Acting SecDef Spencer's First Order: Send 2,100 More Troops to Border
One thousand Texas National Guardsmen will joint 1,100 active-duty troops on the border in the next several weeks.
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2 Marines Arrested, Accused of Smuggling Undocumented Immigrants from Mexico
Two Marine infantrymen were pulled over and arrested by U.S. Border Patrol, along with three undocumented immigrants.
Appeals Court: Trump Can't Use Pentagon Cash for Border Wall
The case may still be considered, but the administration cannot build during the legal challenge.
Official: Soldiers Died by Suicide at Arizona-Mexico Border
Both soldiers were assigned to the Southwest Border Support Mission.
Mexico Cracks Down at US Border with 15,000 Troops
The government has faced criticism for stopping migrants from crossing the US-Mexican border.
Texas Sending Another 1,000 National Guard Troops to Border
Guard members will assist at new detention facilities in the Rio Grande Valley and El Paso and at ports of entry.
Border Patrol: Military Has Contributed to 100,000 Apprehensions on Border
U.S. service members have helped apprehend more than 100,000 illegal immigrants, the U.S. Border Patrol's chief says.
Border Patrol Rescues 17 Migrants Lost on Yuma Bombing Range
Border Patrol agents say 17 migrants have been rescued after they crossed into a military bombing range in Arizona.
Military Budget Battle Focuses On Border Wall Funding, Deployments
Republicans are pushing to restore military funding for the border wall.
Private Border Wall Started by Wounded Veteran Sees First Section Completed
The half-mile segment links an existing 21-mile section of the border fence with a stretch of impassible terrain.
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Should Low-Income Military Families Get a Food Allowance? White House Says No
A provision in the House defense policy bill would create an entitlement to cover food and other needs.
Here's the New Marine Corps Weapon that Just Destroyed an Iranian Drone
The Marine Corps' Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, known as LMADIS, jammed an Iranian drone.
Lawmaker Orders Investigation into 'Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms
A bill in Congress would order a GAO report on whether there really are gender disparities in uniform prices.
US Marine Corps Asks Duncan Hunter to Stop Using Marine Symbols for Campaign
The service apparently wrote Hunter a letter asking him to immediately stop using the USMC Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem.
Marines' New Top Officer Wants to Give New Moms a Full Year Off
The commandant's plan would drastically expand the service's maternity leave benefits.