‘Texas Defense Area’ set up from El Paso to Fort Hancock

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Northern Command announced the establishment of another National Defense Area in El Paso.

U.S. Northern Command posted on X that the National Defense Area is now a part of Fort Bliss.

News: Another National Defense Area established in TX. El Paso NDA is now part of Ft. Bliss. @JointTFSB troops under #USNORTHCOM will operate with the same authorities & tasks as those in the NM NDA. LINK: https://t.co/Z6A5iORccspic.twitter.com/xkCeK9qPJ1

— U.S. Northern Command (@USNorthernCmd) May 1, 2025

Officials also posted that Joint Task Force Southern Border troops will operate with the same authority and tasks as those in the New Mexico National Defense Area…

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