Category Archives: Did You Know?

The Washington State Veterans Cemetery is honored to be participating in Wreaths Across America for another year. In 2017, 1.56 million wreaths were sponsored and placed at 1,433 participating locations. There will be close to 1,500 participating locations this year (2018) on National Wreaths Across America Day. In 2010, 300 wreaths were donated. The need […]

Tony S. came to WorkSource as a veteran whose injuries prevented him from working in his chosen trade of plumbing. To make matters worse, his injuries and a prior conviction had become barriers to employment as well as housing. Our team at WorkSource not only helped him connect with VA benefits and other resources, but […]

PGA professional Christopher A. Runyan plays golf daily. He is also a disabled Marine. After he saw disabled veterans on the sidelines at the annual Dan Kleckner’s Golf Classic tournament, which benefits local veteran organizations, Runyan founded VETS on the Green in 2013. The adaptive golf program is designed to help veterans learn to golf […]

Hey, vets! Did you know… Did you know that a spouse caregiver of a disabled veteran can be paid as a caregiver under the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit? This benefit for eligible veterans, veteran spouses or surviving spouses is paid in addition to a veteran’s basic pension. The benefit may not be paid without eligibility […]

Hey Veterans. Did You Know? What Training and Education Programs are Paid for Under the Post- 9/11 GI Bill? Approved training includes: Graduate and undergraduate degrees Vocational or technical training On-the-job training Flight training Correspondence training Licensing and national testing programs Entrepreneurship training and tutorial assistance All training must be approved for GI Bill benefits. […]

Hey Veterans, did you know… Anyone who served active duty in the military can apply for medical benefits by simply taking their DD214 to the 7th floor of the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. The VA has a dental insurance program that is available to both VA enrolled Veterans and CHAMPVA beneficiaries. Washington resident Veterans who […]

Hey Veterans, did you know… Anyone using a VA education benefit is eligible for VA Work Study, which pays state minimum wage, tax free. A Veteran can print their VA Home Loan Certificate immediately from eBenefits versus waiting several weeks for the VA to mail it. Did you know that WorkSource Case Managers know all […]

Hey businesses, did you know… You can qualify for tax breaks by hiring veterans? The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax incentive for businesses who hire candidates from certain target groups, which are listed below. This gives you the opportunity to expand and diversify your workforce. Your company can reduce federal business taxes […]

Hey Veterans, did you know… Tinnitus is one of the most common disabilities among veterans? If you have ringing in your ears (tinnitus) and/or hearing loss that developed due to your military service, it is highly likely you are eligible for some VA healthcare benefits and a monthly disability check. Contact one of the Veterans […]