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: $18.2 MILLION DEFENSE CONTRACT AWARDED TO MISS. FIRM TO MANUFACTURE MILITARY UNIFORMS
HYDE-SMITH: $18.2 MILLION DEFENSE CONTRACT AWARDED TO MISS. FIRM TO MANUFACTURE MILITARY UNIFORMS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced that a Tishomingo County company has been awarded an $18.2 million contract to manufacture uniforms for the Defense Department.
Golden Manufacturing Inc. in Golden was awarded the competitive contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to produce uniforms for the Army and Air Force.
“Golden Manufacturing has a well...
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S 2020 BUDGET PLAN
HYDE-SMITH STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S 2020 BUDGET PLAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s FY2020 budget request:
“The release of the President’s budget will allow congressional appropriators to begin work on bills for next year. I hope we’ll make good progress, but understand this process could be difficult with a divided Congress. I will review the details of the...
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $7.2 MILLION ARMY CONTRACT TO MISSISSIPPI STATE
HYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $7.2 MILLION ARMY CONTRACT TO MISSISSIPPI STATE
University Contracted by DoD to Test Emerging Unmanned Aircraft Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced the award of a $7.2 million defense contract for the Mississippi State University to test emerging unmanned aircraft systems technologies.
“Mississippi State University leads in researching and development of UAS technologies, and...
Golden Manufacturing awarded $15.9M contract for Navy uniforms
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Golden Manufacturing awarded $15.9M contract for Navy uniforms
Daily Journal
GOLDEN • Golden Manufacturing Co. Inc. has been awarded a $15.9 million contract to manufacture uniforms for the U.S. Navy. The 18-month contract, awarded by the Defense Logistics...
Jones Act defenders say Trump shoots down attempt to weaken shipping law
S&P Global Platts
Jones Act defenders say Trump shoots down attempt to weaken shipping law
by Meghan Gordon, Maya Weber and Richard Rubin
Washington — At the urging of US lawmakers from oil- and natural gas-producing states, the Trump administration has reportedly halted consideration of a 10-year...
Pascagoula shipyard wins $745 million contract from U.S. Coast Guard
WLOX-TV Biloxi
Pascagoula shipyard wins $745 million contract from U.S. Coast Guard
By Annie Johnson
PASCAGOULA, MS (WLOX) - VT Halter Marine, Inc. was selected by the U.S. Coast Guard to design and build the next generation of heavy polar icebreakers. The new Polar Security Cutter (PCS) will join...