Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Wednesday it has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.
Where Active-Duty Troops at US-Mexico Border Will Be Deployed
Active-duty military troops are set to begin arriving in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego on Thursday evening, marking the initial phase of deploying new forces to secure the southern border, according to defense officials.
US Active Duty Troops Beginning to Arrive in Texas and San Diego to Support Border Security
U.S. officials say active duty military troops are arriving in El Paso, Texas, and in San Diego on Thursday evening
US troops arriving in Texas, California to support border security
It's the first batch of troops deployed to the border following President Trump’s executive order demanding an immediate crackdown on immigration.
Pentagon orders 1,500 troops to secure U.S.-Mexico border
The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, U.S. officials said Wednesday, putting in motion plans President Donald Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.
Active duty troops arrive at San Diego-area border after Trump order
Dozens of active duty troops arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego on Friday, marking the first batch to deploy following President Donald Trump's order to bolster border security.
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