Texas troops among 1,500 activated for U.S. southern border ‘security,’ military says
Four military police units from Texas are among as many as 1,500 active-duty troops bound for the nation’s southern border to “bolster security,” military leaders said Friday.
Active-duty troops begin arriving at US-Mexico border in Texas and California to combat migrant crisis
Active-duty military personnel began arriving along the southern border Thursday evening after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to address the immigration crisis.
Fort Cavazos among military bases sending troops to U.S.-Mexico border
Fort Cavazos and Fort Bliss, located near El Paso, are at least two of the bases in Texas that have been activated to bolster border security.
US active duty troops beginning to arrive in Texas and San Diego to support border security
U.S. officials say active duty military troops are arriving in El Paso, Texas, and in San Diego on Thursday evening.
'A national emergency:' U.S. troops head to Texas as Trump border crackdown begins
Army soldiers and Marines are headed to Texas and California. The Air Force is mobilizing planes and helicopters for surveillance and deportation flights.
Inside the Military's Scramble to Move Troops to the Mexico Border
After the Department of Defense announced Wednesday that 1,500 troops would be initially assigned to the border mission, what bases and units they were coming from and what other forces could be included remained questions.
Where Active-Duty Troops at US-Mexico Border Will Be Deployed
Active-duty military troops are set to begin arriving in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego on Thursday evening, marking the initial phase of deploying new forces to secure the southern border, according to defense officials.
Pentagon has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border
Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses said the troops will fly helicopters to assist Border Patrol agents and help in the construction of barriers.
Pentagon is sending up to 1,500 active-duty troops to U.S.-Mexico border
The Pentagon said Wednesday it has begun deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border, putting in motion plans President Trump laid out in executive orders shortly after he took office to crack down on immigration.
Active duty troops arrive at San Diego-area border after Trump order
Mexico border near San Diego on Friday, marking the first batch to deploy following President Donald Trump's order to bolster border security.
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Abbott calls on Congress to reimburse Texas for border security efforts
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Federal government doubles down on border strategy; Impact on McAllen remains unclear
The U.S. government is deploying 1,500 troops to the southern border, with plans for more, as Border Patrol focuses on efficiency amid rising concerns from locals and advocates.