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U.S. Army CBRNE command participates in bilateral exercise with Mexican military
July 22, 2024 — Soldiers from the U.S. military’s premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) command participated in a bilateral exercise with the Mexican Army in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico, June 24 - 28. ... MORE

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LEAP Scholars help solidify and strengthen American partnership with Mexican Air Force
June 24, 2024 — When Mexico wanted to start a security forces career field in its air force, it looked at several countries to assist them. The presence of Language Enabled Airman Program scholars, who have backgrounds in security forces, was a big factor in Mexico choosing to partner with the U.S. Air Force... MORE

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Staff Sgt. Edgar Bravo, a LEAP Scholar Inter-American Air Forces Academy Instructor, shows a Mexican delegation the use of a virtual reality simulator. This allows users to simulate being at a specific air base of their selection and practice all the techniques to defend and protect their resources.

New guidance for travel to Mexico
February 25, 2019 — The U.S. Army North Force Protection Division has new guidelines regarding travel to Mexico to ensure that our service members are kept safe... MORE

DOD, Homeland Security outline National Guard role in securing border
April 18, 2018 — National Guard troops are deploying to the U.S. border with Mexico to work in support functions for the Department of Homeland Security, including in aviation, operational and infrastructure missions, officials from the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security told reporters in Washington April 16... MORE

A Texas Guardsmen and a Customs and Border Patrol agent discuss the lay of the land April 10 on the shores of the Rio Grande River in Starr County, Texas as part of the federal call-up to the Texas Mexico border. Soldiers called to duty at the border support federal partners and primarily serve in observe-and-report roles.