USBP Achievement Award Recipients

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​Originally designed to be the Chief's Commendation Medal under the Immigration and Naturalization Service, the design was repurposed as the USBP Achievement Award. The Chief's Commendation Medal was awarded to one person in 2002. 
 
USBP Achievement Award graphic by TIOH.
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Criteria
Awarded to an employee or a group for meritorious achievement or service based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature, and shall be of such merit as to warrant more recognition than is possible by non-traditional awards, but which is not significant enough to justify the U.S. Border Patrol Commendation Award, or
  • Awarded to an individual or a group for lifesavings efforts, exceeding expectation, not involving heroism,
  • Awarded to an individual or a group for heroism, not justifying the U.S. Border Patrol Commendation Award.
Awards of the U.S. Border Patrol Achievement for acts of heroism are distinguished with the addition of a “V” device affixed to the suspension ribbon and ribbon bar.

Recipients

Omar S. Rascon
Citation for heroism

On December 14, 2014, Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Sierra Blanca station attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle containing the driver and two passengers.  The vehicle attempted to evade and a pursuit was initiated. During the pursuit, the suspects fired at and struck the Border Patrol vehicle.  The pursuit was joined by other agents and local law enforcement.  Shortly thereafter, the suspect vehicle went off-road and became disabled at which point the three armed suspects engaged law enforcement with firearms.  During the gunfight, one suspect suffered multiple gunshot wounds ending the firefight.  All three suspects were taken into custody and subsequently convicted of numerous crimes. The actions of the Border Patrol Agents brought credit upon themselves and the United States Border Patrol.
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Clifford A. Gill
Citation for meritorious achievement

From May 18, 1998 to December 31, 2020, Assistant Chief (ASC) Clifford A. Gill's accomplishments displayed a passion for duty and service in each assignment he undertook.  ASC Gill started his career at the Laredo South Station.  He was a dedicated member of the USBP Honor Guard for over 20 year-end the founding commander of the USBP Pipes and Drums.  At USBP headquarters, ASC Gill led the effort to create the Untied States Border Patrol's official Awards and History Programs. Through the Awards Program, employees can now receive meaningful and lasting recognition for their achievements.  His arduous hours of detailed research at the National Archives revealed numerous records documenting significant action in Border Patrol History that would have otherwise, never been found.  The distinctive accomplishments of Chief Gill's performance brought credit upon himself, his family and the United States Border Patrol.