DOD Support to the Southern Border

Soldiers assigned to the California National Guard are briefed prior to a mission to help protect federal personnel and property in the greater Los Angeles area, July 10, 2025.

Soldiers discuss movement orders after staging a mine-resistant vehicle in the greater Los Angeles area, July 10, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is providing military forces to help protect federal workers and property.

An Army Stryker armored vehicle assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border is parked near Santa Teresa, N.M., July 5, 2025. Strategic positioning of such vehicles enhances situational awareness and strengthens operations to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S.

Sailors assigned to the USS Cole oversee a calibration test fire in the Caribbean Sea, July 9, 2025.

Army Capt. Matthew Antonio, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, uses a ground-based operational surveillance system near Yuma, Ariz., July 7, 2025, to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S.

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Albert Hernandez conducts maintenance on an MK 38 25 mm machine gun prior to a calibration test fire aboard the USS Cole in the Caribbean Sea, July 10, 2025.

A Marine assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Guard stands on the flight line as a plane carrying passengers who entered the U.S. illegally prepares to depart Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, July 10, 2025.

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border use a ground-based surveillance system to detect and monitor for illegal activity in Yuma, Ariz., July 7, 2025.

Army Pfc. Janelle Owens, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, uses a ground-based surveillance system near Yuma, Ariz., July 7, 2025. The mobile, self-contained surveillance system allows for persistent observation and threat detection.

Army Sgts. Carlo Giron Alvarez and Logan Armstrong repair concertina wire along the southern border in El Paso, Texas, July 3, 2025. Soldiers routinely repair breaches in the barrier to ensure gaps or damages are reinforced.

Army Spc. Fernando Ben provides security as fellow soldiers repair concertina wire along the southern border in El Paso, Texas, July 3, 2025.

Navy Lt. Maria McCloud stands watch on the starboard bridge wing of the USS Cole during maritime interdiction operations in the Caribbean Sea, July 8, 2025.

Army Lt. Gen. Allan Pepin, commander of U.S. Army North, talks with Marines assigned to Task Force 51 in Los Angeles, July 4, 2025. U.S. Northern Command established Task Force 51 to help protect federal workers and property in the greater Los Angeles area.

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border patrol along a security barrier in Calexico, Calif., July 4, 2025.

Army Sgt. Sunil Gurung patrols along barriers at the southern border in Calexico, Calif., July 4, 2025. Soldiers are helping the Border Patrol prevent illegal crossings by enhancing detection and monitoring.

Air Force Gen. Gregory Guillot, left, commander of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, presents a challenge coin to Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Leonardo Angula aboard the USS Spruance at Naval Base San Diego, July 2, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is working with the Department of Homeland Security to provide military forces and capabilities along the southern border.

Marines install additional security obstacles to the southern border barrier near Campo, Calif., July 1, 2025. Joint Task Force Southern Border is working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to protect the territorial integrity of the United States.

Army Pfc. Ramirio Razios, left, and Spc. Ethan Harrington, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, conduct a patrol to prevent illegal activity near Bisbee, Ariz., June 30, 2025.

Army Spc. Samuel Valenzuela, left, and 1st Lt. Derek Smith perform a radio check near Bisbee, Ariz., June 30, 2025. The soldiers establish secure communications with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to report any illegal activity.

Army Staff Sgt. Casey Trosclair, left, and Sgt. Alex Romero mount a long-range surveillance system to its tripod near Santa Teresa, N.M., July 3, 2025. Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border are using the advanced scout surveillance system to protect the territorial integrity of the United States and prevent illegal activity.