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"Permanent Vacation" - A Final Farewell from WDVA Director Alfie Alvarado-Ramos

Published: 01/31/2023

To our Veterans, family members and friends:

This is my final Veteran Voices greeting as director of your WDVA.  I announced my retirement last month, or what I call Permanent Vacation, after 30 years with this amazing agency.  “Serving Those Who Served” has been an honor and privilege and I leave state government with confidence… read more

NEWS RELEASE - Inslee appoints David Puente, Jr. as director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

Published: 01/25/2023

 

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NEWS RELEASE - New Washington Soldiers Home Administrator Announcement - Dan Smith

Published: 01/24/2023

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NEWS - Veterans in Acute Suicidal Crisis Will be Able to go to any VA or Non-VA Health Care Facility for Emergency Health Care at NO COST

Published: 01/20/2023

Starting Jan. 17, veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost — including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.

Veterans do not need to be enrolled in VA health care to use this benefit. This expansion will increase access to acute suicide care… read more

Alliance Northwest Providing Discounts for Veteran Owned Businesses - Register Now

Published: 01/18/2023

Are you a veteran? Do you have your WA State Veteran Owned Business Certification? If so, contact your local WA PTAC office at:… read more

Veteran Commercial Tobacco Cessation Program - WDVA Now Offers No-Cost Assessment & Tobacco Cessation Treatment Planning for All WA State Veteran ​

Published: 01/05/2023

Veteran Commercial Tobacco Cessation Program  

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Apply Now - Historic PACT Act will expand benefits for thousands of veterans in Washington state

Published: 12/30/2022

Historic PACT Act will expand benefits for thousands of veterans in Washington state

August 5, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee and leaders from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs are applauding the U.S. Senate’s passage of the historic PACT Act.

Once signed by President… read more

NEWS RELEASE - WDVA Director to Retire in Jan 2023 - Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Director Alfie Alvarado-Ramos Announces Retirement

Published: 12/22/2022

NEWS RELEASE - WDVA Director to Retire in Jan 2023 - Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Director Alfie Alvarado-Ramos Announces Retirement

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Washington State Global War on Terrorism Memorial - Donate Now

Published: 12/09/2022

Donate Now: The Washington State Global War on Terrorism Memorial is a way of honoring the people who have served and given their lives to defend this country from terrorism. Some service members never found closure from their service, so while the war may be largely over, the battle continues in their daily lives. The GWOT must not become a “forgotten war.” We have a duty to… read more

Directors Message - New Suicide Prevention License Plate Emblem

Published: 12/05/2022

I was so proud to join with Governor Inslee, Representative Orwall, Dept. of Licensing Director Teresa Berntsen, and other leaders in Washington State on November 29 to unveil our state’s new suicide prevention license plate emblem!  Their collaborative efforts, along with significant contributions from members of the Governor’s Challenge Team, made the day possible!  (If… read more

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

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