WDVA recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month with tools of support WDVA Theme: Building Bridges—Veterans, Families, and Community Partners Olympia, WA — The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is sharing resources and training …
SHRM Foundation Announces Olivia Burley as The 2025 Military Community Ambassador of the Year Burley's efforts advanced military-connected talent through statewide advocacy, employer education, and cross-sector collaboration. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – SHRM …
PROCLAMATION - 2026 Brain Injury Awareness Month WHEREAS, brain injuries are a major public health concern that affects millions of Americans, including many veterans who are at heightened risk due to the nature of their military service; and WHEREAS, …
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Receives Grant to Support Veterans Transitioning into Conservation Olympia, WA – The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC) program will receive $438,140 to involve …
January 2026 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery We are excited to report on the pre-design process that began on November 30, 2025, with Carve Architects. The purpose of the pre-design phase is to …
Spokane, WA - The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce the purchase of 41.5 acres of land to build the new Spokane Veterans Home, marking a major milestone in WDVA’s long-term commitment to delivering dignified, …
OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce that Chris Coolbaugh has joined the agency as the new Director of Veteran Services Counseling & Wellness. Chris is a 29-year Veteran of the U.S. Army and senior …
WDVA bids a final farewell to a WDVA Counselor who served Veterans and families for 36 years Navy Veteran Clark Ashworth began working with veterans while he completed his supervised hours for licensure as a psychologist in 1984. He soon began a private …
Flag Lowering - December 7, 2025 (National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day) I hereby direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, December 7, 2025, for National Pearl Harbor …
WHEREAS, 84 years ago, Imperial Japan launched an unprovoked attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, resulting in the deaths of more than 2,400 American service members and civilians and the destruction of much of our nation's Pacific …
Calling All Veteran Service Officers! Join us for the Statewide Veteran Service Officer Community of Practice (VSO CoP) Quarterly Training on December 10 📅 Date/Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm 💻 Location: Virtual/Online 🎙️ Facilitator: Terrel "Tucker" …
Securing Hope: How Lock Boxes Are Helping Veterans Stay Safe It wasn’t just a box. It gave an Airman time to think, and that saved his life. In Washington State, a quiet but powerful shift is happening in suicide prevention, one lock box at a time. In …
WHEREAS, our state is home to more than 494,383 veterans, 56,000 active-duty military personnel, 16,000 National Guard and Reserves members, and their families; and WHEREAS, those who have served in the Armed Forces have continuously made vital …
This November, we honor Native American Heritage Month (Indigenous Heritage Month) a time established in 1990 to recognize the enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples to the rich and diverse fabric of the United States. In 1915, the annual congress of …
Washington State Outstanding Award For Service to Veterans You know who they are volunteers, service officers, community members, Tribal Veterans programs and advocates, National Guard members or others who day in and day out go above and beyond the call …
Honoring Veterans History Awareness Month Why this month matters Every November, we take time to honor Veterans—people who served in the military and helped protect our country. In Washington State, the government has officially named November as Veteran …
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 …
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