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Former SCDVA Secretary appointed as new Chairman of SC Military Base Task Force

COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina's retired inaugural Secretary of Veterans' Affairs has been appointed by Governor Henry McMaster as the next…

2024 Memorial Day Events

Memorial Day will be observed this year on Monday, May 27th to honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.…

New career opportunities now available at SCDVA

   COLUMBIA, S.C. (SCDVA) - The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) is thrilled to announce a series of job openings…

Retiring SC Military Base Task Force Chairman honored with Order of the Palmetto

COLUMBIA, S.C.- On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Dan Beatty, who was appointed Chairman of the South Carolina Military Base Task Force in 2020, was…

Fort Jackson 2024 Retiree Appreciation Days Order of Events

  In recognition of soldiers, retired military, and their families Fort Jackson is hosting several events for its 2024 Retiree Appreciation…

USDVA to expand health care coverage to Veteran family members and caregivers through CHAMPVA

NEWS RELEASE PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs will soon expand coverage for medical…

Long-term health care executive joins SCDVA as inaugural Director of Veteran Homes

COLUMBIA, SC (SCDVA) - In preparation for the transfer of state Veteran homes, the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs welcomes Heyward…

Retired Command Sergeant Major and active Veteran advocate selected as Veteran of the Quarter

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Robert L. Clark has been selected by SCDVA's Internal Selection Committee as the newest…

Families share their experiences at Columbia Fisher House as they celebrate its one-year anniversary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SCDVA) - The Columbia VA Health Care System Fisher House held an early celebration of its first anniversary on April 12. The 15,000…

Governor McMaster joins SCDVA and SC Dept. of Education for special recognition of military children

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SCDVA) - South Carolina is continuing the national effort to ensure military-connected children are given the academic and social-…