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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.


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...

Mississippi company receives contract to make Navy uniforms

Associated Press

Mississippi company receives contract to make Navy uniforms

The Associated Press

GOLDEN, Miss. (AP) — A company in northeastern Mississippi will receive nearly $16 million to make U.S. Navy uniforms.

Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Thursday announced the 18-month...

U.S. Dredgers Applaud President for Jones Act Support

Marine Link

U.S. Dredgers Applaud President for Jones Act Support

Wednesday, 1 May: Late this afternoon, President Donald Trump met with Congressional leaders from the Senate and House to discuss U.S. Maritime Policy. On the table was the Jones Act. President Trump assured the Congressional...

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...