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U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 12 Infantry Regiment, enplace signs in order to establish the El Paso National Defense Area at El Paso, Texas, (TXNDA) April 30, 2025
Increasing Operational Reach
U.S. Soldiers establish Texas National Defense Area
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Exercise tests fly-away kit authorization, deployment processes
Members of a U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) conduct small boat operations in the Pacific Ocean, March 26, 2025.
Maritime Assets Support Southern Border Operations
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Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely
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USS Gravely to contribute to southern border mission
Soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Division, load a 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, supporting the 4th Infantry Division, UH-60 Blackhawk during aerial gunnery training as part of Immediate Response 23 in North Macedonia, May 27, 2023. Immediate Response 23 takes place in Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Slovenia, and includes approximately 2,800 U.S. and 7,000 multinational participants. The operational readiness of U.S. forces across all domains is critical to building partnerships, responding to crisis, providing deterrence and supporting our Allies and Partners. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Caitlin Wilkins, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade)
Engineer, aviation, medical troops to enhance southern border security operations
A M1126 Stryker with 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepares to fire during Stryker Gunnery at Fort Carson, Colo., March 2022.  Units use gunnery qualifications to certify crews and weapon systems as part of efforts to ensure readiness.  U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. John Fitzpatrick.
Additional troops to enhance border security operations
CBP agent and U.S. Marine measure area along southern border wall near San Ysidro, California
Commander's Estimate sent to Secretary Hegseth
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