The Department of Defense has announced the deployment of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and a General Support Aviation Battalion to the southern border. This action, directed by President Trump, aims to reinforce existing border security measures.
According to Sean Parnell, the Chief Spokesman for the Department of Defense, this deployment is part of an effort "to seal the border and protect the territorial integrity of the United States," which remains a priority for President Trump. The forces are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
Parnell emphasized that this move highlights "the Department's unwavering dedication to working alongside the Department of Homeland Security" in securing the southern border. The deployment is intended to maintain "the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security of the United States under President Trump's leadership."
For further details on this deployment, inquiries can be directed to NORTHCOM Public Affairs.
