USDOT Designates Gulfport, MS as a Strategic Port
The Mississippi State Port Authority was notified by the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) that the Port of Gulfport has been designated as a Strategic Seaport by the Commander, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC). With this designation, America’s military will be able to utilize the Port of Gulfport for cargo and equipment shipments. This announcement adds to South Mississippi’s extensive military installations and capabilities. This designation is an important step in the Port of Gulfport’s long-range strategy to become one of the country’s top-tier diversified ports. The Port’s revitalization efforts include the $570million restoration and expansion project…
Defense Bill named in honor of Montgomery
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure introduced by Congressman Gene Taylor to name the FY07 National Defense Authorization Act in honor of fellow Mississippian and former colleague Congressman G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery. Montgomery, who served in Europe during WWII and eventually rose to the rank of Major General in the Mississippi National Guard, spent his entire congressional career championing benefits for U.S. servicemen and veterans. His efforts culminated in the Veterans' Education Assistance Act, more commonly known as the Montgomery G.I. Bill, which gives veterans financial assistance to attend college after leaving the service. "I hope that this bill would make Sonny proud," said Taylor.
