Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home

The Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home celebrated its first anniversary today!

Commissioner Buckingham and the Texas VLB hosted a special celebration at the Tuskegee Airmen TSVH to honor these incredible, distinguished pilots on the first annual Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.

Named after the first all-African American flying group in the U.S. Armed Forces, this 100,000-square-foot home opened in 2025 and has been proudly serving a tightly knit community of Veterans in Fort Worth.

"There is no greater act of service than pledging to fight for your country. It is an honor to celebrate the Tuskegee Airmen on the first annual Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day at the Texas State Veterans Home, which is named in honor of their fortitude and bravery while serving during World War II." - Commissioner Buckingham

Read more:
https://www.glo.texas.gov/about-glo/press-releases/land-commissioner-buckingham-hosts-tuskegee-airmen-commemoration-day

Thank you to Foster+Fathom and Sammons Industrial for donating these wheelchairs last month to our home. Each wheelchair honored a fallen soldier.

Photo Credits:
1. Foster+Fathom, LLC and Sammons Industrial
2. Foster+Fathom, LLC and Sammons Industrial with resident Gerald Ladymon
3. Foster+Fathom, LLC and Sammons Industrial with Mr. Robert O’Malley

Last month, we were honored to welcome a new group of Veterans to the Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home!

Photo Credits:
1. Curtis Fair and Family - Admission Day
2. Richard Mercier and son - Admission Day
3. Benjamin Wright and son - Admission Day

We wanted to rewind to February and share these lovely photos from our Valentine's Day party! ❤️

Thank you to volunteers Roshona & Yvonne, Katy & Betty from American Legion, and Jim Lee & The Elks Club for providing the sweets for our goodie bags.

Photo credits:
1. Betty Heedley American Legion and William Howard
2. Betty Heedley and Mr. and Mrs. Farley
3. Valentine’s Day Resident Party
4. King and Queens Residents: Lidia Mitchell, Gerald Ladymon, Cherry Kibble, Lonnie English
5. Valentine Arts and Crafts

In December, we were honored to welcome a new group of Veterans to the Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home!

Photo Credits:
1. New Resident (left) Henry Alexander and resident Rex Cross
2. New Resident John Tillman and family
3. New Resident Randall Crews and family
4. New Resident (left) Robert Richerson and resident Gerald Ladymon
5. New Resident William Johnson and family
6. New Resident Samuel Jones and son

We just wanted to say thank you to everyone who made the holidays special for our Veterans at the Tuskegee Airmen TSVH! ❤

Here are some photos from the festive Christmas party that we enjoyed with our lovely residents and their families. 🎄🎁

The Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home Veterans Day event was inadvertently included in a press release listed online. Our celebration honoring Veterans is on November 10th for residents and their families. We apologize for any confusion. Thank you for all your support!

September was busy month here at the Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home!

We played balloon volleyball, enjoyed a painting class, had wonderful Bible study sessions, and welcomed a new group of Veterans!

Photo Credits:
1. Richardson, Charles & Family
2. Hays, Larry Family & Staff
3. Bonner, Kenneth Family and Staff
4. Buchtan, Walter & Family
5. Sylva, Valentin being welcomed by Mr. Billy Ross and Mr. Tony Matchus
6. Desessa, Bernard & Daughter
7. Osborne, Larry being welcomed by Mr. Melvin Powell
8. Aleman, Daniel & Wife
9. Martinez, Ricardo & Imel, John
10. Resident Bible Study

In July and August, the Tuskegee Airmen TSVH was honored to welcome a new group of Veterans to our home.

Also, special thanks to Pax from the Kare 9 Ministry of Lutheran Church Charities for bringing a smile to everyone's faces!

Photo Credits:
1. Dale Bocksell and family, Admission Day
2. Tracy Klingsmith and wife Admission Day
3. Marvin Schroeder and family, Admission Day
4. Eddie Molette, with Pax from the Kare 9 Ministry of Lutheran Church Charities
5. Volney Ross, with Pax from the Kare 9 Ministry of Lutheran Church Charities
6. Tony Matchus and Daniellie, Activity Assistant, Ping Pong Game
7. Ivory Compton and family, Admission Day
8. Felix Cortez and family, Admission Day
9. John Imel and family, Admission Day