Plankinton Veterans Service Officer Honored

PIERRE, SD – Four people who provide services to military veterans in South Dakota have received awards for their work.  The awards were announced at a program organized by the South Dakota Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.  Kevin Graber of Plankinton, who works in Aurora and Brule counties, was named veterans’ service officer of the year.  Richard Beringer of Tyndall, who works in Bon Homme County, was cited for excellence in outreach.  Patricia Kroupa of Sioux Falls, who works in Minnehaha County, was recognized for her excellence in education.
Steve Oliva of Pierre, a field officer for the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, was cited for his commitment and mentoring of veterans’ service officers.

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