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Official Account for the Texas Veterans Land Board | Texas State Veterans Homes and Cemeteries | Statewide Call Center

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Please join the VLB for a special Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th at 2 p.m. at the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock. We will be honoring our nation's heroes for their service and the sacrifices they've made to protect our freedom and way of life. [1/2]
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Let's all come together to express our gratitude to the brave patriots who answered the call to proudly serve our country. [2/2]
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VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voice of Veterans Oral History Program. [1/6]
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Upon returning to the U.S., Coward re-enlisted and was determined to get into the 91 Charlie program. She was then sent to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio and began working at an optical lab to continue her work as an OLS. [5/6]
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Listen to her story here: glo.texas.gov/about-glo/pres… [6/6]
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Please join VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., and board members for a special called meeting on Tuesday, October 27, at 8:30 a.m., as we commemorate the VLB’s 80th anniversary. [1/3]
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The program will feature former Land Commissioners, Board Members, and Executive Secretaries, along with updates on past and upcoming VLB land sales, leading home loan lenders, resolutions honoring the United States Marine Corps and Veterans Day, and much more. [2/3]
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Citizens are welcome to attend in person or watch online: youtube.com/live/5icaBA7Os1c [3/3]
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Happy 251st birthday to the @USNavy! To all of our courageous Sailors, thank you for selflessly defending America and protecting our freedom on the seas! We salute you all for your service and dedication to our nation.
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Last month, the first two Medal of Honor memorial services were held at the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas. [1/3]
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The services were held for Lt. Col. George Davis of the U.S. Air Force and 1st Lt. Frank Nicias Mitchell of the U.S. Marine Corps, who were the first two brave MOH recipients memorialized at any of our VLB cemeteries. [2/3]
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Both Veterans were honored at their services for their patriotism and the sacrifices they and their families made for our great country. [3/3]
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Attention, Texas Veterans! VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. has announced that the exclusive Veterans-Only Land Sale is now open for bidding! [1/3]
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Six available tracts totaling more than 41 acres are up for sale throughout Texas for eligible Veterans and Military Members. [2/3]
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All bids must be submitted by Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. [3/3] Click below for more info: glo.texas.gov/about-glo/pres…
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Join the VLB for an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Private First Class (PFC), Jack Alexis Shaffer will be laid to rest on Friday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. [1/2]
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Please help us spread the word, and if you have the opportunity, please come out and attend. We will always ensure that no Veteran is buried alone. [2/2]
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