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Armed Forces License Plates - Purchase One Today

Published: 07/13/2022

Armed Forces License Plates

The Washington Department of Licensing issues license plates to eligible veterans/military/family members.

There are 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, and WA National Guard.

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Vet Corps Programs Makes a Difference in the Community - Now Recruiting

Published: 07/11/2022

Vet Corps is a program that uses peer-to-peer connections to assist in bridging the gaps between veterans and their families and available resources or benefits. Vet Corps members are trained to assist on college campuses or in community settings and support these organizations. They create welcoming, inclusive spaces that help veterans navigate higher education, get better connected to their… read more

Help us welcome your first, of many, WDVA Military Spouse Fellow, Courtney Distelrath!

Published: 07/06/2022

Help us welcome your first, of many, WDVA Military Spouse Fellow, Courtney Distelrath!

WDVA is thrilled to welcome our first Military Spouse Fellow to our team. The position is part of Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Fellowship program, a six-week paid work experience.

The Military Spouse Fellow will be focused on outreach, administration, and projects serving Washington… read more

Vet Corps End of Year Event and Vet Corps Awards

Published: 06/21/2022

Vet Corps End of Year Event and Vet Corps Awards 

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NEWS RELEASE - Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards Nominations Being Accepted Now

Published: 06/15/2022

Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards Nominations Being Accepted Now

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You can help recognize Washington as a Purple Heart State - Donate today!

Published: 06/14/2022

You can help recognize Washington as a Purple Heart State - Donate today!

All Individuals and Organizations are invited to donate to thank and honor Veterans who were killed or wounded and received a Purple Heart in service to their country. Donations in any amount are welcome and every donation counts!

https://dva.wa.gov/purpleheartstate

Women Veterans Day Celebration - Hope in Action

Published: 06/12/2022

Join us for Women Veterans Day

10AM-12:30PM - June 12, 2020

 

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

1538 Commerce Street, Tacoma WA 98402

Attire: Sunday Brunch Best

 

Join us for a day of recognition & celebration honoring WA State's Women Veterans. #TheseAreOurHeroes

 

www.eventbrite.com/e/women-veterans-day-tickets-332790253607… read more

Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) Town Hall - June 08 - Sequim

Published: 06/08/2022

VAAC Townhall Meeting at American Legion Post #62

 

Join your Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee and our community partners as we hear updates from:

-WDVA Services

-Federal VA Caregiver Program

-County Veterans Assistance Fund

-WorkSource

-Suicide Prevention Program

 

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WDVA Honors June as Pride Month

Published: 06/07/2022

Message from the WDVA Director - Update on WDVA's Suicide Prevention Program

Published: 06/03/2022

My message to our veteran community in this edition is of utmost importance and urgency.  This is a long piece and I hope you read it all the way through so we can work together on suicide prevention.

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