Active-duty military troops are set to begin arriving in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California, on Thursday evening, marking the initial phase of deploying new forces to secure the southern border, according to defense officials.
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that approximately 1,500 troops would be sent to the border this week.
Officials indicated on Thursday that they anticipate most of these troops will arrive in El Paso, including Fort Bliss, or San Diego by Friday. Upon arrival, they will receive their mission assignments and prepare to disperse along the border. The officials provided these details to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity…