Women Veterans Day, June 12, celebrates anniversary of women becoming permanent members of military

AUSTIN, TX – June 12^th is Women Veterans Day, commemorating the day President Harry Truman signed the bill enabling women to serve as permanent, regular members of U.S. Armed Forces, on June 12, 1948.

Prior to the enactment of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act in 1948, women serving in the military could enlist as volunteers in clerical positions or work as nurses, and in special, temporary units such as Women’s Army Corps full army status during WWII.

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News & Events, Women Veterans

Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans Legal Clinics Calendar

Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans offers free legal clinics for Texas veterans and their surviving spouses.
Clinics are held by organizations around the state at various dates and times. For locations, dates and times visit Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans Legal Clinic Calendar.

About Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans:

Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans (TLTV) is a program implemented by the State Bar of Texas and 2010-2011 State Bar of Texas President Terry Tottenham to address a specific need, providing pro ...

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JUN
2023

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News & Events

On Memorial Day, remember family & fellow veterans who’ve lost friends & loved ones

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Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives in military service for all of us in the United States of America. As we enjoy the blessings of liberty this weekend, remember we are here today because of heroes, people ...

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MAY
2023

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News & Events

“That’s how you save lives” Military Veteran Peer Network & Rural Counselors serve over 34K veterans, family members, active duty

Last year, clinical services and peer support was provided to over 34,000 veterans, their family members and active duty military by Texas Veteran Commission certified Peer Service Coordinators of the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) and Rural Veteran Counselors.

In recognition of their service, commitment and achievements, the Texas Veteran Commission (TVC) Veterans Mental Health Department (VMHD) honored Rural Veteran Counselors and the volunteers of MVPN with an appreciation event, held March 28, 2023 in Dallas. Excellence in Service Awards were ...

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MAY
2023

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Mental Health, News & Events

Surviving spouse awarded record retro payment nearing $820K

photo of Laura Bivens

“Juan Amaya and his team just helped this surviving spouse get almost $820,000 in backpay! Williamson County has the biggest awards I know of now for our team,” said Laura Bivens, pictured, Texas Veterans Commission Veteran County Service Officer Liaison and Army veteran.

The surviving spouse was assisted in securing the award by Williamson County Veterans ...

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MAY
2023

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Claims, News & Events

Veteran’s challenges leads daughter to study psychology with Hazlewood benefits

A veteran father’s challenges with mental well-being lead his high school daughter to change her studies to forensic psychology. He wondered how much could his veteran education benefits help his daughter in college?

The veteran contacted the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Education Services (VES) with questions about his daughter’s use of the Legacy component of his Texas Hazlewood Act education benefits.

Upon learning of the veteran’s 100% disability rating, including Traumatic Brain Injury, VES Program Specialist and Air Force veteran Marcela ...

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MAY
2023

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Education, News & Events

Claims Benefits Advisor gets veteran’s Claim expedited, over $306K in back pay awarded

On February 14, 2023, Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Claims Benefits Advisor (CBA) and Navy veteran Danette Craig met with a Vietnam war Amy veteran who had recently moved to the College Station area from California. Upon learning the veteran was in poor health, living in a hotel and experiencing severe financial hardship, Craig requested a priority processing for the veteran’s Claims. On February 27, the VA completed processing the veteran’s claim and awarded him over $306,600 in retro payment as ...

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MAY
2023

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Claims, News & Events

Hiring Fair success has Hire G.I. ready for more with Texas Veterans Commission

The success of a recent hiring fair held April 13, 2023 at Fort Bliss in El Paso has Hire G.I., a national recruitment and job placement company for transitioning military and veterans, ready to return. The event attracted over 210 attendees and more than 30 employers and vendors.

To hold the event, Hire G.I. Events Coordinator Jasmine McAdams contacted Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Employment Services El Paso team for assistance and to help promote event. The TVC Employment District Supervisor, Veterans ...

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MAY
2023

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Employment, News & Events

Employment preps Justice Involved Veterans for job search

“One of the main causes of recidivism among Justice Involved Veterans (JIV), is the fact that many experience unemployment or low income,” said Ron Abrams, Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Employment Services North Texas District Outreach Coordinator and U.S. Army veteran.

photo of JIV employment workshop with Lee and Griffard

To improve that situation, working directly with veterans who ...

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APR
2023

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Employment, News & Events

Veteran Education Services initiatives & accomplishments presented to Texas Association of Collegiate Veteran Program Officials

Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Education Services initiatives and accomplishments were presented to Texas Association of Collegiate Veteran Program Officials (TACVPO) by TVC Chairwoman and U.S. Navy veteran Laura Koerner at the TACVPO Conference, held March 28, 2023 in San Antonio.

TVC works with colleges and universities to help veterans use the education benefits they have earned. Further, TVC encourages institutions to create an environment, programs and facilities that foster overall veteran well-being, a sense of belonging and encourages their academic ...

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Education, News & Events