125 Hoosier National Guard members deploying to Texas for immigration enforcement support

They'll deploy to southern Texas for a nearly yearlong immigration enforcement boost, relieving another mobilization from Monticello.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 270

Last Updated: 6 days ago


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About 125 Indiana National Guard members from Plymouth will deploy to southern Texas for a nearly yearlong immigration enforcement boost, relieving another mobilization from Monticello.

The members said goodbye to their family, friends and other loved ones during a departure ceremony Saturday.

They’re going as part of the ongoing Operation Arden Vanguard, launched in early 2025 to secure the U.S. border with Mexico.

“Our mission there is to support Customs and Border Protection. Essentially, we’re …

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