In 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A significant part of those 250 years includes military service and veteran contributions to their communities after service.
To honor and include Texas veterans in the America250 commemorations ( https://www.texasamerica250. com/ ), the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is collecting veterans’ stories to recognize their military service and life after service.
Veterans are invited to share why they joined the military, why they chose the branch in which they served and what their military service has meant to them. Stories may be submitted through the Why I Served Survey: Celebrating America250 at https://www.surveymon-key. com/r/USAVets 250.
The survey is now open and will remain available through Jan. 30, 2026, at 5 p.m.
About the Texas Veterans Commission Helping veterans starts here. The Texas Veterans Commission advocates for and provides superior service that will significantly improve the quality of life for all Texas veterans, their families and survivors. TVC improves the quality of life for veterans across Texas through claims assistance, employment and education services, entrepreneurship support, women veterans programs, mental health initiatives, and grant oversight. TVC also assists administers the Hazlewood Act (education benefits) and partners with local, state, and federal organizations to ensure veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned. Learn more at www.tvc.texas.gov
