Washington Department of Veterans Affairs
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The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs helps connect veterans and their family members to the benefits and services they earned through their military service. Visit www.dva.wa.gov for more information
Join us Dec 3, 11AM-12PM for the Washington TBI Council overview! Learn about advocacy, awareness, and how to get involved. Register: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30439
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us Dec 3, 11AM-12PM for the Washington TBI Council overview! Learn about advocacy, awareness, and how to get involved. Register: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30439
📢 WDVA Service Center Update: Limited staffing on Nov 25 for annual training.
✅ Open but limited
❌ No appointments
🚶 Walk-ins rescheduled
⚠️ Urgent needs addressed immediately.
Closed Nov 27 & 28 for holidays. Thank you for your service!
✅ Open but limited
❌ No appointments
🚶 Walk-ins rescheduled
⚠️ Urgent needs addressed immediately.
Closed Nov 27 & 28 for holidays. Thank you for your service!
November 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
📢 WDVA Service Center Update: Limited staffing on Nov 25 for annual training.
✅ Open but limited
❌ No appointments
🚶 Walk-ins rescheduled
⚠️ Urgent needs addressed immediately.
Closed Nov 27 & 28 for holidays. Thank you for your service!
✅ Open but limited
❌ No appointments
🚶 Walk-ins rescheduled
⚠️ Urgent needs addressed immediately.
Closed Nov 27 & 28 for holidays. Thank you for your service!
Honoring Service at Washington State Veterans Cemetery! 🌟 Proud to recognize our inspiring veterans & volunteers. 🎖️ Let’s celebrate their dedication! #WeLoveOurCommunity #ServingThoseWhoServed
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Honoring Service at Washington State Veterans Cemetery! 🌟 Proud to recognize our inspiring veterans & volunteers. 🎖️ Let’s celebrate their dedication! #WeLoveOurCommunity #ServingThoseWhoServed
🚨 Your input is needed! Apply for the Suicide Prevention Grant for Veterans & Families. Deadline: Dec 1, 2025. Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/request-grant-applications-suicide-prevention-community-based-services-grant-award
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🚨 Your input is needed! Apply for the Suicide Prevention Grant for Veterans & Families. Deadline: Dec 1, 2025. Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/request-grant-applications-suicide-prevention-community-based-services-grant-award
Are you a survivor or relative of a Veteran who passed away while in service, or from their service-connected injuries? You could be eligible to receive free Gold Star License Plates and free or reduced registration.
Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/license-plates/gold-star-plate
Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/license-plates/gold-star-plate
November 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Are you a survivor or relative of a Veteran who passed away while in service, or from their service-connected injuries? You could be eligible to receive free Gold Star License Plates and free or reduced registration.
Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/license-plates/gold-star-plate
Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/license-plates/gold-star-plate
Check out this recent interview with Fox13 Seattle of their interview with Dr. Peter Schmidt, our WDVA Counseling & Wellness Program Senior Manager, who highlights some of the available counseling services and benefits available through your WDVA.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/1739054
https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/1739054
Veteran Mental Health Awareness
As we celebrate and honor those who served for Veterans Days, we're also spreading awareness on their mental health.
www.fox13seattle.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Check out this recent interview with Fox13 Seattle of their interview with Dr. Peter Schmidt, our WDVA Counseling & Wellness Program Senior Manager, who highlights some of the available counseling services and benefits available through your WDVA.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/1739054
https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/1739054
Our WDVA Suicide Prevention Team joined the LWTech Annual Veterans Luncheon, sharing resources on tobacco cessation and suicide prevention. Great to meet Navy Veterans Ben Studley and Aaron Sparks! #Veterans #SuicidePrevention #LWTech #WDVA
November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our WDVA Suicide Prevention Team joined the LWTech Annual Veterans Luncheon, sharing resources on tobacco cessation and suicide prevention. Great to meet Navy Veterans Ben Studley and Aaron Sparks! #Veterans #SuicidePrevention #LWTech #WDVA
WDVA at Clark College! 🐧 Peter Lahman & Leland Cooper joined Oswald the Penguin at the Veterans & Student Career Fair, sharing resources with veterans & students. Proud to support #PenguinNation! #Veterans #WDVA #CareerFair
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
WDVA at Clark College! 🐧 Peter Lahman & Leland Cooper joined Oswald the Penguin at the Veterans & Student Career Fair, sharing resources with veterans & students. Proud to support #PenguinNation! #Veterans #WDVA #CareerFair
Join WDVA as a Social Media & Outreach Communications Manager! ✨ Lead outreach & engage Veterans. 💡 Skills needed: social media, design, PR. 👉 Apply now! #Hiring #CommunicationsJobs #SocialMediaManager #PublicRelations #Veterans #WashingtonState #WDVA
November 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Join WDVA as a Social Media & Outreach Communications Manager! ✨ Lead outreach & engage Veterans. 💡 Skills needed: social media, design, PR. 👉 Apply now! #Hiring #CommunicationsJobs #SocialMediaManager #PublicRelations #Veterans #WashingtonState #WDVA
This November, we honor Native American Heritage Month. Let’s learn about Indigenous communities, reflect on colonization, and build authentic relationships. Read More: https://www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/honoring-native-american-heritage-month-indigenous-heritage-month
November 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
This November, we honor Native American Heritage Month. Let’s learn about Indigenous communities, reflect on colonization, and build authentic relationships. Read More: https://www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/honoring-native-american-heritage-month-indigenous-heritage-month
Join us for Forward2Gether Peer Groups! 🗓️ Nov 18, 5:30-7pm at Elks Lodge #1181 & VFW Post #5924. Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/tbi/forward2gether-peer-group?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Join us for Forward2Gether Peer Groups! 🗓️ Nov 18, 5:30-7pm at Elks Lodge #1181 & VFW Post #5924. Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/tbi/forward2gether-peer-group?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Join our FREE Suicide Prevention Training! 🛡️
🕙 10:00am-11:30am | 💻 Virtual
👨🏫 Instructor: Don Seese, WDVA
Register Now: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30192
Learn skills to support veterans and their families!
