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PACT Act filing deadline approaching for backdated compensation

  PRESS RELEASE provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. (USDVA) - Thanks to the PACT Act, millions of Veterans who…

Thriving Veterans receive access to more resources through SCDVA coalition partnership with The Citadel

CHARLESTON, SC (SCDVA) - The Citadel is the sole military college who has partnered with the South Carolina Veteran Coalition to provide additional…

Founder of Midlands golfing non-profit for Veterans selected as newest Veteran of the Quarter

Veteran of the Quarter April - June 2023: U.S. Army 1st Sergeant Alvin King United States Army First Sergeant Alvin King has been selected by…

Ralph H. Johnson extends resources available to Lowcountry Veterans by joining SC Veteran Coalition

Press release provided by Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center CHARLESTON, SC — The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (VAHCS) recently hosted…

Greenwood Pathway House joins SC Veteran Coalition

The Greenwood Pathway House is the most recent nonprofit organization to join the South Carolina Veteran Coalition through a partnership with SCDVA…

Military families now benefitting from Remote School Enrollment law signed by Governor McMaster

COLUMBIA, SC (SCDVA) - A new law signed in May 2023 by Governor Henry McMaster simplifies the process for military families enrolling their grade-…

U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs makes changes to GI Bill enrollment processing

Information provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. (USDVA) - Starting July 1, 2023, with a 30-day grace period to…

Fort Jackson hosts firework celebration on July 1, public is invited

FORT JACKSON, S.C.— Fort Jackson's friends and neighbors are once again invited to share a free and family-oriented evening of festivities to…

Upstate Warrior Solution and Greenville Police Dept. honored as Veteran-friendly employers

GREENVILLE, SC (SCDVA) - The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs hosted a recognition ceremony to honor Veteran non-profit Upstate…

SCDVA partners with NVLSP in awareness campaign regarding Burn Pits and PACT Act legislation

The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs is working with the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP), to bring awareness to…