March 3 - March 9Welcome back to another week of captivating history in "This Week's USBP Anniversaries and Milestones." This week, we delve into the period of March 3rd to March 9th, uncovering notable events and honoring the memories of those who have served. From the activation of the "Special Mobile Force Operation" in 1955 to the solemn remembrance of agents who made the ultimate sacrifice, join us as we explore these significant moments in the history of the U.S. Border Patrol. Have a great week! Cliff P.S. - As an open and continuous invitation to current and former USBP employees, I am always accepting photos to post in the USBP Photo Galleries and in the Upholding Honor First pages. I sure would appreciate you visiting those pages and sending me anything that you think I could post (just send them to [email protected]). As always, make sure to explore all of the hyperlinks to the documents and pages. Finally, please forward this blog to whomever you think may enjoy it. THIS WEEK'S USBP ANNIVERSARIES AND MILESTONESMarch 3
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Agent Luna was killed in the line of duty on March 8, 2024. He was involved in a tragic accident while on board a National Guard helicopter supporting U.S. Border Patrol operations, which crashed near the U.S./Mexico border. He is survived by his widow, Esmeralda; children, Sara and Hayden; mother, Josie; father and stepmother, Victor and San Juanita (both retired BPAs); and half-brother, Thad. Agent Luna's commitment and sacrifice are deeply honored by the Border Patrol community. March 9
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Clifford GillBlog author, retired U.S. Border Patrol Assistant Chief and, current U.S. Border Patrol employee advocate. Ray HarrisSite founder and owner, former Supervisory Border Patrol Agent and retired Immigration Special Agent. Joseph BancoU.S. Border Patrol historian and retired Deputy Chief Patrol Agent. Archives
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