🕙 10:00am-11:30am | 💻 Virtual
👨🏫 Instructor: Don Seese, WDVA
Register Now: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30192
Learn skills to support veterans and their families!
November 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Join our FREE Suicide Prevention Training! 🛡️
🕙 10:00am-11:30am | 💻 Virtual
👨🏫 Instructor: Don Seese, WDVA
Register Now: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30192
Learn skills to support veterans and their families!
🕙 10:00am-11:30am | 💻 Virtual
👨🏫 Instructor: Don Seese, WDVA
Register Now: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30192
Learn skills to support veterans and their families!
Honoring Veterans History Awareness Month! Every November, we celebrate Veterans who protected our country. In Washington, it's officially recognized. Join schools and communities in honoring their contributions! Read more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/honoring-veterans-history-awareness-month
November 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Honoring Veterans History Awareness Month! Every November, we celebrate Veterans who protected our country. In Washington, it's officially recognized. Join schools and communities in honoring their contributions! Read more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/honoring-veterans-history-awareness-month
WDVA joined Rep. Mari Leavitt at the Cohen Military Family Clinic in Lakewood for a Veterans Town Hall. 🇺🇸 Deputy Director Solomon Gilbert shared WDVA services as 35 community members discussed funding, education & care. #Veterans #WDVA #CommunitySupport
November 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
WDVA joined Rep. Mari Leavitt at the Cohen Military Family Clinic in Lakewood for a Veterans Town Hall. 🇺🇸 Deputy Director Solomon Gilbert shared WDVA services as 35 community members discussed funding, education & care. #Veterans #WDVA #CommunitySupport
🔥 Happy 250th Birthday, Marines! 🔥 We salute the United States Marine Corps for its legacy of courage and commitment. Thank you, Marines! #SemperFi #Marines250 #USMC #VeteransStrong #WDVASemperFi
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🔥 Happy 250th Birthday, Marines! 🔥 We salute the United States Marine Corps for its legacy of courage and commitment. Thank you, Marines! #SemperFi #Marines250 #USMC #VeteransStrong #WDVASemperFi
Lead the Future of Tech for WA Veterans! The WDVA seeks a CIO to drive innovation in digital services.🔹Location: Olympia, WA🔹Salary: $112K–$147K/year🔹Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5132911/wdva-chief-information-officer-full-time-permanent-central-office-olympia
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Lead the Future of Tech for WA Veterans! The WDVA seeks a CIO to drive innovation in digital services.🔹Location: Olympia, WA🔹Salary: $112K–$147K/year🔹Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5132911/wdva-chief-information-officer-full-time-permanent-central-office-olympia
Election Day Reminder
Today, as you head to the polls, take a moment to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our Veterans. Their unwavering service has safeguarded the freedoms we hold dear — including the right to vote.
🗳️ Honor their legacy. Make your voice heard. Vote. #ElectionDay
Today, as you head to the polls, take a moment to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our Veterans. Their unwavering service has safeguarded the freedoms we hold dear — including the right to vote.
🗳️ Honor their legacy. Make your voice heard. Vote. #ElectionDay
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Election Day Reminder
Today, as you head to the polls, take a moment to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our Veterans. Their unwavering service has safeguarded the freedoms we hold dear — including the right to vote.
🗳️ Honor their legacy. Make your voice heard. Vote. #ElectionDay
Today, as you head to the polls, take a moment to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our Veterans. Their unwavering service has safeguarded the freedoms we hold dear — including the right to vote.
🗳️ Honor their legacy. Make your voice heard. Vote. #ElectionDay
Eligible for a Disabled Veteran License Plate?
You must be a Veteran receiving 100% compensation, have lost use of both hands or one foot, or be blind in both eyes due to service.
For more info! www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/veterans-benefits/license-plates/disabled-veteran-license-plate
You must be a Veteran receiving 100% compensation, have lost use of both hands or one foot, or be blind in both eyes due to service.
