Marines who participate in missions along the U.S.-Mexico border are now eligible for a newly issued medal.

WASHINGTON — U.S. troops serving along the southern border since Jan. 20 to support Border and Customs Protection agents can now receive the Mexican Border Defense Medal, according to a Pentagon memo.

President Donald Trump awarded U.S. service members with the newly established Mexican Border Defense Medal for their efforts to “safeguard our nation’s southern border.” The event, which took place ...

Dec. 16 (UPI) --President Donald Trump has awarded 13 soldiers and Marines the newly established Mexican Border Defense Medal for their contributions to safeguarding the U.S. southern border. The ...

The Mexican Border Defense Medal is pictured at the Pentagon, Aug. 20, 2025. (Photo: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza, DOD) Effective immediately, the Mexican Border Defense Medal is ...

U.S. Marines place concertina wire onto prefabricated brackets in Yuma, Arizona, July 2025. (Sgt. Mary Torres/Marine Corps) Marines who participate in missions along the U.S.-Mexico border are now ...

WASHINGTON — Effective immediately, the Mexican Border Defense Medal is established to recognize service members deployed to the U.S. international border with Mexico for Defense Department support to ...