Today, the Texas Veterans Land Board remembers the most solemn of all American holidays, Memorial Day. Of all the days that celebrate Veterans, this is the toughest and most difficult day. It’s not fun and lighthearted, like November’s Veterans Day, which celebrates all those who serve the country by…

April 2021 Dear Veteran, I grew up in a family that holds deep respect and admiration for our Veterans. I remember hearing about my grandfather’s service in World War II and about the heroism and courage he displayed serving our country and defending freedom across the world. These stories always inspired me…

The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) salutes all those Military Members who parachute, on National Airborne Day. In 1940, the first parachute jumps of 48 volunteer members of the U.S. …

The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) celebrates National Navajo Code Talkers Day. This day celebrates the Navajo Marines who would transmit messages in their native language to confuse Japanese codebreakers. According to Lieutenant General Seizo Arisue, the Japanese Chief of Intelligence during WWII, the skilled codebreakers never broke the…

The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) wishes a very happy birthday to the Department of Defense (DOD), organized in 1949 with the updated National Security Act. We salute all Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Guardsmen on this 73rd birthday of the DOD! The DOD is one of the largest…

The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) salutes all those Military Members who have earned the right to wear the Purple Heart medal. This award is the oldest medal to be awarded to Members of the United States Military who are wounded or killed during their service. …

The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) salutes the Coast Guard on August 4, its 232nd birthday. The motto of the Coast Guard is “Semper Paratus” or “Always Ready,” and indeed this branch is always prepared to protect America. The Coast Guard is our only Armed Force to share homeland…

Dear Veteran, July 27th is National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, which is dedicated to recognizing the service and sacrifices of Korean War Veterans. It is celebrated on the anniversary of the day in 1953 when an armistice agreement was signed by the United States, North Korea, and People’s Republic…

The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) is thankful for Ambrosio Guillen, a Marine Staff Sergeant who received the Medal of Honor in the Korean War. Our El Paso Veterans Home, in his hometown, is named in his honor. Today is the 69th anniversary of his death. Guillen came from…