SCDVA Weekly Newsletter - August 12

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Weekly Newsletter

August 12, 2021

Veteran of the Week

We are proud to honor Med "Doc" Uddin as our Veteran of the Week.

Read more about Uddin's service including combat deployments and being a SWAT medic for the Pentagon Police force by CLICKING HERE.

Women Who Serve Forum

SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, September 15th.

This VIRTUAL forum is intended to inspire, educate and honor the lives of women who serve, and is open to any woman who has served or is serving in the military, any branch, any rank, any time! REGISTER by CLICKING HERE.

Flu Shots for Veterans

The Cherokee County Veterans' Affairs office has partnered with Walgreens to host a flu shot clinic.

Flu shots will be available to all Veterans. Immediate family members of veterans are also eligible if not currently covered by insurance.

Thursday, August 19th. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Cherokee County Administration (first floor conference room) 110 Railroad Avenue in Gaffney, S.C.

Purple Heart Viola Week

Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7th each year and is a time for Americans to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded in battle, or paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Purple Heart Day is also known as National Purple Heart Day, Purple Heart Recognition Day and Purple Heart Appreciation Day.

Here in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster has issued a proclamation in honor of Purple Heart Day and proclaiming the week of August 7th - 14th as Purple Heart Viola Week. Read more by CLICKING HERE.