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    Secretary of Defense tours the National Defense Area

    FORT BLISS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    04.24.2025

    Photo by Spc. Michael Graf 

    Department of War Southern Border   

    U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to the press about the establishment of the New Mexico National Defense Area (NMNDA) along the southern border near Santa Teresa, N.M., 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 NMNDA. 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 Spc. Michael Graf)

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    Date Taken: 04.24.2025
    Date Posted: 04.25.2025 18:29
    Photo ID: 8995192
    VIRIN: 250425-A-VF492-9900
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 10.37 MB
    Location: FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US

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