Fort Carson troops deployed to Southern Border, utilizing advanced tech for surveillance and drug detection. Despite decreased migrant numbers, soldiers patrolled over one thousand miles of rugged terrain, including urban landscapes and national parks. Their role expanded to detaining immigrants for trespassing on Defense Department land, a change from previous assistance to Customs and Border Patrol. The increased military presence, while viewed as a deterrent by the Trump administration, raises concerns among border residents about soldier training in civilian interactions.
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