DVA News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

#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

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

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