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On Jan. 22, 2025, President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border of the United States. Trump directed the Defense Department to take all appropriate action to support the activities of the secretary of Homeland Security in obtaining complete operational control of the southern border.

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From The Services | 19 hours ago
Additional Troops Deploy to Southern Border

U.S. Northern Command announced the deployment of additional active-duty troops to support the Department of Homeland Security's operations along the southern border.

News | March 1, 2025
Pentagon Deploys Stryker Brigade, Aviation Battalion to Southern Border

The Pentagon is deploying a Stryker brigade combat team and a general support aviation battalion to the southwestern border, accelerating efforts to fulfill President Donald J. Trump's directive to bolster military support in securing the U.S. – Mexico border.

News | Feb. 27, 2025
DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to see operations firsthand and interact with service members. At the southern border, U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump's executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.

News | Feb. 26, 2025
Hegseth Visits Guantanamo Bay, Engages With Troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where he took time to speak to service members who are currently supporting the illegal alien holding operations being led by the Department of Homeland Security.

News | Feb. 20, 2025
DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos

U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump's executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.

News | Feb. 14, 2025
DOD Support to the Southern Border in Photos

U.S. service members continue to support efforts carrying out President Donald J. Trump's executive orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States.

Press Products

Release | March 1, 2025

DOD Statement on Deployment of Stryker Brigade Combat Team to Help Secure Our Southern Border

Release | Feb. 19, 2025

DOD Chief of Staff Joseph Kasper Statement on Northcom Commander Gen. Gregory M. Guillot's Meeting With General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Secretary of National Defense of Mexico

Release | Feb. 5, 2025

Defense Department Announces Arrival of High-Threat Illegal Aliens at Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility

Transcript | Jan. 27, 2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Pentagon Arrival Remarks

Transcript | Jan. 22, 2025

Background Briefing on DOD Actions Responding to President Trump's Executive Order on Securing our Border

Release | Jan. 22, 2025

Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses Statement on DOD Actions Responding to President Trump's Executive Order on Securing our Border

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Monitoring the Border

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A group of service members stand next to a tall metal fence while some service members operate machinery and others operate a military vehicle on a dirt road under blue skies.

Marines Deploy Concertina Wire

Marines Deploy Concertina Wire

Three service members in full gear step out of an aircraft holding bags.

Soldiers Provide Border Support

Soldiers Provide Border Support

The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security.