For more info! www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/veterans-benefits/license-plates/disabled-veteran-license-plate
November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Eligible for a Disabled Veteran License Plate?
You must be a Veteran receiving 100% compensation, have lost use of both hands or one foot, or be blind in both eyes due to service.
For more info! www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/veterans-benefits/license-plates/disabled-veteran-license-plate
You must be a Veteran receiving 100% compensation, have lost use of both hands or one foot, or be blind in both eyes due to service.
For more info! www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/veterans-benefits/license-plates/disabled-veteran-license-plate
🎖️ Big news for WA veterans! House Bill 2014 expands state services to include: ✅ VA benefits recipients ✅ Those discharged due to sexual orientation or gender identity. Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/definition-veteran
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🎖️ Big news for WA veterans! House Bill 2014 expands state services to include: ✅ VA benefits recipients ✅ Those discharged due to sexual orientation or gender identity. Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/definition-veteran
Join us for Veterans Day 2025 in Washington!
Celebrating our heroes Nov. 8–11 with parades & ceremonies.
Details: 🔗https://www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/2025-veterans-day-events-observances #VeteransDay2025 #HonorAllWhoServed #WashingtonVeterans #WDVA #Military250
Celebrating our heroes Nov. 8–11 with parades & ceremonies.
Details: 🔗https://www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/2025-veterans-day-events-observances #VeteransDay2025 #HonorAllWhoServed #WashingtonVeterans #WDVA #Military250
October 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Join us for Veterans Day 2025 in Washington!
Celebrating our heroes Nov. 8–11 with parades & ceremonies.
Details: 🔗https://www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/2025-veterans-day-events-observances #VeteransDay2025 #HonorAllWhoServed #WashingtonVeterans #WDVA #Military250
Celebrating our heroes Nov. 8–11 with parades & ceremonies.
Details: 🔗https://www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/2025-veterans-day-events-observances #VeteransDay2025 #HonorAllWhoServed #WashingtonVeterans #WDVA #Military250
Washington State Armed Forces License Plates 🇺🇸
Are you or a loved one serving in the U.S. military?
Apply for a special license plate recognizing your service!
Email: [email protected] or visit:
Are you or a loved one serving in the U.S. military?
Apply for a special license plate recognizing your service!
Email: [email protected] or visit:
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Washington State Armed Forces License Plates 🇺🇸
Are you or a loved one serving in the U.S. military?
Apply for a special license plate recognizing your service!
Email: [email protected] or visit:
Are you or a loved one serving in the U.S. military?
Apply for a special license plate recognizing your service!
Email: [email protected] or visit:
Veterans with a 70%+ disability rating and service animal can apply for special disability parking! Valid for 5 years. Apply: https://dol.wa.gov/forms/view/420105/download?inline Learn more: https://dol.wa.gov/.../get-or.../disabled-veteran-parking
October 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Veterans with a 70%+ disability rating and service animal can apply for special disability parking! Valid for 5 years. Apply: https://dol.wa.gov/forms/view/420105/download?inline Learn more: https://dol.wa.gov/.../get-or.../disabled-veteran-parking
LAST CHANCE: INVISIBLE WOUNDS: FREE Virtual Training for Veterans & Allies! 🗓 Oct 29, 2025 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (PT) | Register: [email protected]. Explore PTSD, suicide, and coping strategies. Let’s break the silence! #VeteransSupport #InvisibleWounds #MentalHealthMatters
October 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
LAST CHANCE: INVISIBLE WOUNDS: FREE Virtual Training for Veterans & Allies! 🗓 Oct 29, 2025 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (PT) | Register: [email protected]. Explore PTSD, suicide, and coping strategies. Let’s break the silence! #VeteransSupport #InvisibleWounds #MentalHealthMatters
Student Veterans: 🏈 Wisconsin vs. Washington in the #BattleForTheW. Unlock your benefits: tuition waivers, book stipends & mental health support! 💪www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/wdva-vs-wdva-interstate-matchup-highlights-veterans-benefits-lead-badgers-huskies-game | #TheRealWDVA #WDVAvsWDVA #BestWDVA
October 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Student Veterans: 🏈 Wisconsin vs. Washington in the #BattleForTheW. Unlock your benefits: tuition waivers, book stipends & mental health support! 💪www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/wdva-vs-wdva-interstate-matchup-highlights-veterans-benefits-lead-badgers-huskies-game | #TheRealWDVA #WDVAvsWDVA #BestWDVA
Take the pledge to reach out to 10! Veteran Buddy Check Week is Oct 20-24! A call, text, or coffee can make a difference. Sign up now: https://department.va.gov/veterans-experience/va-veteran-buddy-checks/ #HaveYouCheckedIn #BuddyCheckWeek
October 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Take the pledge to reach out to 10! Veteran Buddy Check Week is Oct 20-24! A call, text, or coffee can make a difference. Sign up now: https://department.va.gov/veterans-experience/va-veteran-buddy-checks/ #HaveYouCheckedIn #BuddyCheckWeek