DOW Support to the Southern Border

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border work to emplace a Yuma National Defense Area in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 24, 2025. The task force executes full-scale, agile and all-domain operations in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to protect the territorial integrity of the United States and achieve 100% operational control of the southern border.

Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Baptiste, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, prepares a post driver for a Yuma National Defense Area sign in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 24, 2025.

Army Sgt. Danny Macias, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, prepares to load a buoy to mark the National Defense Area along the Rio Grande near McAllen, Texas, Sept. 25, 2025. The task force executes full-scale, agile and all-domain operations in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to protect the territorial integrity of the United States and achieve 100% operational control of the southern border.

National Guard soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border strategically place National Defense Area buoys along the Rio Grande near McAllen, Texas, Sept. 25, 2025. The task force executes full-scale, agile and all-domain operations in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to protect the territorial integrity of the United States and achieve 100% operational control of the southern border.

A Navy SH-60 Sea Hawk conducts flight operations from the USS Arlington, not shown, in the Atlantic Ocean during UNITAS 2025, Sept. 23, 2025. The multinational exercise enhances tactical proficiency and increases interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems.

A Navy air-cushioned landing craft approaches the well deck of the USS Arlington, not pictured, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean during UNITAS 2025, Sept. 25, 2025. The multinational exercise enhances tactical proficiency and increases interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems.

Navy Chief Gunner's Mate Joe Radtke, assigned to the USS Thomas Hudner, conducts visit, board, search and seizure drills while underway in the Atlantic Ocean during UNITAS 2025, Sept. 23, 2025. The exercise enhances tactical proficiency and increases interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems.

Army Capt. Chalise Brown and Spc. Ismael Hamilton conduct veterinary training with the staff of the Koror Animal Shelter during Pacific Partnership in Koror, Palau, Sept. 25, 2025. The exercise is designed to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.

Marines unload a Polaris MRZR light tactical all-terrain vehicle from a CH-53E Super Stallion at a forward arming and refueling point at Camp Foster, Japan, in support of Resolute Dragon 25, Sept. 22, 2025. The U.S.-Japan exercise strengthens the countries' command, control and multidomain maneuver capabilities in key maritime terrain.

Sailors assigned to the USS Thomas Hudner drop an inflatable target buoy in the ocean during a shooting exercise as part of UNITAS 25 while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 22, 2025. The exercise enhances tactical proficiency and increases interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems.

Army Capt. Meckenzie MacIlvennie, commander of the 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company, watches paratroopers exit an aircraft in Ede, Netherlands, during the 81st commemoration of Operation Market Garden, Sept. 20, 2025. The airborne operation is part of Exercise Falcon Leap, a multinational training event honoring the legacy of allied paratroopers.

Marine Corps Pfc. Daniel Duarte, right, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, prepares to place concertina wire on a 460SJ telescopic boom lift during southern border barrier operations in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2025.

Navy Seaman Michael Smith, assigned to the USS Thomas Hudner, operates a sonar console during a submarine exercise as part of UNITAS 25 while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 20, 2025. The exercise enhances tactical proficiency and increases interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems.

Sailors aboard the USS Arlington conduct air-cushioned landing craft operations during UNITAS in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 22, 2025. The exercise focuses on enhanced interoperability and building regional partnerships.

Marine Corps Pvt. David Ilin participates in a live-fire and maneuver range during UNITAS 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 21, 2025. The exercise enhances tactical proficiency and increases interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies alongside Japanese V-22 Ospreys over Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, during Exercise Resolute Dragon 25, Sept. 18, 2025. The U.S.-Japan exercise strengthens the countries' command, control and multidomain maneuver capabilities in key maritime terrain.

Marine Corps Cpl. Zakary Heinman participates in urban operations training as part of UNITAS 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 18, 2025. The exercise enhances tactical proficiency and increases interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems.

Paratroopers from allied nations prepare to land onto Ginkelse Heide Drop Zone during Falcon Leap in Ede, Netherlands, Sept. 20, 2025. Falcon Leap is a training exercise in commemoration of World War II's Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation in history.

Sailors assigned to the Mexican Navy patrol vessel ARM Oaxaca release mooring lines to prepare for the ship's departure from Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Sept. 20, 2025, to start the at-sea phase of UNITAS. The exercise focuses on enhanced interoperability and building regional partnerships.

Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher Rodriguez observes Pfc. Imn Beasley operate a Dronebuster counter-small unmanned aircraft system during training in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 16, 2025.