Honoring Our Military Heroes

 

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Honoring Our Military Heroes—Letter from Commissioner Bush On August 7th, the Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) celebrated National Purple Heart Day in honor of the service and sacrifices of some of this nation’s bravest military members. The Purple Heart was created by General George Washington in 1782 to recognize bravery in battle and today is awarded to servicemen and servicewomen who have been injured or made the ultimate sacrifice in combat. In honor of Purple Heart recipients, may we always remember the high price of freedom and remain grateful to all Veterans as their sacrifices and unwavering dedication to service continue to build a better future for us all.   READ ARTICLE

 

 

Texas Veterans Land Board Celebrates the Navajo Code Talkers Day On August 14th, the VLB recognized the Navajo Marines who transmitted messages in their native language to confuse Japanese codebreakers. According to Lieutenant General Seizo Arisue, the Japanese Chief of Intelligence during WWII, the skilled codebreakers never broke the unique code based on the Navajo language. The VLB salutes all who served with or as a Navajo code talker in World War II, and their families. Their bravery turned the tide of war in the Pacific and enabled the Allies to triumph.   READ ARTICLE

 

 

Purple Heart Cemetery Designation, Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery Save the date! On Monday September 26th at 11 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi will officially be designated as a Purple Heart Cemetery by the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 598. Purple Heart recipients, Veterans, military members, and the public are invited to attend.   LEARN MORE HERE

 

 

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.    ZOOM@NOON

 

 

Texas Veterans Land Board Observes the Department of Defense’s Birthday This month, the VLB wished a very happy birthday to the Department of Defense (DOD), organized in 1949 with the updated National Security Act. We salute all Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Guardsmen on this 73rd birthday of the DOD! We are happy to provide any needed help for these American heroes. Our mission is “to ensure that we offer the very best package of Veterans benefits in the country and those of us who work for the VLB strive to meet those goals every day.   MORE HERE

 

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