DVA News

Transitioning from the military back to the civilian world is not only an exciting time for our service men and women, but possibly a bit frightening.

What career field will I work in next? Financially, will I meet my family’s needs? How do I even go about finding a job in today’s market? On June 27th, many of those questions were answered at Safeco Field during the Hiring our Heroes… read more

I am proud to announce that we have entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Suquamish Tribe.

It allows your Washington Department of Veterans Affairs to extend our VA accreditation as a Veteran Service Organization to the Tribal Veterans Representative Program of the Suquamish Tribe.

This agreement is made possible by recent Federal rule changes that allow VA accredited… read more

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs & Employer Security Department recently received an International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP) Award for Group Services to Veterans through the YesVets Program.

The IAWP awards program acknowledges efforts in membership recruitment and retention as well as recognizes individuals and groups for outstanding achievement and… read more

You are cordially invited to the Annual Wreathlaying Ceremony as we Commemorate the Korean War Armistice 64th Anniversary on July 22, 2017 at 11:00am at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Campus.

The public is encouraged to attend as we Honor Washington State’s Korean War Veterans and their families. During the ceremony, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in… read more

WDVA and the Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) were honored to host a Commander’s Call at the Tacoma AMVETS Post 1 in Tacoma. This meeting served as a venue for Veterans Service Organizations, veterans, resource providers and other partners to hear
from representatives from Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal VA and each other.

During the… read more

by, Sheila Hagar, Walla Walla Union Bulletin
 
Jun 18, 2017 Updated Jun 18, 2017

A few hours after becoming the first person to move into the new Walla Walla Veterans Home, Alphonse “Al” Benitez on Friday looked very much at home.

In the great room of the Umatilla House, one of eight residences within four buildings, he was ensconced in an armchair and listened to… read more

Update on Veterans Housing Programs at the Soldiers Home

We all agree that one homeless veteran, or working veteran who is unable to achieve housing
security, is one too many. That is why WDVA is working with service providers like the Puget Sound
Veterans Hope Center and WestCare to increase the availability of supportive housing programs for
veterans at the Soldiers… read more

You can view photos and videos on our Facebook and Flickr Pages!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsdva/videos/10155373789500629/

Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/98326753@N03/albums/… read more

It is nearing the end of the year for 2016-2017 Vet Corps year.

For the last 9 months each of the 50 Vet Corps member has served on college campuses across Washington State supporting veterans and their families on Higher Education campuses, and in our Communities.

Have you seen a Vet Corps member go above and beyond? Have you seen a Vet Corps member excel in their service to… read more

WHEREAS, our ancestors shaped the structure of our political system, laid the groundwork
for higher discoveries in science and medical research, started long-lasting traditions that enrich our
heritage, and fought in wars so that future generations would have freedom; and
WHEREAS, it is important on Memorial Day to cherish the memories of our friends and
family members… read more