Just when you were losing all hope that the US-Mexico border was going to be secured, these heroes step in. Here are the amazing photos of the vigilantes that are helping to make sure illegals aren't smuggling themselves or drugs across our borders. Dressed in camouflage gear and wielding heavy machine guns, these men look like they are off to war. But while the pictures appear to show this band of brothers patrolling a conflict zone, they are actually guarding the border between the US and Mexico. The ‘watchmen’ of The Arizona Border Recon - led by the group's chief 'Nailer' - protect the border near the Mexican town of Nogales, with three goals; stop illegal immigration, stop drug smuggling, and stop human trafficking. The striking photographs were taken by Johnny Milano for his project The Hills of Pima, capturing the men's 24-hour operation which sees them monitor the border, watch carefully for immigrants and stop cross-country criminals in their tracks. (Daily Mail) Check out the pictures... Share to thank these vigilantes Share to thank these vigilantes Share to thank these vigilantes Share to thank these vigilantes Share to thank these vigilantes Share to thank these vigilantes Share to thank these vigilantes Share to thank these vigilantes Share to thank these vigilantes