A CBP Air and Marine Operations aircrew recieves an
A CBP Air and Marine Operations aircrew recieves an operations pre-briefing at Kelly Air Force Base, TX. August 29, 2017
Acting Commissioner McAleenan visits CBP operations in San Diego area
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan tours a wall prototypes being built along the Southwest border between the United States and Mexico. The construction is located near th... More
Repair work begins on a 2 1/4 mile section of Border
Repair work begins on a 2 1/4 mile section of Border Fence in El Centro Sector near the Calexico West Port of Entry. Photos by Mani Albrecht U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Public Affairs Visual Co... More
U.S. Border Patrol Agents at Border Field State Park
U.S. Border Patrol Agents at Border Field State Park in Imperial Beach watch over personnel that are reinforcing the border fence with concertina wire. Border Patrol remains vigilant in ensuring the safety of t... More
U.S. Border Patrol agents perform a water rescue and
U.S. Border Patrol agents perform a water rescue and assist a migrant family in distress near Eagle Pass, Texas, August 20, 2019, CBP photo by Jaime Rodriguez Sr.
A single-strand of rusty barbed-wire stands to mark
A single-strand of rusty barbed-wire stands to mark the U.S. border along the Rio Grande near Sanderson Border Patrol Station. This barbed-wire and harsh terrain in the area are the only deterrent to illegal im... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations following
U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations following the implementation of Title 42 USC 265 at the northern and southern land borders. A U.S. Border Patrol agent uses PPE as he takes fingerprints of an indiv... More
CBP Air and Marine Operations aircrews arrive in Louisiana,
CBP Air and Marine Operations aircrews arrive in Louisiana, on August 26, 2020, ahead of Hurricane Laura making landfall. The aircrews are staging in preparation for possible search and rescue operations. CBP p... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection UH-60 Black Hawk
U.S. Customs and Border Protection UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crews assigned to Air and Marine Operations (AMO), Miami Air and Marine Branch patrol the airspace over Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Janua... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilitated an operations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilitated an operations base for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Indiana Task Force 1 (INTF-1) at CBP’s facility in the Wilmington International Airport, Wilm... More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors place
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors place rebar at footings of retaining walls on June 20, 2019. This project is for new border wall in the U.S. Border Patrol's San Diego Sector, which is funded b... More
Through Operation Mega Flex, CBP personnel in Chicago,
Through Operation Mega Flex, CBP personnel in Chicago, Indianapolis, and elsewhere have seized multiple shipments of Lianhua Qingwen Jiaonang pills in parcels from China. The pills are claimed to fight COVID-19... More
CBP Officer working along side local deputies as the
CBP Officer working along side local deputies as the Air National Guard drops off rescue victims from impending flooding. Wilmington, NC
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations and Office of Field Operations Special Response Team train in fast-roping at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in preparation of Super Bowl LIII in Marietta,... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, continues to process and inspect cargo following the implementation of Title 42 USC 265 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, at the Otay Mesa Port of ... More
Darek Ardion, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and
Darek Ardion, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and AMO Air Interdiction Agent Lou Weaver review maps during an aerial flood assessment mission over Lake Charles, LA Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Robert Brisley
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations along with multiple other agencies and good citizens provide support to communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Beaumont, Texas on August 31, 20... More
A National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk crew member coordinates
A National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk crew member coordinates take-off proceedure after assisting Border Patrol agents, near Sasabe, Arizona. National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crews participating in Operatio... More
CBP Deputy Commissioner Robert Perez visited the San
CBP Deputy Commissioner Robert Perez visited the San Ysidro Port of Entry and went on a ride along with Border Patrol on Tuesday. During his visit, the Deputy Commissioner was briefed on port hardening operat... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer Alan Syto
