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Mississippi

Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Latest Status
Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils (Military Affairs): Mississippi Policy Implemented
Demographic Data

State residents include: 

  • 10,751 active-duty service members 
  • 3,610 active-duty spouses 
  • 7,021 active-duty children 
  • 17,248 National Guard and reserve members 
  • 7,409 National Guard and reserve spouses 
  • 12,531 National Guard and reserve children 

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023. 

Regional Liaison

  • Jeremy Hilton
    South Central Regional Liaison
    South Central Region
    AR, LA, MO, MS, OK, TX
    Mr. Hilton began his duties as the South Central regional liaison in 2021. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked in a variety of family services, community support and policy positions in the Department of the Air Force and as an advocate for enhanced pediatric health care for military children. Mr. Hilton is also a Navy submarine veteran.

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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.