South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs

It is important to honor our Veterans and service members every day, but today, we pause to remember those who gave their life in service to our nation. To find events honoring our heroes visit scdva.sc.gov/2026-memorial-… #MemorialDay #SCVeterans #SouthCarolina #LeadServeRemember

Improvements are underway at M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery See the beauty and progress for yourself at this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, as we honor the Veterans laid to rest and reflect on their lasting legacy. buff.ly/bXFv4wz

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your Memorial Day? Check out our statewide list of events taking place all weekend!🗓️ buff.ly/bXFv4wz #MemorialDay2026 #SCVeterans #SC

Did you know South Carolina ranks #1 for Military Retirees in this year’s WalletHub study?🏡 Discover why nearly 400,000 Veterans call South Carolina home! buff.ly/4ZZRHBh #WalletHub #SCVeterans #VeteranSupport #SCDVA #SouthCarolina

Sharing knowledge and improving assistance for Veterans were at the forefront of our 2026 Community Network Resource Conference! Thank you to all representatives who participated! #SCVeterans #VeteranSupport #SCDVA #SC

Make a difference in the lives of Veterans🇺🇸 Become a Palmetto Pathfinder! 📆 Join us for our next two-day training course on June 5–6 in Lexington, SC📍 buff.ly/dQUExE8 #PalmettoPathfinder #VeteranSupport #SCDVA #SouthCarolina

💼 Join us this week for session two of our our Virtual Career Workshop Series!🇺🇸 This week's topic: Leveraging digital tools to advance your career💻️ 🔗Register Today! buff.ly/2bFiCqO #VeteranSupport #SCVeterans #SCDVA #SCDVA

As of this week, the South Carolina Legislature has formally recognized all South Carolina Veteran of the Year honorees!🇺🇸 🔗Read the full article: buff.ly/clP2FJV #SCVeteranoftheYear #SCVOTY #SCVeterans #SC

📣 Meet our May 2026 Veteran of the Month: Specialist Bryan L. Turner!🇺🇸 🔗Learn more about SPC Turner's story and how his own journey inspired him to help others. buff.ly/GS5Wrq0 #SCVeterans #LeadServeRemember #VeteranOfTheMonth #SCDVA #SouthCarolina

Support the Veterans' Trust Fund during #MidlandsGives!🇺🇸 Donations benefit Veteran-focused organizations throughout the state which provide life-changing services and assistance to our Veterans. Give Today! buff.ly/2L4EuHD #VeteransTrustFund #SCVeterans #SCDVA #SC

Join our team and Launch Pad Tech Ventures for a two-day interactive workshop. Learn about everything from business models and strategy to product demonstrations and more!💼 🚨Slots are limited— Visit the link and register today! buff.ly/jhU358S #SCVeterans #SCDVA #SC

Looking for a way to give to back? Donate to the Veterans' Trust Fund during Midlands Gives!🇺🇸 🔗Click the link to learn more and donate today! buff.ly/2L4EuHD #MidlandsGives #VeteransTrustFund #SCVeterans #SCDVA

As Month of the Military Child comes to a close, it’s only fitting that another district received its Purple Star designation💜⭐ Congratulations to Spartanburg School District Three!📚️ 🔗buff.ly/PwkPiS0 #SpartanburgSC #PurpleStarSchoolSC #MOMC #SCVeterans #SC

💻This May, we’re excited to continue our Virtual Veteran Career Workshop Series!🇺🇸 🔗Click the link to register today! buff.ly/2bFiCqO #VeteranSupport #VeteranCareers #REZREV #SCDVA #SC

A well-deserved recognition for our 2026 SC Veteran of the Year, MSG (Ret.) Alfonso Boyd🇺🇸 This week, we were honored to escort MSG (Ret.) Boyd and his family to the State House as the General Assembly issued a joint resolution! 🔗Read More buff.ly/SjlsEES #SCVOTY

We were thrilled to join @Liberty_STEAM as they celebrated their military-connected scholars! 💜🌻 In recognition of the Month of the Military Child, Liberty STEAM proudly honors more than 80 military-connected students 🇺🇸 🔗About Purple Star Schools: buff.ly/LKLhPCD

🕊️ Honoring the Life of BG (Ret.) James Emory Mace 🕊️ A distinguished U.S. Army Ranger, Hampton County native, and Commandant of The Citadel from 1997 to 2005. 🔗Read more about his remarkable life and service: buff.ly/P6vtA4l #JamesEmoryMace #SCVeterans #SC

It's April and we're celebrating our military children the entire month!💜 Watch the full ceremony and learn more about how South Carolina is supporting our military families and children: buff.ly/IySXj5A #MilitaryChild #PurpleStarSchools #MCEC #SCDVA

Congratulations to Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Phillip Bruce Cook! The 100-year-old South Carolina native from Swansea received France’s highest military recognition yesterday, the Legion of Honor.🎖️🇫🇷 🔗 Click the link for additional coverage: buff.ly/Oy2VOts #SCVeterans #SC

Across South Carolina, academic institutions are making a meaningful impact by uplifting our military community📚️🇺🇸 If your school or institution is dedicated to those who served, explore the program and showcase your impact! 🔗Learn more: buff.ly/vFhgD00 #SCDVA #SC