DOD Support to the Southern Border

The USS Gridley fires its Mark 45 5-inch gun during an exercise in the South China Sea, May 31, 2025. The Gridley is deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations, demonstrating U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border prepare night vision goggles before a medical training exercise in Wellton, Ariz., June 2, 2025. Such exercises prepare soldiers for emergencies and ensure they're able to provide lifesaving care during border missions.

Soldiers explain how to use a "Dronebuster" to Marines during a patrol near Otay Mesa, Calif., May 29, 2025. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, Joint Task Force Southern Border aligns efforts to seal the border and prevent illegal activity.

Marine Corps Cpl. Lucas Ledington grinds a stake to be placed along the southern border near Imperial Beach, Calif., June 3, 2025.

Army Capt. Matthew Bearden briefs fire department personnel on the Stryker vehicle's capabilities near Fort Huachuca, Ariz., May 29, 2025. Understanding how the Stryker operates allows firefighters to respond more effectively in potential emergencies involving the vehicle.

Army 1st Lt. Daniel McKillop speaks with his flight chief while flying to Fort Huachuca, Ariz., after a mission near Nogales, Ariz., May 29, 2025. This mission enhances the efficiency and maneuverability of soldiers to support the southern border mission.

A Marine in an MV-22B Osprey pulls up a simulated diver during training in the Philippine Sea, June 3, 2025. Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to ships of the USS America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to help preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Equipment awaits deployment from an Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during an airdrop training mission over Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, May 28, 2025. The mission was designed to ensure continued proficiency in multiple load configurations, maintaining mission readiness for airdrop operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Navy E/A-18G Growlers fly near the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the South China Sea, May 27, 2025.

Coast Guardsmen board the USS Gravely's ridged hull inflatable boat for interdiction operations in the Caribbean Sea, May 25, 2025. Navy assets deployed under U.S. Northern Command are working to prevent illegal activity at the southern border.

An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of the USS Gravely for a patrol mission in the Caribbean Sea, May 25, 2025. Navy assets deployed under U.S. Northern Command are working to prevent illegal activity at the southern border.

A soldier guides a tactical truck being deployed to the southern border onto a trailer at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 27, 2025.

A soldier guides a tactical all-terrain vehicle being deployed to the southern border onto a trailer at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 27, 2025.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 30, 2025.A large audiec

Army Sgt. Logan Thurber, right, and members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection discuss the progress of a barrier being built near Laredo, Texas, May 23, 2025. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, Joint Task Force Southern Border aligns efforts to seal the border and prevent illegal activity.

Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Kurt Eason, left, and Jesus Rodriguez prepare to attach barbed wire along the southern border barrier near Imperial Beach, Calif., May 29, 2025. Marines supporting U.S. Northern Command are fortifying barriers to curtail illegal crossings.

Army 2nd Lt. Kjell Pedersen, center, receives the Army Commendation Medal certificate from Col. Robert Harless, commander of 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, left, during a ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, May 27, 2025. The ceremony recognized soldiers for their support of Joint Task Force Southern Border.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 30, 2025.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Japanese Minister of Defense Gen. Nakatani, and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles participate in a trilateral exchange at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 31, 2025.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 30, 2025.