Pentagon orders extra 1,500 troops to US-Mexico border as Trump cracks down on immigration
Border security is a key priority for the US president, who declared a national emergency on his first day in office The US ...
Pentagon Sending Active-Duty Troops to US-Mexico Border: What to Know
The move enacts President Trump's executive orders issued shortly after he took office to intensify immigration enforcement.
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Have you served on the US-Mexico border in the last year? We want to hear from you.
In the new year, we’ll continue to report on challenges facing deployed troops, whether abroad or at home. But to do that, we need your help. By Patty Nieberg Published Dec 22, 2025 1:38 PM EST In ...