The Pentagon announced the creation of a new national defense area (NDA) along 140 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. The zone will be managed by the U.S. Navy as an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, located near the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range.
The NDA will allow military personnel to install barriers, conduct patrols, and detain trespassers for law enforcement. Historically used for military training, the area has faced ongoing issues with drug trafficking, human smuggling, and environmental damage from frequent border crossings.
The Air Force and Marine Corps reported high incidents of narcotics seizures, repeated breaches in the border wall, and migrant rescues in the harsh desert conditions.
The Arizona zone has become the fourth NDA after a recent designation in Southern Texas along 250 miles of the Rio Grande, which is managed by Joint Base San Antonio. The Pentagon states that these measures are part of a broader border security effort, which currently involves about 8,500 military personnel.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for President Trump as he pursues policies to enhance U.S. border security.
- For Defense Secretary Hegseth to seek God’s guidance as he oversees the Pentagon.
- For U.S. military officials as they designate national defense areas to protect the nation’s borders.
- For members of the U.S. Armed Forces as they serve at home and abroad.
