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YUMA, Ariz. — Amidst soaring temperatures, U.S. Soldiers from the 759th Military Police Battalion established a command center in the Gila Mountains and utilized the Battalion tactical vehicles, deployed from Fort Carson to Yuma, to monitor and detect threats from June 8-16, 2025, in support of Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF-SB).In response to an evolving mission set, units along the Southern Border are actively pursuing adaptive solutions.
“We executed Operation Sentinel Shield during this window because the historical analysis informed us that as weather gets hotter, the illegal aliens shift their crossing routes,” said Sgt. Maj. Glenn DeSimon, the 759th Military Police Battalion S3 Sgt. Maj. “We know that the intense heat and sun pushed them into the Gila Mountain range, where we placed our patrols, GBOSS(E) systems, and command center.”
The 127th Military Police Company Commander, Capt. Mackenzie Parker, explained his goal as a leader in the operation: “My objective as a commander was to surge our unique military capabilities and skill sets into known gaps of Border Patrol agents to deter any illegal entries past our border.”
Operation Sentinel Shield focused on executing patrols with tactical vehicles along known illegal crossing routes in Yuma, the hottest environment in the United States. The 759th Military Police Battalion deployed High-Mobility Multipurpose Vehicles (HMMWVs) and MRAP All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATVs) in support of the operation.
“These vehicles are well-suited for the Yuma desert, as they demonstrated reliability in Iraq, across the Middle East, and in similar austere environments. Based on that performance, we assessed that utilizing them in this mission would increase our combat effectiveness,” said Sgt. Maj. Glenn DeSimon. “These vehicles were crucial to the success of Operation Sentinel Shield.”
U.S. Soldiers executed patrols in two-to-three-man teams, equipped with radios and communication gear that allowed them to report back to the command center. Teams repositioned to various observation points based on input from U.S. Border Patrol agents, who provided guidance on areas of interest.
“We primarily utilized our tactical vehicles due to their increased capability in this terrain,” said Capt. Mackenzie Parker, “Using our HMMWVs allowed us to reach remote areas of the mountain range that would otherwise be challenging for civilian vehicles in this environment. We’re constantly looking for ways to adapt and improvise to support Yuma Border Patrol agents with our fleet as much as we can,” said Capt. Mackenzie Parker.
As part of Joint Task Force-Southern Border, the 759th Military Police Battalion remains dedicated to pursuing solutions alongside U.S. Border Patrol to achieve operational success on the border.
| Date Taken: | 06.16.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 06.23.2025 15:17 |
| Story ID: | 501156 |
| Location: | YUMA, ARIZONA, US |
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