by Erica Carlin at Liberty One
President Trump made major moves to strengthen the southern border security by deploying over 10,000 U.S. military troops. His swift action came through multiple executive orders aimed at protecting the nation’s borders.
The orders instructed the Department of Defense to work closely with the United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) to prevent illegal activities like unlawful migration, narcotics trafficking, and human smuggling.
In no time, 1,500 troops were already stationed at the border, adding to the 2,500 reservists who were already present. By March 1st, a Stryker brigade combat team and a support aviation battalion were on the ground, boosting the Title 10 forces to around 9,000.
These units came armed with Stryker vehicles, Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters, ready to assist Customs and Border Protection agents.
The impact was almost immediate. Illegal border crossings saw a dramatic 90 percent drop, marking February as a record low in U.S. history, according to The Center Square. In an effort to bolster these results, a missile destroyer was also dispatched to aid USNORTHCOM’s mission in both U.S. and international waters. This step was part of a broader strategy to enhance national security.
Additional troops from different states were also sent to…
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