General Dan Caine, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently made an official visit to the U.S. border. This trip underscores the importance the White House places on border security efforts. The military's involvement in border operations has been steadily increasing, with approximately 7,000 active-duty troops currently deployed.
The deployment supports various border security functions, including assisting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. The troops provide logistical support, surveillance, and engineering assistance. They are not directly involved in law enforcement activities.
General Caine's visit included briefings from military commanders and CBP officials. He also toured key areas along the border. The visit allowed him to assess the current situation firsthand and discuss strategies for ongoing and future operations. Officials emphasized the importance of interagency cooperation and the military's role in supporting civilian law enforcement efforts to maintain border security.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Visits Border Amid Increased Military Deployment
General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited the U.S. border, highlighting the White House's focus on border security. The visit comes as the military presence at the border has grown significantly. Currently, nearly 7,000 active-duty troops are stationed to support border operations. This marks General Caine's first official trip related to this mission.