DVA News
Veteran Designation Available Now on WA Driver's License
Published: 09/01/2017
You can now get a Veteran designation on your WA driver licenses or ID card. If you're only changing your Veterans status, you will get a replacement license with the Veteran status added for free. (If you're renewing your license or adding an endorsement you will need to pay the normal fees for that.)
Bring your DD Form 214 that shows "honorable" or "general under honorable conditions… read more
Medical Lake will Receive the Cremated Remains of 28 Unclaimed Veterans
Published: 08/29/2017
Spokane County: The Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake will receive the cremated remains of 28 unclaimed veterans on August 30, 2017.
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Cemetery staff partners with the Washington State Missing in America Project coordinators, Patriot Guard and Combat Vet Riders throughout the state and across the panhandle of Idaho to… read more
Forever G.I. Bill Signed into Law
Published: 08/27/2017
The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, H.R. 3218, passed by the House and Senate was signed by the President on August 16, 2017.
Also known as the Forever G.I. Bill, the legislation improves provisions in the existing G.I. Bill and provides more flexibility for using educational benefits. The measure contains a number of provisions that specifically impact… read more
National POW/MIA Recognition Day - September 15, 2017
Published: 08/24/2017
National POW/MIA Recognition Day will be observed on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. This annual event
honors our missing service members and their families, and highlights the government’s commitment
to account for them.
Across the country, local POW/MIA ceremonies will take place, culminating with countless events and
the national ceremony in Washington, DC, on Recognition… read more
VA Geriatrics & Gerontology Committee Visit Port Orchard
Published: 07/26/2017
Our Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard hosted the VA Secretary's Committee on Gerontology and Geriatrics.
The committee provides advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary for Health on all matters pertaining to geriatrics and gerontology by assessing the capability of VA health care facilities to meet the medical, psychological and social needs of older… read more
Better serving those who served
Published: 07/25/2017
Are you looking to gain more knowledge on how to better serve those who served?
Are you asked, or do you have, questions on veteran homelessness, benefits and other topics that you aren't completely comfortable answering?"
Would you like to establish a greater collaboration within the Veteran Service Community on both sides of Washington state?
Register now for the… read more
Homeless women vets get new wing
Published: 07/21/2017
The ribbon has been cut and doors are open at the Building 9 Women Veterans Wing at the Building 9 for Veterans Transitional Housing Program in Port Orchard.
"Although we have always served women veterans at Building 9, we saw a need for them to have additional privacy and more security in the building," said Building 9 Project Specialist Melissa Duffy. "So our team worked together to… read more
Washington Woman Veteran of the Year Award
Published: 07/20/2017
The Washington Woman Veteran of the Year Award recognizes a woman veteran who has compiled a record of exemplary service as a veteran and an outstanding member of the community.
This award is open to all women veterans in Washington State. Nominations may be submitted by any individual, organization or institution.
NOMINATE:… read more
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2017 OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO VETERANS AWARDS
Published: 07/10/2017
The Governor's Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for the 2017 Washington State Outstanding Awards for Service to Veterans.
These awards presented by the Governors Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, are open to all who serve veterans in Washington State and nominations may be submitted by any
person, organization or institution.
Nominations are… read more
Purchase Your Armed Forces Plate Today - In Fiscal Year 2016, Armed Forces License Plates provided $477,429 for State Veterans Cemetery Operations.
Published: 07/03/2017
In Fiscal Year 2016, Armed Forces License Plates provided $477,429 for State Veterans Cemetery Operations.
The Washington Department of Licensing issues license plates to eligible veterans/military/family members** with six separate designs, each containing a symbol representing a different branch of the armed forces to
include Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard,… read more