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer Alan Syto prepares a line of trucks for non-intrusive inspections X-rays outside of Levi's Stadium as security operations are conducted prior to Super Bowl 50 in Santa... More
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations air interdiction agent talks with a reporter, right, as he and his crew prepare to make a flight in a Black Hawk helicopter over the Florida Keys f... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducted a readiness
U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducted a readiness exercise Saturday morning at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry to prepare for any unlawful attempted breach of the port of entry. The exercise lasted about 20 ... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations following
U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations following the implementation of Title 42 USC 265 at the northern and southern land borders. Photo is of inbound passenger processing lanes at the Detroit Windsor Tu... More
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Manuel Padilla, the CBP Lead
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Manuel Padilla, the CBP Lead Field Coordinator for the response, talks with CBP officers conducting non-intrusive inspections of vehicles entering a secure perimeter as they work alongs... More
Workers load bottled water and other provisions onto
Workers load bottled water and other provisions onto a U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Black Hawk as agents respond to the humanitarian needs of the people of Puerto Rico in the w... More
Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii testifies on behalf
Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii testifies on behalf of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan as he appears before the Senate Finance Committee in a hearing to consider his nom... More
In the late 90s, a secondary pedestrian barrier was
In the late 90s, a secondary pedestrian barrier was added to San Diego’s Border Infrastructure System to increase the U.S. Border Patrol’s ability to impede and deny illegal cross-border activity. In recent yea... More
Aviation Enforcement Agent Mikey Mahol greets the lead
Aviation Enforcement Agent Mikey Mahol greets the lead physician at the Castaner Hopital in Castaner, Puerto Rico, as he and his crew respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria October 3, 2017. U.S. Customs an... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Executive Assistant
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Executive Assistant Commissioner Office of Field Operations Todd Owen and U.S. Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost visit the San Ysidro Port of Entry. During their visit they o... More
An officer with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
An officer with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations guide a CBP x-ray inspection truck during inspections of commercial vehicles as they arrive at NRG Stadium in preparation for Su... More
Officers from the San Diego Field Office Special Response
Officers from the San Diego Field Office Special Response Team (SRT) conduct training exercises for CBP Officers attached to the San Diego Field Office Mobile Field Force. Courtesy Photo provided by CBP
CBP Agriculture Specialist Lalita Polisetty inspects
CBP Agriculture Specialist Lalita Polisetty inspects cut flowers recently arriving from Europe at Dulles International Airport for invasive pests in advance of Valentines Day. The officer focuses on the highest... More
On February 25, 2019, a large group of migrants were
On February 25, 2019, a large group of migrants were intercepted by Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents near Yuma, AZ. CBP photo by Jerry Glaser.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Executive Assistant
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Executive Assistant Commissioner Office of Field Operations Todd Owen and U.S. Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost visit the San Ysidro Port of Entry. During their visit they o... More
CBP Air and Marine Operations agents conduct search
CBP Air and Marine Operations agents conduct search and rescue operations in Abaco Island and Marsh Harbour Bahamas on Sept. 5, 2019. The islands were devastated by Hurricane Dorian. CBP Photo Kris Grogan
An African Elephant roams free at the Selous Reserve
An African Elephant roams free at the Selous Reserve in Tanzania, Feb. 28, 2016. (CPB Photo by Timothy Ryan)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducted a readiness
U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducted a readiness exercise Saturday morning at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry to prepare for any unlawful attempted breach of the port of entry. The exercise lasted about 20 ... More
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrest illegal aliens attempting
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrest illegal aliens attempting to enter the United States after crossing the Rio Grande River in McAllen, Texas on November 15, 2018. Photo by Ozzy Trevino
