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Mississippi

Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Latest Status
Education Policy Implementation and Information Enhancements (Advance Enrollment), Solutions for Military Homeschoolers (Clarify JROTC Eligibility, Ensure Extracurricular Access), Open Enrollment Flexibility: Mississippi Bill Introduced
Demographic Data

State residents include:

  • 11,583 active-duty service members
  • 3,606 active-duty spouses
  • 6,998 active-duty children
    • 4,713 children in K-12
  • 17,616 National Guard and reserve members
  • 7,194 National Guard and reserve spouses
  • 12,353 National Guard and reserve children
    • 8,615 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2024.

Regional Liaison

  • Jon Arnold
    South-Central Regional Liaison
    South Central Region
    AR, LA, MO, MS, OK, TX
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    Mr. Arnold became South Central region liaison in 2025. Prior to joining the DSLO, he served as a political-military advisor at the Air Force’s largest training wing. Earlier in his career, he was the director of constituent services for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, and he has also served as an advocate with the Army Wounded Warrior, or AW2, program. Mr. Arnold is a proud Army combat veteran, a parent of an active-duty naval officer and a graduate of the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.

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State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities
See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Emeritus Priorities

No priorities are currently in this status.