Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's Increase of Home Loan Amount to $806,500
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the VLB has approved an increase for the VLB home loan amount from $766,550 to $806,500. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Corporal Ed Hark Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marine Corps
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Corporal Ed Hark, who served in the United States Marine Corps. Read More
Veterans Land Board Recognizes Top Lenders and Loan Officers of 2024
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the VLB Veterans Housing Assistance Program's top lenders and loan officers of 2024. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Electronics Mate 3rd Class Joe Higham Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy During WWII
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Electronics Mate 3rd Class Joe Higham who served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Read More
Voices of Veterans: PFC Alan Pilot Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army During WWII
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 PFC Alan Pilot who served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Read More
Land Commissioner Buckingham Urges U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Defense to Help Bring Home Remains of War Hero Who Served in World War II and Korea
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., sent a letter to the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and other key leaders calling for a joint investigation by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense to locate and return the remains of World War II and Korean War Veteran Lieutenant Colonel George A. Davis, Jr. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Gerald Counts Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Sergeant Gerald Counts who served in the United States Army during World War II. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces VLB's Veterans-Only Land Sale Happening Now
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the Texas Veterans Land Board's (VLB) Veterans-only land sale is now open for bidding. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Seaman 2nd Class Albert Kamenicky Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy during WWII
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, as we approach the 83rd anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, we highlight the service of Seaman 2nd Class Albert Kamenicky's service in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Staff Sergeant John Latta Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Marine Corps
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 Staff Sergeant John Latta, who served in the United States Marine Corps.Latta was born in Niagara Falls, New York, in 1930, to hardworking parents who ran a small farm and preferred country living. After finishing high school, Latte joined the Marine Corps and attended boot camp in Paris Island, South Carolina. Read More