DOW Support to the 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.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cassandra Ortiz, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, sets up concertina wire during barrier reinforcement operations to prevent unauthorized crossings in Nogales, Ariz., April 6, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border.

An Air Force loadmaster assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing observes cargo bundles descending over the Vigilante Drop Zone during an aerial delivery training mission near Power, Mont., April 6, 2026. The training highlighted the Montana Air National Guard's ability to deliver critical supplies into remote environments where traditional airfields are unavailable.

Hawaii National Guard airmen help with flood debris removal efforts in Waialua, Hawaii, at the request of civil authorities, April 3, 2026.

Army Spc. Sherald McAulay acts as a safety officer for Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeron Walker as he takes part in pistol qualifications at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 30, 2026. Both guardsmen are assigned to Joint Task Force District of Columbia.

A soldier in the Connecticut National Guard's 2026 Best Warrior Competition takes part in the Norwegian Ruck March in Manchester, Conn., March 27, 2026.

Hawaii National Guardsmen help with flood debris removal in Waialua, Hawaii, March 31, 2026. Guardsmen also assisted with clearing mud and providing potable water to the community.

Army Sgt. Rafael Rodriguez, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border, performs maintenance checks on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., March 28, 2026.

Army pilots and crew aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border depart Fort Huachuca, Ariz., March 28, 2026.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border attach triple-strand concertina wire to a barrier during reinforcement operations in Yuma, Ariz., March 25, 2026.

Marine Corps Cpl. Diego Balog-Garcia, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border, uses a tie-gun to secure triple-strand concertina wire to a barrier during reinforcement operations in Yuma, Ariz., March 25, 2026.

Army Sgt. Joseph Stewart, assigned to Joint Task Force District of Columbia, talks to a tourist at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, March 25, 2026. About 2,700 National Guardsmen are supporting the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of residents, commuters and visitors throughout the district.

Hawaii National Guardsmen help the community with flood debris removal in Waialua, Hawaii, March 28, 2026. Guardsmen also helped with clearing mud and providing potable water to the community.

Hawaii National Guardsmen assigned to Task Force Oahu assist community members with removing flood debris in Waialua, Hawaii, March 24, 2026. Guardsmen also helped with recovery efforts by providing potable water to the Waialua community.

Soldiers assigned to the 93rd Hawaii National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package assist first responders in flood-impacted zones in Waialua, Hawaii, March 22, 2026.

Soldiers assigned to the Hawaii National Guard's Task Force Oahu help community members remove flood debris in Waialua, Hawaii, March 24, 2026. Guardsmen are assisting with local recovery efforts at the request of civil authorities.

Army Spc. Venelin Andonov operates an FIM-92 Stinger during training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., March 19, 2026. The training was designed to prepare soldiers for real-world combat operations.

Army Sgt. Tye Jarrard guides equipment into position on a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System platform during training at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., March 20, 2026. The course reinforces proper procedures for equipment handling and safety.

A Hawaii Army National Guardsman helps evacuate people on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii, during a storm, March 20, 2026. Guardsmen used light medium tactical vehicles to transport stranded residents from a Red Cross gathering point to a shelter location.