With plans in the works and troops on the way, military assumes a mostly familiar role on the border

With Plans in the Works and Troops on the Way, Military Assumes a Mostly Familiar Role on the Border

Until now, the military has limited itself to a supporting role at the border: surveilling for illegal crossings by ground and air, repairing vehicles and building barriers.

With Plans in the Works and Troops on the Way, Military Assumes Mostly Familiar Role on Border

U.S. Marines install barbed wire along the border fence Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Dozens of Marines unfurled coils of concertina wire — one on the ground and one slightly above — making it more difficult to climb a border wall separating Tijuana from San Diego. They worked with speed and efficiency amid a weekend rush of cars nearby at the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Mexico. Fortifying barriers …

U.S. military assuming increased role at southern border

SAN DIEGO — Dozens of Marines unfurled coils of concertina wire — one on the ground and one slightly above — making it more difficult to climb a border wall separating Tijuana from San Diego. They worked with speed and efficiency amid a weekend rush of cars nearby at the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Mexico. Read more...

Role of US Military at Southern Border

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With plans in the works and troops on the way, military assumes familiar role on the border

Dozens of Marines unfurled coils of concertina wire - one on the ground and one slightly above - making it more difficult to climb a border wall separating Tijuana from San Diego. They worked with speed and efficiency amid a weekend rush of cars nearby at the busiest border crossing between the U.S. and Mexico.