Are you a friend, family member, or professional working with Veterans? Join our free virtual workshop to learn how to start quitting tobacco conversations. Register: https://ow.ly/cqCV50YNe2k

During National Volunteer Week, we honor LTC Phil Kowzan for 25 years playing Taps at Washington State Veterans Cemetery. Thank you, LTC Kowzan, for your dedicated service. Video credit: Airway Heights Police Department. Read Kowzan's story: https://ow.ly/UTEy50YNcxW

Celebrate service with an Armed Forces License Plate! Six styles & status stickers for active, retired, family. Supports Veterans programs. More info: dva.wa.gov/license-plates/armed-forces-license-plates

Alt-text: Social media flyer announcing “The Wall That Heals” coming to Lacey, Washington. Text reads: “25–28 June 2026, Chamber Prairie Elementary, 6501 Virginia St SE, Lacey, WA 98513. Free to the public and open 24 hours. Closes on Sunday at 2 pm.” Background shows a cloudy sky above a long dark memorial wall, with a person standing on grass facing the wall.

The Wall That Heals is coming to Lacey, WA June 25–28, 2026 at Chamber Prairie Elementary (6501 Virginia St SE). Free admission and open 24 hours. Learn more: www.thewallthathealslaceywa.org

Please join us for a Memorial Day Ceremony at the State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake.

Monday, May 25
11:00 a.m.
21702 W. Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA

Limited on-site parking. Overflow parking on Ritchey Rd. Carpooling encouraged. No pets or tobacco products.

Happy Birthday to the Air Force Reserve! 🎉✈️ Washington State Reserve Veterans, apply for your benefits today: 🔗 VA Federal Benefits va.gov 🔗 WA State VA Benefits dva.wa.gov Thank you for your service.

April honors military children—resilient heroes supporting service members with strength and courage. We salute you! 💜

As Brain Injury Awareness Month ends, we keep supporting Veterans, families, and communities. Invisible injuries need visible support. Find help year-round: https://www.dva.wa.gov/tbitoolkit

Join @WAVetAffairs TOMORROW for the Tri-Cities Veterans Cemetery Town Hall! 🗓 March 25, 2026 🕑 2 PM 📍 Richland Readiness Center. Hear updates, ask questions, and help shape this honored space. 🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/RUbr50YwxyR

Celebrating 10 years of YesVets—a partnership connecting Veterans with jobs across Washington. Here's to many more years supporting those who served. 💙

Join WDVA for the Tri-Cities Veterans Cemetery Town Hall 🗓 March 25, 2 PM 📍 Richland Readiness Center. 🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/RUbr50YwxyR

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Event | March 30 | Capitol Campus
Honor Vietnam Veterans, share stories, and get a commemorative pin.
📍 Washington State Capitol – Columbia Room, Olympia
🕚 11 AM – 1 PM
👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/L7VN50YwTmi

Honoring Army Veteran Zabrina Hansen-Lumbert this Women's History Month for her service and leadership at WDVA. #WomensHistoryMonth #ServingThoseWhoServed #WomenVeterans

Join us March 20, 9 AM at Olympic College, Poulsbo for VA claims info: disability, healthcare, state benefits, BDD, Q&A. Open to all! 📍 Building 11, Room 117

Now Hiring: Clinical Nutrition Manager at Washington Veterans Home! Lead dietetic care & support Veterans' health. Apply:

Join us March 18 in Woodinville for the VAAC Town Hall & Women Veterans Forum! Veterans attending may get a $50 gift card. Scan QR or email communications@dva.wa.gov for livestream. #Veterans #VAAC

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring two full-time roles in Olympia! Veteran Benefit Enhancement Program Supervisor and Coordinator. Apply by March 25, 2026: https://qr1.be/EEM2

Join us March 18 in Woodinville for the Women Veterans Forum (8:30 AM) & Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Town Hall (12:30 PM) @ American Legion Post 127. The first 60 Veterans who attend & take our survey may receive a $50 gift card! Livestream info: communications@dva.wa.gov

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs selects a 140-acre Horn Rapids site for the Tri-Cities Veterans Cemetery. 🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/XCKX50YtMO1

Today we honor our four-legged heroes on #NationalK9VeteransDay 🐕‍🦺🚓 Their loyalty and bravery protect us all. 🐾 📷 Photo credit: MWD Team Support Assoc., Inc.

Today marked Sine Die, ending the session! 🎉 HB 1541 passed, strengthening VAAC to better serve Washington's veterans. More info: dva.wa.gov/about-wdva/laws-legislat... #Veterans #WAleg

Yakima Veterans & community, join us March 28, 2026, 1-3PM at Sarg Hubbard Park to honor Vietnam Veterans. #WelcomeHomeVietnamVeterans

Today, flags at Washington state agencies are at half-staff honoring Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson's legacy of justice and equality.

Join us March 18 in Woodinville for the Women Veterans Forum (8:30 AM) & Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee Town Hall (12:30 PM) @ American Legion Post 127. The first 60 Veterans who attend & take our survey may receive a $50 gift card! Livestream info: communications@dva.wa.gov

This Women's History Month, we honor Army Veteran Jennifer McDaniel's service and dedication to Washington's veterans. #WomensHistoryMonth #ServingThoseWhoServed #WomenVeterans

Last week, Washington State Dept. of Veterans Affairs joined NASDVA conference. Director David Puente Jr. elected Junior VP, Rudy Lopez joined Memorial Affairs Committee, and VA Secretary Doug Collins spoke on federal-state collaboration.

WDVA was honored to join Governor Bob Ferguson, State Rep. Hunter Abell, and the Veterans Legislative Coalition for the signing of HB 1541. The bill strengthens the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, expanding flexibility to ensure the committee reflects the diversity of WA’s Veteran community.

This International Women's Day, we honor women Veterans breaking barriers and leading in every way. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenVeterans #Veterans #WomenInService #IWD2026

Many WA Veterans may be living with undiagnosed mild TBI. Symptoms can appear years later and be mistaken for stress or PTSD. Understanding the signs helps connect Veterans to care.
Find support: https://www.dva.wa.gov/tbitoolkit
#TBImonth #BuildingBridges2026

Today is Brain Injury Awareness Day. Many Veterans live with invisible symptoms that affect daily life. Awareness helps us listen, connect, and support Veterans and families.

Find support: https://www.dva.wa.gov/tbitoolkit

#BrainInjuryAwarenessDay