Published inTexas Veterans BlogA Letter From the Chairwoman: The Story of Veterans DayDear Veteran,2h ago2h ago
Published inTexas Veterans BlogA Letter From the Chairwoman — Day of the DeployedOn October 26th, we recognize Day of the Deployed across our state and nation. We commemorate this day to honor the sacrifices and bravery…Nov 5Nov 5
Published inTexas Veterans BlogNew Dual Spouse Land Loan BenefitTexas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. recently announced that the VLB has approved a new land loan benefit for…Nov 5Nov 5
Published inTexas Veterans Blog2024 Wreath Laying Ceremonies at Abilene, Corpus Christi, Killeen and Mission CemeteriesEach year, the VLB, family members and volunteers from around Texas help beautify our Texas State Veterans Cemeteries to honor our Veterans…Oct 30Oct 30
Published inTexas Veterans BlogHappy Birthday Andrew “Jack” Jackson Lummus Jr.October 22 is the birthday of native Texan and World War II hero Andrew “Jack” Jackson Lummus Jr., who received a Medal of Honor for his…Oct 22Oct 22
Published inTexas Veterans BlogVeterans Day Flag Placement at Texas State Veterans CemeteriesVLB’s four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries in Abilene, Corpus Christi, Killeen, and Mission will host Flag Placement events for Veterans…Oct 17Oct 17
Published inTexas Veterans BlogHappy Birthday U.S. NavyAn October 13, 1775 resolution made by the Continental Congress called for a swift sailing vessel mounted with guns that would carry eighty…Oct 11Oct 11
Published inTexas Veterans BlogHappy Birthday Doris MillerToday would have been the 105th birthday of the World War II veteran and hero Doris “Dorie” Miller, a U.S. Navy sailor who died in service…Oct 10Oct 10
Published inTexas Veterans BlogA Letter from the Chairwoman: Constitution WeekSeptember offers many occasions to reflect upon the sacrifices of our Veterans. One of these observances is Constitution Week, which runs…Oct 2Oct 2
Published inTexas Veterans BlogPOW/MIA Recognition DayThe Veterans Land Board is dedicated to serving and honoring veterans. Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we want to recognize not…Sep 20Sep 20