U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 12 Infantry Regiment, enplace signs in order to establish the Texas National Defense Area at El Paso, Texas, (TXNDA) April 30, 2025
050430-A-NL820-1344.JPG Photo By: Sgt. Elijah Ingram

EL PASO, Texas - U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 12 Infantry Regiment, enplace signs in order to establish the Texas National Defense Area at El Paso, Texas, (TXNDA) April 30, 2025. U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) service members have been delegated the authority and directed to conduct installation security support operations in the TXNDA. Under the direction of USNORTHCOM, Joint Task Force – Southern Border's mission is to secure the territorial integrity of the southern border of the United States. USNORTHCOM is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border with additional military forces and unique military capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elijah Ingram)


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