SCDVA Weekly Newsletter August 5th

South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs sent this bulletin at 08/05/2021 11:05 AM EDT

Weekly Newsletter - 8/5/2021

Veteran of the Week

Congratulations to our newest Veteran of the Week: Colonel Tammy Miracle!

Read more about her 30 years of service in the U.S. Army, and how she's now serving the Veteran community by CLICKING HERE.

NEW Jobs Available

Diamond Concrete Coatings (Lexington) has immediate openings for TWO (2) work crew members. These are Veteran-preferred positions.

The jobs start at $15-per-hour with opportunity to increase rate after 90 days, and requires lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Managers are looking to hire on the spot after a brief interview. Veterans will need to supply a DD-214 with an Honorable Discharge.

Veterans who are interested in the position can contact by phone or text at (803) 604-7294, or by email AtTheReady218@gmail.com

County Veterans' Affairs Officer elected to board position

CONGRATULATIONS to McCormick County Veterans' Affairs Officer Donald Moss who was elected just weeks ago to the executive board of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO).

Moss was elected during the group's annual business meeting and training summit. THANK YOU for all that you do for Veterans in South Carolina and beyond!

You can read more about Moss's achievement by CLICKING HERE.

U.S. Coast Guard Birthday

The U.S. Coast Guard celebrated it's 231st birthday on August 4th.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring Wednesday, August 4th as the 231st Birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard in the Palmetto State.

Read more about the U.S. Coast Guard by CLICKING HERE.

Reconciliation Service for Afghan Veterans

IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION in a four-part series on how Veterans who served in Afghanistan can get help through the VA.

CLICK HERE to read more.