In addition to the American and Japanese paratroopers, airborne troops from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Singapore, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom ...
The bulk of deployed troops come from the Army, primarily military police, to enhance surveillance efforts and act as a deterrent to illegal crossings along the border with Mexico.
The officials said it’s not yet clear how many more service members would get tapped in ... from a variety of units – including the 82nd Airborne out of Fort Liberty – and 500 Marines ...