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.


Sen. Hyde-Smith Proposes “Gold Star Families Week”

WCBI-TV Columbus

Sen. Hyde-Smith Proposes “Gold Star Families Week”

By William Folkes

WASHINGTON D.C. (WCBI) – Ahead of Memorial Day, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is proposing a new way to honor military families.

Dubbed “Gold Star Families Week,” the senator’s resolution would preview Gold Star...

$5.9M headed to Vicksburg National Military Park

News Mississippi
 
$5.9M headed to Vicksburg National Military Park
 
By Alex Paton
 
The National Park Service will now direct more than $5.9 million to address deferred maintenance needs at the Vicksburg National Military Park.
 
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate...

Every day is Flag Day

Delta Democrat Times
 
Every day is Flag Day
 
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
 
Dear Editor,
 
The U.S. Senate debate on the National Defense Authorization Act this year coincided with the national commemoration of Flag Day and National Flag Week. Both tributes underscore the significance of our duty...

Senate passes defense bill, military members to see pay raise

News Mississippi
 
Senate passes defense bill, military members to see pay raise
 
By Alex Paton
 
Earlier this week the Senate passed the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which is a measure that sets the national security policy and authorizes funding to equip and train the U.S...

Hyde-Smith makes promises to veterans

 
Hyde-Smith makes promises to veterans
 
By Brittany Land
 
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith said generations of American men and women have served our country in the Armed Forces and sacrificed to protect our freedoms and promises are made to them that the federal government has sometimes failed to...

Families meet in Mississippi a year after 16 died in crash

The Associated Press
 
Families meet in Mississippi a year after 16 died in crash
 
By Jeff Amy
 
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A year after a U.S. Marine Corps plane broke into pieces high in the sky and slammed into a Mississippi soybean field, relatives and friends are keeping alive the memories of the 15...

Yanky 72 Memorial: Community honors fallen servicemen

Greenwood Commonwealth
 
Yanky 72 Memorial: Community honors fallen servicemen
 
Victims of 2017 plane crash remembered at emotional service and marker unveiling
 
By Kathryn Eastburn and Tim Kalich
 
After an emotionally difficult weekend, capped today by a remembrance service and memorial...