South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs

**The Department's Purpose** The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs exists to **serve** this state's Veterans, service members, and their families and to **promote** the value Veterans bring to their communities and their fellow citizens. **Key Tasks We Must Accomplish** - **Assist** Veterans with securing all federal and state services and benefits to which they are entitled. - **Develop** programs and processes to support lifelong Veteran needs (e.g. SC Veteran Coalition) - **Set** statewide conditions that help Veterans to thrive. - **Operate** State Veteran Homes to the highest industry standards - **Advocate** for the state's active military presence and the state's strategic role in national security - **Support** efforts to leverage Veteran talents for state economic growth. **End States We Aim to Create in South Carolina** - South Carolina's Veterans and their families believes themselves to be sound in mind and body, satisfied by the dignified manner in which they are treated, respected by their fellow citizens, and proud of their continuing contributions. - South Carolina actively supports the state U.S. Department of Defense footprint and recognizes the state's strategic importance to national security. - South Carolina is the post-service location of choice for transitioning service members and the state actively leverages their talents for economic growth.