Pentagon Renews Call for Civilian Volunteers to Support DHS Border Mission
Mar 19, 2026

The Department of Defense has renewed its request for civilian employees to volunteer for support roles with the Department of Homeland Security, according to an internal email. As of this update, 1,000 civilians have been added to assist DHS, with 200 already deployed and 900 applications submitted. Volunteers, who need no resume or specific skills to apply, serve details of 60 days that can be extended up to 180 days, supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection with logistics, operations planning, and informant tiplines.
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