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This Week in USBP History, Vol. 79

3/5/2023

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March 5 - March 11


Intro

Good morning, 
 
Welcome to another This Week in USBP History! 
 
The U.S. Border Patrol's Values (Part 3)

In the last two blog posts, we explored the U.S. Border Patrol's values. We began by discussing the Patrol's motto, "Honor First," its origins, and the values it might represent (remember, the Patrol has not defined its meaning). We then moved on to examine the Patrol's formal awards system, the USBP Honorary Awards, which were created in 2018. We discussed how an organization's values are codified in its awards system and how the USBP's Honorary Awards demonstrate the values that the Patrol holds in high regard.
 
In this blog we will look at the historic actions of the Patrol to extrapolate its values.  Remember, actions and inactions speak louder than words.  
 
The work I’m going to present was compiled years ago by retired Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Joseph Banco.  I’ve said before and its worth mentioning again, I give a constant trickle of USBP history with this blog, but Joe authors incredible books full of verified and well referenced history.  His books are the authority on USBP history.  Please take the time and read more about Joe and find out how to buy his books. They are absolutely must reads for current and former USBP personnel, and anyone curious about the Patrol.
 
The following is Joe Banco’s work that I have lightly edited.  
 
U.S. Border Patrol History – Historic Deployments                                          
 
National Security
  • 1941 – The U.S. Border Patrol is placed in charge of Axis Enemy Detention Camps in Fort Stanton NM, Fort Missoula MT, and Fort Lincoln ND.
  • 1942 – The U.S. Border Patrol is detailed to guard enemy diplomats and their families at the Greenbrier Hotel at White Sulphur Springs, WV, the Homestead Hotel at Hot Springs, VA, and Asheville NC.
  • 1942 – The U.S. Border Patrol is assigned control of additional Axis Enemy Detention Camps in Tuna Canyon CA, Sharp Park CA, Santa Fe NM, Seagoville TX and Kennedy TX.
  • 1960 – U.S. Border Patrol Inspectors are deployed to the Florida Keys and participate in the transfer of food and drugs in exchange for Bay of Pigs prisoners.
  • 1961, August 10 - President Kennedy announced to the nation that U.S. Border Patrol Inspectors would be assigned to protect a number of flights in order to prevent hijack attempts. Twelve hours later, our officers were riding and safeguarding commercial flights. The operation was coordinated by the Miami Sector for the entire United States. The operation ends on October 23, 1961 with 355 USBP Inspectors guarding 1,310 commercial flights.
  • 1969, January 21 – U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to Washington DC to support the USSS with the Presidential Inauguration.
  • 1980, February – U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to help provide security at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY.
  • 1984, July/August – U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to provide security at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, CA
  • 1985 – First BORTAC foreign deployment – Operation Cadence in Guatemala
  • 1990/1991 – U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to various U.S. international airports on Counter-Terrorism Security Detail in support of Operation Desert Storm.
  • 1996, July/August – U.S. Border Patrol Agent are deployed to provide security at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, GA.
  • 2001, September/October – U.S. Border Patrol deploys 318 agents to nine U.S. international airports for security within 48 hours following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
  • 2002, February – U.S. Border Patrol deploys 261 Agents to help provide security at the Winter Olympics in Sal Lake City, UT.
  • 2005, January - U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to Washington DC to support the USSS and Capitol Police with the Presidential Inauguration.
  • 2009, January - U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to Washington DC to support the USSS and Capitol Police with the Presidential Inauguration.
  • 2013, January - U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to Washington DC to support the USSS and Capitol Police with the Presidential Inauguration.
  • 2015, September - U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to Washington DC and Philadelphia PA to support the USSS in protecting Pope Francis during the papal visit to the U.S.
  • 2016, July - U.S. Border Patrol Agents are Cleveland OH and Philadelphia PA to support the USSS in protecting the Republican and Democrat National Conventions.
  • 2017, January - U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to Washington DC to support the USSS and Capitol Police with the Presidential Inauguration.
 
