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Lawmakers Seek Extension Of National Guard Border Security Operation – HSToday
Ten Republican lawmakers wrote to President Barack Obama Friday to request the extension of the National Guard’s support mission along the US southwest border.
At present, Operation Phalanx, the Guard’s border security mission, will end in June when its funding runs out. About 1,200 National Guard troops support US Border Patrol by spotting border intrusions and providing technical support under the operation.

Lawmakers Seek Extension Of National Guard Border Security Operation – HSToday

Ten Republican lawmakers wrote to President Barack Obama Friday to request the extension of the National Guard’s support mission along the US southwest border.

At present, Operation Phalanx, the Guard’s border security mission, will end in June when its funding runs out. About 1,200 National Guard troops support US Border Patrol by spotting border intrusions and providing technical support under the operation.