DVA News

The New Year has started and I’m excited to begin our work together serving Washington’s Veterans and their Families!

The State Legislative Session began on Monday and we hit the ground running meeting with members of the Ways and Means, Appropriations and Capital Budget Committees to ensure they are aware of the funding requests included in the Governor’s Budget for WDVA.  Our largest… read more

Article from the Federal VA

Even on the best of days, we at VA know that providing for yourself and your family–and having financial stability and security–are some of the most important things in life. We recognize that many of our fellow Veterans who are also government employees impacted by the partial Federal government shutdown are experiencing significant personal and financial… read more

With the government shutdown creating a critical need of monetary assistance for active-duty U.S. Coast Guardsmen, The American Legion is working with Coast Guard Mutual Assistance to provide immediate financial support through the Legion’s Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program.

American Legion TFA grants help minor children in the home of active-duty servicemembers or current… read more

The Department of Defense (DOD) is responsible for providing military funeral honors. "Honoring Those Who Served" is the title of the DOD program for providing dignified military funeral honors to Veterans who have defended our nation.

Upon the family's request, Public Law 106-65 requires that every eligible Veteran receive a military funeral honors ceremony, to include folding and… read more

Behavioral Health Programs is changing its name to Counseling and Wellness Programs.

The PTSD War Trauma Program began in 1984 where no-cost outpatient counseling is provided to Vets and their family members. In 2005 began the Veteran Conservation Corps, 2008 the Vet Corps, 2009 Vet Supportive Campus, 2010 Traumatic Brain Injury, 2011 Veteran Training Support Center,… read more

NOW HIRING: Please look at the various open employment opportunities at Your Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA). Start/Continue your careers by making an impact in the veteran community and Serving Those Who Served.

NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFIED RESTORATIVE AIDE - (on-call):… read more

This is a high-quality, research-based approach to business planning for food- and farm-based entrepreneurs in the South Puget Sound. Whether you are just starting your business or have been in business for a while, this Program will help you learn how to reach your financial goals for the future by using sound business planning concepts and tools tailored specifically to small farm and food-… read more

We are the Sea Scout Ship 110, Charles N Curtis of Tacoma, Washington.  Sea Scouts is part of the Boy Scouts of America.  A teenager can join us at age 14 to 21 years of age.  They have four rank levels similar to that of the military.  They are Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster.  Quartermaster is comparable to Eagle in Boy Scouts.

As a Quartermaster candidate one of the… read more

Dec. 11, 2018

Washington Cemeteries to Honor Veterans with “Wreaths Across America”

Olympia – On December 15, volunteer groups will gather at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington Veterans Home Cemetery in Port Orchard, and Washington Soldiers Home in Orting.  In addition, many other Washington… read more

Burial Flags

Why Does VA Provide a Burial Flag?

[Folded burial flag] A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased Veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a Veteran’s military service to his or her country. VA will furnish a burial flag for memorialization for an other… read more