Commissioner Buckingham Announces Dedication Ceremony for Three New War Monuments at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to invite press to attend the VLB's War Monument Dedication Ceremony at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery (TSVC) at Abilene on Monday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. During this ceremony three new war monuments honoring all who served in WWII, Korea, and the Persian Gulf will be dedicated.The ceremony will include a Veteran from each war period, including World War II, the Korean War, and the Persian Gulf War. Each Veteran will speak at their respective monuments. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Captain John Delcambre Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy
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 Captain John Delcambre who served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. Delcambre was born in Fort Worth in September 1978. His father was in the U.S. Navy and served in World War II. Read More
Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Applauds The Texas Veterans Land Board for 78 Years of Serving Veterans, Military Members, and Their Families
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to honor the impeccable work of VLB staff and the undeniable impact of the agency's programs on the lives of Texas Veterans on its 78th Anniversary."From the first Veterans land loans to the home loans, Texas State Veterans Homes and Cemeteries, and various additional benefits available today, the VLB has always gone above and beyond to care for our Veterans," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's New Dual Spouse Land Loan Benefit
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the VLB has approved a new land loan benefit for married couples individually eligible to participate in the VLB Veterans Land Loan Program.With this new benefit, spouses individually eligible to participate in the VLB Veterans Land Loan Program can jointly apply for a loan to purchase the same tract of land. Both spouses must satisfy the program's loan qualification requirements. Read More
Voices of Veterans: HM3 Hunter "Doc" Hayes Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of HM3 Hunter "Doc" Hayes who served with the U.S. Marines as a U.S. Read More
Continued Service Series: Texas Congressman August Pfluger Shares His Story of Continued Service as a U.S. Air Force Veteran
The next installment of the VLB "Continued Service Series" featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Congressman August Pfluger, who represents the 11th District of Texas." Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Opening of Ongoing VLB Public Land Sale
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announces the opening of an ongoing public land sale through the Veterans Land Board (VLB), which is the only land sale program made available to non-Veterans.In total, 14 tracts are up for sale throughout the state totaling nearly 100 acres and the prices listed are firm. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Corby Vinson Shares His Story of Service in the United States 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 Corby Vinson who served in U.S. Army and completed three service tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Col. William Gregory Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Air Force and Army Air Corps
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Col. William Gregory who served in the Air Force and Army Air Corps. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Sponsor Wreaths for the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery's Wreath Laying Ceremony In December
Today 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 4,200 wreaths sponsored to lay at the graves of our nation's heroes. Read More