Capt. Dwayne Ready of the Houston Police Department
Capt. Dwayne Ready of the Houston Police Department speaks about Operation Team Player during a joint press conference coordinated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protect... More
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations UH-60 Black Hawk flight crew conduct a flyover of the Florida panhandle in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael as the storm left a swath of destruct... More
On February 26, 2019, a large group of migrants were
On February 26, 2019, a large group of migrants were intercepted by U.S. Border Patrol agents near El Paso, TX. CBP photo by Jaime Rodriguez Sr.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilitated an operations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilitated an operations base for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Indiana Task Force 1 (INTF-1) at CBP’s facility in the Wilmington International Airport, Wilm... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Marine Interdiction
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Marine Interdiction agents at the National Harbor marina in Washington D.C., prepare to launch their vessels to provide security support for the 59th Presidential Inauguration... More
Layers of Concertina are added to existing barrier
Layers of Concertina are added to existing barrier infrastructure along the U.S. - Mexico border near Nogales, AZ, February 4, 2019. Photo: Robert Bushell
U.S. Border Patrol conducts enhanced security operations
U.S. Border Patrol conducts enhanced security operations in south Florida in preparation of Super Bowl LIV, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. Additional agents assisted in highway patrols, partnering with state and local... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO), from Tucson, Arizona, prepare for rescue and support mission in rescue and recovery relief efforts in Raleigh North Carolina during Hurricane... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan delivers remarks before the Global Supply Chain Summit at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., May 17, 2017. U.S. Customs a... More
An aerial view of the damage left behind after Hurricane
An aerial view of the damage left behind after Hurricane Maria is seen from a U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Black Hawk helicopter as AMO agents respond to the humanitarian needs... More
LTG Jeffrey Buchanan, Commanding General, United States
LTG Jeffrey Buchanan, Commanding General, United States Army North/Fifth United States Army visits the San Diego Border Region accompanied by Pete Flores, Director Field Operations, San Diego Field Office, Rodn... More
Homeland Security Investigations agents look on a shipment
Homeland Security Investigations agents look on a shipment of mail from Canada is unloaded from a truck in Marysville, MI on 28 February 2019, as part of the Global Trade Task Force Operation Alliance. CBP Phot... More
New Orleans Sector Agents prepare relief aid to deliver
New Orleans Sector Agents prepare relief aid to deliver to those affected by Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura made landfall early this morning around 0100 August 27, 2020, leaving a path of wreckage and thousan... More
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations UH-60 Black Hawks and an AS350 helicopter depart Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland, Fla., January 31, 2021. The AMO crews will pa... More
A communications array can be seen alongside a U.S.
A communications array can be seen alongside a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle as U.S. Customs and Border Protection on-scene leadership receive operation briefs of CBP assets deployed around the Tampa, Fla., area a... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Air Interdiction Agents look over a navigational chart as they prepare to conduct flight operations with Black Hawk helicopters including a flyby o... More
U.S. Army 104th ECC, 62nd EV BN arrives at the Nogales
U.S. Army 104th ECC, 62nd EV BN arrives at the Nogales DeConcini Port. The Nogales Arizona Port of Entry on Grand Avenue has been in existence since the early 20th century. It connects Interstate 19 with Mexic... More
Leadership from Department of Defense meet with leadership
Leadership from Department of Defense meet with leadership from U.S. Customs and Border Protection in regards to Operation Secure Line in Hidalgo, Texas on November 11, 2018. Photo by Ozzy Trevino
As part of infrastructure reinforcement under Operation
As part of infrastructure reinforcement under Operation Secure Line, members of the U.S. Army 104th Engineer Construction Company, 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade install concertina wire on the b... More
Construction workers place border wall panels in the
Construction workers place border wall panels in the Rio Grande Valley as part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s effort to construct a new levee wall system along the U.S. – Mexico border near Weslaco, Te... More
UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters assigned to the U.S. Customs
UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters assigned to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO), patrol the airspace over Hard Rock Stadium in advance of Super Bowl LIV, in Miami Gardens... More
ACBP AMO agents deliver food and water to severely
ACBP AMO agents deliver food and water to severely damaged Fox Town on the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas, in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian Sept. 6 2019. CBP photo by Kris Grogan
Construction workers place border wall panels in the
Construction workers place border wall panels in the Rio Grande Valley as part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s effort to construct a new levee wall system along the U.S. – Mexico border near Weslaco, Te... More
CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO) utilizes non-intrusive
CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO) utilizes non-intrusive Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS) at Hard Rock Stadium in advance of Super Bowl LIV, in Miami Gardens, Fla., January 28, 2020. CBP photo by ... More
Agents assigned to U.S. Customs and Border Protection's
Agents assigned to U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) branch in San Diego prepare to deploy to the Gulf of Mexico region of the U.S. in advance of Hurricane Delta, Oct. 8... More
Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office
Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations scan all vehicles and shipments entering Raymond James Stadium prior to Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Fla., February 1, 2021. OFO uses non-i... More
A CBP Officer at the Brownsville, Texas Gateway
A CBP Officer at the Brownsville, Texas Gateway International Bridge distributes sandwiches to children. (Photo by: Eddie Perez)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection family members walk
U.S. Customs and Border Protection family members walk towards a U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine DHC-8 aircraft as they prepare to evacuate Puerto Rico September 22, 2017. Hurricane Maria has... More
A UH-60 Blackhawk, flown by guardsmen deployed for
A UH-60 Blackhawk, flown by guardsmen deployed for Operation Guardian Support fly agents with the Mobile Response Team across the west desert of Arizona, to respond to a group of four illegal aliens. Photo pro... More
Inadmissible aliens, some seeking asylum, are processed
Inadmissible aliens, some seeking asylum, are processed by CBP officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. In addition to preparations for thousands of migrants from the caravan arriving, CBP continues to process... More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations aircrews and CBP officers at the Miami Air and Marine Branch in Homestead, Fla., make final preparations in advance of Hurricane Dorian, Aug. 3... More
Deborah Augustin, executive director, ACE Business
Deborah Augustin, executive director, ACE Business Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, participates in a panel discussion on automated commercial environments during the U.S. Air Cargo Industry Affair... More
Workers load bottled water and other provisions onto
Workers load bottled water and other provisions onto a U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Black Hawk as agents respond to the humanitarian needs of the people of Puerto Rico in the w... More
Tunnel diggers left ventilation tubing behind and other
Tunnel diggers left ventilation tubing behind and other debris. Public domain photograph of a tunnel, arch structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
As a parade marches by, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
As a parade marches by, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers with the Office of Field Operations support the security of the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C, January 20, 2021. CBP Photo ... More
Steel bollard can be seen atop a concrete wall as it
Steel bollard can be seen atop a concrete wall as it lines the banks of the Rio Grande near McAllen, Texas, Dec. 09, 2015. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Photo by Glenn Fawcett
Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen
Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen visits the San Luis II Commercial Port of Entry in Arizona. During Secretary Nielsen's visit she met with the Governor of Arizona, Doug Ducey and members fr... More
U.S. Border Patrol Agents at Border Field State Park
U.S. Border Patrol Agents at Border Field State Park in Imperial Beach watch over personnel that are reinforcing the border fence with concertina wire. Border Patrol remains vigilant in ensuring the safety of t... More
CBP Officers from the at the Port of Nogales, DeConcini
CBP Officers from the at the Port of Nogales, DeConcini Crossing as part of Operation Secure Line, on November 28, 2018.
