Flag Lowering - October 17, 2025 (Aviation Mishap) I am deeply saddened by the deaths of four Washington-based soldiers whose lives were lost on September 17, 2025, while serving on active duty in the United States Army: Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew …
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Find resources here to learn about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and services, including healthcare, disability compensation, and education. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) …
WDVA Manager Melissa Weitzel Honored with Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award Olympia - “Melissa Weitzel’s work has changed lives across Washington,” said WDVA Director David Puente Jr. “Her vision and steady leadership turned a program into a …
Hello Tri-Cities Veterans and Cemetery Supporters! Your WDVA is working on the next steps to bring a State Veterans Cemetery to Southeast Washington State! As shared in the May 2025 update, the legislature and Governor provided funding allowing us to move …
Washington State POW/MIA Recognition Event Date: September 19, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: POW/MIA Monument, Capitol Campus, Olympia, WA Contact: Rich Angeli Email: RIchangeli@hotmail.com Honoring Their Sacrifice Olympia, WA – The Washington State …
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) celebrate the Wellness, Arts, and the Military (WAM) Grant program’s receipt of the 2025 Abraham Lincoln Pillars of Excellence Award, honoring its …
Real Veterans, Real Voices: 988 Awareness for 988 Day September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM) and many feelings come to mind as summer begins to fade and sweater weather is on its way-pumpkin spice everything, children back in school (school …
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM) - Available resources and SPAM Toolkit from Washington Department of Veterans Affairs OLYMPIA, Wash. - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Your Washington State Department of Veterans …
Join Residents at the Washington Soldiers Home (WSH) for Hot August Night—a fun summer evening of celebration, community, and good times. Orting, WA — Join Residents at the Washington Soldiers Home (WSH) for Hot August Night—a fun summer evening of …
August is National Wellness Month! The Suicide Prevention Team at your Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is supporting overall health and wellness among our Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) by highlighting the importance …
8th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference in Yakima - REGISTRATION FULL 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 …
PROCLAMATION - Purple Heart Recipient Recognition Day WHEREAS, our nation and its principles have been defended throughout history by brave and patriotic people who willingly sacrificed their own well-being for the cause of freedom and democracy; and …
Celebrating the Legacy of the Orting Veterans Farm As we bid farewell to the Orting Veterans Farm, which ceased operations on July 1 due to completion of funding from a VA Rural Farms Grant, we reflect on the immense impact it has had on the community …
Real Veterans, Real Voices- Suffering in Silence: A Roll Call for Community Inclusion Your Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Suicide Prevention Team would like to recognize the importance of not only mental health wellness but also …
The State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake will hold a Forgotten Heroes interment on August 7 at 1:00pm. Spokane County – The State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake will hold a Forgotten Heroes interment on August 7 at 1:00pm. WDVA works closely with …
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the strength, identity, and visibility of people with disabilities. It honors the choice to embrace disability as a vital part of who someone is—rejecting shame, stigma, and internalized ableism. This …
Celebrated Veteran Author and State Poet Laureate to speak in Yakima at 8th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference Author Shannon Huffman Polson and poet Derek Sheffield will give keynote presentations at Veterans-focused conference June 24, 2025 - …
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 …
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