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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, BLACKBURN RENEW EFFORT TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING, PARTICULARLY AMONG CHILDREN

HYDE-SMITH, BLACKBURN RENEW EFFORT TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING, PARTICULARLY AMONG CHILDREN

Several Bills Reintroduced to Highlight National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to reintroduce a series of bills to combat human trafficking, including the SAVE Girls Act.

The measures were offered in advance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Saturday and as part of the...

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...

5 local teens attending military academies

Madison County Journal

5 local teens attending military academies

By Duncan Dent

Five Madison County students are attending three different service academies this school year.

The United States Military Academy at West Point in New York State has the most, with three students.

These include:
•...

Mississippi Congressmen release Declaration of Independence video

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

Mississippi Congressmen release Declaration of Independence video

By WDAM Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDAM) - Wednesday, the Mississippi Congressional Delegation released a video reading portions of the Declaration of Independence.

070324 WDAM Declaration Video 

The Declaration of Independence was signed...