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Patricia Johnson-Williams served in the US Army from 1981 to 1984. She connected with UWS in 2016 through our partnership with United Way of Anderson County. At the time we […]

Thomas B. served two years active duty in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 before transferring to the Reserves. In January 2023, Thomas was referred to UWS by his insurance agent […]

Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) celebrates 10 years this November! We began as a volunteer effort to increase collaboration among service organizations and reduce barriers to resources for veterans and their […]

When it comes to providing wrap-around services to Upstate veterans, we understand there is always a need beneath the need. Partnering with everyone and duplicating nothing, our team strives for […]

Randall Brock served in the U.S. Army for three years as an Infantryman.  His house and camper were both destroyed by a fire and he had been living in a […]

At UWS, we strive to be a clearinghouse of resources for veterans and their families. Duplicating nothing and partnering with everyone, we work to connect veterans to community-based solutions no […]

 UWS’ Church Partnership Program continues to gain momentum as the network of local churches grows in support of our veteran community. A group of “veteran champions” representing nine different churches […]

For veterans, transitioning back into civilian life is a complicated process. The psychological burdens of war and transition stress can result in anger and depression, leading some to self-medication and […]

War & Moral Injury War and Moral Injury is a collection of essays written by servicemembers, poets, and chaplains. “Moral Injury” is the more recently explored phenomenon of what happens […]

Growing up, Bobby Stucker was inspired by his father and uncle, from whom he learned what sporting the Air Force uniform stood for. Keeping with the traditions of his Armed […]