SIOUX FALLS, SD – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA), in partnership with the Pennington County Veterans Service Officers, invites veterans and their family members to gather for Coffee & Camaraderie in Rapid City.

This event is part of SDDVA’s What’s Brewing series, an outreach initiative that creates a welcoming space where veterans can connect, share their stories, and learn about the latest benefits and services available to them.

Event Details:

Date: April 13, 2026
Time: 4:30p – 6:30p (MST)

Location: American Legion Post #22 (818 E Saint Patrick St) – Rapid City

Members of the SDDVA team, and CVSO’s Tom Vallette, Lee Borries, Chris Dieball, and Cody Hostetter will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on a wide range of veterans’ benefits and services, including compensation, education, pension, healthcare, burial benefits, the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home, and the State Veterans Cemetery.

All veterans and their family members are encouraged to attend. If you can’t make it, the SDDVA is just a call or click away. Contact us at 605.333.6869 or find your County or Tribal Veterans Service Officer at: https://vetaffairs.sd.gov.

Let’s share a cup and connect—because every veteran’s story matters.

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