Miss. Senator Says European Court Judgment 'Delivers Justice'WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement after the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The...
Wicker on Paul Gallo Show to Discuss His Human Trafficking Bill, Border Security, and Executive Overreach
Senator Wicker joined the Paul Gallo Show to discuss his human trafficking bill, border security, and the Obama Administration's executive overreach.Listen here.
Wicker Amendments Reinforce Preparedness, Security in Defense Bill
Provisions Support Mississippi’s Dynamic Role in Keeping Our Military StrongWith overwhelming bipartisan support, the Senate Armed Services Committee recently approved this year’s “National Defense...
Aging Amphibious Fleet Raises Concerns About U.S. Preparedness
Amphibious ships have been called the “Swiss Army Knives” of the sea and America’s “911 force.” They are versatile and responsive, making them one of the most valuable assets of the U.S. Navy and...
Renewing Our Commitment to America’s Heroes on Memorial Day
Each year, Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to remember the Americans we have lost in service to the nation. With proud parades, gravesite tributes, and moving performances of “Taps,” we give...
Wicker Champions Nat’l Security Priorities, Military Readiness in Defense Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has successfully added numerous national security and military readiness provisions to the...
Wicker, Cochran Keep Pressure on Air Force Regarding Keesler Transfer
Defense Authorization Bill Prohibits Move of C-130Js Until Air Force Issues Reports to CongressWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today expressed their...
Wicker Outlines Defense Bill Priorities
Miss. Senator Highlights Concerns With C-130J Transfer, Army’s Plan for National Guard, and Sequestration MitigationWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the lead Republican on the Senate...
Wicker Fights Administration’s Proposed Changes to National Guard
Guard Components Are Integral to Army’s Overall Strength and CapabilityAfter more than a decade of combat, the National Guard is facing dramatic changes to its role as a ready reserve force of the...
Wicker Commends Mississippi Manufacturer for Construction of 300th Lakota Helicopter
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today commended Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, Miss., for delivering the 300th UH-72A Lakota helicopter to the Army. U.S. military veterans...