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Dear Veteran,

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Dear Veteran,

Dear Veteran,

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Dear Veteran,

Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is encouraging Texans to participate in the VLB’s campaign to send Valentines…

February is a month of love, joy and quality time set aside for those special to us. February is also a lonely month for those who can’t be…

Dear Veteran,

Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that VLB has approved an increase for our home loan amount from…

Wreath Retrievals

On behalf of the Texas Veterans Land Board, the Texas Veterans Commission, State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, and the Edinburg Arts…

Dear Veteran,

On October 26th, we recognize Day of the Deployed across our state and nation. We commemorate this day to honor the sacrifices and bravery…

Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. recently announced that the VLB has approved a new land loan benefit for…

Each year, the VLB, family members and volunteers from around Texas help beautify our Texas State Veterans Cemeteries to honor our Veterans…

October 22 is the birthday of native Texan and World War II hero Andrew “Jack” Jackson Lummus Jr., who received a Medal of Honor for his…

VLB’s four Texas State Veterans Cemeteries in Abilene, Corpus Christi, Killeen, and Mission will host Flag Placement events for Veterans…

An October 13, 1775 resolution made by the Continental Congress called for a swift sailing vessel mounted with guns that would carry eighty…

Today would have been the 105th birthday of the World War II veteran and hero Doris “Dorie” Miller, a U.S. Navy sailor who died in service…

September offers many occasions to reflect upon the sacrifices of our Veterans. One of these observances is Constitution Week, which runs…

The Veterans Land Board is dedicated to serving and honoring veterans. Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we want to recognize not…

This year marks the 77th anniversary of the creation of the United States Air Force, but the country’s air forces went through several…

Texas is home to a legion of veterans who have bravely served their country. Many of those have been the recipients of Medals of Honor, a…