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President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the Mexico border has resulted in soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell being deployed to the southern border.
Soldiers assigned to the 716th Military Police Battalion left Saturday to support the U.S. Northern Command. The soldiers will work with the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protections.
Before leaving Saturday, soldiers received the historic 101st Airborne’s ‘Screaming Eagle’ patch.
“We are trained and ready to support this important mission,” said Lt. Col. Phillip Mason, 716th Military Police Battalion commander. “Our soldiers are committed to protecting all Americans and supporting our civilian partners in defending the territorial integrity of the United States. We’re also proud to mobilize for this mission wearing the Screaming Eagle patch, which has historical significance to the 716th.”
The 101st is one of the most recognizable units in the U.S. military. It is well known from the book and HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers,” which chronicled the story of paratroopers during WWII.
Task & Purpose reported Friday that military police and engineers from eight states are among the Army and Marine units the Pentagon is sending to the southern border while soldiers with the 82nd Airborne and 10th Mountain Divisions could join them soon.
Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne and 10th Mountain have not yet been issued “prepare to deploy orders,” an official told Task & Purpose. Rather, they have been informed that if the Secretary of Defense orders the Army to send more troops to the southern border, they would be the next to go.
Trump reportedly is considering sending up to 10,000 troops to the border.
Bravo get it closed ! SSG Bill Martin, 1st platoon D Company 2nd502 infantry 101st in Vietnam 1969! Strike Force
Thank you for your service and God bless you.My husband was in Vietnam.And my son was in Iraq.You are all our heroes.
You’re all just follow orders. Good job guys and gals. USA SSG RET.
God speed and protect the men and women who wear the military uniform on this important mission, from an Army vet and retired Law Enforcement officer. My only regret is I am not young enough to join ya’ll on this important mission. Stay safe
Thanks to all the soldiers, prayers for you and your family’s
America first is what we have been missing for some time.
Stand tall my friends, you are representing our and your country, thanks for being there, remember God is first and everyone else is second, as our country is first served then all other countries are second, be safe and be strong…….
We should just take over South America they just do whatever they want. A lesson is needed here.
God speed. Late 72through mid 1974. 501st Sig Bn.
Thanks to President Donald Trump’s actions as well Governor Greg Abbott for his actions. As well the actions of our military people involved. ❣️
God bless all of you, as you carry out this important mission to help make America great again, and make America sovereign again!
Air Assault 101st and thank you for your service…
I served during 80’s with this greatest of the great military on this very same installation (426 S&S, Riggers, and DMMC) continue to make America proud and God bless.
My husband was with 101St Airborne Company A in Vietnam.
I support President Trump’s actions at the southern border, just as I did as a member of Bravo 501st Airborne Battle Group in the early 60’s.MAGA, All the Way! Richard Foster, USA LRRP Co (Germany)