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The “Voices of Veterans” program records the stories of Texas Veterans through their time in service. Interviews usually last from one to two hours.

The Texas Voices of Veterans Oral History Program permanently archives interviews in the Office of Veterans Records at the Texas General Land Office, where they join the historic documents of other Texas heroes such as Sam Houston, David Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Barret Travis. The archives are made available to researchers, historians, genealogists and the general public to inspire future g

enerations and remind us of our veterans' sacrifices. Veterans and military members interested in participating in the Voices of Veterans program should contact the Texas Veterans Land Board at 1-800-252-VETS (8387), or visit VoicesofVeterans.org. Oral history interviews can be conducted in person at the Veterans Land Board in Austin, or by telephone from anywhere in Texas.

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

03/20/2026

VLB Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans Program.

This week, we highlight the service of Sergeant Major (SGS) Moritz Friebel who served in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Friebel served in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam as an Administrative Assistant and a Personnel Senior Sergeant before retiring in 1981.

Listen to his story here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/voices-veterans-sergeant-major-moritz-friebel-shares-his-story-service

03/13/2026

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 Sergeant (Sgt) M.C. Clark who served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Mr. Clark served as a truck driver and later transitioned to a P.O.W. guard of Germans being held captive in Belgium.

Listen to his story here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/voices-veterans-sergeant-mc-clark-shares-his-story-service-united-states

03/06/2026

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 Sergeant First Class Larry "Scott" Teakell, who served in U.S. Army during the Iraq/Afghanistan War.

Serving as an Army medic, he did three tours in Iraq, as well as one in Bosnia and Macedonia.

Mr. Teakell was awarded the Soldier's Medal for saving Spc. Heredia from a fuel fire in Iraq in July 2007.

Listen to his story here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/voices-veterans-sfc-larry-scott-teakell-shares-his-story-service-united

02/25/2026

Our Texas VLB team traveled to Houston to conduct interviews with some incredible Veterans for our Texas Voices of Veterans Program.

Here are some behind-the-scenes photos from our filming day at the Richard A. Anderson Texas State Veterans Home.

Stay tuned for brand new Voices of Veterans interviews in the near future!

02/20/2026

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 Sergeant (Sgt.) Ben Carter who served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Mr. Carter was in the U.S. Army in 1945 and served at both Saipan and Iwo Jima.

Listen to his story here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/voices-veterans-sergeant-ben-carter-shares-his-story-service-us-army

02/13/2026

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 Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) James Bernsen who served in the U.S. Navy During the Iraq/Afghanistan War.

Following the 9/11 attack in New York City, Mr. Bernsen made the decision to join the military.

He served as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and did a deployment in Baghdad, Iraq.

Listen to his story here:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/voices-veterans-lcdr-james-bernsen-shares-his-story-service-us-navy-during

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1700 N Congress Avenue
Austin, TX
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+18002528387

Website

http://www.voicesofveterans.org/

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