DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND CELEBRATING THE HISTORY, HERITAGE AND LEGACY OF THE UNITED STATES BORDER PATROL; WITH A FEW SHENANIGANS ALONG THE WAY. AIN'T NO PATROL LIKE THE OLD PATROL!
Ever heard of a Panera Bread Sandwich saving someone from a car-jacking? TODAY WE SPEAK WITH BORDER PATROL AGENT ROY ROSAS, CLASS 940 OUT OF EL CENTRO SECTOR. Roy left early for the sole purpose of picking up a sandwich before work. Little did he know he would end up stopping a carjacking! And we have his story exclusively here at old patrol HQ. Honor First, Honor Always!
Ever wonder how you react in an active shooter situation off duty? TODAY WE SPEAK WITH BORDER PATROL AGENT JOSUE SEPULVEDA, CLASS 1045 OUT OF LAREDO NORTH, WHO ON SEPTEMBER 8TH, OFF-DUTY, WAS AT THE WRONG PLACE AND THE RIGHT TIME, AND STEPPED UP TO PROTECT CITIZENS OF SAN ANTONIO TEXAS FROM AN ACTIVE SHOOTER. And we have his story in his own words exclusively here at old patrol HQ. Honor First, honor Always!
IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, WE TALK WITH GABBY JIMENEZ, CLASS 1036 OUT OF ARTESIA, SHE STARTED OUT IN LAREDO NORTH THEN TRANSFERRED TO MCALLEN, AND IS NOW A SUPERVISORY INSTRUCTOR AT THE ACADEMY. OH, AND DID I MENTION SHE COMES FROM A FAMILY OF BORDER PATROL AGENTS? STARTING WITH HER DAD AND HER BROTHER, AND IS NOW MARRIED TO A PA. SHE TOOK UP THE LEGACY AND CARVED HER OWN PLACE WITH A SOLID REPUTATION AS A FIELD AGENT AND THE RESPECT OF HER PEERS. And we have her story exclusively here at old patrol HQ. Honor First, Honor Always!
WE TALK WITH VANESSA MCKEON, CLASS 373, OUT OF CHARLESTON, AND THE PATROL AGENT IN CHARGE OF CARRIZO SPRINGS STATION. INITIALLY COMING IN TO THE BORDER PATROL AS A FOOT IN THE DOOR TO FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT, SHE SOON REALISED THIS WAS THE JOB FOR HER, AND WORKED HER WAY UP IN THE RANKS AND MADE HISTORY IN THE PATROL IN A NUMBER OF WAYS. And we have her story exclusively here at old patrol HQ. Honor first, Honor always!
MEET BORDER PATROL AGENT ANN MARIE HERNANDEZ, CLASS 650 OUT OF ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO. SHE'S BEEN A K9 HANDLER AND HAS HAD SOME TOUGH EXPERIENCES IN THE PATROL THAT HAVE MOLDED AND SHAPED HER INTO AN EXTRAORDINARY PA; ADMIRED AND RESPECTED BY HER PEERS. AND WE GET TO HEAR HER STORY EXCLUSIVELY HERE AT OLD PATROL HQ. AIN'T NO PATROL LIKE THE OLD PATROL. HONOR FIRST, HONOR ALWAYS
MEET BORDER PATROL AGENT ANN MARIE HERNANDEZ, CLASS 650 OUT OF ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO. SHE'S BEEN A K9 HANDLER AND HAS HAD SOME TOUGH EXPERIENCES IN THE PATROL THAT HAVE MOLDED AND SHAPED HER INTO AN EXTRAORDINARY PA; ADMIRED AND RESPECTED BY HER PEERS. AND WE GET TO HEAR HER STORY EXCLUSIVELY HERE AT OLD PATROL HQ. AIN'T NO PATROL LIKE THE OLD PATROL. HONOR FIRST, HONOR ALWAYS
RETIRED OLD PATROL INSPECTOR / AGENT JERRY C. GOODEMAN - WHO GRADUATED IN SESSION 80 OUT OF LOS FRESNOS! WHAT WAS IT LIKE IN THE OLD PATROL? Come hear it for yourself. Ain't no patrol like the old patrol. Honor first, Honor Always!
FROM GRADUATING FROM CENTURY ~ CLASS 100, LOS FRESNOS, TX., TO WORKING IN COTULLA AND THEN MAKING HISTORY AS ONE OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE U.S. BORDER PATROL K-9 UNIT, LARRY WEINBRENNER HAS HAD A GREAT CAREER IN THE PATROL. LET HIM TELL YOU IN HIS OWN WORDS.
