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Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day

Published: 08/07/2023

WHEREAS, our nation and its principles have been defended throughout history by

brave and patriotic men and women, who willingly… read more

Women Veterans Forum and Veterans Town Hall - Wenatchee

Published: 08/02/2023

Join us for a Double Event!

Women Veterans Forum Hosted by the WVAC and Veterans Town Hall Hosted by the VAAC

Women Veterans Forum- 8:30 am- 9:30 am

Veterans Town Hall- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

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NEWS RELEASE - Outstanding Service to Veterans Award Nominations Now Open

Published: 07/18/2023

2023 Outstanding Service to Veterans Award Nominations Now Open

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline celebrates one-year anniversary

Published: 07/17/2023

For immediate release: July 17, 2023                             (23-097)

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Toxic Exposure Screening & Claims Clinics

Published: 07/17/2023

VA Puget Sound Health Care Systems hosting its fourth round of Claims and Toxic Exposure Screening Clinics in July. While there is no deadline to file a claim, Veterans who file claims before August 9 will receive retroactive benefits from the date of signing, August 10, 2022.

July 2023 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | No appointment needed!

Dates and Locations:

• July 17-18:… read more

Digital Navigator Program Completes Grant Cycle

Published: 07/12/2023

July 12, 2023

Olympia: Washington Department of Veterans Affairs’ Digital Navigator Program completes its grant cycle and exceeds expectations… read more

NEWS RELEASE - New Spokane Veterans Home Administrator Announcement - Mark Michaels

Published: 06/16/2023

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Juneteenth Celebration

Published: 06/15/2023

BUILD cordially invites and welcomes you to join us as we celebrate and recognize the Juneteenth Holiday. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name "Juneteenth" references the date of the holiday, combining the words "June" and "… read more

PROCLAMATION - Women Veterans Day 2023

Published: 06/12/2023

2023 Women Veterans Day Proclamation

WHEREAS, 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the groundbreaking Women's Armed Services 
Integration Act, which was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on June 12, 1948, enabling women to serve as permanent, regular members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force; and 

WHEREAS, women veterans are one of the fastest-… read more

WDVA Recognizes LGBTQI+ Veterans

Published: 06/01/2023

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MAILING ADDRESS
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
1102 Quince St. SE, PO Box 41150, Olympia, WA 98504-1150
1-800-562-2308

DISCLAIMER
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), including the State Veterans Homes, does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. WDVA complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in its facilities, activities, programs and services. WDVA can provide auxiliary aids and services such as assistive listening devices, TDD/TTY and ASL/ESL interpreters, etc., at no charge for persons with disabilities.