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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.


U.S. Honors 1.8 Million Korean War Veterans on 73rd Anniversary

The Chosun Daily

U.S. Honors 1.8 Million Korean War Veterans on 73rd Anniversary

Republican, Democratic lawmakers and officials commemorate sacrifices, reaffirm U.S.-South Korea alliance forged through shared sacrifice

By  Kim Eun-joong

On July 27, the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War...

Blue Origin To Test New Glenn Upper Stages At Stennis

Space News

Blue Origin To Test New Glenn Upper Stages At Stennis

Space News | Jeff Foust 

Blue Origin will use NASA’s Stennis Space Center to test New Glenn upper stages as it rebuilds its Cape Canaveral launch complex.

NASA and Blue Origin announced July 24 a reimbursable Space Act Agreement...

Hyde-Smith replaces late Sen. Graham on McConnell-led subcommittee

Mississippi Independent

Hyde-Smith replaces late Sen. Graham on McConnell-led subcommittee

By R.L. Nave

Mississippi’s junior senator has a new assignment.

On July 22, U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith accepted an appointment to the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, replacing Sen. Lindsey Graham, who...

Mississippi leaders react to death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

WLBT-TV Jackson

Mississippi leaders react to death of Sen. Lindsey Graham

071326 WLBT Lindsey Graham

By Alex Love

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi leaders across the board are reflecting on the legacy of service Sen. Lindsey Graham had in Washington, D.C.

3 On Your Side spoke on the phone with Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith...