DVA News
Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards
Published: 08/01/2019
Nominations Being Accepted Now!
Nomination Form Deadline for submissions is September 20, 2019.
You know who they are, volunteers, service officers, community members or others who day in and day out go above and beyond the call of duty making sure veterans and their… read more
Forgotten Heroes Interment for Unclaimed Veterans
Published: 07/27/2019
PROCLAMATION - Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day - August 07 2019
Published: 07/25/2019
WHEREAS, our nation and its principles have been defended throughout history by brave and patriotic men and women who willingly sacrificed their own well-being for the cause of freedom and democracy; and
WHEREAS, President George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit to honor brave military personnel; and
WHEREAS, in 1932, on the 200th anniversary of George Washington's… read more
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) War Trauma Program seeks clinicians
Published: 07/18/2019
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) War Trauma Program seeks clinicians who are proficient and competent in military and veteran culture, are licensed, trauma informed, mental health clinicians and able to provide professional counseling services to Veterans and their families. We seek mental behavioral health clinicians whose practices are located north of Seattle and within… read more
Military Spouse Listening Session on Joint Base Lewis-McChord - July 11
Published: 07/03/2019
Are you a spouse of a current or former service member? Do you know someone who is?
Join WDVA Director and ESD Commissioner for a Military Spouse Listening Session on Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Alfie Alvarado Ramos, WA State Dept of Veterans Affairs Director, and Suzi LeVine, WA State Employment Security Dept Commissioner, will be holding a listening session with military spouses… read more
Kitsap County: On-The-Spot Hiring Event to Be Held at Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard | Immediate Positions Available for Certified Nursing Assistants, RNs and LPNs
Published: 06/28/2019
DATE – June 27, 2019 | CITY — Port Orchard
Kitsap County: On-The-Spot Hiring Event to Be Held at Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard | Immediate Positions Available for Certified Nursing Assistants, RNs and LPNs
Are you a RN, LPN or CNA looking for a career that allows you to give back to your community and provide compassionate care to Veterans?
The Washington… read more
YesVets hiring initiative spotlights local veteran business and celebrates more than 3,800 vets hired | Combat Flip Flops owner shares positive impact
Published: 06/27/2019
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs and Employment Security Department Media Release
WDVA Director Lourdes E. Alvarado-Ramos ESD Commissioner Suzi LeVine
For immediate release
Date: July 9, 2019
Contact: WDVA Heidi Audette, 360-725-2154 or heidia@dva.wa.gov
PROCLAMATION - Korean War Remembrance Day
Published: 06/06/2019
WHEREAS, the year 2019 marks the 69th anniversary of the start of the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, 69 years ago, the United States and the Republic of Korea stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the frontlines of battle to protect freedom and democracy; and
WHEREAS, the United States and the Republic of Korea now stand together as allies and partners, economically and politically; and
… read more69th Annual Korean War Memorial Commemoration and Wreathlaying
Published: 05/31/2019
KOREAN WAR VETERANS… Freedom is Not Free
You are cordially invited by the people of the Washington Tacoma Korean American Association to participate in our 69th Annual Korean War Memorial Commemoration and Wreathlaying
Together we have found a special friendship to protect freedom & built a beautiful peace for the people of Korea.
Korean War
Memorial Commemoration… read more
VAAC Accepting Funding Requests for Veterans Memorials
Published: 05/29/2019
The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) is accepting requests for funding for veterans’ memorials in Washington State. The deadline for accepting proposals is July 16, 2019.
Funding for accepted proposals comes from the Veterans Remembrance Emblem Fund. The fund – established in 1990 – is administered by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, in… read more