DOW Support to the Southern Border

Marines push a bomb dummy unit during an ordnance disposal operation at Ie Shima, Japan, May 28, 2026. The units are inert 500-pound training rounds used by pilots and ground crew to safely practice dropping and loading procedures without the risk of high explosives. Marines also disposed of unexploded ordnance discovered by farmers to preserve the safety of the community.

Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Samuel Sosa, left, and Sebastian Robles, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, operate a boom lift to replace concertina wire during barrier reinforcement operations in Nogales, Ariz., May 15, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border.

Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Allen Tomb, left, and Dylan Lindsey, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, weld prefabricated brackets onto the southern barrier during reinforcement operations in Naco, Ariz., May 20, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border extend concertina wire for barrier reinforcement operations in Naco, Ariz., May 20, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Luke Smith, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, provides security along the southern barrier as part of barrier reinforcement operations in Nogales, Ariz., May 15, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border.

Marines assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border stand in a line to board a UH-60 Black Hawk during a simulated casualty evacuation exercise near San Ysidro, Calif., May 20, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border.

Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Rey Gonzalez, left, and Terence Hall, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, patrol along the U.S.-Mexico border near El Centro, Calif., May 21, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carter Gil, assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border, launches a Skydio X10 small unmanned aerial system to maintain situational awareness along the U.S.-Mexico border near El Centro, Calif., May 21, 2026.

A soldier engages targets during a Salaknib 2026 live-fire exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, May 26, 2026. Exercise Salaknib highlights the U.S.-Philippine alliance and enhances interoperability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Elijah Brown directs aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Philippine Sea, May 25, 2026.

An Army infantryman assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, observes the battle position of a simulated opposing element during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center - Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, May 19, 2026. The exercise integrates U.S., Philippine and partner forces in realistic scenarios to enhance interoperability, refine multidomain tactics and strengthen regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific.

A soldier assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, engages the opposing force during Joint Pacific Readiness Center - Exportable Exercise at Laur, Philippines, May 20, 2026. The exercise integrates U.S., Philippine and partner forces in realistic scenarios to enhance interoperability, refine multidomain tactics and strengthen regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific.

Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Lopez, a military working dog handler, conducts a patrol drill during a K-9 demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 15, 2026. The drill was designed to increase public knowledge of military working dogs' daily operations, overall mission and to demonstrate their capabilities.

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Korbin Morris uses a chainsaw to cut debris stuck in a backhoe bucket following Typhoon Sinlaku in Saipan, the Northern Mariana Islands, May 18, 2026.

An Army UH-60 Black Hawk takes off during a night air assault operation to transport U.S. and Philippine soldiers during the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, May 14, 2026. The exercise was designed to enhance interoperability, refine multidomain tactics and strengthen regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific.

An Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter transports an M119 howitzer during the Joint Pacific Readiness Center Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, May 16, 2026. The exercise was designed to enhance interoperability, refine multidomain tactics and strengthen regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Perez looks for surface contacts through ship-mounted binoculars aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland as it transits through the Surigao Strait, Feb. 17, 2026.

Army Sgt. Aaron Nickerson observes his sector fire during the Joint Pacific Readiness Center-Exportable Exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, May 14, 2026. The exercise integrates U.S., Philippine and partner forces in realistic scenarios to enhance interoperability, refine multidomain tactics and strengthen regional readiness in the Indo-Pacific.

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Amayah L. Chitan checks bolts on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during routine maintenance at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, May 13, 2026. Marines maintained the aircraft to ensure it remains mission capable and ready to support aviation operations. Chitan is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, nicknamed the "Flying Tigers."

Marine Corps Cpl. Thomas Obrien gives commands to a military working dog at an obstacle course during a K-9 training event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2026. The training is designed to instill confidence in military working dogs while also maintaining mission readiness.