Veteran Service Officer Anne McGowan and Beaufort County Administrator Michael Moore. Photo courtesy of Beaufort County

County’s McGowan earns honor from SC Association of County Veterans Affairs Officers

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Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Director Caroline Fermin announced in a news release that Veteran Service Officer Anne McGowan has been named Associate Member of the Year by South Carolina Association County Veterans Affairs Officers.

Nominated by VA Director Fermin, McGowan has been with Beaufort County Veterans Affairs for three years — first hired as the Senior Administrative Assistant and then promoted to Veteran Service Officer. Her professional demeaner and attention to details contributed to the successful completion of hundreds and claims filed by County veterans and their families.

“Under leadership of a new department director, Anne has adapted quickly to the changes while continuing to support our mission,” Fermin said. “With her professionalism, dedication to our mission and our veterans, Anne has been the foundation of the Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Department.”

McGowan was recognized at a recent County Council meeting during County Administrator Michael Moore’s Administrator Report. Watch Moore recognize McGowan at https://bit.ly/4f07koL.

The Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office assists veterans, their spouses and other dependents with access to government programs for which they are eligible. Veterans Affairs Counselors are available by appointment only by calling 843-255-6880.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3CgzP1z. The Federal Benefits Handbook for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors is available here or by visiting www.va.gov.

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