DOW Support to the Southern Border

Soldiers maneuver an M1A2 Abrams main battle tank while conducting a live-fire accuracy screening test at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2025.

Soldiers maneuver an M1A2 Abrams main battle tank while conducting a live-fire accuracy screening test at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Sept. 28, 2025.

Army Sgt. Maj. Christopher P. Stevens and Lt. Gen. Brian E. Eifler conduct physical readiness training at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025.

Marine Corps Sgt. Gavin Bart completes an obstacle as part of the Basic Jungle Skills Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 24, 2025. During the week-long course, Marines learned basic jungle survival skills, tactical rope suspension techniques and jungle warfare tactics.

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 sailor fires an M4 rifle on the flight deck of the USS Mahan during a small arms shoot while underway in the North Sea, Sept. 25, 2025.

A soldier drives an M2A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle to the staging area after completing a Table VI gunnery at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Sept. 25, 2025.

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.

Soldiers in an M2A3 Bradley tank prepare to engage simulated targets during Table VI night gunnery at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Sept. 25, 2025.

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 Spc. Caelum Astra practices putting on a night optical/observation device during training for an Expert Soldier Badge at Camp Casey, South Korea, Sept. 23, 2025. Soldiers earn the badge after demonstrating a high level of proficiency in warrior tasks, physical fitness and marksmanship during rigorous testing.

Marines fast-rope from a UH-1Y Venom during a practice demonstration for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show in San Diego, Sept. 25, 2025. The demonstration displayed coordinated use of close-air support, armor, artillery and infantry forces and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates.

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 Spc. Caelum Astra practices scouting terrain while training for an Expert Soldier Badge at Camp Casey, South Korea, Sept. 23. 2025. Soldiers earn the badge after demonstrating a high level of proficiency in warrior tasks, physical fitness and marksmanship during rigorous testing.

Sailors assigned to the USS New Mexico conduct mooring operations at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Sept. 22, 2025. The submarine returned to Norfolk after a three-month deployment supporting joint force objectives.