DVA News

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

Media Release

Director Lourdes E. Alvarado-Ramos

Deputy Director Gary Condra

 Heidi Audette

            360-725-2154

            heidia@dva.wa.gov

The Walla Walla Veterans Home is Now Accepting Applications!

To be eligible for… read more

Cemetery Expansion Project

WDVA Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake

The Washington State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake is currently undergoing construction as part of a $2.18 million federal grant.  With the site’s available 120 acres, the cemetery anticipates being able to support active burials for well over 65 years.  In order to do so, WDVA works through a collaborative… read more

VA announced today that it now provides eligibility determinations for interment in a VA national cemetery prior to the time of need. Through the Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility Program, upon request, individuals can learn if they are eligible for burial or memorialization in a VA national cemetery.

“MyVA is about looking at VA from the Veterans’ perspective, and then doing… read more

WDVA November Hot Jobs List

Medical Director

Plant Manager 2

Nursing Assistant-Residential Living

Dietary Manager

Registered Nurse 3-Staff Development

Registered Nurse 3 Resident Care Manager

Cook 1 On Call

The first six listed are for Walla Walla and the cook is for Orting.

For more information, contact:

Dennis… read more

Story by Seaman Oscar Quezada

BREMERTON, Washington – The Washington State Military Transition Council (WSMTC) conducted their quarterly meeting aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Nov. 16.

WSMTC creates partnerships between private and public organizations that help service members successfully transition from their military career into civilian employment and career… read more

The WDVA Way is to inspire each other and share information – you can do both by Sharing Your Story!

Date:                             ____August, 2016__________

Program/Location:    _Rural Veterans Coordination Pilot Program_

The Rural Veterans Coordination Home Base Pilot Program (RVCP) is operated through a grant from the WestCare Foundation and serves as one of five… read more

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is committed to serving all veterans and their families including the approximately 6,500 American Indian and Alaska Native veterans and their families in Washington State. American Indian and Alaska Natives serve in the United States armed forces at a higher rate than any other ethnic population and they have access to some unique programs… read more

The Walla Walla Veterans Home is looking for community help to design the new Veterans Home logo. What logo elements do you feel best represent our community as we care for American heroes when they need it the most? 

The Walla Walla Veterans Home opens in early 2017, and will care for 80 veterans, widows, spouses and Gold Star Parents in one of eight 10-bedroom houses, including… read more

-Washington Soldiers Home Cemetery (WAWSHO) (Orting)
https://wreaths.fastport.com/donateLocation.html?page=17624

-Washington Veterans Home Cemetery (WAWVHR) (Retsil)
https://wreaths.fastport.com/donateLocation.html?page=17625

The WDVA Way is to inspire each other and share information – you can do both by Sharing Your Story!

Date: October 31, 2016

Program/Location: Veterans Services Team VARO and Olympia

On September 30th, WDVA received a call from a veteran who had been recently diagnosed with ALS.  He had never connected with the VA in any way and honestly never thought he would.  He was a… read more