06/05/2026
VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Texas Voices of Veterans Program.
This week, we highlight the service of Corporal (Cpl.) Joseph Esparza, who served in the U.S. Marines during the Iraq/Afghanistan War.
Esparza was working for the Texas General Land Office in Corpus Christi before being called up to active duty and deployed to Iraq.
His unit had the primary mission of route security and saw extensive action in Al-Anbar during the war.
Listen to his story here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/voices-veterans-corporal-joseph-esparza-shares-his-story-service-united
05/15/2026
VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Texas Voices of Veterans Program.
This week, we highlight the service of Captain Ebony May, who served in the United States Air Force.
She had tours in Iraq, Kosovo, and Bosnia and served as the contracting officer.
After leaving the Air Force, she received her master's degree in Psychology.
Ms. May continues her service by volunteering much of her time to causes that support military families and community service.
Listen to her story here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/voices-veterans-captain-ebony-may-shares-her-story-service-united-states
05/08/2026
VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Texas Voices of Veterans Program.
This week, we highlight the service of Jonathan Hernandez, who served in the U.S. Air Force as a Combat Journalist.
He covered stories in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom and earned the Combat Action Ribbon along with Meritorious Service Awards.
Watch his full interview here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/voices-veterans-jonathan-hernandez-shares-his-story-service-combat
03/27/2026
VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Texas Voices of Veterans Program.
This week, we highlight the service of Captain Bret Adams who served in the U.S. Air Force during the Gulf War.
Mr. Adams served from 1985 to 2009 and took part in both Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Listen to his story here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/voices-veterans-captain-bret-adams-shares-his-story-service-united-states
