DOW Support to the Southern Border

Soldiers participate in a simulated deep attack aboard an AH-64E Apache helicopter in Alaska, Feb. 21, 2026.

A YFQ-44A, part of the Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, undergoes a captive carry test at a California test location. This test phase uses inert munitions to methodically validate weapons integration, structural performance and safety, ensuring the platform can safely carry external stores.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Witiszin inspects a KC-46 Pegasus actuator at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 18, 2026.

30x113 mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive, or APEX, ammunition.

Soldiers operate a drone during the U.S. Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition in Huntsville, Ala., Feb. 18, 2026. Active-duty, reserve and National Guard soldiers competed to be the top warfighter while showcasing their agility, adaptability and lethality for the evolving, modern battlefield. This year marked the Army's inaugural best drone competition.

A TRV-150 unmanned aerial system operated by soldiers releases smoke to provide concealment during a training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 12, 2026. The TRV-150 is part of a family of drones aimed at enhancing military logistics by providing rapid resupply capabilities.

A containerized nuclear power reactor sits secured within a reinforced steel transport frame at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Feb. 13, 2026. The system is part of an interagency demonstration evaluating the feasibility of rapidly deploying nuclear power using strategic airlift.

A containerized nuclear power reactor sits secured within a reinforced steel transport frame at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Feb. 13, 2026. The system is part of an interagency demonstration evaluating the feasibility of rapidly deploying nuclear power using strategic airlift.

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Randy DiChristina, an instructor assigned to the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry–East, operates a small unmanned aerial system during Exercise Wave Breaker at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 6, 2026.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Corey Ashby pilots a first-person view small unmanned aircraft system during a live-fire demonstration rehearsal at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 28, 2026.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border walk along the southern border during a patrol in El Centro, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026.

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border operate an M30 bridge erection boat while conducting maritime patrols in the Rio Grande in McAllen, Texas, Jan. 9, 2026.

Marine Corps Pfc. Jacob Matura, a rifleman assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, prepares concertina wire during barrier reinforcement operations in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 2, 2026.

A Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle assigned to the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, disembarks from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during Quarterly Underway Amphibious Readiness Training 26.2 off the coast of California, Jan. 25, 2026. QUART enhances the warfighting proficiency of the Navy-Marine Corps team.

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Keenan Herlocker, left, and Staff Sgt. Jessica Ayala adjust antennae heights on a glide slope in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2026. The adjustments fine-tuned glide slope angles to meet flight inspection and certification requirements.

Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division operate a first-person-view drone during a live-fire exercise at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 29, 2026.

Soldiers engage targets while operating an M1A2 SEP V3 Abrams tank during training in Pabrade, Lithuania, Jan. 29, 2026. The live-fire event aimed to increase lethality and proficiency of M1A2 SEP V3 Abrams crews while generating warfighting readiness and combat credible forces along NATO's eastern flank.

Air Force Senior Airman Mia Thomas, right, an aircrew flight equipment technician assigned to the 54th Operations Support Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., demonstrates flight equipment to aid pilot survivability at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2026.

Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Hamm, a small unmanned aircraft systems operator assigned to the 1st Marine Division Schools, prepares to catch a first-person view drone after a live-fire exercise as part of the small attack drone operator's course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23, 2026.

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border load onto a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a National Defense Area signage emplacement operation in Imperial County, Calif., Jan. 6, 2026.