South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will livestream the annual Commanders Brief to the Governor on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon in Columbia. During the event, military commanders of South Carolina’s eight military installations and Fort Gordon, Georgia, will provide updates to Gov. Henry McMaster, South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Todd B. McCaffrey and Speaker of the House Murrell Smith.
The briefing will cover critical issues affecting military families and operations in South Carolina. Topics are designed to foster collaboration between military leaders and state officials to address these vital concerns and ensure South Carolina remains a top destination for service members and their families.
Secretary McCaffrey will lead the discussion with the following military installation leaders:
- Shaw Air Force Base – Colonel Hugh Walker, Commander
- Fort Gordon – Major General Ryan Janovic, Commanding General
- Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island – Colonel Richard (Clark) Mitchell, G-3
- Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort – Colonel Trevor Felter, Commander
- Beaufort Naval Hospital – Captain Juan Rosario, Commander
- Joint Base Lindsey Graham – Captain Jason Anderson, Deputy Commander
- Coast Guard Charleston – Captain Shawn Lansing, Sector Commander
- Fort Jackson – Major General Daryl Hood, Commanding General
- National Guard – Major General Rob Stilwell, Adjutant General
The Commanders Brief to the Governor will livestream on the SCETV website and the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs Facebook and YouTube pages.
QUOTES
“South Carolina’s military community plays an important role in our state, and ensuring South Carolinians have access to conversations affecting service members and their families is an important part of our public service mission. By livestreaming the Commanders Brief to the Governor, SCETV is helping connect audiences across the state with military and state leaders as they discuss the issues, priorities and opportunities impacting these communities.” -SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell
FAST FACTS
- SCETV will livestream the annual Commanders Brief to the Governor on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to noon.
- The briefing will cover critical issues affecting military families and operations in South Carolina.
- The Commanders Brief to the Governor will livestream on the SCETV website and South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs Facebook and YouTube pages.
About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as The Know Show, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including Books By The River, After Action, Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, Reel South and Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis.
Media Contacts
SCETV
Landon Masters
media@scetv.org
(803) 737-3337
SCDVA
Brandon Wilson
Brandon.wilson@scdva.sc.gov
(803) 973-9210
