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    Secretary of Defense tours the National Defense Area

    FORT BLISS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    04.25.2025

    Photo by Sgt. Elijah Ingram 

    DoD Southern Border 2025

    U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses service members at Fort Bliss, Texas and Joint Task Force - Southern Border, to discuss the efforts they are undertaking to establish the New Mexico National Defense Area (NMNDA) April 25, 2025. U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) service members have been delegated the authority and directed to conduct installation security support operations in the New Mexico National Defense Area. Under the direction of USNORTHCOM, Joint Task Force – Southern Border's mission is to secure the territorial integrity of the southern border of the United States. USNORTHCOM is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border with additional military forces and unique military capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Elijah Ingram)

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    Date Taken: 04.25.2025
    Date Posted: 04.25.2025 16:11
    Photo ID: 8994777
    VIRIN: 250425-A-NL820-1949
    Resolution: 5669x3779
    Size: 11.86 MB
    Location: FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US

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