DOW Support to the Southern Border

Army Sgt. Mauri Sanchez and Staff Sgt. Chris Wright, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, demonstrate the C-100 capabilities during an unmanned aerial observation in Del Rio, Texas, July 3, 2026. The unmanned aircraft system helps detect illegal crossings and enhance aerial monitoring capabilities.

A C-100 unmanned aircraft system hovers above the ground as a soldier assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border demonstrates its capabilities in Del Rio, Texas, July 3, 2026,

Army Sgt. Mauri Sanchez, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, demonstrates the capabilities of the C-100 unmanned aircraft system in Del Rio, Texas, July 3, 2026. The system helps detect illegal crossings and enhances aerial monitoring capabilities.

Army Sgt. Maj. William Frazer, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, observes recovery operations of the Persistent Surveillance System-Tethered aerostat at Site Noria near Santa Teresa, N.M., July 8, 2026. The PSS-T aerostat is an elevated monitoring platform that enhances situational awareness and supports border security operations.

Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz return to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., July 9, 2026, following a four-month deployment to the U.S. Southern Command area of operations as well as participation in the multinational maritime training event Fleet Exercise 250 and the International Naval Review 250. Among those greeting the sailors in Norfolk were personnel and canines with Mutts With a Mission, a nonprofit whose 3-year-old black Labrador retriever Poseidon serves aboard the ship.

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Eagle sails into Boston Harbor alongside other tall ships, July 11, 2026. Tall ships from more than 20 countries sailed into Boston to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

Marines assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform the "bursting bomb" sequence at the Oculus as part of International Naval Review 250 in New York City, July 7, 2026. International Naval Review 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under and above the seas.

Marines and sailors man the rails and spell out "I Love New York" on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington as it departs New York following the completion of International Naval Review 250, July 8, 2026. International Naval Review 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under and above the seas.

Soldiers and Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Memorial School faculty members celebrate during a performance by the 25th Infantry Division Band as part of the America 250 celebration in Suva, Fiji, July 3, 2026. The event strengthened the enduring partnership between the United States and Fiji while promoting friendship, cultural exchange and mutual understanding.

An Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border hovers over a telecommunication network system during an Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III sling-load mission in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

Army Spc. Derrick Obeng, a construction equipment repairer assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, prepares the reach tube during a sling-load operation as part of Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Wood, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, monitors terrain from the cargo ramp of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

Army Spc. Cody Doran, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew chief assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, assists with the dual-point sling-load hookup during Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border await the arrival of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at a pickup zone to prepare for the transport of a telecommunications network system during Operation Trailblazer III in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

A soldier assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border signals a CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to the 1st Armored Division to pick up a telecommunications network system during Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

A Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician fast-ropes from an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter during an International Naval Review 250 event at Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, N.Y., July 5, 2026. Such events are part of the U.S. semiquincentennial celebration and honor the crucial role maritime forces played in American history.

A service member walks near executive airlift aircraft assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing and military support aircraft staged on the flight line at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 3, 2026. The base served as a staging location for aircraft supporting the Freedom 250 celebration.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Caleb Dinger, assigned to Navy Band Northeast, plays a keytar synthesizer during a concert as part of International Naval Review 250 in Times Square, New York, July 5, 2026. International Naval Review 250 honors the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard's enduring role on, under and above the seas.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Dorian Casey operates a personal watercraft near a military vessel during Sail 250 in New York Harbor, July 5, 2026. Sail 250 commemorated America's 250th anniversary and brought together tall ships and naval vessels from around the world.

A member of the Golden Knights, left, the Army's parachute team, performs during the Four Leaf Air Show in Jones Beach, N.Y., July 5, 2026. The team demonstrated precision parachuting while showcasing the professionalism and capabilities of the Army to celebrate America's 250th birthday.