Civil Disturbances
  • 1961, May – 349 Patrol Inspectors are detailed to assist U.S. marshals in quelling racial disturbances at Montgomery, Alabama. Subsequently, Patrol Inspectors have assisted U.S. Marshals in riot control at Oxford, Mississippi, Selma-Montgomery, Alabama, at the Pentagon and Resurrection City in Washington, D.C
  • 1961, September – 250 U.S. Border Patrol Inspectors assist U.S. Marshals in riot control at the University of Mississippi to protect the first black student during desegregation, Oxford, MS. 
  • 1963 – U.S. Border Patrol Inspectors are deployed to Washington, DC to support other federal agencies during protests against the House of Representatives meeting on un-American activities and the March on Washington.
  • 1973, February/March – Fifty U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to assist U.S. Marshals during the Native American uprising at Wounded Knee, SD.
  • 1982 – U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to control inmate uprising at the Krome Detention Center in Florida.
  • 1987, November – U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to control inmate uprisings at the Marana Detention Facility in Arizona, Atlanta Federal Penitentiary in Georgia, and the Oakdale Detention Facility in Louisiana.
  • 1992, April-May – U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to provide security and quell civil disturbances after the Rodney King verdict in Los Angeles, CA.
  • 1996 – U.S. Border Patrol Agent are deployed to provide security at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, GA.
  • 2000, April – U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to Washington DC to guard Department of Justice facilities and assist in riot control during the World Trade Organization protects.
 
Natural Disasters
U.S. Border Patrol Agents have supported security, law enforcement and humanitarian assistance efforts in the aftermath of numerous natural disaster such as:
  • 1989 - U.S. Border Patrol Agents are deployed to provide security and humanitarian assistance after the San Francisco earthquake.
  • 1992 – Hurricane Andrew, South Florida
  • 1995 - Hurricane Marilyn, Virgin Islands
  • 1998 - Hurricane Georges, Puerto Rico
  • 1999 – Hurricane Bret, Laredo Texas
  • 2005 – Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans Louisiana
 
Significant Border Security Operations
  • 1952 – Operation Wetback
  • 1957 – Operation Intrepid
  • 1961 – Operation Skyward (Miami Sector)
  • 1961 – Operation Seaward (Puerto Rico)
  • 1961 – Operation Freeway (Civil Rights Deployments)
  • 1969 - Operation Intercept/Cooperation (SW Border and Interior checkpoints)
  • 1985 – Operation Snow Cap (South America)
  • 1993 – Operation Blockade (El Paso)
  • 1994-1995: Operation Hold The Line (El Paso)
  • 1994-1996:  Operation Gatekeeper (San Diego Sector)
  • 1996- Operation Spring Plan (Tucson Sector)
  • 1996-1997: Operation Rio Grande (McAllen Sector)
  • 1997-1999 – El Centro Initiative (El Centro Sector)
  • 1997-2000: Operation Safeguard (Tucson Sector)
  • 2000, April – Operation Reunion (Elian Gonzalez)
  • 2001 – Operation Safe Passage (airport security)
  • 2002 – Operation Northern Vigilance (US-Canada border)
  • 2002 – Operation Northern Shield (US-Canada border POEs)  

That’s a lot of stuff and I’m sure we could find more.  But what do all those occurrences tell us about the Patrol’s values? 
 
I’m reminded of the definition of Esprit de Corps that was drafted for the Patrol.  When I look at all of those occurrences, I know that I was part of an organization that is rich in history, has a tradition of performing meaningful work, and a culture of making a difference.  It fills me with pride!

And it is easy to see the Patrol's values, making a difference through action.  And the Patrol has made a difference for decades.  Those differences can be generally categorized as enforcing the laws of the United States, and providing humanitarian assistance to those in need.  It is a very impressive organizational resume.  

This week starts in 1904 with a letter of recommendation from the Governor of the Territory of Arizona for Jeff Milton to be a Chinese Inspector.  In 1925, the Detroit District Director wanted Patrol Inspectors to be ​designated as special agents of the Prohibition Department.  There were gunfights in El Paso, and much more!

