Pentagon Deploys 3,000 Troops and Armored Vehicles to Bolster Southern Border Security

The deployment, directed by President Trump, aims to strengthen border operations with advanced military resources and personnel.

The Pentagon is sending nearly 3,000 active-duty troops, including a Stryker Brigade Combat Team and an aviation battalion, to the U.S.-Mexico border in the coming weeks.
This deployment will bring the total number of active-duty personnel at the border to approximately 9,000, alongside 5,000 National Guard troops under state control.
The Stryker Brigade, equipped with 20-ton armored vehicles, will focus on detection, monitoring, and logistical support rather than direct enforcement operations.
The aviation battalion, featuring Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters, will enhance transportation, medical evacuation, and operational reach for border security efforts.
The Trump administration's measures, including increased troop presence and stricter policies, are credited with a significant decline in migrant apprehensions at the border.