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    Soldiers conduct security operations in Roma [Image 6 of 8]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear stands at alert while holding an M4-style carbine rifle. Behind the soldier, a telescoping surveillance or communications mast is deployed, likely mounted on a military vehicle. The setting appears to be an outdoor area with trees and clear blue sky, suggesting a field operation or border security mission.

    ROMA, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Dominic Atlas 

    Operation Ardent Vanguard   

    New Mexico National Guard Spc. Edward Lucero, a Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System–Expeditionary (GBOSS-E) operator assigned to the 126th Military Police Company, 111th Military Police Battalion, Joint Task Force–Southern Border (JTF-SB) in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, monitors the southern border using a GBOSS-E near the Rio Grande river in Roma, Texas, Aug. 27, 2026. The GBOSS-E provides a persistent, elevated observation capability, enabling operators to monitor activity across the operational area and maintain situational awareness along the U.S.-Mexico 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 Sgt. Dominic Atlas)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 09.17.2026 11:03
    Photo ID: 9897920
    VIRIN: 260827-A-YB396-1107
    Resolution: 8960x13440
    Size: 49.54 MB
    Location: ROMA, TEXAS, US
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    A U.S. Army soldier in full combat gear stands at alert while holding an M4-style carbine rifle. Behind the soldier, a telescoping surveillance or communications mast is deployed, likely mounted on a military vehicle. The setting appears to be an outdoor area with trees and clear blue sky, suggesting a field operation or border security mission.
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    A military personnel wearing camouflage uniform and helmet is observing a multi-rotor drone (hexacopter or octocopter) in flight against a clear blue sky. The drone appears to be a large tactical unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a camera or sensor payload suspended beneath its frame. The image is taken from a low angle behind the soldier, emphasizing the drone in the upper right portion of the frame.

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    U.S.-Mexico Border
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    Army National Guard
    U.S. territorial integrity
    Joint Task Force-Southern border (JTF-SB)

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