FROM GRADUATING FROM CENTURY ~ CLASS 100, LOS FRESNOS, TX., TO WORKING IN COTULLA AND THEN MAKING HISTORY AS ONE OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE U.S. BORDER PATROL K-9 UNIT, LARRY WEINBRENNER HAS HAD A GREAT CAREER IN THE PATROL. LET HIM TELL YOU IN HIS OWN WORDS.
WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT THE U.S. BORDER PATROL WENT UP AGAINST THE NAVY SEALS IN A PENTATHLON IN SEPTEMBER 1978? DON'T BELIEVE IT? NEITHER DID I UNTIL NOW. HEAR THE EPIC STORY EXCLUSIVELY ON OLD PATROL HQ.
PART TWO OF THIS EPIC PODCAST EPISODE WITH RETIRED ASSOCIATE CHIEF GARY LABBE, AS HE RELATES TO US HIS FIRST HAND ACCOUNT OF THE VERY FIRST BORTAC CLASS! THE STORY OF BORTAC ONE EXCLUSIVELY AT OLD PATROL HQ! Ain't no patrol like the Old Patrol. Honor First, Honor Always.
WE ARE IN FOR ANOTHER EPIC PODCAST EPISODE WITH RETIRED ASSOCIATE CHIEF GARY LABBE, AS HE RELATES TO US HIS FIRST HAND ACCOUNT OF THE VERY FIRST BORTAC CLASS! THE STORY OF BORTAC ONE EXCLUSIVELY AT OLD PATROL HQ! Ain't no patrol like the Old Patrol. Honor First, Honor Always.
Want to know what the "Old Patrol" was like? Walk down memory lane with Retired PAIC out of Buffalo, NY, Dick Mauer, Session 83 out of Los Fresnos! Ain't no patrol like the Old Patrol!
Want to know what the "Old Patrol" was like? Walk down memory lane with Retired PAIC out of Buffalo, NY, Dick Mauer, Session 83 out of Los Fresnos! Ain't no patrol like the Old Patrol!
Historically, even until today, the Border Patrol Agent is a lone wolf. Working alone in the harshest conditions imaginable. Fearlessly Facing dangers the general public will never understand or be aware of. As it should be. We trained to handle and survived worst case scenarios of every kind. Except SUICIDE. Suicide is one of our deadliest enemies, more so than line of duty deaths. No amount of training will help you overcome it when it has taken a hold of you. SUICIDE can never be overcome alone. WE ARE EACH OTHER'S LAST LINE OF DEFENSE! Background Music: "Hero Down" by Kevin McCleod
Today we will be interviewing Retired Associate Chief Gary Labbe from Class 119 out of Glynco, Georgia! We will be talking about working at the El Cajon Station back in the day; details on the life of legendary AB Taylor; and some more little known trivia about the making of the Classic action film, "BORDERLINE". A LOT OF HISTORIC DETAILS CAME FROM THIS GREAT INTERVIEW. COME TAKE A LISTEN.
Today we will be interviewing Retired Associate Chief Gary Labbe from Class 119 out of Glynco, Georgia! We will be talking about working at the El Cajon Station back in the day; details on the life of legendary AB Taylor; and some more little known trivia about the making of the Classic action film, "BORDERLINE". A LOT OF HISTORIC DETAILS CAME FROM THIS GREAT INTERVIEW. COME TAKE A LISTEN.
Today we will be interviewing RETIRED ASSISTANT CHIEF GIL PETTY to talk about the making of the film BORDERLINE, starring Charles Bronson. This film came out in 1980 and is considered one of the more realistic portrayals of U.S. Border Patrol Agents and the way the job was done in those days. This film received the support of the Border Patrol and the INS. Veteran Agents, served as technical advisors during the making of the film. This includes first and foremost the famous “AB Taylor”, legendary PA and sign-cutter, who retired from the Patrol to work with the filming of the movie full time. Lot's of rumors and innuendos concerning this film. What's true? What's false? Well, come and listen for yourself.
Today in honor of the 45th anniversary of women coming into the Patrol, we will be talking with RETIRED SUPERVISORY BORDER PATROL AGENT THERESA TRUEAX, otherwise known as "MILADY". She started in CLASS 156. I met and worked with her at the El Cajon Station. I had no idea the things she saw and experienced as the first female agent in Campo Station in San Diego Sector. She says her experiences molded and shaped who she is today. How? Come listen to her story. Ain't no patrol Like the Old Patrol. Honor First, Honor Always.
