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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, released the following statement welcoming Erika Kirk to the Board to replace her late husband, Charlie Kirk, after he was killed 6 months ago. “I applaud President Trump for appointing Erika Kirk to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. I encouraged this appointment as… Read more »

Originally Published in San Angelo LIVE on March 9, 2026. Attending a service academy has been a dream for Wall’s Baine Jenschke since he was in junior high. Playing rugby, on the other hand, had never even crossed his mind. Yet the two have converged to become Jenschke’s future after he announced his decision Sunday evening to commit to play rugby for the U.S. Naval Academy. It… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — During a House Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee hearing titled "America’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.— In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Michael Quinn Sullivan for a Special Edition of Real Texans on the Texas Scorecard to demand that Senate Democrats reopen the Department of Homeland… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — During a House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee hearing titled "Ready… Read more »

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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), and Matt Van Epps (TN-07), three Veterans and graduates of United States Service Academies, participated in a panel at the Heritage Foundation's Launch of the 2026… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.— In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News to discuss Operation Epic Fury. As a U.S. Air Force Veteran and two-decade fighter pilot who flew countless combat missions in the F-15 and F-22 in the Middle East, Rep. Pfluger shared his… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.— In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to discuss Operation Epic Fury and the Democrats' Ongoing DHS Shutdown. As a… Read more »

Originally Published in Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) on March 4, 2026. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly presented its 2026 Congressional Award to Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, tonight at the conclusion of its annual Washington Conference, recognizing him for his leadership in the 119th Congress and his career-long advocacy on behalf of veterans and service… Read more »