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West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance Operations Director Steven Craig “Steve” Mooney Passes Away

CHARLESTON, West Virginia — The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance (WVDVA) and state public service leaders are mourning the passing of Steven Craig “Steve” Mooney, Director of Operations for the agency and a highly decorated military veteran.

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West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance Operations Director Steven Craig “Steve” Mooney Passes Away

CHARLESTON, West Virginia — The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance (WVDVA) and state public service leaders are mourning the passing of Steven Craig “Steve” Mooney, Director of Operations for the agency and a highly decorated military veteran.


Mooney completed 23 years of distinguished military service before retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 with the West Virginia Army National Guard and the 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne). His operational deployments included combat and peacekeeping tours in Egypt, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Over his decorated military career, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mooney was awarded numerous military commendations for tactical leadership and bravery, including the Combat Action Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, and the Meritorious Service Medal.

Official Status and Public Service Leadership
Following his retirement from active National Guard service, Mooney joined the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance, rising to the position of Director of Operations.

In his executive role at the WVDVA, Mooney directed operations expanding state programs, healthcare support, emergency financial aid, and advocacy resources for thousands of military veterans and families across West Virginia. Formal department statements confirming his passing were released on behalf of agency leadership. Specific details regarding his exact age, cause of death, or family-designated funeral and military honors services will be released as arrangements are finalized by his family and state officials.

Community Tributes and State Veterans Support
News of Steve Mooney’s death has generated widespread tributes from state officials, veteran advocacy groups, Special Forces veterans, and state employees across West Virginia.

Colleagues and fellow veterans remembered Mooney as an unyielding champion for service members who seamlessly transitioned his military leadership into public service. Sincere condolences, thoughts, and state community support remain extended to his family, friends, former military teammates, and WVDVA colleagues during this period of grief.

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