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...
Wicker Statement on the Resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today made the following statement after President Obama announced he had accepted the...
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 Applauds Final Passage of Water Resources Legislation
Approval of House-Senate Agreement Coincides With Positive News at Port of GulfportEarlier this month, Mississippi welcomed a new addition to the Port of Gulfport. McDermott International, which...
Congressional Gold Medals Will Go to WWII Civil Air Patrol Members
Senators Cochran & Wicker Cosponsored Gold Medals Bill Signed into Law on FridayWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today welcomed the signing of a...
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, Cochran Vote to Improve Mississippi Ports, Waterways & Flood Protection Infrastructure
Senate Sends First Water Infrastructure Bill since 2007 to the White House to Become LawWASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today voted to send to the White...
Wicker Delivers Senate Speech in Support of Water Resources Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today took to the Senate floor in support of the House-Senate agreement on the...