Two hardened safety booths are shown after installation
Two hardened safety booths are shown after installation at the Interstate 10 highway checkpoint operated by the Sierra Blanca Border Patrol Station in Dec. 2019. One booth is elevated to put the Border Patrol A... More
Three U.S. Customs and Border Protection UH-1N 'Huey'
Three U.S. Customs and Border Protection UH-1N 'Huey' helicopters wear black and gold markings while two aircraft used for parts cannibalization wear their final U.S. Marine Corps colors and protective covering... More
Ground views of different Border Wall Prototypes as
Ground views of different Border Wall Prototypes as they take shape during the Wall Prototype Construction Project near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. Photo by: Mani Albrecht
Layers of Concertina are added to existing barrier
Layers of Concertina are added to existing barrier infrastructure along the U.S. - Mexico border near Nogales, AZ, February 4, 2019. Photo: Robert Bushell
The Jose Gasparilla pirate ship, docked in downtown
The Jose Gasparilla pirate ship, docked in downtown Tampa adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center, displays a replica of the Lombardi trophy in advance of Super Bowl LV, February 2, 2021. U.S. Customs and Borde... More
Aviation Enforcement Agent Mikey Mahol brings food
Aviation Enforcement Agent Mikey Mahol brings food to the community of Castaner, Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, October 3, 2017. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Photo by Mike Pope
CBP/BP Working together to clear the entry way for
CBP/BP Working together to clear the entry way for an elderly couple desperate to return to their home. Wilmington, NC
U.S. Border Patrol agent apprehends migrants who surrendered
U.S. Border Patrol agent apprehends migrants who surrendered to him after crossing the Rio Grand River in El Paso Texas on March 18, 2019 U.S. Customs and Border Protection photo by Mani Albrecht
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists inspect imported cut flowers at the Port of Miami, Florida, February 5, 2021. More than 90% of U.S. imported cut flowers arrive at the Port of Miami. C... More
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations Black Hawk helicopter takes off as it prepares to fly over the Florida Keys to carry a crew of engineers to survey damage to a bridge inflicted by ... More
From left, Norm Schenk of UPS, Brenda Smith of CBP,
From left, Norm Schenk of UPS, Brenda Smith of CBP, moderator Deborah Augustin, Ted Sherman of Target and John Morley of Intel, participate in a panel discussion titled "Borders Reimagined" at the 2015 East Coa... More
CBP Officers talking with a local Wilmington NC resident
CBP Officers talking with a local Wilmington NC resident after helping to secure their home and aided them in removing debris so they could enter their residence.
Construction crews erect new border wall along the
Construction crews erect new border wall along the U.S.–Mexico border near Yuma, Arizona, August 20, 2019. CBP photo by Glenn Fawcett
Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen
Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen holds a press conference at Border Field State Park near Imperial Beach, California, to provide an update on the ongoing border security efforts and the carava... More
CBP officers from the Office of Field Operations, and
CBP officers from the Office of Field Operations, and agents from the U.S. Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations execute a planned readiness exercise at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. The exercise is desi... More
Pallets with imported fruit await distribution to retail
Pallets with imported fruit await distribution to retail providers in a warehouse at Penn Terminals in Eddystone, Pa., April 16, 2020. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations agriculture s... More
A group of U.S. Border Patrol agents look on as Members
A group of U.S. Border Patrol agents look on as Members of the U.S. Border Patrol Pipes and Drums perform during the Steve Young Honor Guard Pipes and Drums Competition in Washington, D.C., May 14, 2017. U.S. C... More
Inadmissible aliens, some seeking asylum, are processed
Inadmissible aliens, some seeking asylum, are processed by CBP officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. In addition to preparations for thousands of migrants from the caravan arriving, CBP continues to process... More
Leadership from Department of Defense meet with leadership
Leadership from Department of Defense meet with leadership from U.S. Customs and Border Protection in regards to Operation Secure Line in Hidalgo, Texas on November 11, 2018. Photo by Ozzy Trevino
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO), Tuscon flight crew from departs from TAC Air field in Raleigh N.C. to execute search and rescue missions as well as damage assessments.... More
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and United States Secretary of Defense James Mattis visit south Texas during Operation Secure Line on November 14, 2018.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan thanks Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii for her supportive testimony as he appears before the Senate Finance Committee in a hearing to con... More
The New Mexico Army National Guard Liaison Team visited
The New Mexico Army National Guard Liaison Team visited the U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector Intelligence Operations Center to meet and coordinate preparations for their upcoming deployment in support border e... More