DVA News
WDVA bids a final farewell to a WDVA Counselor who served Veterans and families for 36 years
Published: 12/09/2025
WDVA bids a final farewell to a WDVA Counselor who served Veterans and families for 36 years
Navy Veteran Clark Ashworth began working with veterans while he completed his supervised hours for licensure as a psychologist in 1984. He soon began a… read more
Chris Coolbaugh Joins WDVA as Veteran Services Counseling & Wellness Director
Published: 12/09/2025
Chris Coolbaugh Joins WDVA as Veteran Services Counseling & Wellness Director
OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce that Chris Coolbaugh has joined the agency as the new Director of Veteran Services Counseling & Wellness.
Chris is a 29-year Veteran of the… read more
PROCLAMATION - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Published: 12/07/2025
Flag Lowering - December 7, 2025 (National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)
Published: 12/07/2025
Flag Lowering - December 7, 2025 (National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)
I hereby… read more
PRESS RELEASE - WDVA Secures $750K Grant to Expand Suicide Prevention Efforts in Year Four
Published: 12/04/2025
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce that on November 14, 2025, their Washington state SSG Fox community-based suicide prevention program was awarded $750,000 from the Federal VA Staff Sergeant Parker Fox Suicide Prevention Grant … read more
Join us for the Statewide Veteran Service Officer Community of Practice (VSO CoP) Quarterly Training on December 10
Published: 12/01/2025
Calling All Veteran Service Officers!
Join us for the Statewide Veteran Service Officer Community of Practice (VSO CoP) Quarterly Training on December 10
Securing Hope: How Lock Boxes Are Helping Veterans Stay Safe
Published: 11/17/2025
Securing Hope: How Lock Boxes Are Helping Veterans Stay Safe
It wasn’t just a box. It gave an Airman time to think, and that saved his life.
In Washington State, a quiet but powerful shift is happening in suicide prevention, one lock box at a time. In participation with the Washington Department of Commerce, the… read more
Honoring Veterans History Awareness Month
Published: 11/14/2025
Honoring Veterans History Awareness Month
Why this month matters
Every November, we take time to honor Veterans—people who served in the military and helped protect our country. In Washington… read more
Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps
Published: 11/14/2025
Happy 250th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!
Today we honor 250 years of courage, commitment, and service. From the halls of Montezuma to missions around the globe, Marines have stood as a symbol of strength, discipline, and unwavering dedication.
To all who have worn the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, thank you for your sacrifice and your legacy.… read more
Honoring Native American Heritage Month (Indigenous Heritage Month)
Published: 11/14/2025