Memorial Day

 

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Letter from the Chairman Each Memorial Day, we as a nation are reminded of the heavy cost of freedom. From the militia members who took a stand against the world’s most feared army at Concord and Lexington, to the bloody shores of Omaha Beach, to the scorching deserts of Iraq, and every conflict in between, Americans have always prided themselves on placing their own self-interests behind the good of the nation in the form of military service...   READ THE LETTER

 

 

Remembering and Honoring the Fallen Memorial Day is the most solemn of all American holidays. Of all the days that celebrate Veterans, it is the toughest and most difficult day. It’s not fun and lighthearted, like November 11's Veterans Day, which celebrates all those who serve the country by signing up to protect her. It’s not bold and exciting like Armed Forces Day, which celebrates all those who serve the country in any of the six Armed Forces. Memorial Day is sad. All those we celebrate on that day are gone, and they are gone because they served this country. It means flag-draped coffins. It means tears and a twenty-one-gun salute. It means a folded flag handed to a loved one, and at its essence, loss...   KEEP READING

 

 

Secure your Future by Improving Your Credit Score Having bad credit can be costly. It can affect qualifying for a loan, a security clearance and might even follow you to a job interview. Credit questions crop up almost every day at the VLB. You’re not alone...   FIND OUT THE TIPS

 

 

May is Military Appreciation Month During the month of May, we celebrate and honor current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have given their lives for our freedom.    FIND OUT THE DATES

 

 

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 questions to our experts.    GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

 

 

Voices of Veterans: Oral History Meet Havana Schmidt, U.S. Army Veteran Havana Schmidt of Fredericksburg received her official appointment to attend the US Military Academy at West Point in 2010. She graduated in 2014 as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.  She went on to attend the Airborne School in Fort Benning, GA, and Cadet Field Training, before being assigned to the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii...   LISTEN TO HER STORY

 

 

Next Gen Warrior - Episode 73 In this episode, Retired Colonel and executive leadership coach, David Fivecoat talks to Dan about importance of learning how to be a follower, how to approach mid-career military transition for officers, and how to take risks in your civilian career.   WATCH THE VIDEO