As April comes to a close, we wrap up the Month of the Military Child by recognizing the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of military-connected children across Washington. Thank you!

Are you hosting a Memorial Day event? Email event information and flyers to [email protected] or drop a link in the comments so we can help share it.

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

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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]

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: https://dva.wa.gov/about-wdva/laws-legislation/legislative-updates #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: [email protected]

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

In honor of Women's History Month, we celebrate Cheri "CJ" Webb's 22 years of Army service and ongoing dedication. #WomensHistoryMonth

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. TBIs happen every 15 seconds in the U.S., especially among service members. Awareness is key to care and prevention. Find support: https://www.dva.wa.gov/tbitoolkit #TBImonth #wdvaTBItoolkit #BuildingBridges2026 #VeteranBrainHealth

Now Hiring: Full-time Cook 1 at Washington Veterans Home. Salary $39,144-$50,592. Apply by March 2, 2026: https://qr1.be/LLPUDU

Across Washington, our teams joined partners in Tacoma and Spokane to support Veterans facing homelessness. #Veterans #Outreach https://wdva.wa.gov

Now Hiring: Clinical Nutrition Manager (Dietitian 2) at WA Veterans Home, Port Orchard. Lead dietetic staff, provide nutrition therapy, and support Veterans' health. Salary $63,252–$82,872. Apply by March 9, 2026: https://qr1.be/3QJ6S4

We're excited to offer Washington State Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses a 50% discount to attend Alliance Northwest! 🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1669573542409/?discount=VOB40th #VeteranOwned #AllianceNW

About 6,471 Veterans are farmers in WA. WDVA’s Suicide Prevention Program shared resources and firearm locking devices in Burlington with partners at WSU Skagit & WRASAP to support Veterans in agriculture—especially in rural communities.

🎓✨ From CNA to LPN — Congrats, Analyn! Proud of your journey with Olympic College & WDVA! 💙

The Washington State DOC and WDVA honor Darbonnier Tactical Supply, a veteran-owned business, for their dedication producing uniforms and supplies for incarcerated individuals. Thank you for your service and partnership! #VeteranOwnedBusiness #ServingThoseWhoServed

❤️ It's never too late to send love to Veterans! Thanks to volunteers & community for making Valentine’s special. 💌 #ServingThoseWhoServed #CommunitySupport #ValentinesDay

🎉 Congrats to WDVA’s Military Spouse Liaison Olivia Burley on being named 2025 Military Community Ambassador of the Year by the SHRM Foundation! 🏆Her advocacy and leadership are strengthening military spouse employment and workforce readiness across Washington State.

Now Hiring: Counseling & Wellness Programs Administrator (WMS 3) in Olympia, WA. Lead veteran support programs. Apply now: https://qr1.be/HRXDNN

I met with @wdva.bsky.social to hear updates on local programs that support our Veterans and the Department’s goals for improving services in the new year. I look forward to continuing to support their work at the national level.

Nicole Vreeland, Suicide Prevention Program Manager, was invited to a fishing rod building class with Bob Carpenter with Outdoors for Our Heroes. This class fosters connection and healing for Veterans, helping prevent isolation and negative thoughts. Thank you OFOH for your work!

Residents and staff at Washington Soldiers Home enjoyed Music Works 4 Veterans on Jan 27, with a jam session and singing! 🎶 #MusicForVets

WDVA leaders represented Washington’s Veterans Homes at the National Association of State Veterans Homes conference in Washington D.C. earlier this week! They discussed support for major projects like the Spokane Veterans Home and a new Cemetery in the Tri-Cities.

🚐 Now Hiring: Transportation Driver at Washington Veterans Home! Support Veterans—apply by February 6! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5215539/wdva-resident-transportation-driver-truck-driver-1-full-time-project-port-or

At the Spokane Veterans Home, our residents enjoyed not one but two unforgettable nights of hockey recently. The excitement kicked off with a special invitation to a Chiefs game, where they took in the action from the Columbia Box—an experience that made the evening truly memorable.