Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
On Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Corporal (Cpl) Richard Joe Banks. Born on April 20, 1945, Cpl. Banks served in the United States Marine Corps from August 1963 to July 1967. Cpl. Banks received the Vietnam Service Medal (with bronze star); National Defense Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal and Rifle Sharpshooter Badge during his service to our country.
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On Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Private (Pvt) Michael Austin Bucklin. Born on January 29, 1963, Pvt. Bucklin served in the United States Marine Corps from September 1981 to September 1984. Pvt. Bucklin received the Rifle Marksman Badge and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon during his service to our country.
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Voices of Veterans: Sergeant Rafael Gonzales Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marines
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 Sergeant (Sgt) Rafael Gonzales who served in the United States Marines.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Joseph David Martin. Born on June 28, 1951, TSGT Martin served from January 1973 to January 1993. TSGT Martin received the AF Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, AF Good Conduct Medal w/5 OLC, and Overseas Service Ribbon, for his service to our country.
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Voices of Veterans: Quartermaster Clyde O. Combs Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy
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 Quartermaster Clyde O. Combs who served in the U.S. Navy.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Update on the East Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the VLB has submitted a grant application to the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) to build the East Texas State Veterans Cemetery (SVC).
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Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Adopt a Veteran From Texas State Veteran Homes’ Angel Trees This Christmas
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to adopt a Veteran this holiday season by participating in Angel Tree donations at several Texas State Veterans Homes (TSVH). Each year, VLB’s Veterans homes display an Angel Tree for Veterans to share their Christmas lists with their community. Those who are interested in participating can visit one of the Veterans homes listed below
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant First Class (SFC) Edward Franklin Taylor.
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Voices of Veterans: Staff Sergeant Jimmy Burks Shares His Story of Service in the United States Army
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 Staff Sergeant (SSG) Jimmy Burks, who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
On Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Air Force Veteran Staff Sergeant (SSgt.) Leslie Marlan Gunnarson. Born on July 15, 1958, SSgt. Gunnarson served from July 1976 to March 1983. SSgt. Gunnarson received the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster for his service to our nation.
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