Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen

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The Veterans Land Board is here to serve Texas Veterans. Visit our website vlb.texas.gov to view all the benefits we offer.         Letter from the Chairman I was humbled to lead the groundbreaking of the future Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth this month. As a Navy Reserve Veteran, I have profound respect for these men who inspired future generation of miitary and civil rights leaders alike.   READ THE LETTER       VLB Chairman George P. Bush Breaks Ground on "Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home" On Friday, Aug. 19, Texas Veterans Land Board Chairman George P. Bush broke ground and unveiled the name of the VLB's tenth nursing home, "The Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home." The Fort Worth area is known to have been home to at least five former members of the elite group of World War II military aviators...   KEEP READING       Texas VLB Recognizes Purple Heart Day The Texas Veterans Land Board today salutes all members of the military who have earned the right to wear a Purple Heart medal. This award is ...   KEEP READING       "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Peer" Transitioning from the military back into civilian life can be challenging. Thankfully Texas Veterans can avoid those difficulties by utilizing the Military Veteran Peer Network...   LEARN MORE       You're invited to Zoom@Noon, and you won't need to leave your house! The VLB is hosting a weekly virtual presentation so you can learn all about your Texas Veterans Benefits and ask our experts questions. The next one is Friday, Sept. 3.    GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS       Voices of Veterans: Oral History Meet William Morgenroth, U.S. Marine Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient William Morgenroth served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1944 to 1946. He took part in the famous Battle of Iwo Jima and was awarded the Purple Heart medal for his combat wounds. Hear more about his World War II experiences...   LISTEN TO HIS STORY       Next Gen Warrior - Episode 73 In this episode, Army Veteran and ABGi USA Director of Community Relations Tim Stroud talks to Dan about the importance of relationship building and community service. Tim believes his relationship with his mentor Paul J. Meyer set him up for success.   WATCH THE VIDEO