DVA News

New statewide initiative empowers military spouses to keep careers on track

A first-in-the-nation initiative to help military spouses keep their careers on track is now going strong in Washington.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that military spouses are unemployed or under-employed at a rate 4 times that of their civilian counterparts.

Service members are often re-… read more

Sixty-three Korean War Veterans Receive Ambassador of Peace Medals

Sixty-eight years after the Korean War began, Consul General Lee, of the Republic of Korea Consulate in Seattle, and I had the honor of being in a room with 63 distinguished Korean War Veterans and the opportunity to say, Thank You!

Over the years, your WDVA has been asked by the Consul General's Office to help… read more

Inslee honors 20 state government managers for outstanding performance

Gov. Jay Inslee today honored 20 state agency managers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership. The 2018 Governor’s Award for Leadership in Management recipients were honored at an awards luncheon at the Executive Residence.

This year’s recipients were recognized for a wide range of accomplishments,… read more

Do you find reading print difficult? Are the letters too small, or is the act of holding a book and turning the pages difficult? Audio books from the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library may be just what you need.

WTBBL provides a free and comprehensive library service, including books and magazines in audio and braille formats, Spanish-language titles, and readers’ advisory.… read more

Do you find reading print difficult? Are the letters too small, or is the act of holding a book and turning the pages difficult? Audio books from the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library may be just what you need.

WTBBL provides a free and comprehensive library service, including books and magazines in audio and braille formats, Spanish-language titles, and readers’ advisory.… read more

Flag Lowering - Memorial Day (5/28/18)
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Governor Jay Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 28, 2018, in recognition of Memorial Day. This federal holiday is in remembrance of the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.… read more

The State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake will hold an annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28.  The ceremony will begin at 11am; however, music will begin at 10:30 for those who arrive early.  Parking is available at the cemetery with overflow parking on Ritchey Road. 

State Veterans Cemetery

21702 West Espanola Rd

WDVA proudly unveils Veterans Peer Corps Program

For Veterans whose service didn't end with the military, the Veterans Peer Corps provides training and local resources to help them connect with other veterans in their own community, providing valuable resources and opportunities for interaction.

Many veterans have a need for support services, including peer-to-peer interaction… read more

There are many Memorial Day Events & Observances around Washington State.  Please take a look at the link below to find an event near you!

Please submit additional events not listed to the WDVA Communications team at communications@dva.wa.gov

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Together, Employment Security Department and WDVA are making a difference in the lives of veterans!

Gary recently transitioned from the U.S. Army and had been working for the Defense Commissary Agency. Although working full time, his family was homeless and depended on the generosity of family and friends for shelter.

WorkSource Veteran Representative, Clarence Hurling, met with… read more