Senator Tom Young's Veterans Day Update – November 11, 2026

In recognition of Veterans Day, Senator Tom Young has released a special update honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans and their families. The newsletter highlights the significant contributions of South Carolina's military community and provides valuable information about programs, benefits, and services available to veterans.

Highlights include:

• Honoring Veterans: Recognition of South Carolina's more than 380,000 veterans and the military community's significant economic contributions.

• Veterans' Benefits: Information on healthcare, education, disability benefits, housing assistance, and other state and federal programs.

• Employment and Entrepreneurship: Resources to help veterans find jobs, transition to civilian careers, and start businesses.

• Local Veterans' Services: Assistance available through the Aiken County Veterans Affairs Office, CSRA Honor Flight, and other regional organizations.

• Legal Assistance: Information on discharge upgrades, veterans' legal clinics, and a November 14 discharge upgrade clinic.

• Aiken VA Clinic: Updates on plans to relocate the clinic to a larger facility after January 2028.

• CSRA Veterans Cemetery: Progress toward establishing a regional veterans' cemetery that will serve eligible veterans from both South Carolina and Georgia.

• Additional Resources: Information on military family support, educational assistance, and programs for disabled veterans.

Read Senator Young's complete Veterans Day Update for additional details and helpful links to these resources.