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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 ENCOURAGES CITIZENS TO HONOR VETERANS WITH MOMENT OF SILENCE 

HYDE-SMITH ENCOURAGES CITIZENS TO HONOR VETERANS WITH MOMENT OF SILENCE 

Miss. Senator Promotes National Campaign for Veterans in 2020 Veterans Day Tribute 

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s Veterans Day Tribute

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Veterans Day tribute, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today encouraged Mississippians to participate in a national moment of silence on Wednesday to honor veterans and their families.  The Senator’s tribute:

“The freedoms and liberties we, as Americans...

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES ROLL OUT FY2021 APPROPRIATIONS BILLS IN THE SENATE 

HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES ROLL OUT FY2021 APPROPRIATIONS BILLS IN THE SENATE 

Twelve Bills Set Table for Negotiations to Fund Federal Programs for Remainder of Fiscal Year 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the releases of the FY2021 appropriations bills developed and unveiled by the Senate Appropriations Committee and pledged to work to complete the appropriations process that will fund important federal projects and programs in Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith said...

HYDE-SMITH VISITS WITH MISS. NATIONAL GUARDSMEN ASSIGNED TO CAPITAL DEFENSE MISSION

HYDE-SMITH VISITS WITH MISS. NATIONAL GUARDSMEN ASSIGNED TO CAPITAL DEFENSE MISSION

Miss. Senator Attends Reenlistment Ceremony

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PHOTO:  Senator Hyde-Smith and Mississippi Army National Guard.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today visited with members of the Mississippi Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 204th Air Defense Artillery, following a classified briefing on their assignment to the National Capital Region Integrated Air Defense System.  In addition, the...

Two years later, BPD officers Moak and White remembered

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Two years later, BPD officers Moak and White remembered

By Brett Campbell

This week marks the two-year anniversary of the deaths of Brookhaven Police Department officers Cpl. Zach Moak, 31, and patrolman James White, 35.

These men are still firmly in the memories of their...

AFRH receives rapid COVID-19 testing equipment

WXXV-TV Gulfport

AFRH receives rapid COVID-19 testing equipment

By WXXV

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith on Tuesday thanked the Defense Logistics Agency for granting her request to expedite the delivery of equipment necessary for rapid COVID-19 testing at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport...