Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to ensuring the federal government meets its commitments to the men and women who have bravely served in the Armed Forces. She understands the changing needs of America’s newest generation of veterans and their families, and is dedicated to supporting efforts to make sure they receive the highest-quality medical care possible.
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Mississippi veteran receives Purple Heart 17 years after combat brain injury
By Charles Herrington
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Mississippi veteran who received a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Iraq 17 years ago is now officially being recognized by the Army for his...
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 VOTES TO ADVANCE MISS. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Bill Recommending $83 Million for Work at Mississippi Military Installations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee passage of a funding measure that would direct more than $83 million for military construction projects at Columbus Air Force Base, Keesler Air Force Base, and Army and Air National Guard Bases.
Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate...
LAWMAKERS OFFER BICAMERAL, BIPARTISAN BILL TO GUARANTEE READMISSION FOR GUARD, RESERVE STUDENTS
Senators Hyde-Smith & Hassan, with Representatives Ezell & Cartwright, Introduce SERVE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) and Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) today introduced legislation to ensure that students, who serve in the National Guard and Reserve, will be guaranteed readmission to their schools...
Laurel Leader-Call
Congressional charter boosts advocacy for Native American veterans
Miss. Band of Choctaws chief lauds legislation
May 29, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mississippi Republican U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith have cosponsored legislation to grant the first congressional...
Real Clear Policy
Op-Ed: Not Enough Abortions?
By Marjorie Dannenfelser & Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
When Americans think about supporting U.S. troops, they usually think about servicemembers with difficult deployments far from their families. Or wounded veterans in need of health care, jobs, or...
Indianola Enterprise-Tocsin
2023 MDCC Hall Of Fame Tabs Indianola Native Jay Blount
By Mark H. Stowers
The Mississippi Delta Community College Sports Hall of Fame tabbed former Trojan lineman from the 1972 and 1973 State Championship team, Jay Blount as a member of the 2023 class. But his...
The Epoch Times
Mississippi Republicans Demand LGBT Pride Flag Be Removed From Veterans Affairs Cemetery
By Katabella Roberts
Five Republican lawmakers from Mississippi are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to remove an LGBT Pride flag that has been temporarily placed on Biloxi...
MISS. DELEGATION CALLS ON VA TO REMOVE ‘PRIDE’ FLAG AT BILOXI NATIONAL CEMETERY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis R. McDonough calling for the removal of an LGBT “Pride” flag now flying at the entrance of the Biloxi National Cemetery on a pole normally reserved for a U.S...
