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Deputy Director for Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service, Prince Taylor, recently made a special visit to the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Taylor, in his new position, supports the goals of the director of VA Voluntary Service, Sabrina Clark.
“I also oversee special programs in the VA, such as the Technical Career Field (TCF) program for Voluntary Service; caregiver programs; and the Intimate Partner Violence program.”
Taylor had great things to say about the Voluntary Service program in the Columbia VA Health Care System and all its supporting facets during his visit.
“I originally came to see the charity ride and even though it was cancelled, I was able to witness firsthand the remarkable work and partnerships done between the VA and the community,” Taylor said.
With the charity ride falling under the purview of Voluntary Service, Taylor saw much more beyond that. “This is more like a community event,” he said. “I have seen active duty military, retirees, active federal civilians and others who enjoy sharing and caring about the Veterans. This event was sold to me in a different way, so I wasn’t expecting what I witnessed and heard first hand. This is so much bigger. The passion here that I have seen is incredible.”
Taylor stated that an event such as this should be portable throughout the VA.
Anyone not here would have to witness it for themselves, he added.
“There were no strangers here as they came together for this event,” Taylor began. “Even though they may work in different offices, or areas of the city, or from different military branches, they all wanted to be called by their first name. To me, that says a lot. Their focus and reason for being here was not about the position they hold where they come from…it was more about what they could do for each other and the Veterans.”
Taylor also extended his gratitude to Veterans. “Thank you for your service, as we exist here in the VA to serve you now. We want to be the place where you want to come, your first choice to be exact,” Taylor said.
Not leaving out the employees, Taylor’s message was also one of thanks. “Thanks to all the employees for everything you do to help accomplish the mission of the VA.”
He continued by saying, “It’s easy to think of this as job instead of a mission. But for the vast majority of persons working here in the Columbia VA Health Care System, I have seen that their work is mission-focused, mission-driven.”
| Date Taken: | 12.17.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 12.17.2018 12:18 |
| Story ID: | 303915 |
| Location: | COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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