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    Secretary of Defense unveils the National Defense Area [Image 9 of 11]

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    Secretary of Defense unveils the National Defense Area

    NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES

    04.24.2025

    Photo by 1st Lt. Marcelo Marta 

    DoD Southern Border 2025

    U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to the press about the establishment 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 1st Lt. Marcelo Marta)

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    Date Taken: 04.24.2025
    Date Posted: 04.25.2025 18:29
    Photo ID: 8995276
    VIRIN: 250425-A-IA193-1008
    Resolution: 4240x2832
    Size: 5.34 MB
    Location: NEW MEXICO, US

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