Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Corporal Dennis Dale White.
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Voices of Veterans: Gunnery Sergeant Rene Avendano Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marines
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Rene Avendano, who served in the Marine Corps.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Veterans To Attend Panhandle Veterans Expo
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., the VLB, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), Texas Veterans Network, VA Healthcare Systems of Amarillo, and West Texas A&M's Military & Veterans Services cordially invite you to attend the Panhandle Veterans Expo on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Voices of Veterans: MSgt Edward Sanders Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Air Force During the Vietnam War
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Master Sergeant (MSgt.) Edward Sanders, who served in the U.S. Air Force.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen
On Wednesday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private (PVT) Henry Alfred Weaver. Born on May 29, 1940, Pvt. Weaver served from October 1960 to October 1963. Weaver received the Marksman-Rifle badge award for his service to our country.
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Save the Date: Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Veterans To Attend Panhandle Veterans Expo
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., the VLB, the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), Texas Veterans Network, VA Healthcare Systems of Amarillo, and West Texas A&M's Military & Veterans Services cordially invite you to attend the Panhandle Veterans Expo on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
On Tuesday, June 17 at 1:00 p.m. sharp, the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Specialist 4 (SP4) Jimmy Aaron Batie. Born on January 1, 1942, SP4 Batie served from May 1967 to April 1969. SP4 Batie received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal for his service to our country.
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Voices of Veterans: Sergeant First Class Cecil Dendy Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Sergeant First Class (SFC) Cecil Dendy, who served in the U.S. Army.
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Commissioner Buckingham Honors Women Who Have Bravely Served on Women's Veterans Day
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is honored to celebrate the courageous women who have served our great country on Women's Veterans Day, which recognizes and remembers the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, allowing women the right to permanently serve in the regular armed forces.
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Voices of Veterans: PFC Leslie Rasco Shares His Story of Service in the U.S Army During WWII
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voice of Veterans oral history program.
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