Commissioner Buckingham Recognizes Incredible Community Support for World War II Veterans 100th Birthday
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is honored to update Texans on World War II Veteran U.S. Army Corporal Carl Reid's request to receive 100 cards for his 100th birthday on June 15th. In an incredible outpouring of support from people across our state and nation, Mr. Reid received over 4,500 cards. "One of the greatest responsibilities we have as citizens is to remember and be thankful for the bravery and sacrifices of the men and women who have served this great nation," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Highlights General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Mr. John Simmons Jr. of Corpus Christi. Mr. Simmons is a retired U.S. Navy Aircraft Mechanic who served for 20 years. During his time in service, Mr. Simmons completed three tours in Vietnam and served on the USS Kitty Hawk. Read More
World War II Veteran Requests 100 Cards for His 100th Birthday
Today, Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. called on the Big Spring community to show support for one of our courageous Veterans, World War II Veteran U.S. Army Corporal (CPL) Carl Reid, who turns 100 on June 15th. CPL Reid— a resident at the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Big Spring— has requested at least 100 birthday cards for this incredible milestone. CPL Reid served in the U.S. Army during World War II, entering into active duty on September 26, 1944. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Honors Our Fallen Warriors on Memorial Day
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is honored to join with her fellow Texans and as a nation on this Memorial Day to remember the lives lost in the name of liberty. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Texas State Guard Colonel, Tony Dale as Executive Secretary of the Veterans Land Board
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce Texas State Guard Colonel, Tony Dale as the Executive Secretary of the Veterans Land Board (VLB) for the General Land Office. The former member of the Texas House of Representatives joins the VLB from the Lower Colorado River Authority.“Texas Veterans will be in good hands,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “Tony’s experiences as a U.S. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene
On Friday, June 9 at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private First Class (PFC) Donald Lynn Barefield. Born on March 1, 1948, PFC Barefield served from November 1970 to March 1972. PFC Barefield received the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. PFC Barefield is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Read More
Join Us For A World War II KIA/MIA Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Friday, June 2nd at 2:00 p.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct a World War II KIA/MIA Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Private (PVT) Myron Elton Williams. PVT Williams remains were recently discovered in Hurtgen, Germany where he was killed in action and remained for over 77 years.Born May 4, 1915, PVT Williams served our nation courageously in the Company L, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in the European Theater during World War II for just over two years. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Wednesday, May 17th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy Veteran Richard James Betti. Born on June 26, 1953, Mr. Betti served from August 1972 to May 1974. Mr. Betti received the National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Betti is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Navy Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Killeen community are encouraged to attend.Mr. Read More
Join Us For Unaccompanied Veteran Burials At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery At Abilene
On Wednesday, May 3rd starting at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct Unaccompanied Veteran Burials for U.S. Army Veteran Roy Garvin Mize Jr., U.S. Navy Veteran David Aaron Mitschelen, and U.S. Navy Veteran Jack Dewain Fay.Born December 20, 1945, Private First Class (PFC) Roy Garvin Mize Jr. served May 1966 to July 1968. Read More
Join Us For A World War II KIA/MIA Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Monday, April 10th at 2:00 p.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct a World War II KIA/MIA Burial for U.S. Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant (2LT) Wayne Lou Dyer.Born on September 28, 1921, 2LT Dyer entered into service during World War II, and was assigned to the 569th Bombardment Squadron, 390th Bombardment Group (Heavy), 13th Bombardment Wing, 3rd Air Division, and 8th Air Force. He was shot down by enemy fighters during a large bombing mission near Leipzig, Germany in May 1944. Read More