1/6 @POTUS has authorized the @USNationalGuard, in-state status and with the affected governors' approval, to enhance its support to @CBP along the border.
2/6 The @USNationalGuard efforts will include aviation, engineer, surveillance, communications, vehicle maintenance and logistics support. They will support border patrol agents who are performing law enforcement duties.
3/6 We will focus on supporting @CBP priorities, which will determine the timeframe and number of personnel employed.
4/6 Effective immediately, we are also establishing a new border security support cell led by Ken Rapuano, ASD for homeland defense and global security. This is a 24/7 cell that will serve as the single conduit for information and coordination between @DeptofDefense and @DHSgov.
5/6 Between the existing border security support we provide to @DHSgov and the expanded @USNationalGuard presence we're also pursuing, we will continue to have an important role in securing our nation's border.
6/6 We look forward to continuing our partnership with @DHSgov to ensure the defense of this nation and the security of the American people.
