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Latest "us-mexico border mission" stories
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Some US troops on the border to leave this week; about 3,000 will stay
The border mission has less need now for some of the troops' specialties.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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
DoD gets request for 4,000 troops to stay on Mexico border through Jan. 31
About 1,600 forces will go home, while others may rotate in.
By Tara Copp, Associated Press
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, Associated Press