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New scam: VA Benefits overpayment
By Kim Adams, Program Analyst, Office of Financial Management, Benefits Delivery Protection & Remediation Clever scammers are targeting Veterans, surviving spouses, and family members who receive VA benefits. They pretend to be official VA representatives and use official communication channels to demand repayment for alleged benefits overpayments. Fraudulent letters, emails, and texts often include fake…
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Happy 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps
Each year, we get together on November 10 to celebrate our Marine Corps Birthday. This is a significant year as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary, marking a period of special ceremonies and opportunities to connect with Marines from our past, present, and future. There are numerous events across the state, with a special cake cutting…
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Texas Capital Cake Cutting Ceremony Set For Nov 10
Let’s come together to honor this banner anniversary milestone. Whether you served one enlistment or more, Nov 10 has always been a special day celebrated each year. Â The Marine Corps League National Commandant has requested that each department coordinate and host a 250th Anniversary Birthday Ceremony. Working with the Texas Veterans Commission, specifically Commissioner Charles…
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October Issue of Boots Across Texas Newsletter Now Available
This year isn’t just another milestone—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Our beloved Corps turns 250 years strong! Across the state, Marines past and present will gather for ceremonies, birthday balls, and events that remind us why our legacy of honor, courage, and commitment continues to stand the test of time. But the celebration doesn’t stop there.…
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All New “Boots Across Texas” Newsletter Unveiled
Thanks to the continued efforts by Tina Harvey, Texas Department of Public Relations Director, we are pleased to report that our newsletter program is back up and running. We are proud to introduce the “Boots Across Texas” newsletter. It is produced by Randy Thomas, Editorial, with layout by German Garza, and with contributions from a…
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Texas Flood Relief
A letter from The Marine Corps League National Commandant TJ Morgan: Marines, FMF Navy Personnel, and Associate Members, As the National Commandant of the Marine Corps League, I am profoundly saddened by the devastating floods that have impacted communities across Texas. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this catastrophic event. The Marine…
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Marine Corps League Announces NASCAR Sponsorship
The Marine Corps League is proud to announce our sponsorship of the #03 Josh White Racing Team in the NASCAR ARCA Series. Josh is the only Marine Corps Veteran driving in NASCAR, and we are so proud to have him as a member of our organization. The Marine Corps League is a Congressionally Chartered Veteran…
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Texas Marine Corps
The Republic of Texas Marine Corps, though often overshadowed by its naval and land-based counterparts, played a pivotal role in the early military history of Texas during its brief period as an independent nation from 1836 to 1845. Born out of necessity during the Texas Revolution, the Marine Corps was formally proposed in late 1835…
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USS Texas History
Prominently featured on the 2025 Marine Corps League National Convention coin, and the 2025 Department of Texas Coin, the USS Texas was one of the most feared battleships in American History. When it was commissioned, it had the most devastating firepower than any other ship in the world. It was used to quell many conflicts…
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Camp Lejeune Water Info
At the Department of Texas 2023 Fall Conference, attorney Jason Johns, an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient, presented information about the Camp Lejeune Water Act. The Department Board authorized that information to be posted here for all who may be affected.
