The Mobile Vet Center (MVC) is the Department of Veterans Affairs latest effort to reach the underserved veteran populations of rural America. Our primary mission is to help veterans readjust to civilian life. p> We do that by helping the veteran identify problems and then offering individual, family, and...
USSOCOM CCRP Mentor Training Session took place Feb 25 & 26, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. At the Omni La Mansion Del Rio United States Special Operations Command’s, Care Coalition Recovery Program, mentor training session, was held for two days on all kinds of topics concerning helping our nation’s returning...
The Dell Corporations generous donation will go out to help many in need this year and the next. ...
TDVA provides refreshments each month from 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. at some of the following clinics: 2C (Surgical), (Urology), 1G (Medical), (Orthopedics) and others. ...
In an effort to continue its empowerment of American veterans, the Texas Disabled Veterans Association, has evolved its service-oriented resources to include access to online computer technology. ...
The South Texas Veterans Health Care System in conjunction with the Community Justice Outreach Program of the San Antonio Bar Association has expanded its program to offer free legal services for eligible Veterans in San Antonio and the surrounding areas. ...
From Left to right: Jane Baskerville CSM (R), Don Burton SSG (R) and Sean Rooney CSM (R). Both Sean and Jane work with the Care Coalition Recovery Program which helps our returning Soldiers transition back into society, or (877) 672-3039. They will resolve the issue or find out who can....
Our very own TDVA Board of Directors spoke at USAA Federal Savings Bank on May 26, 2010. ...
Texas State Senator Van De Pulte donated $1000.00 to Sgt. Gomez for his house payment, on May 28, 2010. ...
A group of graduate students formed JC DAE Consulting from the University of the Incarnate Word to create and assist TDVA in implementing the Hot Pot Social Project "Support the Military Heroes' Initiative". ...
Donald Burton, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, was elected President of TDVA at the 2nd Annual Board of Director’s meeting held March 2010.
He served his country with distinction in the US Army in various combat specialties with multiple units to include the 2nd, 7th and 82nd ID and 7th Special Forces before retiring in 1994.
Don has served as a volunteer for over 25 years in varying capacities to include the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Special Forces Association (SFA).
He holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Harrington University and is a Texas Notary Signing Agent and Parliamentarian.
Additionally, Don has been a driving force behind the success of the TDVA today. He is one of the main reasons for the multiple computer setup and configuration software setup/contributions that are in place today at Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) unit at Audie Murphy Veterans Affairs Hospital for those patients in recovery and/or therapy. The patients now have access to the Internet, email communication and “Dragon-speak” software among other things.
Steven Lynn, a native of Tampa, Florida, served as the Secretary of TDVA and was appointed to that position in July 2009. He is now serving as Member-At-Large.
Steve served his country with distinction in the US Air Force having served both in the enlisted corps and later receiving his commission through Officer Training School. He served in South Korea, Italy, Turkey and Germany and various stateside bases from flight to HQs level before retiring in 2007 after nearly 22 years of honorable service.
He is man of deep faith and devoted father of one daughter–Naiya. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion—New Braunfels, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Community Bible Church—New Braunfels (CBC-NB).
Steve holds an undergraduate degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Professional Aeronautics and two Master’s degrees from Webster University in Management and Human Resource Development. He also returned to school to begin his doctorate degree in counseling.
Dan is a native of West Texas and served with the U.S. Army. He has served for over 25 years as a member, newsletter editor, advocacy director, legislative director and held multiple board of director positions in various veteran and civilian organizations. Dan is a founding member of TDVA and strongly advocates for improving the benefits entitled to all fellow veterans! Dan is a proud father of son Chris who is an Accountant.
