Underway, focused and mission-ready.
Since departing Naval Station Mayport for deployment May 11, Sailors aboard Freedom- variant littoral combat ship USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) have been hard at work supporting U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) border security objectives.
All U.S. Northern Command efforts to protect the United States sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security from unlawful mass migration, narcotics trafficking, human smuggling and trafficking, and other criminal activities now fall under the overarching operational name – Operation Ardent Vanguard. @DHSgov@CBP #ArdentVanguard
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The Department of War is providing support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the World Cup matches held in the U.S. from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Support is similar to what has been provided in the past to ensure the safety and security of major events such as the State of the Union. USNORTHCOM’s mission is homeland defense including defense support of civil authorities. We are proud to support and enable a safe and secure tournament.
#NORTHCOM #NORAD #WeHaveTheWatch #WeAre26
@WHTaskForceFIFA@FIFAWorldCup@DeptofWar@DHSgov
Eighty-two years ago today, freedom stood on the edge of extinction, and Allied forces stormed into hell to help save the world.
We will never forget the courage, the sacrifice, and the blood spilled on that fateful day.
After 37 years of dedicated homeland defense and border security, Joint Task Force North (JTF-North) has cased its colors and transitioned to the new Joint Interagency Task Force–Counter Cartel (JIATF-CC).
"Operating under #USNORTHCOM, JTF-North became the premier military organization for synchronizing support to federal, state, and local law enforcement... As new threats emerge and continue to evolve, the military's support to law enforcement is more important now than ever. The unique operational bridge that JTF-North provided will forever be a textbook example of how a joint military force can seamlessly integrate with Interagency Partners to protect the Nation, and a basis for JIATF- Counter Cartel's continued support to law enforcement." - Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander, U.S. Northern Command
This historic shift marks a new chapter in the fight against transnational threats, uniting military, law enforcement, and intelligence partners under a permanent interagency framework.
Learn more about JTF-North’s legacy and the future of border security:
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#USNORTHCOM #JTFSB #BorderSecurity #HomelandDefense #JIATFCC #WeHaveTheWatch
@DeptofWar
On April 23, 2026, Wellton Border Patrol Station agents and Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) agents responded to a request from the Mexican Consulate regarding a missing individual abandoned in the remote desert. The subject was found suffering from heat-related stress and required medical evacuation. This incident highlights the extreme dangers of attempting to cross the border through desert terrain, especially the risk of heat exhaustion and life-threatening conditions. Crossing the border in these areas can be deadly—do not risk your life.
#BorderPatrol #BORSTAR #cbp #dhs
Over the last two days, #USNORTHCOM and #USSOUTHCOM participated in Warfighter Talks, addressing hemipsheric approaches to hemispheric and homeland threats.
“We are linked with U.S. Southern Command by common threats, shared partners, competing resource demands, and the reality that defending the United States begins further and further away from the U.S. border. Our adversaries operate seamlessly across our areas of responsibility – seeing a single, continuous battlespace. It is time we operate with that same mindset. Through this week’s Warfighter Talks with USSOUTHCOM, we are strengthening our approach where two combatant commands can operate with shared purpose and without friction, collaborating across layers and zones," said Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander NORAD and U.S. Northern Command.
June 1st marks the start of Hurricane Season 2026, U.S. Northern Command remains steadfast in its commitment to Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA). For decades, USNORTHCOM has played a vital role in responding to emergencies—ranging from hurricanes and severe winter storms to wildfires and other natural disasters.
By working closely with local, state, and federal partners, USNORTHCOM helps protect
lives, restore stability, and support communities when they need it most. Our teams stand ready to provide logistical coordination, search and rescue, medical support, and infrastructure restoration—demonstrating our unwavering dedication to the safety and
resilience of our homeland.
As this hurricane season begins, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners,
prepared to answer the call and support those in need.
#USNORTHCOM #DSCA #Preparedness #HomelandDefense #WeHaveTheWatch
Earlier today, #USNORTHCOM presided over @JointTFSB's Transfer of Authority ceremony from @101stAASLTDIV to @1stArmoredDiv.
"The 101st’s most enduring legacy will be how they evolved the operational environment – institutionalizing interoperability, launching first-of-their-kind encrypted joint patrols with Mexican Military counterparts, and seamlessly incorporating advanced military technology such as High Energy Lasers. The Screaming Eagles effectively cut through friction, securing critical intelligence authorities, and empowering subordinate commanders with the agency and agility to defeat emerging threats," said USNORTHCOM Commander Gregory M. Guillot.
#SouthernBorder #HomelandDefense
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Earlier today, #USNORTHCOM presided over @JointTFSB's Transfer of Authority ceremony from @101stAASLTDIV to @1stArmoredDiv.
"The 101st’s most enduring legacy will be how they evolved the operational environment – institutionalizing interoperability, launching first-of-their-kind encrypted joint patrols with Mexican Military counterparts, and seamlessly incorporating advanced military technology such as High Energy Lasers. The Screaming Eagles effectively cut through friction, securing critical intelligence authorities, and empowering subordinate commanders with the agency and agility to defeat emerging threats," said USNORTHCOM Commander Gregory M. Guillot.
#SouthernBorder #HomelandDefense
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Interagency training🚑#JTF_SB conducts hands-on casualty care and medical evacuation drills alongside U.S. Border Patrol EMTs. Integrating these standardized protocols ensures seamless medical support along the #southernborder.
@USNorthernCmd@DeptofWar@CBP#WeHaveTheWatch
Since deploying to the southern border, the @USArmy 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) has been defending the territorial integrity of the United States.
During the 9 month deployment the @101stAASLTDIV soldiers:
- Served over 231 days as the Joint Task Force Southern Border HQ
- 99,245 detection and monitoring operations
- Executed 65 named operations
- Increased domain awareness
- Disrupted narcoterrorist operations
- Locked down the southern border
Thank you 101st Airborne!
This Memorial Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of the brave Americans who gave their lives for this great nation.
We will never forget their courage, their devotion, and the freedoms they fought to defend.
As part of the bilateral military relationship between Mexico and the United States, from May 11 to 13, 2026, 77 students from Mexico’s National Defense College participated in a study visit to the facilities of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, U.S.
The students engaged in discussions with U.S. Northern Command leaders focused on national defense functions, defense support to civilian authorities, security cooperation and logistics, as well as operations along the shared border.
This academic activity enhances cooperation procedures that contribute to strengthening
the capabilities of the Mexican and U.S. Armed Forces, under the guiding principles: reciprocity, shared and differentiated responsibility, mutual trust, and full respect for sovereign decisions and territories.
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