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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.


U.S. SENATE APPROVES HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION OBSERVING 20th ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA

U.S. SENATE APPROVES HYDE-SMITH RESOLUTION OBSERVING 20th ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate this week approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in advance of the upcoming commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting Mississippi and the Gulf Coast.

The Hyde-Smith resolution (S.Res.344), approved by unanimous consent, recognizes the devastation wrought by the deadly hurricane that landed on Aug. 29, 2005...

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF BILL DIRECTING $60 MILLION FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION IN MISSISSIPPI

HYDE-SMITH SUPPORTS COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF BILL DIRECTING $60 MILLION FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION IN MISSISSIPPI

Miss. Senator Serves on MilCon-VA Appropriations Panel that Crafted FY2026 Funding Measure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today voted for committee passage of an FY2026 appropriations bill that will direct $60 million in military construction funds to Mississippi.

Hyde-Smith serves on the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA)...

HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES FOR MISS. DEFENSE FACILITIES IN LONG-RANGE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PLANNING

HYDE-SMITH ADVOCATES FOR MISS. DEFENSE FACILITIES IN LONG-RANGE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PLANNING

Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Reviews FY2026 DoD Military Construction Request

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VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith Advocates for Mississippi Defense Facilities in Long-Term Defense Budget Planning.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today sought assurances that the U.S. Department of Defense properly considers the “smaller, but strategically-essential installations” in long-term...

Local veterans rally causes with Washington delegation

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Local veterans rally causes with Washington delegation

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Last Saturday I was traveling to Washington, D.C., and missed the DAV, VFW, American Legion, Marine Corps League and many other veterans who raised the flag at The Roundabout. 

In Washington, the DAV Mid-Winter opening...

Tribute to Thomas O’Loughlin

TRIBUTE TO THOMAS O’LOUGHLIN

Congressional Record (Senate - May 23, 2019)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, each Memorial Day we, as Americans, take time to honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country, from those who died in the creation of this great Nation to those who today...

Tribute to Lieutenant Commander Steven Davies

TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COMMANDER STEVEN DAVIES

Congressional Record (Senate - April 09, 2019)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Madam President, I am pleased to commend LCDR Steven Davies for his dedication to duty and service as a U.S. Coast Guard congressional fellow on my staff. Steve was recently selected to...

Tribute to Major Paul. V. Bankston

TRIBUTE TO MAJOR PAUL V. BANKSTON

Congressional Record (Senate - December 13, 2018)

Mrs. HYDE-SMITH. Mr. President, I am pleased to commend MAJ Paul V. Bankston for his dedication to duty and service as an Army legislative fellow on my staff. In January 2019, Paul will transfer to the Office of...