SCDVA Weekly Newsletter June 16th

South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs sent this bulletin at 06/16/2021 11:45 AM EDT

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Weekly Newsletter

Veteran of the Week

Technical Sergeant Stephen Goshorn is our “Veteran of the Week!"

CLICK HERE to read more about TSgt. Gorshorn's military service.

SCDVA Partners with Emory Healthcare Veterans Program

The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs has partnered with the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program in Atlanta to expand mental health treatment options to Veterans in South Carolina.

Read more about the partnership, the personal connection Secretary Will Grimsley has with one of the program leaders, and WATCH the previously recorded live stream of the partnership signing by CLICKING HERE.

SC Korean War Veteran to be laid to rest

Korean War Veteran, U.S. Army Corporal William "Billy" McCollum will be laid to rest this weekend in Anderson.

Corporal McCollum's remains were identified and accounted for on September 11, 2019. He was one of the American soldiers killed during the Chosin Reservoir Battle in November 1950.

Funeral arrangements have been posted online. Read more by CLICKING HERE.

SC Futuremakers Virtual Career Fair

SCDVA is partnering with South Carolina Future Makers for this Virtual Career Fair happening on Wednesday, June 23rd.

There are numerous South Carolina employers looking to hire Veterans, transitioning military personnel, and military spouses.

CLICK HERE to register.

Operation Palmetto Employment: Military and Resource Career Fair

REMINDER: Operation Palmetto Employment is hosting the Military Career & Resource Fair on Thursday, June 24th at the SC State Fairgrounds in Columbia.

Veterans will get a chance to speak exclusively with employers before the general public.

CLICK HERE to register.