Voices of Veterans: Boatswain Mate 3rd Class Gayle Bowen Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy During World War II
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 Boatswain Mate 3rd Class Gayle Bowen who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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Commissioner Buckingham Proud to Announce Texas Veterans Land Board Presence at the Annual State Fair of Texas
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) will have a resource table each day at the State Fair of Texas.
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VLB Chairwoman Buckingham Announces First Two Medal of Honor Recipients Were Honored in State-Owned Cemeteries
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce the first two Medal of Honor (MOH) memorial services happened at the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Commissioner Buckingham Announces Memorial Services for Two Medal of Honor Recipients at West Texas State Veterans Cemetery
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is inviting the media to attend the Memorial Services of two Medal of Honor (MoH) recipients at the newly-opened West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock
On Thursday, September 10th at 9:00 a.m., the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for United State Marine Corps Veteran, Lance Corporal (LCPL) Clinton Eugene Canfield.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock
On Thursday, September 10th at 10:00 a.m., the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for United State Army Veteran, Private (PVT) Dalton Sellinger.
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Commissioner Buckingham, VLB Celebrate Ribbon Cutting & Dedication of the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Lubbock
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., hosted the Dedication & Ribbon Cutting of the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery (WTSVC) in Lubbock.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery
On Tuesday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m., the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for United States Air Force Veteran, Major (Maj) Johnnie Lee Pennington.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Commissioner Buckingham Invites Media to Attend Birthday Celebration for U.S. Army Veteran Turning 102-Years-Old
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is inviting the media to attend the birthday celebration of Napoleon Gilmore, who is turning 102-years-old on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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Save the Date: Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Free Veterans Benefits Fair in Kerrville
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., invites Veterans to attend a Veterans Benefits Fair at the Happy State Bank Expo Hall in Kerrville, Texas, on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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