This Veterans Day, it is important to give recognition to the brave men and women who served this country with great honor and distinction. Not only do our veterans deserve our respect and gratitude, but we also need to recognize the sacrifices made in defense of America to protect the liberties we enjoy each and every day. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) today announced the date and location for his fifth Veterans Benefits Workshop, which is organized to provide assistance to 3rd district constituents who have served our nation. Read more »

When I drive around the 3rd District, there is nothing that moves me more than seeing our nation’s flag waving from a business, a home, or a school. The American flag represents so much, but freedom always comes to mind first. With that in mind, we must always remember the freedoms we are so fortunate to have come from the brave men and women who selflessly serve our country. Read more »

The Fourth of July, Independence Day, is always filled with the red, white and blue regalia that represent the three colors of our flag. As a wise man once reminded me many years ago: “A lot of people fought and died for that flag sonny, so treat it with respect.” Read more »

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) announced today that he will again host a Veterans Benefits Workshop to better help 3rd Congressional District residents who have served our country better understand requirements for filing service-related claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as well as those seeking possible employment opportunities. Read more »

As I prepared to write about the importance of Memorial Day and remember those who fought for our country, I found myself getting madder than hell about the scandal surrounding the Department of Veterans Affair (VA) and allegations that workers had a care list that basically decided which veterans would live and which would die. Read more »

Deeply troubled by allegations that Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) staff were manipulating waiting times for veterans who needed urgent care, which ultimately led to some deaths, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) today voted for bipartisan legislation that would force the administration to finally address problems within the VA. Read more »

Furthering his commitment to assist those selfless men and women who have fought for our nation, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) has co-sponsored the Uphold Our Promise to Veterans Act to restore funding for military retiree pension benefits by cutting billions of dollars in foreign aid and generating proceeds from the sale of federal lands. Read more »

For the second time this year, U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-3) will host a Veterans Benefits Workshop to better help 3rd Congressional District residents who have served our country better understand requirements for filing service-related claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Read more »

Among the most moving events I’ve had the privilege and honor of attending as your representative in Congress have been those associated with our veterans. As we prepare to observe Veterans Day on November 11, I am reminded how deeply moving these events are and that they provide me with added inspiration when I return to Washington to work on veterans’ issues. Read more »