The Pentagon has deployed the USS Gravely, a Navy destroyer previously engaged in combat against Houthi forces, to support border security operations at the U.S.-Mexico border. This unusual mission aims to bolster efforts to deter illegal crossings and drug trafficking as part of a broader crackdown on immigration amid rising concerns about small boat crossings. The deployment comes in response to directives from Trump’s administration, highlighting a significant shift in how military resources are utilized in domestic security operations.