WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump expressing their strong support for his legislative efforts to address critical national defense, agricultural, and election-security priorities.
“The threats facing our nation require the Department of War to have the resources… Read more »
It was an honor to recognize ND Defense as the company celebrated the completion of its first maritime assembly. This new mission supports Ingalls Shipbuilding, the nation's largest builder of ships for the U.S. Navy, and marks an important milestone for both the company and Mississippi.
ND Defense is expanding its role from… Read more »
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly announces the appointment of Henry Gaschk of Olive Branch, Mississippi, to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S. service academies. These institutions prepare young men and women to become leaders in the U.S. Armed Forces while receiving a top-tier education. Gaschk, a senior… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is pleased to announce the appointment of Samuel Bain of Oxford, Mississippi, to the U.S. Naval Academy.
Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S. service academies. These institutions prepare young men and women to become leaders in the U.S. Armed Forces while receiving a top-tier education.
Bain is a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8), and Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) re-introduced the Ship-building and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. Other… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Conner Couch to the U.S. Naval Academy. A senior at Hernando High School, Conner has earned numerous academic honors and awards in the classroom, sports, and extracurricular activities.
Conner is dedicated to community service as a volunteer for HHES Mentoring and Hernando Parks and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) will host Academy Day 2025. This is an opportunity for Mississippi's First Congressional District parents, students, and educators to learn more about America's prestigious service academies. Representatives will be participating from the following institutions: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Coast Guard Academy,… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and SHIPS for America Act co-leads Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS-1), and Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8) have released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to support shipbuilding in the United States.
"This executive order recognizes the urgent need for a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Ranking Member Joe Courtney (D-CT) of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urging swift action on Australia’s newly announced $500 million investment in the U.S. submarine industrial base under the AUKUS agreement.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) has been reappointed Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee. The subcommittee oversees Navy and Marine Corps shipbuilding, Air Force bombers and tankers, Army waterborne vessels, and maritime policy.
"I am honored to continue this important work to strengthen America's maritime… Read more »
