Public Affairs

Press Releases and Columns

December 2021 Column - Happy Holidays
November 2021 Column - Our Month to Honor and Remember
October 28, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of U.S. Army SSG Gregory Wagner
October 2021 Column - Honoring Native American Heritage
September 2021 Column - Community Support
September 24, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of U.S. Army Air Force SGT William Christensen
September 24, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of U.S. Army Air Corps CPT Elmer Rusch
September 8, 2021 Press Release - POW/MIA Recognition Day
August 30, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of Air Force Combat Veteran 1LT Herbert Lyman and Army Combat Veteran T/SGT James Lyman
August 2021 Column - No One Goes it Alone
August 25, 2021 Press Release - Veterans Day at the South Dakota State Fair
August 17, 2021 Press Release - Leaders Recognized for their Service to South Dakota's Veterans
August 17, 2021 Press Release - Dan Cullen Named SDDVA 2021 Outstanding Veterans Service Officer of the Year Award
August 17, 2021 Press Release - Aaron Pollard Receives SDDVA 2021 Outstanding Leader, Mentor, Advocate of the Year Award
August 17, 2021 Press Release - Jerry Lemme Receives SDDVA 2021 Outstanding Department Staffer of the Year Award
August 17, 2021 Press Release - Todd Rose Receives SDDVA 2021 New Veteran Service Officer of the Year Award
August 17, 2021 Press Release - River Cities Public Transit Receives SDDVA 2021 Partner of the Year Award
August 9, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of PVT Bruce Ruby
August 9, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of CPT Charles Lane Jr.
August 5, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of PFC Robert Rand
August 2, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of PVT Richard Bertram
July 29, 2021 Press Release - Purple Heart Recognition Day
July 2021 Column - VA Transforms Education Benefits for Veterans
July 6, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of SSG Jeremy Vrooman
July 6, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of LCPL Kenneth Jamerson
June 2021 Column - Celebrating our Independence
June 15, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of SPC Mark Horner
May 2021 Column - A Visit to the Cemetery
May 20, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of Privates David and Dale Crow
May 20, 2021 Press Release - Memorial Day and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for South Dakota Veterans Cemetery
April 22, 2021 Press Release - SD Bridge to be Dedicated in Honor of LCPL Flying Horse
April 2021 Column - South Dakota to Dedicate First State Veterans Cemetery
March 24, 2021 Press Release - Governor Noem Proclaims Vietnam Veterans Day
March 2021 Column - South Dakota Offers Veterans Great Opportunities
March 5, 2021 Press Release - Nominations for Fallen Heroes Bridge Dedications Due April 1
February 2021 Column - Connecting with our Veterans
January 2021 Column - Caregiver Support Program Expands