Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Rafael Gonzales 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 Sergeant (Sgt) Rafael Gonzales who served in the United States Marines.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Joseph David Martin. Born on June 28, 1951, TSGT Martin served from January 1973 to January 1993. TSGT Martin received the AF Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, AF Good Conduct Medal w/5 OLC, and Overseas Service Ribbon, for his service to our country.
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Voices of Veterans: Quartermaster Clyde O. Combs Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy
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 Quartermaster Clyde O. Combs who served in the U.S. Navy.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Update on the East Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the VLB has submitted a grant application to the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) to build the East Texas State Veterans Cemetery (SVC).
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Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Adopt a Veteran From Texas State Veteran Homes’ Angel Trees This Christmas
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to adopt a Veteran this holiday season by participating in Angel Tree donations at several Texas State Veterans Homes (TSVH). Each year, VLB’s Veterans homes display an Angel Tree for Veterans to share their Christmas lists with their community. Those who are interested in participating can visit one of the Veterans homes listed below
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant First Class (SFC) Edward Franklin Taylor.
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Voices of Veterans: Staff Sergeant Jimmy Burks Shares His Story of Service in the United States 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 Staff Sergeant (SSG) Jimmy Burks, who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Air Force Veteran Staff Sergeant (SSgt.) Leslie Marlan Gunnarson. Born on July 15, 1958, SSgt. Gunnarson served from July 1976 to March 1983. SSgt. Gunnarson received the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster for his service to our nation.
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Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Sponsor Wreaths for the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery's Wreath Laying Ceremony In December
Veterans Land Board Chairwoman and Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encouraged Texans to help the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery (SVC) in Mission, Texas achieve its goal of having over 4,400 wreaths sponsored to lay at the graves of our nation's heroes.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen
Wednesday, November 12, at 11:00 a.m. sharp, the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Specialist 4 (SP4) Jeffery Wayne Jones. Born on November 19, 1959, SP4 Jones served from September 1977 to February 1986. SP4 Jones received the Good Conduct Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon for this service to our country.
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