Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to abide by the constitutional responsibility to “provide for the common defense” of the United States, including the necessary need to rebuild America’s military and readiness.
Senator Hyde-Smith is proud of Mississippi’s enduring support of the Armed Forces. She is committed to strengthening the state’s significant contributions to national defense, including Air Force bases and Navy installations, the Army National Guard’s primary mobilization installation, a premiere Special Operations training center, a leading Air Force aeromedical evacuation unit, numerous National Guard installations, and Department of Defense supercomputer capabilities.
Senator Hyde-Smith is also grateful for the work of defense industry employees in Mississippi to produce the best equipment and services for the men and women who protect our nation.
Vertical Magazine
Airbus celebrates 20 years of manufacturing in Columbus, Mississippi
By Brent Bundy
On Aug. 25th, 2023, Airbus Helicopters celebrated 20 years of manufacturing aircraft at its Columbus, Mississippi factory.
The milestone was attended by government dignitaries, high-ranking...
Air National Guard
186th Air Refueling Wing honored to host CODEL staff
By Maj. Sabrina Dalton
186th Air Refueling Wing
KEY FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Miss. -- The 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) hosted staff members of the Mississippi Congressional Delegation (CODEL) and the Senate Armed...
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Purvis man presented Purple Heart years after traumatic brain injury became eligible for award
By Michael McEwen
In September 2006, Army Maj. Victor F. Hogan was nearing the end of a 15-month tour when the combat vehicle he was riding in struck an Improvised...
HYDE-SMITH PRESENTS PURPLE HEART MEDAL TO PURVIS NATIVE
Retired Army Maj. Victor F. Hogan Awarded Medal for Injuries Received in Iraq in 2006
PHOTO: Senator Hyde-Smith with Purple Heart Recipient Victor Hogan and his mother Phyllis Hogan of Purvis.
PHOTO: Senator Hyde-Smith with Maj. Gen. Janson Durr Boyles, Adjutant General for the Mississippi National Guard, and Purple Heart Recipient Victor Hogan.
(Army National Guard Photos by Spec. Amber Milsap)
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. – U.S. Senator Cindy...
HYDE-SMITH, BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL DELEGATION RETURN FROM INDO-PACIFIC REGION
All-Female Delegation Briefed on Hawaii Wildfires, U.S. and Indo-Pacific Security & Energy Matters, Women & Girls Empowerment Women’s World Cup Leaders
PHOTO: Delegation with Admiral Samuel J. Paparo Jr., Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
PHOTO: Delegation with U.S. Navy sailors in Sydney, Australia, for the 2023 Malabar Exercise.
PHOTO: Delegation at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S...
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS RESOLUTION TO STRIKE DOWN BIDEN BORDER POLICY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) last week joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) to introduce a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to strike down President Biden’s Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule, which purports to take a hard line on illegal migration.
The Senators filed S.J.Res.41 because the reality is that the rule is riddled with exceptions and funnels...
HYDE-SMITH BACKS SENATE PASSAGE OF DEFENSE POLICY MEASURE
Supports Bill Setting Policy & Authorizing Appropriations for Defense Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) tonight voted for Senate passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual legislation to set policies and authorize appropriations for U.S. Department of Defense programs and activities.
“We live in dangerous times, and this Senate bill represents a clear departure from...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE FY24 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR SENATE CONSIDERATION
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Defense Spending Bill with Support for Military Work in Mississippi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee passage of a defense spending measure that will give the U.S. Department of Defense resources to protect the nation beyond what was recommended in the President’s budget request to Congress.
Hyde-Smith serves on...
Vicksburg Post
Hyde-Smith votes to advance bill funding Army Corps works in Mississippi
By Staff Reports
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) voted Thursday with the Senate Appropriations Committee to advance a FY2024 appropriations bill that includes more than $185.7 million for...
The Katy (Texas) News
Sen. Cruz Introduces NDAA Amendment to Protect America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China
Jul 14, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced his Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum...
