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Fort Jackson General invites public to tour of the post

PRESS RELEASE provided by Fort Jackson Media Relations FORT JACKSON, S.C. - Fort Jackson’s commander invites the public to a special and up-close…

Governor Henry McMaster announces retirement of Secretary Will Grimsley, names nominee for appointment

PARTNER NEWS RELEASE FROM SCDVA and SC GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster held a news conference on…

SCDVA encourages businesses to apply for Veteran-Friendly recognition status

  The South Carolina Veteran-Friendly Employer Recognition Program highlights those South Carolina businesses that enable thriving Veterans by:…

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center joins SC Veteran Coalition

AUGUSTA, GA (SCDVA) - Veterans in South Carolina now have more resources and support options through the South Carolina Veteran Coalition across…

Emergency health care options expanded for Veterans in mental health crisis

PRESS RELEASE provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Starting January 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will…

Opportunities for Veterans available through the Office of Resilience Disaster Recovery Reserve Corps

COLUMBIA, SC (SCDVA) - The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs is partnering with the South Carolina Office of Resilience to raise…

SCDVA's first Veteran of the Quarter announced

COLUMBIA, SC - SCDVA is sending a special congratulations to U.S. Army Sergeant, Brennan Beck as our VERY FIRST Veteran of the Quarter for October-…

The Big Red Barn Retreat joins South Carolina Veteran Coalition

BLYTHEWOOD, SC (SCDVA) - On January 5, 2023 The Big Red Barn Retreat (The Big Red Barn) joined the South Carolina Veteran Coalition. The Big Read…

VA now processing PACT Act benefits claims for all Veterans and survivors

News release from the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs WASHINGTON (USDVA) — On Jan. 1, 2023, the Department of Veterans' Affairs began…

SCDVA to use awarded Fox Grant funds to grow Palmetto Pathfinder Program

COLUMBIA, S.C.- The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA) received nearly $374,000 from the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox…