From Fox News: Defense Department civilians are volunteering by the hundreds for temporary details with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), joining efforts to bolster operations at the troubled southern border under President Donald Trump’s priority to secure it.
In under 48 hours, nearly 500 volunteers answered the president’s call of duty, as assignments became available via USAJOBS.com. Recruiting agencies include Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“This is a national security problem, and our civilians have the critical skill sets to support DHS in their mission,” Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary for Civilian Personnel Policy Michael A. Cogar said. “We’re proud that our civilians are already willing to sign up.”
Assignments last up to 180 days, providing skills ranging from intelligence analysis to detention support.
A DoD spokesperson told Fox News, “DOD civilians — who have already undergone rigorous vetting and demonstrated their commitment to serving this nation — are invited to volunteer for temporary ICE assignments to help make America safe again and remove national security threats—including gang members and terrorists from our country.”
Civilian employees were instructed to apply through USAJOBS, then DHS will coordinate with their respective agencies for ultimate approval. If approved, candidates can be deployed within 96 hours, the report explains.
Those approved for the volunteer work will keep their same pay and benefits, while gaining cross-agency experience and professional development.
NEWS: DOD Civilians Can Volunteer for Details to Southern Borderhttps://t.co/o902t9Co6J
— Department of Defense 🇺🇸 (@DeptofDefense) August 22, 2025
Hundreds of DoD civilians accept call of duty in southern border mission under Trump’s order https://t.co/GulqovqrXs
— Fox News (@FoxNews) August 23, 2025
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