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Marines remove a fallen tree laying power lines.

Sept. 13, 2018

More than 7,000 Service Members ‘Leaning Forward’ to Aid Fellow Citizens

WASHINGTON — Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina bringing devastating wind and storm surge, with flooding expected across the Carolinas. More than 7,000 service members are ready to assist residents.

Air National Guard airmen fight a wildfire.

Aug. 14, 2018

Thousands of Guardsmen Battle Western U.S. Wildfires

WASHINGTON — Air and Army National Guardsmen from across the United States have deployed to California and are providing medical aid, transportation, engineer equipment and evacuation assistance to the citizens impacted by the ongoing wildfires.

A Texas National Guardsman and a Customs and a Border Protection agent discuss the border security mission on the shores of the Rio Grande River.

April 16, 2018

DoD, DHS Outline National Guard Role in Securing Border

WASHINGTON — National Guard troops are deploying to the southern U.S. border to work in operational support missions for the Department of Homeland Security, officials from the departments of Defense and Homeland Security told reporters in Washington.

National Guard emblem.

April 7, 2018

National Guard Troops Deploy to Southern U.S. Border

WASHINGTON — The first of up to 4,000 National Guard troops Defense Secretary James N. Mattis has authorized to support the Department of Homeland Security’s mission along the southern U.S. border have deployed.

Chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White and Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, the Joint Staff director, brief reporters at the Pentagon.

April 5, 2018

DoD Enhances Support for U.S. Border Security Mission, Spokesperson Says

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis agrees border security is national security and is working closely with the Homeland Security secretary to enhance Defense Department support, Dana W. White, the chief Pentagon spokesperson, said.

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen briefs reporters at the White House, April 4, 2018.

April 5, 2018

DOD, DHS to work with governors to deploy Guardsmen to southern border

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump has directed the Defense and Homeland Security departments to work with state governors to deploy National Guard troops to the southern U.S. border, a top official said April 4.

A Marine and resident work together to clear the main road.

Sept. 29, 2017

DoD Continues Support in Hurricane-Ravaged Areas

WASHINGTON — DoD continues ongoing relief operations and deployment of additional response capacity in Puerto Rico, expanding airfield and seaport throughput and supporting Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements, a Pentagon spokesman said in a statement.