At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, major hostilities of World War I were formally ended. It is no wonder that11am is the typical time that remembrances begin. At the urging of U.S. Veterans organizations, it was renamed in 1954 to Veterans Day. This year, we have a…
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Veterans Town Hall and a Women Veterans Forum
Walla Walla County – Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will host a Women Veterans Forum from 8:30 to 9:30 and a Veterans Town Hall from 10:00 to 12:30 on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Mathew Fazzari VFW Post 992, located at 102 N. Colville St., Walla Walla 99362. If joining virtually, please register now….
Veterans Day 2024: Honoring a Legacy of Loyalty and Service and Expanding Benefits for Washington Veterans
OLYMPIA, WA. – This Veterans Day, we stand united in gratitude. We remember the fallen, support the living, and express our deepest appreciation for the countless ways you have served. Your legacy of loyalty and service will continue to inspire future generations. In recognition of this year’s Veterans Day theme “Honoring a Legacy of Loyalty…
Outstanding Service to Veterans Award Recipients Recognized for Their Dedication and Commitment
Olympia, WA – The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards, which recognize individuals who have demonstrated remarkable dedication to veterans and their families. The recipients will be honored at the Auburn Veterans Day Parade luncheon, where they will be recognized for…
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