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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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Today, VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is excited to announce the opening of a promotional Veterans and General Public land sale through the VLB. [1/3]
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In total, 11 tracts with more than 30 acres are available in the VLB’s statewide promotional sale. Four of the tracts are available for purchase for qualifying Veterans at 0% down and seven are offered to the public at 0% down when using VLB’s land loan program. [2/3]
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This Promotional Veterans and Public Land Sale will remain open until all of the tracts have been sold. [3/3] Click below to learn more and place a bid: glo.texas.gov/about-glo/pres…
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If you're heading to the @StateFairOfTX, don't forget to say hi to our VLB Outreach team! Our VLB reps will have a resource table each day from now until Sun., Oct. 18th, to talk to you all about the fantastic benefits and programs provided to Texas Veterans and their families.
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You can find us at the @GOTEXAN Pavilion, so come swing by and we'll be happy to chat about the benefits that you've earned!
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VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham M.D., is proud to announce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans Oral History Program. [1/5]
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During his NAVY Seal training, Bruce was in Guam during the tragic 9/11 attacks. His grit and determination during training prepared him for war, and following the attacks he was deployed to defend our nation in the Iraq/Afghanistan war. [4/5]
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Learn more about his story here: glo.texas.gov/about-glo/pres… [5/5]
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September 29th is National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day. Today, the VLB honors one of the largest and most respected organizations dedicated to supporting war Veterans in America. We salute the VFW and all of our Veterans for their hard work and sacrifices for our nation.
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