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Every March, we honor the contributions and sacrifices made by women who have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces. Women have played a major role in the history and advancement of our U.S. military for more than two centuries.
CLICK the button below to view stories highlighting our Servicewomen and women Veterans curated by the Dept. of Defense.
SCDVA is proud to honor SFC Fa'apepele "Pele" Hunkin as our Veteran of the Week. While SFC Hunkin wears several hats, she attributes her success to her faith and her Samoan heritage.
Learn more about SFC Fa'apepele Hunkin and her contributions to her community by clicking the button below.
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For the FIRST time ever, seventh and eighth-grade students from West Oak Middle School in Oconee County have been selected to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The wreath laying will take place on March 10th.
WYFF News 4 has more details on this story in the link below.
SAVE THE DATE! In honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Miss Liberty Belle, Greenville County Veteran Affairs, and LZ X-Ray are hosting Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans on March 29th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information SEE FLYER BELOW
The latest organization to join the South Carolina Veteran Coalition is the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Through the Foundation, Veterans can receive care related to spinal cord injuries and other spinal cord related issues. For more information on the Foundation or the SC Veteran Coalition click the button below.
March 1st marked the last day of Black History Month. To wrap up the Celebrating Black History series, SCDVA showcased CSM Edwin Brooks:
"I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself..."
With more than three decades of military experience, leading young men and women into combat is one of the accomplishments that CSM Brooks cherishes during his time in the Army.
Listen to more of CSM Edwin Brooks' story by clicking the button below.
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Are you currently a Palmetto Pathfinder and need a refresher on what you learned in the program? SCDVA is hosting an upcoming course that will include new and updated information relevant to the SSG Fox Grant. For more details see the flyer below!
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The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is accepting applications for its 2023 National Scholarship Program. AUSA is offering 40 scholarships worth up to $310,000 to qualified members. Applications will be accepted until May 31st. Those selected to receive a scholarship will be notified in July. Click the button below to apply!
APPLY AND GROW with these companies! Businesses across the state are looking for skilled Veterans to help fill these positions. See if you're a great fit by clicking the button below to apply.
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