President Donald Trump is redeploying federal forces to enhance border security and increase deportations as part of his mass deportation effort. This includes Coast Guard patrols on the Rio Grande, Border Patrol agents in cities such as Charlotte, N.C., and Chicago and a naval presence in the Caribbean. While daily arrests and deportations have risen, they still fall short of the administration's goal of 3,000 removals a day, prompting internal reassignments and leadership changes within immigration agencies.

Congress has voted to reopen the government, maintaining budget levels until Jan. 30 and giving the Pentagon an 11-week window to advance key initiatives before the next budget showdown. Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta notes that the temporary funding measure includes additional money for programs such as the E-7 Wedgetail and Navy shipbuilding.

A bipartisan group of more than a dozen House members is advocating for the preservation of Navy Reserve Centers following a Senate proposal to eliminate over 100 facilities nationwide as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The Senate Armed Services Committee has labeled the centers as wasteful and ineffective, but House members argue that their closure would decrease military readiness and diminish the Navy's national presence.

Mentorship is at the core of Lt. Col. Robert L. Glover's work at Houston City College. Drawing from his military and civil affairs background, Glover provides guidance and support to students considering military service. His commitment to mentorship is driven by the belief that investing in young people's growth and decision-making can shape their futures, whether they pursue careers in the military or beyond.

Kellen Concepcion, a former Marine, is now the head of Semper Fi Rebar, a California-based subcontractor. Concepcion's military experience, particularly witnessing reconstruction efforts in Iraq, inspired his construction career. After overcoming injuries and challenges transitioning to civilian life, he found camaraderie in ironwork, leading to the founding of Semper Fi Rebar in 2016. The company has worked on major projects like Los Angeles International Airport and SoFi Stadium.

The Army is overhauling its acquisition structure in a major shakeup aimed at speeding up the delivery of weapons and technology to soldiers. The restructuring will reduce the general officer ranks and consolidate Program Executive Offices into six Portfolio Acquisition Executives.

The US Army Reserve's 510th Regional Support Group is set to mobilize across Europe, taking over base support and life-sustainment operations from the Alaska National Guard's 297th Regional Support Group. The deployment, part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, seeks to reinforce the Army's deterrence posture along the eastern flank.

The logistics sector is increasingly recognizing the value of veterans, who bring skills in teamwork, leadership, problem-solving and strategic planning, according to the Society for Human Resource Management and the Warehouse Education and Resource Council. Companies such as Amazon, UPS and Walmart have initiatives to hire veterans, leveraging their expertise in engineering, IT, logistics and security.