Efforts to fortify the southern border are escalating as the Pentagon sends another wave of troops to support operations. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the deployment of up to 3,000 active-duty service members, further strengthening military presence in the region.
The deployment includes soldiers from a Stryker Brigade Combat Team, based out of Fort Carson, Colorado, along with an aviation battalion. These forces will be tasked with reinforcing existing security operations alongside National Guard and Reserve personnel already positioned at the border.
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The Pentagon’s decision comes after a January deployment of 1,500 active-duty troops, which supplemented the 2,500 National Guard members working to secure border areas. The additional personnel, military leaders say, will help maintain border integrity and support efforts to curb illegal crossings.
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Officials have confirmed that the Stryker combat vehicles accompanying the new deployment will be transported to border zones by rail and truck. These vehicles, which have seen combat use in Iraq and Afghanistan, provide increased mobility and firepower for border enforcement missions.
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Mexican forces are also involved in border security efforts. In Tijuana, Mexico’s National Guard has been stationed to assist in limiting illegal migration, part of a broader initiative tied to trade discussions between President Donald Trump and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum.
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The Pentagon has not ruled out further troop movements, with additional reinforcements possible depending on the evolving situation at the border.
