Photo of World War II Veteran hat and American flag

Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to ensuring the federal government meets its commitments to the men and women who have bravely served in the Armed Forces.  She understands the changing needs of America’s newest generation of veterans and their families, and is dedicated to supporting efforts to make sure they receive the highest-quality medical care possible.


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...

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE MISS. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING 

HYDE-SMITH VOTES TO ADVANCE MISS. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION FUNDING 

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Bill Recommending $83 Million for Work at Mississippi Military Installations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today supported committee passage of a funding measure that would direct more than $83 million for military construction projects at Columbus Air Force Base, Keesler Air Force Base, and Army and Air National Guard Bases. 

Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate...

LAWMAKERS OFFER BICAMERAL, BIPARTISAN BILL TO GUARANTEE READMISSION FOR GUARD, RESERVE STUDENTS

LAWMAKERS OFFER BICAMERAL, BIPARTISAN BILL TO GUARANTEE READMISSION FOR GUARD, RESERVE STUDENTS

Senators Hyde-Smith & Hassan, with Representatives Ezell & Cartwright, Introduce SERVE Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) and Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) today introduced legislation to ensure that students, who serve in the National Guard and Reserve, will be guaranteed readmission to their schools...

Congressional charter boosts advocacy for Native American veterans

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Congressional charter boosts advocacy for Native American veterans

Miss. Band of Choctaws chief lauds legislation

May 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mississippi Republican U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith have cosponsored legislation to grant the first congressional...

Op-Ed: Not Enough Abortions?

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Op-Ed: Not Enough Abortions?

By Marjorie Dannenfelser & Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith

When Americans think about supporting U.S. troops, they usually think about servicemembers with difficult deployments far from their families. Or wounded veterans in need of health care, jobs, or...

2023 MDCC Hall Of Fame Tabs Indianola Native Jay Blount

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2023 MDCC Hall Of Fame Tabs Indianola Native Jay Blount

By Mark H. Stowers

The Mississippi Delta Community College Sports Hall of Fame tabbed former Trojan lineman from the 1972 and 1973 State Championship team, Jay Blount as a member of the 2023 class. But his...

MISS. DELEGATION CALLS ON VA TO REMOVE ‘PRIDE’ FLAG AT BILOXI NATIONAL CEMETERY

MISS. DELEGATION CALLS ON VA TO REMOVE ‘PRIDE’ FLAG AT BILOXI NATIONAL CEMETERY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis R. McDonough calling for the removal of an LGBT “Pride” flag now flying at the entrance of the Biloxi National Cemetery on a pole normally reserved for a U.S...