DVA News

Whitman County:  The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee will be holding a Veterans Town Hall on Thursday, April 16, from 10:00 am – noon at Hill Ray Plaza, 801 South Vista Point Drive, Colfax, WA.

Community partners and service providers will be sharing how they are serving Veterans and their families from the area.

The VAAC – under the leadership of… read more

The Washington State Legislature passed HB 1319 in 2013 making March 30 of each year 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day'.  All state and local public entities are required to fly the National League of Families' POW/MIA flag at their main building.

Across the state, communities are holding events to honor Vietnam Veterans, check out the WDVA public… read more

LAKEWOOD – Dale Peinecke, commissioner of the Washington Employment Security Department, and Lourdes “Alfie” Alvarado Ramos, director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, today signed documents demonstrating their agencies’ support for hiring veterans and members of the National Guard and Reserve.

“The men and women who have served in our military make valuable… read more

On March 5, the Veteran Owned Business Opportunity Showcase offered key insights and seminars geared toward Veteran Owned and Service Disabled Veteran Owned government contractors and businesses who wish to do business with state and federal agencies.

Our thanks to the Washington PTAC who worked with WDVA to combine VetBOSS with Alliance NW to create a full day event where VOSB/SDVOSB… read more

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
Media Release
Director Lourdes E. Alvarado-Ramos
Deputy Director Gary Condra
Heidi Audette Communications Director
(360) 725-2154 – office (360) 791-8966 – cell heidia@dva.wa.gov 

For Immediate Release
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Kitsap – The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to announce the appointment of Ronald Bergstrom as Superintendent of the Washington Veterans Home in Retsil.

Bergstrom brings with him a tremendous amount of experience as an Air Force veteran and a leader. His extensive experience in long-term care includes serving as Executive Director, Health… read more

The latest version of the WDVA Veteran Voices is now online. Take a few minutes to check it out and please share with any veteran who may not have computer access.

The Veterans Benefits Compensation Rate Tables, updated on 12/1/2014, are now available here.

OLYMPIA: The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to announce the appointment of Willie Slusarski as the Superintendent of the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting.

“Willie brings a unique perspective to this leadership position that I am confident will help him guide his team over the coming years,” said Gary Condra, WDVA Deputy Director.  “His 18 years with WDVA have… read more

Washington State’s Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards recognize individuals who devote time and energy to improving the lives of Washington's veterans.

The awards - co-sponsored each year by the Governor's Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs - are presented at a special luncheon in Auburn, following the awardees… read more