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
Voices of Veterans: PTR1 James Rothermel 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. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Clovis Thompson Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Marines 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 Clovis Thompson who served in the U.S. Marines during WWII.Thompson was born and raised in Paducah, Texas on a 320-acre farm with seven brothers and sisters. After graduating from Valley View Rural High School, Thompson moved to Lubbock started roofing with Lideck Roofing Company in 1941 before deciding to join the Corps. Read More
Texas General Land Office Recognized For Participating in 'We Hire Vets' Program by Texas Workforce Commission
Today, The Texas General Land Office is being recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for hiring Veterans and participating in the "We Hire Vets" program, an employer recognition program which recognizes Texas employers whose workforce is composed of at least 10 percent military veterans."As Texas Land Commissioner and as Chairwoman of the Veterans Land Board, it is an honor to hire the men and women who have served our country proudly throughout the world, helping them continue their service to all Texans at the GLO," said Commissioner Dawn B Read More