Military fortifications and positions along cease-fire or control lines commonly include outposts, sand berms of multiple stories in height, barbed wire, manned troop positions, armored vehicles such as tanks, access roads, and aerial drones for observation.
January 01, 2025
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Typical elements and infrastructure used to fortify and control frontiers or de facto boundaries.
A federal government shutdown can halt pay for federal employees and disrupt services provided by troops, air traffic controllers, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, and Border Patrol officials.
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Typical operational and workforce impacts resulting from lapses in federal appropriations.