Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is currently conducting a visit to assess the progress of the military's efforts in fortifying sections of the U.S.-Mexico border. This visit comes as the Pentagon is rapidly expanding its border mission in alignment with President Donald Trump's initiatives to combat illegal immigration.
Currently, there are approximately 9,200 U.S. troops stationed at the southern border, with 4,200 deployed under federal orders and an additional 5,000 National Guard troops under the control of governors. The military has conducted 26 deportation flights to return migrants to their home countries, including destinations such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Ecuador, India, Honduras, Peru, and Panama. Furthermore, 13 flights have been utilized to transport migrants to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
