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Mattis OKs extension of troop deployment on Mexico border

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has approved plans to extend the deployment of active-duty U.S. troops at the southern border with Mexico until Jan. 31.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Troops may spend Christmas on US-Mexico border

The original orders called for troops to be home Dec. 15; now deployment orders may be extended through January.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

At US Southern Command, Mattis says military alliances help stability in Western Hemisphere

Defense Secretary James Mattis said Monday that the U.S. military brings stability to most of Latin America through its operations run across the hemisphere by the Miami-based Southern Command.

5 years ago

2,100 mostly unarmed Guard troops on border as Trump vows to send more to stop migrant caravan

National Guard could send 2,000 more troops to border, if governors OK the deployment.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

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