Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced the next series installment highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Bud Farrell.To Listen to Mr. Farrell tell his story, visit VoicesofVeterans.org.Mr. Farrell grew up in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during World War II. He was inspired to join the U.S. Air Force by the service of his good friend, Ed Jeffries, who served during World War II as a gunner and flight engineer. Read More
Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Monday, May 6th at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Navy and U.S. Public Health Service Veteran Petty Officer First Class (PO1) Craig Michael Poole. Born on September 14, 1951, PO1 Poole served from December 1969 to December 1980 with the U.S. Navy and from June 1984 to December 1992 with the U.S. Public Health Service. PO1 Poole received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal for his service to our nation. U.S. Navy and U.S. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Dedication Ceremony for Four New War Monuments at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the VLB's War Monument Dedication Ceremony at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery (TSVC) in Corpus Christi on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. This ceremony will dedicate four new war monuments honoring all who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf."As VLB Chairwoman, honoring and remembering the legacies of our nation's heroes is a responsibility I cherish and take very seriously," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office's Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
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. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Ross Garcia who grew up in Garland and Alice, Texas.To listen to Texas Veteran Ross Garcia tell his story, visit VoicesofVeterans.org.Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) Garcia joined the U.S. Navy in 1988 as an Engineman. Read More
American Veterans Traveling Tribute Comes to Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. reminds Texans and Veterans that The American Veterans Traveling Tribute's (AVTT) Traveling Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute will be on display for the public at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home from Wednesday, May 1 to Thursday, May 2, 2024."As Chairwoman of the VLB, the duty to preserve the memory of the courageous men and women who have laid down their lives in service to our nation is of utmost importance,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Texas Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced the next series installment highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Victor Egger.To listen to Mr. Egger tell his story, visit VoicesofVeterans.org.Mr. Egger was born in El Paso in 1921. At only 13, he had the goal of becoming a prestigious Naval Officer in a white uniform. After finishing basic training, he was assigned to the USS Philadelphia. He worked hard on the ship. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced the next series installment highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Alfonso Gorena.To listen to Mr. Gorena tell his story, visit VoicesofVeterans.org.Mr. Gorena was born in Mexico, and his family moved to Mission, Texas. He had a brother in the U.S. Air Force and another who served during the Korean War. Mr. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Issues Statewide CALL OUT for Veterans to Participate in the Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. issued a statewide CALL OUT for Veterans to share their stories with the VLB through the GLO's Voices of Veterans oral history program."As VLB Chairwoman and Land Commissioner, it is an honor to help serve our courageous Veterans by preserving and honoring their legacies through the Voices of Veterans oral history program," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Continues Series on General Land Office’s Voices of Veterans Oral History Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced the next series installment highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Rick Hatch.To listen to Mr. Hatch tell his story, visit VoicesofVeterans.org.Rick “Gunny” Hatch joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 1962, directly after graduating high school. Read More
Veterans Land Board Announces Extended Visiting Hours at Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. and the VLB announced that the four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries (TSVC) will offer extended visiting hours during the spring and summer to account for longer days. Read More