Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to fulfilling the constitutional responsibility to “provide for the common defense” of the United States, including by ensuring the availability of the resources necessary to rebuild America’s military and maximize 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, WICKER TARGET CHINA BY COSPONSORING COVID-19 ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
HYDE-SMITH, WICKER TARGET CHINA BY COSPONSORING COVID-19 ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
New Legislation Would Authorize Sanctions if China Fails to Cooperate in Investigation of Pandemic Outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today joined an effort to hold the Chinese government accountable for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Mississippi Senators are original cosponsors of the COVID-19 Accountability Act, which would authorize the President...
PRESIDENT NAMES HYDE-SMITH TO OPENING UP AMERICA AGAIN CONGRESSIONAL GROUP
PRESIDENT NAMES HYDE-SMITH TO OPENING UP AMERICA AGAIN CONGRESSIONAL GROUP
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump to serve on the Opening Up America Again Congressional Group to focus on providing advice and counsel on actions needed to safely open and restart economy following the COVID-19 public health emergency.
“I appreciate President Trump’s determination to safely open and restart the American economy. His...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH LAUD $108 MILLION SPECIAL OPS CONTRACT TO GULFPORT SHIPBUILDER
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH LAUD $108 MILLION SPECIAL OPS CONTRACT TO GULFPORT SHIPBUILDER
United States Marine, Inc. Lands Contract to Build USSOCOM Vessels
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today lauded the award of a $108 million defense contract to United States Marine, Inc. (USMI) of Gulfport to produce vessels for the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
“This is excellent news for the talented craftsmen at USMI,” Wicker said. “This...
Mississippi Center for Innovation & Technology named in honor of U.S. Sen. Cochran
Vicksburg Post
Mississippi Center for Innovation & Technology named in honor of U.S. Sen. Cochran
By John Surratt
Business leaders, government officials and area residents turned out Friday at the former Mississippi Hardware building to dedicate the building to one of the state’s most revered...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith vote against limiting President’s war powers in Iran
Y'all Politics
Wicker, Hyde-Smith vote against limiting President’s war powers in Iran
By Frank Corder - February 13, 2020
Eight Republicans in the U.S. Senate crossed over and voted with the Democratic minority to support a Joint Resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces...
Black History Month: Honoring the U.S. Army’s all-black, all-female WWII battalion
KMOX Radio St. Louis, Mo.
Black History Month: Honoring the U.S. Army’s all-black, all-female WWII battalion
By Radio.com Staff
(CONNECTING VETS) - The story of the U.S. Army's first and only all-African-American, all-female WWII unit is remarkable.
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion...