DOW Support to the Southern Border

An Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System moves onto land from a vessel during maritime key terrain security operations as part of Balikatan at Balabac Island, Palawan, May 3, 2026. The exercise represents a commitment to regional peace in the Indo-Pacific.

Soldiers assigned to the 7th Infantry Division shoot artillery during Exercise Balikatan 2026, an annual exercise that represents a commitment to regional peace in the Indo-Pacific, at Cape Bojeador, Philippines, May 6, 2026.

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Toro, a Seabee diver, and a Philippine navy diver, prepare to conduct an underwater infrastructure assessment during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Subic Bay, Philippines, May 4, 2026. Balikatan is an annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine forces designed to demonstrate a commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Army Pfc. Griffin Clemen, left, assists Spc. Isaac Villalpando in shooting targets with a 240B machine gun during Exercise Balikatan 26 at La Paz Sand Dunes in the Philippines, May 4, 2026. Balikatan is an annual exercise between Philippine and U.S. forces that demonstrates a commitment to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Soldiers fire an FIM-92 Stinger missile system during Exercise Balikatan 26 at La Paz Sand Dunes in the Philippines, May 4, 2026. Balikatan is an annual exercise between Philippine and U.S. forces demonstrating a commitment to peace in the Indo-Pacific.

A soldier pilots an Army C-100 drone during a joint jungle patrol demonstration with Philippine soldiers as part of Balikatan at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 30, 2026. The exercise represents the strength of the alliance, improves the capability of the combined force and demonstrates the commitment to regional peace and prosperity.

Marine Corps Cpl. Angel Vasquez prepares to fly a drone during a simulated airfield seizure operation as part of Balikatan at Calayan, Cagayan, Philippines, April 29, 2026. The exercise represents the strength of the U.S.-Philippine alliance, improves the capability of the combined force and demonstrates the commitment to regional peace and prosperity.

Navy Lt. Kenroy Maldonado signals the stern gate operator of the USS Ashland during a casualty evacuation exercise with a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force US-2 aircraft as part of Balikatan in the South China Sea, April 27, 2026. The exercise represents the strength of the U.S.-Philippine alliance, improves the capability of the combined force and demonstrates the commitment to regional peace and prosperity.

A Marine drives an ultra-light tactical vehicle from a U.S. Army landing craft utility during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines,  April 28, 2026. Balikatan is an annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine forces that represents a commitment to regional peace and prosperity.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border install triple-strand concertina wire using boom lifts during barrier reinforcement operations in Douglas, Ariz., April 17, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Avery Lindberg, left, and Cpl. Sergio Garcia, both combat engineers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, position triple-strand concertina wire from a boom lift during barrier reinforcement operations in Douglas, Ariz., April 17, 2026.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Koch, a combat engineer assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, uses a tie gun to secure triple-strand concertina wire during barrier reinforcement operations in Douglas, Ariz., Friday, April 17, 2026.

Army Pvt. Dylan Maynard holds security at an observation post during Exercise Balikatan 2026, near Itbayat Airport in the Philippines, April 25, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that demonstrates a commitment to peace in the Indo-Pacific.

An Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to the 7th Infantry Division/Multi-Domain Command – Pacific fires for a training iteration in support of Exercise Balikatan 26, in Palawan, Philippines, April 27, 2026. Balikatan is an annual exercise between U.S. and Philippine forces that demonstrates a commitment to regional peace and prosperity.

Army Staff Sgt. Austin Doud builds a shelter with bamboo during Philippine army special forces jungle survival training as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 23, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the U.S. and Philippine forces.

Marine Corps Pfc. Conner Kammerer, left, and Lance Cpl. Noah Hardon, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, depressurize a fuel gravity flow nozzle to ensure safe equipment storage after refueling 5-gallon jerry cans for barrier reinforcement operations along the southern border in Douglas, Ariz., April 20, 2026.

Soldiers carry a simulated casualty during medevac training in preparation for Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, April 18, 2026. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen the combined force and demonstrate commitment to regional security and stability.

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Viadoy Nicolas conducts preflight inspections on a CH-47F Chinook helicopter at Libby Army Airfield, Fort Huachuca, Ariz., April 16, 2026. Nicolas is assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border, which provides unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border.

Army Sgt. Jimmy McCain, a 114th Aviation Regiment soldier assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, aims the Wingman and Pitbull counter-small unmanned aerial system toward a drone during a joint training exercise at Fort Bliss, Texas, April 9, 2026.

Army Spc. Victor Gonzalez, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, scans the terrain during an exfiltration mission in Arizona, April 4, 2026. The task force, under U.S. Northern Command, provides aerial support to the Border Patrol to protect U.S. territorial integrity.