Join Us For Multiple Unaccompanied Veteran Burials At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct Unaccompanied Veteran Burials for three Texas Veterans.
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Join Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant First Class (SFC) David Guerrero Acosta.
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Voices of Veterans: Staff Sergeant Roy Blanton Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army During WWII
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 (SSgt) Roy Blanton who served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
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Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Veterans-Only Land Sale Happening Now Through January 15
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced that the VLB's Veterans-Only Land Sale is now open for bidding. The sale includes four available tracts totaling over 23.6 acres. Bidding closes on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Read MoreJoin Us For An Unaccompanied Veteran Burial At The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi
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.
Read MoreJoin 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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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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