Photo of American soldiers holding up flag and silhouetted by the sun in the background

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, HASSAN WELCOME ENACTMENT OF THEIR BILL TO BENEFIT GUARD, RESERVE STUDENTS

HYDE-SMITH, HASSAN WELCOME ENACTMENT OF THEIR BILL TO BENEFIT GUARD, RESERVE STUDENTS

FY2025 Defense Policy Bill Includes Bipartisan ‘SERVE Act’ to Guarantee College Readmission for Guard, Reservists

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today welcomed the enactment of major defense policy legislation that includes their bipartisan bill to ensure that students who serve in the National Guard and Reserve will be guaranteed readmission to their...

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2024 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

HYDE-SMITH ISSUES 2024 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

2024 Merry Christmas 
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Issues 2024 Christmas Message.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a 2024 Christmas message that encourages Mississippians to “celebrate love, joy, and peace, and reflect on the many blessings in our lives,” including the sacrifices of our servicemembers, first responders, and healthcare workers.

“While the world deals with turmoil and conflict, this season calls us to love our neighbors...

HYDE-SMITH, BRITT TURN FOCUS ON COAST GUARD & JOINT FORCE WORK TO COMBAT DRUG, HUMAN TRAFFICKING ON SOUTHERN MARITIME BORDER

HYDE-SMITH, BRITT TURN FOCUS ON COAST GUARD & JOINT FORCE WORK TO COMBAT DRUG, HUMAN TRAFFICKING ON SOUTHERN MARITIME BORDER

The Senators, Both Homeland Security Appropriators, Recently Visited Key West with USCG Commandant

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PHOTO:  Senator Hyde-Smith, Senator Britt, and USCG Commandant Fagan with members of the USCG Sector Key West.  (Photo Courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) recently traveled to the U.S Coast...

Rick Scott leads resolution pushing Joe Biden to secure the border

Florida Politics

Rick Scott leads resolution pushing Joe Biden to secure the border

A number of GOP Senators signed on.

A.G. Gancarski

U.S. Rick Scott is leading Republicans in their latest plea to the President to stop people crossing over the Mexican border.

“President Joe Biden and Secretary...

Ole Brook senior appointed to Naval Academy

Brookhaven Daily Leader

Ole Brook senior appointed to Naval Academy

By Hunter Cloud

BROOKHAVEN — A few weeks ago Brookhaven senior Bryce Smith signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to play soccer. His hope was to still be able to go to the Naval Academy, his dream of an appointment...