DVA News
Nurses Week begins on National Nurses Day, May 6, and culminates May 12
Published: 05/07/2018
American poet and writer Maya Angelou said, “They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you make them feel.”
This reference to the impact nurses have on their patients rings true every day, especially for those who help and heal our nation’s military. In their honor next week, the nursing profession is celebrated across the Department of Defense as part of the 2018… read more
WDVA Sharing Our Story - King County Veterans Program making a difference!
Published: 05/07/2018
King County Veterans Program making a difference!
N. Grimm, 26 y/o, Post 9/11 student veteran attending Shoreline CC. Needed assistance paying his families gas bill to heat their home. This is a utility expense that is paid annually and had unexpectedly increased by about $200. We were able to access King County funds to help with paying off this bill so the family could have heat… read more
WDVA Sharing Our Story - Together, Employment Security Department and WDVA are making a difference in the lives of veterans!
Published: 05/07/2018
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
WDVA Sharing Our Story - Spokane Veterans Home Review on Facebook I owe this place my life and more!
Published: 05/07/2018
Spokane Veterans Home Review on Facebook
"I owe this place my life and more!
My son is a 29yo 100% service connected veteran who had a stroke and lost his toes due to the negligence by Big Springs VA, Community hospital and Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas. He was thrown out like trash by every VA CLC from Texas to California and even Washington state!
It was… read more
Registration is Open!
Published: 05/01/2018
The 3rd Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference is coming to Wenatchee on August 1 and 2.
Space is limited and Registration is Required! Visit https://serving.eventbrite.com to register today!
Conference Overview:… read more
Veterans Town Hall in Pullman
Published: 04/27/2018
The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee will be holding a Veterans Town Hall on Thursday, May 3 from 10:00 am – 12:30pm in Pullman.
Community partners and service providers will be sharing how they are serving Veterans and their families from the area. Veterans and service providers are invited to attend and learn about programs and services available to them.
During… read more
Interested in helping other veterans in your community?
Published: 04/25/2018
Then the Veterans Peer Corps may be just the right thing for you!
The Veterans Peer Corps allows veterans to continue their service by creating opportunities for veterans to connect! As a Peer Mentor, you schedule events that you’re interested in (or good at!) and then invite others to join you.
Many veterans have a need for support services, including peer-to-peer interaction… read more
Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle seeks Korean War veterans to honor with the Ambassador for Peace Medal
Published: 04/11/2018
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 Korean War, you may be eligible for the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. This commemorative medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to American service men and… read more
HISTORIC 1968 MARINE ALL-STATE PLATOON REUNION SCHEDULED
Published: 04/10/2018
HISTORIC 1968 MARINE ALL-STATE PLATOON REUNION SCHEDULED
The 1968 “Evergreen State Platoon / Platoon 3041,” a special Marine Corps State
of Washington recruit unit that went through boot camp together, is holding its
50th Anniversary Reunion on Thursday, July 12, 2018, in Olympia WA. Olympia
… read moreWenatchee - Farmer Veterans Coalition SPLASH Event taking place April 19
Published: 04/10/2018
Veterans and people in the agricultural industry are invited to the Washington State Chapter of the Farmer Veterans Coalition SPLASH event on April 19th at the Chelan County Fair Grounds. The SPLASH event marks the creation of a statewide network to support veterans already in agriculture and veterans interested in pursuing a career in agriculture.
The SPLASH event includes a series of… read more