From 1939-1945, the majority of developed nations on earth were involved in World War II. Following the instability caused by World War I in Europe and Adolf Hitler’s evil rise to power in Germany, the Allied forces – including the United States – fought for years in what remains the most devastating war to date. 40 to 50 million lives were lost over the course of World War II, tragically… Read more »

On Wednesday, we celebrated National Vietnam Veterans Day to honor the Americans who served our country in Vietnam. Many soldiers who served in Vietnam were drafted, taking them away from their families, school, and jobs for years. These servicemembers served honorably, and they returned home to a tumultuous country that was divided on our participation in the war. Many soldiers faced… Read more »

As the year comes to a close, I find it’s always productive to take a look back at the last 12 months to see what worked for our state and country, and what could be improved upon. We swore in a new president this year, and while this Administration and I are on very different pages ideologically, I always approach new situations with an optimistic outlook. Admittedly, I am less… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the President signed into law legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers killed in the August 26 terror attack at the Kabul airport, including Wentzville native, Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) was an original cosponsor of this important legislation. “No… Read more »

Missouri is home to more than 400,000 veterans who have served our nation honorably in every war from World War II and Vietnam to most recently fighting in the War on Terror in the Middle East. We live in the greatest country in the world, and that is all thanks to the incredible men and women who have answered the call to serve. Every… Read more »

This week is National Veterans Small Business Week – a wonderful intersection between small businesses who keep our local economies thriving and our nation’s veterans who have sacrificed so much to keep our nation free. There are more than 350,000 veteran-owned businesses in this country, and they provide an estimated 4 million jobs. Not only have these people served our nation honorably,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) and Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced a resolution to honor the lives of the 56 Missourians who gave their lives for their country in the War on Terror in Afghanistan, including Marine Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz who was killed in the recent attacks at the Kabul airport. “In the wake of the September 11th attacks,… Read more »

Just recently while in Franklin County, I passed by the Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr. Post Office in Pacific. Like many of you who live near that area, I’ve been by that building countless times. It’s a fine building and a good post office with great postal workers. But the name of post office always catches my attention and serves as a sobering reminder of one of the many Missouri… Read more »

Some of the most moving events I have had the privilege and honor of attending as your representative in Congress have been those associated with our nation’s veterans. Read more »

Memorial Day is a time when Americans come together to honor, celebrate and remember the men and women who have given their lives to defend our great country and protect our freedoms. Read more »