We remember Adam Ruiz on his Newton-Azrak Award action anniversary.

​We remember four of our fallen on the anniversary of their deaths.

​Enjoy and have a great week!

Cliff
PS - 
  • 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 cliff@honorfirst.com).
  • As always, make sure to explore all of the hyperlinks to documents and pages.
  • Finally, please forward this blog to whomever you think may enjoy it.

ESPRIT DE CORPS

The workplace climate resulting from a combination of organizational pride and employee morale.
  • Organizational pride is the positive feeling experienced by employees from being part of a meaningful team that is rich in history, tradition and culture.
  • Employee morale is the feeling experienced by employee based in part on their perception of:
    • Being valued by the organization,
    • Fairly compensated, and
    • Performing meaningful work.
 
Esprit de corps is reinforced through the shared goals, mission and values of the organization and its employees.

The definition turns Esprit de Corps into a simple formula and defines parts that comprise organizational pride and employee morale.

Esprit de Corps = Organizational Pride + Employee Morale

Esprit de Corps is the key to a healthy organization and engaged employees.

​Honor First is foundational to the Border Patrol's organizational pride and integral to its Esprit de Corps.

DOCUMENTS AND EVENTS

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1904
  • On March 9, 1904, the Governor of Arizona wrote a letter of recommendation for Jeff Milton (1861-1947) to be a Chinese Immigrant Inspector.  The letter gives a brief outline of Milton’s various jobs.
    • As per documents that supported Jeff Milton's retirement in 1932, he was neither a Border Patrol Inspector nor a member of the Border Patrol.  He was a well-known law enforcement officer in the El Paso District, which encompasses modern day Tucson, El Paso and Big Bend Sectors.  It is thought that the leaders of the newly formed Border Patrol used Jeff Milton's rugged independence as an example for new inspectors to follow.  This led to him mistakenly being considered the first Border Patrol Inspector.?

1925
  • On March 11, 1925, the Detroit District Director wrote a memo requesting that Border Patrol Inspectors be “designated special agents of the Prohibition Department”.  Interesting in this memo:
    • Three “Patrol Inspectors in Charge” are mentioned.  That title would be changed to “Chief Patrol Inspector” with the implementation of General Order 61 in 1926.
      • Walter R. Brooks (1880-1954)
      • Ruel E. Davenport (1878-1961)
      • George T. Montague - I could not locate the gravesite of George T. Montague.  However, I did find newspaper articles that showed he was transferred to Baltimore as an Immigrant Inspector in 1927.  He resigned from the Immigration Service approximately two months after that transfer.  In 1929, he was detained and subsequently release for suspicion of bootlegging while he was assigned to Detroit.  Although, I could locate other people with the same name, I could not confirm any of them were this George T. Montague.
    • Also with the implementation of General Order 61, Ruel Davenport, would become one of the first two Chiefs of the Border Patrol.  
    • On March 29, 1926, about a year after this memo, General Order 63 would be implemented giving Border Patrol Inspectors and Immigrant Inspectors clear authority to enforce laws other than immigration laws.

1928
  • This document describes a March 7, 1928, gunfight that occurred between Border Patrol Inspectors and alcohol smugglers in San Elizardio, Texas.  Interestingly, Border Patrol Inspector Bogel, who wrote the initial report stated that no smugglers were shot/injured while failing to mention that he had suffered a grazing bullet wound to his face.​  Patrol Inspectors involved in the shooting:
    • Patrol Inspector Galitzen N. Bogel (1886-1973)
    • Patrol Inspector Henry W. Busch
  • ​On March 5, 1928, H.R. 11755 was introduced which would have had the USBP be a separate agency under the Department of Labor.

