DVA News

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.

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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

Flag Lowering - 9/14/19 (Sgt. Dustin Ard)

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Sergeant First Class Dustin B. Ard, 31, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Sgt. 1st Class Ard died from wounds sustained during combat operations in Afghanistan on August… read more

Nursing Assistant Certified Walla Walla

$15.98 - $20.65 Hourly

Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Job Number

2019-04636

Shifts include:

Day-- 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 
Evening-- 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Night-- 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

APPLY NOW AT:… read more

WHEREAS, more than 217,000 Americans have been confined by enemies of the United States during the last one hundred years, with many enduring brutal and inhumane treatment by their captors in violation of international law; and

WHEREAS, 1,589 Americans are still missing from the Vietnam War, as well as 7,663 unaccounted for from the Korean War, 126 from the Cold War, and 72,707 from… read more

Your Voice Heard - Military and Veteran Spouse Listening Sessions Taking Place across Washington

By WDVA Director, Alfie Alvarado-Ramos

We know military spouses face challenges when it comes to securing employment that is commensurate with their skills and abilities.  There could be a number of reasons why this happens such certificates and licenses not being portable from state… read more

Nominate Now: Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards

Nominations Being Accepted Now!

Nomination Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee4uzYqueDn-FliNkhr8dvfsa4g6Q-...

Deadline for submissions is September 20, 2019.

You know who they are,… read more

WHEREAS, suicide is the only leading cause of death in the United States that has increased every year for the past decade; and

WHEREAS, it is estimated that over 3,700 hospitalizations in Washington were linked to intentional self-harm, including suicide attempts; and

WHEREAS, in 2017, 1,292 people in Washington died by suicide, making suicide the 8th leading cause of death… read more

#FlagLowering - 9/11/19 (Patriot Day)
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on September 11, 2019.… read more

PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 10th, 2019 AS SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY IN KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON

WHEREAS, suicide has been recognized as a major public health issue with over 39 deaths by suicide recorded in Kitsap County during 2018; and

WHEREAS, each death by suicide directly impacts numerous family members, friends, loved ones, co-workers and by extension the entire community; and… read more