Houston National Cemetery

Houston National Cemetery10410 Veterans Memorial DriveHouston, TX 77038Phone: (281) 447-8686FAX: (281) 447-0580 Office Hours:Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Closed federal holidays except Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Visitation Hours:Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. Burial Space: This cemetery has space available to accommodate casketed and cremated remains. Acreage: 419.2 Number of IntermentsThru […]

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Veterans Funeral Honors

If a family member or a friend was a veteran, the deceased veteran may qualify for funeral burial honors.Military Funeral Honors have always been provided by Department of Defense, at no cost, whenever possible. However, the law now mandates the rendering of Military Funeral Honors for an eligible veteran if requested by the family. As […]

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Texas State Veterans Benefits

The state of Texas provides several veteran benefits. This section offers a brief description of each of the following benefits. Veteran Housing Benefits Veteran Financial Assistance Benefits Veteran Education Benefits Veteran Employment Benefits Other State Sponsored Veteran Benefits Texas Veteran Housing ProgramsTexas Veterans Land Board ProgramsThe Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB), a division of the Texas General Land Office, […]

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Free Stuff for the Troops

Below is a list of links for FREE STUFF for troops and their families. http://www.operationhomelink.org/ – Free computers for spouses or parents of deployed soldier in ranks E1 – E5. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/2/prweb106818.htm – free mail/gifts sent to children of deployed soldiers. http://www.operationshoebox.com/ – free shoebox care package. http://www.treatthetroops.org/ – free cookies. http://bluestarmoms.org/ – lowest airfare available. […]

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Breathe Easy America

Learning more about lung health can be like a breath of fresh air. So sit back, inhale deeply and take our quiz. (See answers at bottom.) 1. Which two foods contain vitamins that may improve lung health and could be used to treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?a) beans and riceb) carrots […]

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Fallen Brother

“I BET YOU DIDN’T SEE THIS IN THE NEWSPAPER OR ON THE 6 O’CLOCK NEWS” Navy Petty Officer, PO2 (Petty Officer, Second Class)  EOD2 (Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Second Class) “MIKE MONSOOR” April 5th, 1981 ~ September 29th, 2006 Mike Monsoor, Was Awarded “The Congressional Medal Of Honor” Last Week, For Giving His Life In Iraq […]

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