1929
  • On March 11, 1929, while investigating suspicious activity on Cordova Island, August Steinburn (1893-1952) and Francis Albert Scott (1903-1979) were ambushed and fired upon by Mexican rebel arms and ammunition smugglers protecting a load of ammunition they were crossing into Mexico.329 Even though wounded, Steinburn and Scott returned fire and were able to seek cover until reinforcements could arrive. Both Patrol Inspectors were hospitalized and made full recoveries from their wounds.
    • From - HONOR FIRST:  The Story of the United States Border Patrol - Volume I by Joseph Banco

1931
  • On March 11, 1931, a letter requesting information about wearing military and state decorations was written.  This letter is the earliest document concerning the wearing of awards of which I am aware.  However, there are photos of early Border Patrol Inspectors wearing awards as is in this photo (white shirts were first authorized under the jacket in 1928 as per the amendments to General Order 42).
    • USBP Honorary Awards are authorized for wear.  Unfortunately, the majority of leaders do not support the USBP’s formal recognition system by wearing their awards. 
​
1935
  • On March 7, 1935, Border Patrol Inspector Charles Askins, Jr. (1907-1999) wrote a memo concerning a national rifle and pistol shooting competition that occurred every August or September at Camp Perry, Ohio.  He further wrote about his progress at developing a course of fire for Border Patrol Inspectors and a handbook, Manual of the Pistol.
    • On a related note, the Border Patrol would form a team and compete at Camp Perry later that year.  "…in its first appearance in the National Pistol Match finished fourth with a score only three points below the three teams tied for first place."  See this document (pg 6).  See the HonorFirst USBP History page for more information on the beginnings of the USBP Pistol Team.

1937
  • With "...the issuance of Border Patrol Circular No. 8, issued by Deputy Commissioner Irving F. Wixon (1884-1962) on March 10, 1937, all Senior Patrol Inspectors and Patrol Inspectors were designated as Immigration Inspectors."
    • From - HONOR FIRST:  The Story of the United States Border Patrol - Volume I by Joseph Banco

1949
  • By the late 1940, discussions of moving the USBP Training School (Academy) away from the Camp Chigas location were occurring. This March 7, 1949 document discusses moving the USBP Training School to Santa Fe, New Mexico.  
    • The document mentions that the USBP Training School’s director, Harlon Carter, helped design the buildings.  By this time, Carter would have been in the USBP only 13 years (since 1936) and had already been the Chief Patrol Inspector of the New Orleans Sub-district (1942-1944).  He would later become the 8th Chief of the Border Patrol (1950-1957), and the first “Chief” to have graduated from the “Academy”.
    • It should be noted, if still standing, the building housing the El Paso Sub-district 2 headquarters and station and, the first national training school (Camp Chigas) would be located in the United States by 10-20 feet.  See this document.  However, there is a former U.S. Border Patrol building that is still standing that is located in Mexico. It is the Comisión Internacional de Límites y Aguas building. See this document.

1995
  • On March 10, 1995, the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, held a hearing on border security and more specifically, to address Operation Blockade/Operation Hold the Line in El Paso Sector andOperation Gatekeeper in California. Representative Lamar Smith (R-TX) was the chairman and in his opening remarks, he took the opportunity to acknowledge Chief Reyes and how his vision changed the border enforcement strategy of the INS and drove the drafting of the National Border Patrol Strategy.​
    • From - HONOR FIRST: The Story of the United States Border Patrol - Volume Three 1975-1999​ by Joseph Banco

1998
  • With the success of Operation Rio Grande in the Brownsville area, INS Commissioner Meissner had a press conference on March 10, 1998, with Senator Kay Baily Hutchison (R-TX) in Washington, DC to announce the continuation of the initiative, expansion into McAllen and Laredo, as well as additional manpower,​
    • From - HONOR FIRST: The Story of the United States Border Patrol - Volume Three 1975-1999​ by Joseph Banco

2003
  • ...the U.S. Border Patrol Flag was the first and only organizational flag officially transferred to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection upon its standup in March 2003. This was during a ceremony with Chief De La Vina, BCBP Commissioner Bonner, and BICE Director Garcia on March 5, 2003.​
    • From - HONOR FIRST: The Story of the United States Border Patrol - Volume Three 1975-1999​ by Joseph Banco


