DOW Support to the Southern Border

Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets fly over the Gulf of America, Nov. 21, 2025. Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink flew in the back seat of the lead jet as part of a visit to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., to learn about aircraft tactics, techniques and procedures being developed by the 53rd Wing.

Airmen performing a simulated force-on-force approach move through a smoke cloud during Exercise Mosaic Tiger 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 20, 2025. Operating in low-visibility conditions prepares airmen to fight through uncertainty in contested environments.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Roman LucasJulian, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, operates an 850JR Medium Crawler Tractor during roadway improvement operations in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 18, 2025.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tristan Deslatte, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, guides barbed wire as it is attached to the southern border barrier in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2025.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Southern Border carry concertina wire into position for installation in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2025.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border use 460SJ telescopic booms to attach concertina wire while reinforcing the southern border barrier in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2025.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Adam Cline, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, operates a 120M motorized road grader during roadway improvement operations in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 18, 2025.

An airman prepares to move a power cord near a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 19, 2025. The C-130J is the newest generation of the C-130 model and is designed for tactical and strategic airlift missions.

Air Force Col. Kathryn "Wolf" Gaetke performs preflight checks on an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2025.

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 17, 2025.

U.S. Marines, airmen and Philippine service members distribute family food packs during a disaster relief operation in Virac, Philippines, Nov. 15, 2025. The U.S. and Philippine militaries supported communities affected by two deadly typhoons that caused extensive damage.

U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Lily Wytko aims a rifle during practice in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 13, 2025. The academy rifle team kicked off its season Nov. 16 with a victory against Ohio State.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents conduct maritime operations with soldiers to share insights about tactics and strategies used to safeguard the nation's southern border in Del Rio, Texas, March 7, 2025.

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II jet flown by the F-35 aerial demonstration team assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, performs maneuvers over Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 15, 2025. The fifth-generation stealth fighter rehearsed its performance prior to the Dubai Airshow 2025.

Air Force firefighters assigned to the 23rd Combat Air Base Squadron practice extinguishing a large-scale fire during Exercise Silver Flag at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 12, 2025. The exercise gave airmen hands-on experience in responding to high-intensity fires in deployed environments.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border prepare concertina wire to reinforce the southern border barrier in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2025.

Marine Corps Sgt. Alexander Trelease, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, drags concertina wire to a staging area while reinforcing the southern border barrier in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2025.

Marine Corps Cpl. Mark Salazar, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, provides security as Marines reinforce the southern border barrier in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2025.

Air Force B-52 Stratofortress pilots assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct preflight checks in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 at Morón Air Base, Spain, Nov. 12, 2025. Bomber Task Force deployments demonstrate U.S. global power projection in coordination with regional allies and partners, testing the readiness and flexibility of airmen.

Air Force Senior Airman Ayobami Osunkojo qualifies with an M17 pistol at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Nov. 12, 2025.