Staff Reports
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has decided that it’s time for the U.S. military to step in and help secure the southern border, a move that has likely sent a collective shiver down the spines of those who think open borders are a prudent idea. Over the weekend, Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed that the Secretary has ordered the deployment of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team along with an aviation battalion. These are not your average weekend warriors; they are trained soldiers ready to reinforce security where it is most needed.
Under the leadership of President Trump, Secretary Hegseth is mimicking the no-nonsense approach that characterized Trump’s tenure. The Pentagon has made it clear that the deployment aims to tighten the border and uphold America’s territorial integrity, something that seems to perplex the pro-open border crowd. It’s a classic case of the federal government finally acknowledging its most important job: protecting the country from unwanted intrusions. The soldiers will bring the total number of active-duty forces at the border to around 9,000—talk about fortifying the front lines!
Approximately 2,400 soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Carson, Colorado, will be mobilizing to the border, although the specific locations remain under wraps. The Strykers, which are armored vehicles that could intimidate any would-be border crossers, will help in a variety of auxiliary roles. They’ll be handling tasks like detection, administration, and logistics—essentially running the machinery that keeps border operations flowing smoothly, though they won’t be involved in deportations. This is likely a relief to those who are concerned about military troops suddenly moonlighting as immigration officers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Orders Stryker Brigade, Aviation Battalion to U.S. Southern Border https://t.co/NT2POUUjSx
— Steve Ferguson (@lsferguson) March 4, 2025
Interestingly enough, the last time these Strykers rolled down to the southern border was in 2012. Perhaps they’ve been waiting around long enough and are now eager to do their part to ensure the border is secure. An additional 500 soldiers from the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade out of Fort Stewart, Georgia, will also join, assisting with logistics and medical evacuations. The more, the merrier when it comes to securing America’s southern frontier.
Northcom Commander Gen. Gregory Guillot couldn’t be clearer about the objective: these deployments aim to ramp up efforts against illegal immigration and the drug trade. For individuals who see the border as a mere suggestion, this military initiative sends a message that the U.S. is serious about combatting illegal activities. After all, if a nation can’t safeguard its borders, what’s left? In an age of heightened security concerns, it’s about time America’s borders felt a little more like Fort Knox and a little less like a revolving door for anyone who can jump a fence.
