National Guard troops begin to arrive in Laredo

National Guardsmen arrive at the Laredo Energy Arena for orientation meeting with Laredo Sector Border Patrol. National Guardsmen arrive at the Laredo Energy Arena for orientation meeting with Laredo Sector Border Patrol. Photo: Laredo Morning Times Photo: Laredo Morning Times Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close National Guard troops begin to arrive in Laredo 1 / 12 Back to Gallery

National Guard troops have began to appear in the Gateway City.

The troops ordered by Trump to help secure the border arrived in Laredo Thursday morning for an orientation meeting with the Laredo Sector Border Patrol.

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The meeting is taking place at the Laredo Energy Arena.

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