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.
News Mississippi
Border enforcement helicopters to be built in Mississippi
By Steven Gagliano
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, has announced the award of a $59.1 million contract to procure Mississippi-produced Light...
Indianola Enterprise-Tocsin
Indianola Native Jay Blount to Receive Second Ever Civilian Purple Heart
By Mark H. Stowers
A war zone is a war zone.
Both soldiers and civilian contractors put their lives on the line everyday overseas in the fight for America’s freedoms.
For Indianola native Jay...
WTOK-TV Meridian
Mississippi senators back debt deal that cleared Senate
By Andrew Taylor
WASHINGTON (AP) - A hard-won budget and debt deal easily cleared the Senate Thursday, powered by President Donald Trump's endorsement and a bipartisan drive to cement recent spending increases for the...
Seacoast Echo
Green light for ‘Green Run’ at Stennis
Echo Staff
ASA officials announced Thursday that Stennis Space Center will play a huge role in America's efforts to return to the Moon and, ultimately, send astronauts to Mars.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Palazzo respond to continued rocket testing at Stennis Space Center
By WLOX Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLOX) - Sen. Roger Wicker, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Rep. Steven Palazzo welcomed an announcement from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration that the...
Associated Press
Engine test for Space Launch System to be in Mississippi
The Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — NASA says it will conduct the "Green Run" rocket testing campaign for the new Space Launch System rocket at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy...
CNN Politics
GOP senator blocks election security legislation hours after Mueller warns of Russian interference
By Ted Barrett and Kevin Collier
(CNN) Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi on Wednesday blocked the advancement of a trio of bills aimed at strengthening election security...
HYDE-SMITH SAYS VOTE FOR BUDGET AGREEMENT SUPPORTS NATIONAL DEFENSE, AVOIDS U.S. TREASURY DEFAULT
Miss. Senator Troubled by Deficit Spending Linked to Pact Made with House Democratic Majority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today said her vote for a two-year budget agreement was the responsible choice needed to continue the President’s agenda to rebuild the U.S. military, secure the border, and protect the full faith and credit of the United States.
“I spoke one...
WXXV-TV Gulfport
Mississippi’s Mission Continues as 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Is Celebrated
By Toni Miles - July 18, 2019
“The eagle has landed.” Historic words recorded as the first man ever — American Neil Armstrong — became the first man to walk on the moon. All week long, the...
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...