NEWTON-AZRAK AWARD ACTION ANNIVERSARIES

Follow this link to see examples of USBP employees Upholding Honor First.
  • An organization’s values are codified in its awards system. Recognizing the achievements, service and heroism of employees is important.  It is critical for those in positions of leadership to value the workforce.  Awards are a fundamental manner for leaders to demonstrate appreciation to the workforce for upholding the organizational values. – U.S. Border Patrol Honorary Awards
The USBP Newton-Azrak Award Scroll
The USBP Newton-Azrak Award Scroll
2008

Adam R. Ruiz
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
Rio Grande Valley Sector

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Adam R. Ruiz was recognized for demonstrating unusual courage during an extremely dangerous and stressful situation. On March 11, 2008, while performing his assigned duties on U.S. Highway 281 near San Manuel, Texas, Agent Ruiz encountered a vehicle traveling northbound he suspected of being involved in human trafficking. After initiating a vehicle stop, he observed the vehicle pull over on the shoulder and into the grass off the highway. The driver absconded and the vehicle continued to travel forward and back onto the highway.
 
While taking immediate action to prevent the vehicle from rolling into the oncoming traffic, Agent Ruiz discovered the brakes were not functioning and maneuvered the vehicle off the northbound lanes, avoiding a major collision with other traffic including a semi-tractor trailer. After finally bringing the vehicle to a stop, he discovered that there were 10 undocumented aliens in the vehicle. With the assistance of Rio Grande Valley CBP air assets, the driver was located.

U.S. BORDER PATROL FALLEN

U.S. Border Patrol Badge with a Mourning BandU.S. Border Patrol Badge with a Mourning Band
As of December 7, 2022, the U.S. Border Patrol has suffered 153* fallen.
Titles:
  • 3 Mounted Watchmen fell before 1924 and are carried as Border Patrol fallen
  • 48 Border Patrol Inspectors fell between 1924 and 1970
  • 101 Border Patrol Agents have fallen since 1970
  • 1 Enforcement Analysis Specialist
 
The names that appear below hold a place of honor. They have made the ultimate sacrifice in an effort to fulfill the oath each officer took to protect and defend the United States of America.
 
The facts regarding each officer are presented without major editing of the "language of the day" found in the reports detailing the circumstances of each event. This is done to provide the reader an association with historical timeframes.
 
Employees who died in the line of duty due to being exposed to deadly illnesses will not have the cause of death listed.
 
I will note that Border Patrol Agent John Charles Gigax is not recognized as officially fallen by Customs and Border Protection or the U.S. Border Patrol. The Border Patrol Foundation and the Border Patrol Museum also fail to recognize him. He is remembered by all except organizations containing "Border Patrol" in their title. He is remembered by the:
  • National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial (see this link),
  • Officer Down memorial Page (see this link), and
  • Texas Peace Officer's Memorial (see this link).
 
The U.S. Border Patrol, the Border Patrol Foundation, and the Border Patrol Museum should fix their oversight. 
 
HonorFirst.com remembers and lists Agent Gigax among the fallen.

Fallen Border Patrol Agent John Charles Gigax's tombstone. Fallen Border Patrol Agent Jason C. Panides' tombstone in is the background.
Fallen Border Patrol Agent John Charles Gigax's tombstone. Fallen Border Patrol Agent Jason C. Panides' tombstone in is the background.
1933

Philip D. Strobridge
Date of Birth:                      December 28, 1904
Entered on Duty:                October 1, 1930
Title:                                     Patrol Inspector
End of Watch:                     March 7, 1933

Details:
In the early morning hours of March 2, 1933, Patrol Inspectors Philip D. Strobridge and Harold W. Brown were injured when the government automobile in which they were riding left the highway in a fog near Fallbrook, California. The officers, accompanied by Senior Patrol Inspector Irvin J. Curtis of Elsinore, California, had been detailed to Los Angeles to appear before a Federal Grand Jury and to work information relative to smuggling in aircraft.
 
