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DOD Support to the Southern Border

Spotlight
A flying helicopter carries a heavy piece of equipment attached by four chains to the bottom of the aircraft on a cloudless day.

Hitching a Ride

Soldiers use a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to transport a ground-based surveillance system to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Wellton Station, Ariz., June 9, 2025. Sling load capabilities allow for equipment of up to 25,000 pounds to be taken by helicopter to remote areas of the border.

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