DOD Support to the Southern Border

A Navy air-cushioned landing craft transports Marines and cargo to Camp Pendleton, Calif., during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 25.4, Aug. 12, 2025. The training was designed to develop and sustain essential amphibious readiness skills for effective operations in maritime environments while reinforcing the Navy-Marine Corps partnership.

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jose Padilla congratulates a soldier at a bonfire celebrating the completion of a spur ride at Camp Reedo, Estonia, Aug. 11, 2025. The spur ride is a time-honored tradition passed down through generations of U.S. Army cavalry units, where soldiers complete a rigorous series of events to earn the right to wear silver spurs.

Air Force 1st Lt. Erin Patinella and Master Sgt. Brandon Fitch, a clinical nurse and medical technician, treat a simulated field casualty during tactical combat casualty care training as part of Patriot Medic at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Aug. 10, 2025. The exercise was designed to enhance deployment readiness and medical skill proficiency.

Marines conduct close air support during Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Mich., Aug. 10, 2025. The exercise was designed to build readiness and enhance interoperability with allied forces.

Army Staff Sgt. Erica Marroquin, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, conducts a foot patrol with U.S. Border Patrol agents near Del Rio, Texas, Aug. 11, 2025.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, move to pre-identified grid locations in the Yuma National Defense Area during a signage emplacement mission in Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 9, 2025.

Marine Corps Pfc. Jonathan Bush and Cpl. Jesse Benavides, both assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, place a Yuma National Defense Area sign in Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 9, 2025.

Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Baptiste, left, and Cpl. Benjamin Sawall, both assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, move to pre-identified grid locations in the Yuma National Defense Area during a signage emplacement mission in Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 9, 2025.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border move to pre-identified grid locations in the Yuma National Defense Area during a signage emplacement mission in Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 9, 2025.

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border remove brush from the riverbank of the Rio Grande near Laredo, Texas, Aug. 8, 2025. Maintaining clear terrain along the border improves monitoring efforts and supports law enforcement operations in the area.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border utilize a camouflage netting pole to test a new way of placing concertina wire on the existing barrier in Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 11, 2025.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border utilize a camouflage netting pole while testing a new way of placing concertina wire on the existing barrier in Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 11, 2025.

Army Sgt. Bryan Propst aims downrange while in a prone position during the U.S. Army Forces Command Best Squad Competition at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 13, 2025. The competition tested soldiers' physical endurance, tactical skills and teamwork.

Army Sgt. Rykeem Wimberly signals the team to advance during a live-fire training exercise at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, Aug. 8, 2025. The training was designed to help build confidence in small-unit leader tactics and continue mission-essential task progression to squad live fire.

Army Sgt. Kane Clarke and Pfc. Travis Seitz complete burpees at the Ninja Warrior Course during the U.S. Army Forces Command Best Squad Competition at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 11, 2025. The competition tested soldiers' physical endurance, tactical skills and teamwork.

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Louis Yacono reenlists during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 8, 2025. The exercise was designed to provide a challenging, realistic training environment to produce combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine air-ground task force across all domains of military operations.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ford Small prepares to fire an M4 carbine fitted with a smart shooter optic during a live-fire training event aboard the USS America in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 8, 2025. The training was designed to sustain marksmanship fundamentals and increase technical and tactical acumen.

Soldiers participate in a Ranger in Action demonstration at Fort Benning, Ga., Aug. 8, 2025. The 75th Ranger Regiment is a lethal, agile and flexible force, capable of conducting complex, joint special operations missions.

Marine Corps Cpl. Gunner Legrande reloads an M142 high-mobility artillery rocket system during Service Level Training Exercise 4-25 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025. The exercise was designed to provide a challenging, realistic training environment to produce combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated Marine air-ground task force across all domains of military operations.

Sailors watch an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter transport ordnance from the USS Harry S. Truman during an ammunition offload in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 8, 2025.