A ceremony was held in Washington to honor service members for their work on the border. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented awards to 50 individuals, including an El Paso soldier. Sgt.
1st Class Cristian Hidalgo was among those recognized with the Mexican Border Defense Medal. The ceremony took place on July 27, 2026. Further details about the ceremony and the recipients of the Mexican Border Defense Medal can be found through local news sources, including Yourbasin.
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