The Pentagon has ordered the deployment of thousands of troops to reinforce border security — with military units preparing to mobilize in the coming weeks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth approved the plan Friday — sending up to 3,000 active-duty soldiers to assist in sealing off the U.S.-Mexico border.
A Stryker Brigade Combat Team, supported by an aviation battalion, will be among the forces deployed. These troops, largely from the 4th Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade at Fort Carson, Colorado, will integrate with existing personnel stationed in the region. Their mission will focus on bolstering surveillance, logistics, and enforcement operations alongside Border Patrol agents.
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The Pentagon’s move expands on an earlier deployment from January when 1,500 troops were sent to strengthen security efforts. Those reinforcements supplemented more than 2,500 National Guard and Reserve members already working along the border. Officials say this latest deployment will further solidify control over key crossing points.
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Heavy-duty equipment is also being transported to the border — including Stryker vehicles, which have been used in combat zones. These armored vehicles, designed for rapid deployment and equipped with mounted weaponry, will be positioned in areas requiring additional support. Military planners have identified Arizona as a primary staging ground.
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Mexican authorities have also ramped up security — with National Guard units stationed near Tijuana under an initiative backed by President Claudia Sheinbaum. This effort coincides with ongoing discussions between her government and President Donald Trump on trade and border policy.
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The incoming U.S. troops are expected to begin arriving soon — with Pentagon officials signaling that additional measures could follow depending on conditions at the border.
