DOW Support to the Southern Border

Army Sgt. Mauri Sanchez and Staff Sgt. Chris Wright, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, demonstrate the C-100 capabilities during an unmanned aerial observation in Del Rio, Texas, July 3, 2026. The unmanned aircraft system helps detect illegal crossings and enhance aerial monitoring capabilities.

A C-100 unmanned aircraft system hovers above the ground as a soldier assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border demonstrates its capabilities in Del Rio, Texas, July 3, 2026,

Army Sgt. Mauri Sanchez, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, demonstrates the capabilities of the C-100 unmanned aircraft system in Del Rio, Texas, July 3, 2026. The system helps detect illegal crossings and enhances aerial monitoring capabilities.

Army Sgt. Maj. William Frazer, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, observes recovery operations of the Persistent Surveillance System-Tethered aerostat at Site Noria near Santa Teresa, N.M., July 8, 2026. The PSS-T aerostat is an elevated monitoring platform that enhances situational awareness and supports border security operations.

Soldiers assigned to the Army's 623rd Field Artillery Regiment fire an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during a live-fire exercise at Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 in Kauai, Hawaii, July 11, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in Rimpac 26 on and around the Hawaiian Islands from June 24 to July 31.

Marine Corps Cpl. Izaiah Tovar looks through the sights of an M27 infantry automatic rifle during a dry-run of a simulated squad-sized attack at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 10, 2026. Squad-level exercises allow small-unit leaders and rifle squads to refine their tactical proficiency, combat readiness, and increase unit cohesion.

A U.S. Navy diver works alongside a Royal New Zealand Navy diver during a salvage training dive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, July 8, 2026. Bilateral training during the maritime exercise allows divers to practice deep-water recovery, underwater welding and harbor clearance operations.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathaniel Guerrero fires an M4 rifle during training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, July 9, 2026. The Tripoli is conducting routine operations in the Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. sailor observes two members of the Royal Thai Navy rappel down a training tower during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Thailand 2026 in Sattahip, Thailand, July 7, 2026. The multinational exercise series is designed to enhance maritime interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Sailors shoot an M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun at an inflatable surface target, known as a killer tomato, during a live-fire exercise on the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin in the Indian Ocean, July 4, 2026. The Mustin is deployed to the Indo-Pacific region as part of the Navy's largest destroyer squadron.

Marines install a rotor blade on a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli during routine operations in the Indo-Pacific region, July 8, 2026.

An Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border hovers over a telecommunication network system during an Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III sling-load mission in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

Army Spc. Derrick Obeng, a construction equipment repairer assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, prepares the reach tube during a sling-load operation as part of Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Wood, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, monitors terrain from the cargo ramp of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

Army Spc. Cody Doran, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew chief assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, assists with the dual-point sling-load hookup during Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border await the arrival of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at a pickup zone to prepare for the transport of a telecommunications network system during Operation Trailblazer III in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

A soldier assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border signals a CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to the 1st Armored Division to pick up a telecommunications network system during Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III in Big Bend, Texas, July 2, 2026. The operation helped the U.S. Border Patrol replace telecommunications equipment to boost joint-agency communications.

An airman greets supporters during a technical sergeant release party at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 2, 2026. The event marked the official release of the technical sergeant promotion list while celebrating the accomplishments of the wing's newest noncommissioned leaders.

Marine Corps Sgt. Brennan Mittelbach, left, and an Indonesian marine conduct close-quarters battle tactics at a live-fire range event during Rim of the Pacific at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 2, 2026. The Rimpac maritime exercise unites 30 nations to strengthen relationships and secure global sea lanes.

A Marine fires a BGM-71 wireless-guided anti-tank missile in a live-fire range event during Exercise Southern Jackaroo at Townsville Field Training Area, Australia, July 2, 2026. Southern Jackaroo is a trilateral training event between the armed forces of Australia, Japan and the U.S. that builds combined combat readiness and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region.