Civilian contractors tie chains to a HESCO barrier to safely lift it up at National Defense Area 2 near Fort Hancock, Texas, July 13, 2026. The barriers are prepared for emplacement as part of ongoing barrier reinforcement efforts along the U.S. southern border. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border. (Dept. of War photo by Spc. Sean Hoch)
| Date Taken: | 07.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.14.2026 11:41 |
| Photo ID: | 9808491 |
| VIRIN: | 260713-A-UE536-1003 |
| Resolution: | 5971x3981 |
| Size: | 6.66 MB |
| Location: | US |
| Web Views: | 8 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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