SECURITYJul 27 · 23:03 UTCBORDER REPORTDave Burge

El Paso soldier among 50 honored for border service

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the Mexican Border Defense Medal to Sgt. 1st Class Cristian Hidalgo and 49 other service members during a ceremony in Washington on July 27, 2026. The honor recognizes their service related to border defense.

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