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DOD Support to the Southern Border

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A soldier gestures while talking to four Coast Guardsmen as another soldier looks on outdoors, with a building, a wall and tress in the background.

Words of Warning

Army Brig. Gen. Thaddeus D. Fineran, left, deputy director of operations, U.S. Northern Command, discusses National Defense Area signage with Coast Guardsmen near McAllen, Texas, July 27, 2025. The signs clearly mark designated defense areas and warn of the consequences of unauthorized entry along the border.

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