DVA History
Per the WDVA Website, (to the nearest 1,000) how many Veterans are in the state?
540k
Is there a building solely for transitional housing for women veterans?
Yes – Betsy Ross at Orting, houses 10 veterans
120 bed "Luxury Hotel" split over two locations
Transitional Housing Program (THP)
Last Name of the New Director for Counseling & Wellness Programs
Meyer
VCC
Veterans Conservation Corps
How many Veteran Homes does the DVA operate and where are they located?
4 - Port Orchard, Walla Walla, Spokane, and Orting.
What is a BRG and which does the DVA support?
Business Resource Group, VERG or Veterans Employment Resource Group
Created by the state legislature to assist veterans facing financial hardships
Veterans Innovation Program or VIP
Which Department Head served as an enlisted HR specialist in military?
Steve Gill
VLC
Veterans Legislative Coalition
Name the Six different Armed Forces License Plates available in WA.
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, and Navy.
What year was the WDVA Created?
1976 (Prior to this, under the DSHS)
Provides professional development for individuals & businesses that provide direct services to veterans and their families
Veterans Training Support Center (VTSC)
What is Melissa’s husband’s job and where does he work?
Fire Chief, Fort Lewis
VEMP
Veterans Estate Management Program
Name the Three (3) eligibility categories for burial at the State Veterans Cemetery.
Honorable Discharge from the military, Spouses, Dependent Children (in limited cases)
How much would a Veteran pay annually for a ½ acre plot at the Orting Veterans Farm?
$50 ($25 for a ¼ acre plot)
Provides community-based avenues to counseling services
Post-Traumatic Stress/War Trauma Counseling
Which Department Head is often heard using the term, “Catawampus”?
Mark Sullivan
HVRP
Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program
Name the Counties in the state that support Veterans Court Programs
King, Pierce, Thurston, Clark, Spokane
What year did Alfie start working for the DVA and where?
1993 - Washington Soldiers Home, Orting
22 A Day?
Suicide Prevention Program
What branch of the military did Mary serve with on Active Duty and what was her specialty?
Army / Military Intelligence (MI)
WSMTRC
WA State Military Transition and Reediness Council