US Military Fortifies Border: Troop Numbers Surge

A senior U.S. military official reports 5,000 active-duty troops are stationed at the US-Mexico border, with numbers expected to rise. General Gregory Guillot, leader of U.S. Northern Command, assured lawmakers that the deployment does not currently affect troop readiness for other operations.

The presence of 5,000 active-duty U.S. troops along the United States' border with Mexico is set to increase, as revealed by a senior military authority on Thursday.

General Gregory Guillot, head of the U.S. Northern Command, informed lawmakers in a recent hearing that these deployments have yet to impact the troops' readiness for other missions.

Despite the growing numbers, Guillot's statements provided reassurance about maintaining operational preparedness amidst expanding border responsibilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)