Celebrating Black History Month 2024

02/15/24 • 10 min

As the nation celebrates the contributions of Black Americans, let's revisit the time when we discovered a group of kids who schooled us on the military accomplishments of the Buffalo Soldiers, Cathay Williams, Navy Mess Attendant Doris Miller, and the 761st Tank Battalion. You'll know who they all are after you listen in!

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The Military Veteran Peer Network: Part 1

The Military Veteran Peer Network is part of the Texas Veterans Commission's Veterans Mental Health Department. Run by veterans who have a calling to look out for their fellow veterans. Whether it's connecting families with local resources, implementing innovative ways to engage veterans or providing peer to peer support at crucial times. Listen to the first of many podcasts that will traverse the state learning about the different ways Peer Support Coordinators reach out to their fellow veterans. Find Your Peer Support Coordinator Here

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TVC is Accepting VEERA Applications Now

So what is a VEERA? VEERA stands for Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award! Austin Community College got one last year. Listen to find out what they are doing for veteran students and military families. Texas Veterans Commission awards VEERAs to Texas public academic institutions of higher education that provide excellence in education and related services to veteran students. Schools can apply for a VEERA now, the deadline is April 1, 2024 at 5 pm Central. Apply Here