U.S. Soldiers, U.S. Border Patrol Agents, and senior leaders observe a Persistent Surveillance System-Tethered aerostat floating above Site Noria near Santa Teresa, N.M., Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The PSS-T is an elevated, tethered monitoring platform designed to provide persistent wide-area observation, enhancing situational awareness and supporting border security operations. 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: | 07.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.27.2026 17:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9823015 |
| VIRIN: | 260721-A-UE536-1065 |
| Resolution: | 5480x3653 |
| Size: | 3.52 MB |
| Location: | TEXAS, US |
| Web Views: | 6 |
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