SDVOSB fraud is committed by ineligible individuals or entities to obtain, perform, or improperly profit from VA contracts set aside for small businesses owned and controlled by veterans with military service–connected disabilities. In some fraud schemes, …
PROCLAMATION - Korean War Remembrance Day WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War; and WHEREAS, 75 years ago, the United States and the Republic of Korea stood shoulder to shoulder on the frontlines of the battle to …
Register Now for the 8th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference in Yakima Get ready for this year's 8th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference! Once again, this year we're partnering with Washington Employment Security Department and …
To Honor and Celebrate – United States Army marks their 250th Birthday – Message from WDVA Director David Puente Jr. Two‐and‐a‐half centuries ago—14 June 1775—the Continental Congress voted to “raise and support an Army” to defend a nation that existed …
Real Veterans, Real Voices: Stories of Resilience in the Face of PTSD – Recognizing June as PTSD Awareness Month Your Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), in recognition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, wants to …
VIDEO - Watch the 2025 Women Veterans Proclamation signing by Governor Bob Ferguson: Women Veterans Day Proclamation Signing with Governor Bob Ferguson PHOTOS - Photos from the Proclamation Signing: 2025.06.04 Women Veterans Day Proclamation Signing | …
Pride Month honors and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community—including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, other sexual orientations and gender identities. Observed each June, it serves as a time to raise awareness, promote equality, and advocate for …
May 2025 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery Dear Community Members: The final step in the 2025 Legislative Session budget process was for the Governor to take action on the various budget bills. On …
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce the donation of a state-of-the-art, ADA-compliant transportation van from Kitsap Transit VanLink. This new six-passenger van, featuring wheelchair loading capability, will serve as a …
WHEREAS, suicide is a national public health challenge with more than 49,000 deaths by suicide, with approximately 16 percent of those deaths being veterans, and is the 10th leading cause of death in Washington state, which had a significantly higher risk …
Dear Washington Women Veterans, As June 12 approaches, we invite you to participate in a special initiative to recognize and honor women veterans in celebration of Women Veterans Recognition Day. This year marks the 77th anniversary of the Women’s Armed …
Flag Directive - May 8, 2025 (Former Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens) I am deeply saddened by the death of former Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens, and hereby direct that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 29, 2025 The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Sign Memorandum of Agreement OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Confederated …
MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on April 16 allowing the CTUIR’s Veterans Services to seek federal accreditation …
Olympia, WA – The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Transitional Housing Program (THP) continues to surpass expectations, achieving outstanding results in its mission to help Veterans transition to permanent housing. Since Oct. 2024 (Federal …
Tumwater, WA – The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) will implement policy updates to broaden the eligibility criteria for veterans seeking veteran designations on driver licenses, special license plates, and veteran emblems starting April 1, …
On March 29th, Governor Bob Ferguson made his first visit to the Spokane Veterans Home, where he gained a firsthand look at the exceptional care provided to resident veterans and learned more about the ongoing Spokane Veterans Home Replacement Project. His …
WHEREAS, the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) acknowledges the urgent need to raise awareness about brain injury prevention, treatment and long-term support for veterans and their families; and WHEREAS, brain injuries are a major public …
