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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.

HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK OFFER 2023 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION

HYDE-SMITH, WARNOCK OFFER 2023 GOLD STAR FAMILIES REMEMBRANCE WEEK RESOLUTION

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Setting Sept. 24-30 to Honor Families of the Fallen

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate Sept. 24-30 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.

S.Res.348, which is supported by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), provides the nation a...

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Tuberville introduces bill to prevent a state's abortion laws being used as criteria for federal basing decisions — 'Should be based on merit, not a partisan political agenda'

1819 News

Tuberville introduces bill to prevent a state's abortion laws being used as criteria for federal basing decisions — 'Should be based on merit, not a partisan political agenda'

By Daniel Taylor

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and several other Republican lawmakers introduced a bill...

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Capito-led congressional delegation travels to Indo-Pacific region

The Ripon Advance

Capito-led congressional delegation travels to Indo-Pacific region

By Ripon Advance News Service

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) recently led a Congressional Member Delegation, known as a CODEL, throughout the Indo-Pacific where the bipartisan, bicameral group addressed...

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Airbus celebrates 20 years of manufacturing in Columbus, Mississippi

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...

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186th Air Refueling Wing honored to host CODEL staff

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...

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HYDE-SMITH PRESENTS PURPLE HEART MEDAL TO PURVIS NATIVE

HYDE-SMITH PRESENTS PURPLE HEART MEDAL TO PURVIS NATIVE

Retired Army Maj. Victor F. Hogan Awarded Medal for Injuries Received in Iraq in 2006

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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...

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