Texas VLBinTexas 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
Texas VLBinTexas 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
Texas VLBinTexas Veterans Blog2024 Wreath Laying Ceremonies at Killeen, Abilene, Corpus Christi 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
Texas VLBinTexas 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
Texas VLBinTexas 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
Texas VLBinTexas 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
Texas VLBinTexas 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
Texas VLBinTexas 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
Texas VLBinTexas 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
Texas VLBinTexas Veterans BlogUnited States Air Force CreationThis year marks the 77th anniversary of the creation of the United States Air Force, but the country’s air forces went through several…Sep 18Sep 18