The U.S. Navy is planting its flag in Arizona’s desert, turning 140 miles of borderland into a fortress against unauthorized migration.
Breitbart reported that on Wednesday, the Pentagon unveiled plans for a fourth National Defense Area (NDA) near the Barry M. Goldwater Range, signaling a bold escalation in President Trump’s border security crusade. While progressives clutch their pearls, the move underscores a no-nonsense approach to national sovereignty.
This new zone joins three others—New Mexico, West Texas, and Texas’s Rio Grande—where the military detains suspected border crossers and hands them to law enforcement.
The Pentagon’s latest directive, controlled by the Navy, spans federal land and aims to choke off illegal crossings. It’s a clear message: the border isn’t a welcome mat.
Back on March 20, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth kicked off this military push, ordering troops to take on immigration enforcement duties.
The groundwork was laid by President Trump’s April 11 memorandum, which called for sealing the southern border against what he described as an immigrant “invasion.” Critics may cry overreach, but supporters see it as a long-overdue stand for law and order.
The first NDA sprouted on April 21, 2025, covering 170 miles of New Mexico’s border. It was a testing ground for the military’s new role in detaining unauthorized migrants.
The operation’s success silenced doubters who claimed soldiers couldn’t handle border patrol. Just ten days later, on May 1, a second NDA stretched 63 miles across West Texas, from El Paso to Fort Hancock.
This zone tightened the net, proving the Pentagon could scale up fast. The progressive crowd grumbled, but results don’t lie.
By June 25, the Air Force took charge of a 250-mile NDA along Texas’ Rio Grande in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties. This third zone showed the military’s all-in commitment to Trump’s vision. Detractors called it militarization; patriots called it duty.
The Navy’s Arizona NDA, announced by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, marks the fourth pillar in this border defense strategy.
Parnell boasted, “We have made incredible progress and will continue to work toward achieving 100% operational control of the border.” His confidence is backed by data: zero “gotaways” between June 28 and June 30, thanks to military and Customs and Border Protection teamwork.
Joint Task Force Southern Border, with 8,500 soldiers, has been the muscle behind this operation. Since March, they’ve clocked over 3,500 patrols, each one a step toward a secure frontier. The woke brigade might sneer, but these troops are delivering where bureaucrats failed.
The NDAs empower soldiers to detain alleged trespassers—those crossing from Mexico—before transferring them to law enforcement. It’s a streamlined system that cuts through the red tape of civilian agencies. Critics who wail about “militarized borders” miss the point: order requires strength.
President Trump’s April 11 memorandum wasn’t just rhetoric; it was a blueprint for action. By authorizing military intervention, he flipped the script on decades of porous border policies. The left’s hand-wringing over “human rights” ignores the chaos of unchecked migration.
Hegseth’s March 20 order set the stage, mobilizing the military for immigration enforcement. It was a gutsy move, aligning the Pentagon with Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations. The chattering class may scoff, but voters demanded results, not excuses.
The Rio Grande NDA, established on June 25, was a masterstroke, locking down a hotspot for crossings. Its success, coupled with the New Mexico and West Texas zones, proves the strategy works. Naysayers can’t argue with zero gotaways.
The Arizona NDA, under Navy control, targets a rugged stretch near the Barry M. Goldwater Range. Its 140-mile span is a daunting barrier for would-be crossers. The Navy’s involvement adds a new layer of discipline to an already robust operation.
Parnell’s July 2 press conference laid bare the Pentagon’s resolve. His claim of “incredible progress” isn’t just spin—3,500 patrols and flawless coordination with Border Patrol back it up. The left’s outrage feels hollow when faced with such undeniable momentum.
This border crackdown is Trump’s promise kept: a secure America, unapologetically protected. While critics pine for open borders, the military’s NDAs are restoring control, one mile at a time. The woke dream of a borderless world is fading, and conservatives are cheering the dawn of a stronger nation.
