Voices of Veterans: Maj. Rosa Kissling Shares Her Story of Her Service in the U.S. Air Force
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 Maj. Rosa Kissling who served in United States Air Force.Despite being born in Hawaii, Kissling grew up in the Philippines. It was during her childhood that she discovered her passion for travel and exploration. Read More
Continued Service: U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Senator Bob Hall Shares His Story of Service
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the next installment of the VLB "Continued Service" series featuring U.S. Air Force Veteran and Texas Senator Bob Hall. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans Land Board's TREC Continuing Education Course
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to highlight that the VLB's Texas Real Estate Commission-approved (TREC) Continuing Education course is now available to REALTORS. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Maj. Sharon Frederick Shares Her Story of Service with the U.S. Air Force
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 Maj. Sharon Frederick, who served in the U.S. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Lt. Eldon Bielss Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army, Air Corps 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 Lt. Eldon Bielss who served in United States Army during WWII. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Two Texas State Veterans Homes Received the Commitment to Quality Bronze Award
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Big Spring and the Frank M. Tejeda TSVH in Floresville received the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Commitment to Quality Bronze Award. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Francisco Barrientes Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Army
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. Today, we hear the story of U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant Francisco Barrientes, who served during the Vietnam War and received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham, VLB Unveil P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the New Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth
Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. was honored to unveil the P-51C Mustang Replica Aircraft at the new Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth on Friday, August 2, 2024. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Bugler 2nd Class Glenn Morgan Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Navy Aboard the USS Indianapolis
The next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this special episode, we highlight the service of Bugler 2nd Class Veteran Glenn Morgan of the U.S. Navy, who sailed aboard the USS Indianapolis and survived the ship's sinking. Read More
Voices of Veterans: Seaman First Class L.D. Cox Shares His Story of Service with the U.S. Navy Aboard the USS Indianapolis
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 special episode, we highlight the service of a Veteran who sailed aboard the USS Indianapolis and survived the ship's sinking. Today, we hear the story of U.S. Navy Veteran Seaman First Class L.D. Cox and his experiences aboard the USS Indianapolis and after its tragic sinking.Cox was born on a farm in Sidney, Texas. Read More