DOW Support to the Southern Border

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.

A soldier assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border monitors the southern border through binoculars during a patrol in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2026.

Two Arkansas National Guard soldiers assigned to the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade stand watch at the Dupont Circle Metro station in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission in Washington, Feb. 8, 2026.

District of Columbia National Guard soldiers conduct emergency response training at the D.C. Armory in Washington, Feb. 5, 2026. The training ensures soldiers remain prepared to rapidly respond to emergencies while supporting public safety operations.

A soldier assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Artillery Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, prepares ammunition before a Table VI certification at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Feb. 5, 2026.

Soldiers complete a ruck march on the final day of the 30th Troop Command Best Warrior Competition in Tullahoma, Tenn., Feb. 8, 2026. The competition showcased the command's commitment to readiness, discipline and excellence by challenging soldiers to demonstrate the skills, resilience and warrior ethos required to succeed in today's operational environment.

Army Sgt. David Starling prepares target location information during Dynamic Front at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 7, 2026. The exercise focused on synchronized command and fires planning, maneuvering through a complex landscape of assembly area operations, artillery acumen and live firing drills.

A soldier attending the Infantry Advanced Leader Course participates in a field training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., Feb. 3, 2026.

Soldiers set up an M777 Alpha 2 medium towed howitzer during Table XV qualification at 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 5, 2026. Table XV integrations test fires within a tactical scenario to validate crews' ability to execute fire missions safely and accurately.

Florida Army National Guardsmen and Portuguese Army military police conduct fire phobia training focused on civil disturbance control during a Joint Multinational Readiness Center rotation at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Feb. 2, 2026. The training was designed to enhance interoperability and preparedness for multinational operations in complex operational environments.

Army Sgt. Robert Ramirez, a cannon crewmember assigned to 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division Artillery, 4th Infantry Division, fuses a round in preparation for a live-fire exercise during Ivy Sting 4 at Fort Carson, Colo., Feb. 3, 2026.

A soldier participates in fire phobia training during a Kosovo Force mission rehearsal exercise at Joint Multinational Readiness Center's Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Feb. 2, 2026, to prepare for an upcoming nine-month peacekeeping deployment.

Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, conduct a Table V live-fire exercise in an M1 Abrams tank, during Spartan Focus at Fort Stewart, Ga., Feb. 1, 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.

Army Capt. Rachel Bear, chief of Dover Air Force Base Veterinary Services, and Spc. Emaline Cruickshank, an animal care specialist, perform an ear inspection at the base's veterinary treatment facility in Delaware, Jan. 28, 2025.

Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepare as an Army CH-47F Chinook, assigned to the California Army National Guard, approaches during helicopter support team operations as part of Mountain Training Exercise 1-26 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Jan. 24, 2026.

Army Sgt. Ethan Hair, a combat engineer assigned to the 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, cuts concertina wire for a mechanical breach during the "sappers stakes" challenge at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 28, 2026.

A soldier participates in a land navigation during a best medic competition at Joint Base San Antonio, Jan. 28, 2026.