The bulk of deployed troops come from the Army, primarily military police, to enhance surveillance efforts and act as a deterrent to illegal crossings along the border with Mexico.

The Pentagon signaled earlier this week that Air Force C-17s could be used to fly deportation flights. That's happening now.

WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. military will send 1,500 additional active-duty troops to the border with Mexico, the White House said on Wednesday, just two days after President Donald ...

U.S.-Mexico border for a deployment that includes the use of military aircraft to conduct deportation flights and support for ...