Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to fulfilling the constitutional responsibility to “provide for the common defense” of the United States, including by ensuring the availability of the resources necessary to rebuild America’s military and maximize 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.
HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING DURING SENATE COMMEMORATION
HYDE-SMITH CELEBRATES APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING DURING SENATE COMMEMORATION
Highlights Stennis Space Center Importance to 1969 Landmark Event, Future of Manned Space Missions
VIDEO: Hyde-Smith Marks 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, Stennis Space Center.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today took part in a Senate commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission, giving special credit to the role of the John C. Stennis Space...
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR DEFENSE POLICY BILL WITH MILITARY PAY RAISE, INCREASED NATIONAL SECURITY INVESTMENTS
HYDE-SMITH VOTES FOR DEFENSE POLICY BILL WITH MILITARY PAY RAISE, INCREASED NATIONAL SECURITY INVESTMENTS
Authorization Measure Sets Tone for Defense Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for passage of a national defense bill that authorizes funding and policies to ensure American military dominance into the future.
The FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (S.1790), approved 86-8, establishes defense policies for the upcoming...
HYDE-SMITH PRAISES TRUMP SANCTIONS ON IRANIAN REGIME
HYDE-SMITH PRAISES TRUMP SANCTIONS ON IRANIAN REGIME
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s executive order imposing additional sanctions to punish Iran for recent acts against United States interests:
“President Trump is right to increase pressure on the Iranian regime. Iran is ruled by leaders who are tyrants and sponsors of terrorist groups that threaten the safety and interest of the United States and our...
Golden Manufacturing awarded $15.9M contract for Navy uniforms
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Golden Manufacturing awarded $15.9M contract for Navy uniforms
Daily Journal
GOLDEN • Golden Manufacturing Co. Inc. has been awarded a $15.9 million contract to manufacture uniforms for the U.S. Navy. The 18-month contract, awarded by the Defense...
Jones Act defenders say Trump shoots down attempt to weaken shipping law
S&P Global Platts
Jones Act defenders say Trump shoots down attempt to weaken shipping law
by Meghan Gordon, Maya Weber and Richard Rubin
Washington — At the urging of US lawmakers from oil- and natural gas-producing states, the Trump administration has reportedly halted consideration of a 10...
Pascagoula shipyard wins $745 million contract from U.S. Coast Guard
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Pascagoula shipyard wins $745 million contract from U.S. Coast Guard
By Annie Johnson
PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) - VT Halter Marine, Inc. was selected by the U.S. Coast Guard to design and build the next generation of heavy polar icebreakers. The new Polar Security Cutter (PCS) will...