DVA News

Veterans Day: Honoring Veterans and Their Families

To our Veterans and their families, I would like to wish you a great Veterans Day and thank your service to our country!  

Regardless of how many years, months, or days ago you served, your willingness to put the greater good of our Nation first speaks volumes and is what makes us strong! 

I also want to… read more

State committed to supporting veteran workforce

Programs and credits available for veterans and businesses who hire them

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Nov. 8, 2017 – Veterans have a lot to offer the workforce and state agencies are committed to help them be successful in pursuing their careers.

The Department of Veteran Affairs has teamed up with the Department of Revenue and the… read more

Washington States Outstanding Service to Veterans Awardees to be honored in Auburn

Olympia - Several Washington residents will be honored this Saturday 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

2017 VETERANS DAY

List of Events & Observances for Washington State
 

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Wreaths Across America® recognizes the importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children and others about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms.  This annual ceremony will honor over 4,100 veterans and family members interred at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery.  The service is open to the community,… read more

WHEREAS, during the past century, millions of Americans have served in the Armed
Forces of the United States; and

WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the
Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by all
Americans; and

WHEREAS, Washington State is home to more than 607,000 veterans… read more

43 Veterans Interred at Medical Lake

Our Washington State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake had the honor of interring 43 individuals (41 veterans and 2 spouses) on October 3, 2017.
Those interred came from the following services:

· US Army

· US Marines

· US Navy

· US Air Force

· US Merchant Marines

Their dates of service spanned 1872 -… read more

You can get a Veteran designation on your driver licenses or ID card. It's free if you're only changing your Veterans status.

Bring your DD Form 214 that shows "honorable" or "general under honorable conditions" status to a driver licensing office. If you don't have your DD Form 214 you can request your military service records online, by mail, or by fax (archives.gov).

LEARN… read more

Being thrust into the role of caregiving for a veteran can be overwhelming, and Operation Family Caregiver (OFC) offers practical assistance to make the transition smoother. Created at the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, and funded by the Bob Woodruff Foundation, this program is now offered in Washington State through a partnership with Easterseals Washington.

With OFC, a… read more