Published: 03/11/2016
Highlighting Spokane Veterans Home Volunteer: Jose Cepeda
Jose Cepeda has been a volunteer at the Spokane Veterans Home since 2004. He was born and raised in Guam in a happy family of nine children. On Dec 8, 1941, Japanese forces bombed Guam. Two days later, Japanese captured Guam when Jose was only 9 years old. During this period Jose and his family moved to his uncle’ ranch. … read more
Veteran Flood Victims Get Assistance from WDVA Rural Veterans Program
Published: 03/07/2016
Who did you help? (This could be a person or an organization.) Veteran family that lost their home & vehicles in the recent flooding in Lewis County
How did you help them or how is their situation improved?
After they had reached out for the help, by the end of the day we had delivered food, got them clothing and navigated through the red tape. WestCare Foundations also… read more
Vet Services Addressing the Latino Legislative Day
Published: 03/04/2016
Rafael Lozano, Service Center Program Manager, represented WDVA on a panel for the 11th Annual Latino Legislative Day at the Capitol Campus on February 22, 2016, speaking about veteran’s benefits and entitlements.
Rafael addressed a packed house of over 500, in both Spanish and English, and stayed throughout the day to answer questions and provide information about state and federal… read more
Medal of Honor Day is March 25th
Published: 03/03/2016
Vietnam Veterans Day is March 29th
Published: 03/03/2016
Governor Inslee has proclaimed March 29, 2016 as Vietnam Veterans Day
WHEREAS, March 29, 1973 marked the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam conflict, after
more than a decade of combat; and
WHEREAS, more than 3 million men and women… read more