The three officers left Los Angeles at approximately 11:00 p.m., enroute to Elsinore and then on to Chula Vista. They encountered heavy fog, which hampered the driver's vision and prompted very slow driving. Near Puente, they came upon an accident on the highway in which several persons had been severely injured. The Patrol Inspectors spent about 45 minutes at the scene of the wreck directing traffic to keep the road clear and to prevent further accidents.They were relieved on arrival of Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriffs and resumed their return trip to Elsinore where Inspector Curtis lived.

Reports of the accident revealed the government automobile left the highway on an "S" turn and crashed into a concrete abutment. Patrol Inspector Strobridge suffered a frontal fracture of the skull. He was transported to the U.S. Naval Hospital, San Diego, where he passed away at 1:35 p.m. on March 7, 1933.​

​Gravesite


1947

Anthony L. Oneto
Date of Birth:                       December 29, 1916
Entered on Duty:                 October 24, 1940
Title:                                      Patrol Inspector
End of Watch:                      March 11, 1947

Details:
On March 11, 1947, while conducting routine traffic checks near Indio, California, Patrol Inspectors Anthony L. Oneto and John L. Fouquette arrested Carlos Ochoa Romero in the act of hauling four smuggled aliens. The aliens were placed in the back seat of the government car and Ochoa was instructed to drive his car to the Border Patrol Office. After a short time, Ochoa stopped his car, which was being followed by the government car, walked back, said something about his car stalling, pulled a.32 caliber pistol from his pocket, and began firing at the officers. Inspector Oneto was struck four times in the head and died instantly. Patrol Inspector Fouquette was wounded but returned the fire, wounding Ochoa, who escaped in the darkness. In spite of this activity, Inspector Fouquette was able to retain custody of the smuggled aliens until help arrived.

Gravesite


1983

Victor C. Ochoa
Date of Birth:                   March 16, 1947
Entered on Duty:             June 17, 1978
Title:                                  Border Patrol Agent
End of Watch:                  March 11, 1983
 
Details:
On March 11, 1983, Victor E. Ochoa, a U.S. Border Patrol Agent stationed in the Tucson Sector, Casa Grande Station, was involved in a fatal traffic accident when the van in which he was transporting prisoners collided with a dump truck at the intersection of Ralston and Papago Roads about 22 miles southwest of Maricopa in Pinal County. The accident occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m. He was transported by helicopter to St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, where he died of multiple head injuries sustained in the accident.

​Gravesite


1997

Miguel J. Maldonado
Date of Birth:                    September 29, 1952
Entered on Duty:              May 12, 1980
Title:                                   Senior Patrol Agent
End of Watch:                   March 10, 1997
 
Details:
At approximately 11:24 a.m., Senior Patrol Agent Miguel Maldonado of the Port Isabel Station was performing sensor response patrol duties alone in a Service vehicle, traveling on Alton Gloor Road in Brownsville, Texas. An eyewitness stated that Agent Maldonado’s vehicle turned left across the centerline of the road, sliding across the roadway and into the ditch adjacent to the road. It then struck an earthen berm with its passenger side tires and rolled over one complete turn, landing on its wheels. At the time of the accident, Agent Maldonado was driving in an emergency response mode with his vehicle’s emergency lights and siren activated.
 
Supervisory Patrol Agent Herbert J. Monette of the Brownsville Station was notified of the accident and arrived at the scene soon afterward as EMS personnel were trying to save Agent Maldonado. They then decided to transport Agent Maldonado to Brownsville Medical Center, where emergency room personnel also tried to save him. But about 12:15 p.m., Agent Monette was informed that Agent Maldonado had died from wounds sustained in the accident. The likely cause of the accident was the wet condition of the roadway.
 
Agent Maldonado began his Border Patrol career with the Laredo Sector. He was reassigned in August 1988 as Senior Border Patrol Agent at the Port Isabel Station under the McAllen Sector, the position he held at the time of his death.

​Gravesite
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