JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Parson will be participating in several events throughout the weekend to commemorate Veterans Day. “This Veteran’s Day weekend, as we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, let us take time […]
Senator Blunt highlights Missouri Priorities in Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Energy & Water Funding Bills
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (MO), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that several Missouri priorities are included in H.R. 5895, the bipartisan conference agreement that includes three Fiscal Year 2019 appropriations measures, including Energy and Water Development, Military […]
Governor Parson attends Sustaining Military Readiness Conference in St. Louis
Governor Mike Parson attended the Sustaining Military Readiness Conference Tuesday morning in St. Louis, where he spoke about the dedication Missouri has to the United States military and their families. He also discussed opportunities and challenges that military bases and […]
Schnucks launches companywide fundraising effort to support military heroes and their families
St. Louis-based Schnucks Markets is inviting its customers to join them in supporting families of fallen and disabled service members for the next few months. Beginning Wednesday at checkout lines in all 100 of the company’s Midwest stores, Schnucks customers […]
RELEASE: Blunt congratulates Missourians accepted to service academies
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) this week congratulated Missourians who accepted appointments to attend service academies, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy. […]
RELEASE: Homeland Security grant funding opportunity for Missouri nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist attack
JEFFERSON CITY — A late federal appropriation means Missouri nonprofit organizations considered to be at high risk of a terrorist attack have until June 4, 2018 to complete applications for a federal grant that would pay for physical security enhancements. […]
RELEASE: Governor Greitens authorizes Missouri Guardsmen to support US border security mission
Today, Governor Greitens authorized the deployment of Missouri Army National Guard troops and resources to the southern border in support of Operation Guardian Support. Four Soldiers and a UH-72 Lakota helicopter were deployed to Arizona to assist the Department of […]
RELEASE: Governor Greitens Announces Effort to Hire Military Veterans
Friday, Governor Greitens announced an initiative within the Department of Natural Resources aimed at recruiting and hiring more veterans at Missouri State Parks. Last summer, DNR began recruiting veterans to serve in the department. Now, that effort has been expanded […]
RELEASE: New Executive Director selected to lead Missouri Veterans Commission
JEFFERSON CITY — Following a national search and extensive review, the Missouri Veterans Commission announced that Colonel Grace Link has been named executive director of the commission which serves 485,000 Veterans of the state through the selfless service of 1,750 […]
RELEASE: Blunt meets Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year for the U.S. Army
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) met Rebekah Paxton, Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year for the U.S. Army. Rebekah lives in Harrisonville, Missouri. Blunt released the following statement after the visit: “Rebekah is a shining example […]