ASSISTANT CHIEF MELISSA HERRERA, OF THE PLANNING DIVISION IN HEADQUARTERS D.C., started out in CLASS 465, and reported to the FABENS (now CLINT) Station, EL PASO SECTOR. She took to the job with a true passion and drive and it has taken her far in the Patrol. How far? Come listen to her story.
Today in honor of the 45th anniversary of Women coming into the Patrol, we will be talking with RETIRED BORDER PATROL SUPERVISOR JANALYN BUSECK, CLASS 175 out of GLYNCO, GEORGIA. She started in YUMA. AZ and with true courage, guts and determination she was committed to making it in the Patrol. How did she do? Come hear her story.
RECRUITED RIGHT FROM UNDER DPS' NOSES BY A CRAFTY BPA, MARLENE CASTRO WAS LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE AND THE BORDER PATROL WAS HAPPY TO OBLIGE. WITH HER STRONG WORK ETHIC, POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND ABILITY TO MAKE THE BEST OUT OF ANY SITUATION, SHE HAS WORKED HER WAY FROM BEING THE FIRST FEMALE AGENT TO BE ASSIGNED CARRIZO SPRINGS STATION IN DEL RIO SECTOR, TO BEING THE CURRENT TRAINING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR AT THE BORDER PATROL ACADEMY IN ARTESIA, NM. COME AND HEAR HER INSPIRATIONAL STORY.
Follow Retired Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Karla Chasteen's career from her start in Class 234 to her early hard-charging dope catching days to serving warrants and putting away bad guys as a Detention's Officer!
FROM HER HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AS A BORDER PATROL AGENT IN CLASS 322, IN NOGALES STATION, TO HER CURRENT POSITION AS ACTING DEPUTY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OPS IN WASHINGTON, D.C., KATHLEEN SCUDDER HAS ALWAYS UPHELD A STRONG CHARACTER AND A PASSION AND DRIVE TO ACCOMPLISH HER GOALS AND GET THE JOB DONE! LISTEN TO HER INSPIRATIONAL STORY HERE AS WE CELEBRATE THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN IN THE PATROL. HONOR FIRST, HONOR ALWAYS.
FROM HER HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AS A BORDER PATROL AGENT IN CLASS 322, IN NOGALES STATION, TO HER CURRENT POSITION AS ACTING DEPUTY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OPS IN WASHINGTON, D.C., KATHLEEN SCUDDER HAS ALWAYS UPHELD A STRONG CHARACTER AND A PASSION AND DRIVE TO ACCOMPLISH HER GOALS AND GET THE JOB DONE! LISTEN TO HER INSPIRATIONAL STORY HERE AS WE CELEBRATE THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN IN THE PATROL. HONOR FIRST, HONOR ALWAYS.
AN AGENT OUT OF THE 224TH SESSION IN 8/8/88...SHE IS A HERO AND LEGEND AMONG HER PEERS AND THROUGHOUT THE BORDER PATROL. SHE IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE NEWTON/AZRAK AWARD AND THE FIRST FEMALE BORDER PATROL AGENT TO RECEIVE THE PURPLE CROSS FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN A GUNFIGHT. COME AND HEAR THE STORY STRAIGHT FROM MS. SANTANA HERSELF!
AN AGENT OUT OF THE 224TH SESSION IN 8/8/88...SHE IS A HERO AND LEGEND AMONG HER PEERS AND THROUGHOUT THE BORDER PATROL. SHE IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE NEWTON/AZRAK AWARD AND THE FIRST FEMALE BORDER PATROL AGENT TO RECEIVE THE PURPLE CROSS FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN A GUNFIGHT. COME AND HEAR THE STORY STRAIGHT FROM MS. SANTANA HERSELF!
Law Enforcement Agent/officer and accomplished author and speaker, Hipolito Acosta is the most highly decorated officer in the history of the U.S. Immigration and Nationalization Service. The son of Mexican-American migrant workers, Acosta rose through the ranks from Border Patrol Agent to a key position in the Department of Homeland Security. this is part two of the first interview.
Law Enforcement Agent/officer and accomplished author and speaker, Hipolito Acosta is the most highly decorated officer in the history of the U.S. Immigration and Nationalization Service. The son of Mexican-American migrant workers, Acosta rose through the ranks from Border Patrol Agent to a key position in the Department of Homeland Security. You don't want to miss this one! #honorfirst #honoralways #oldpatrolhq
FROM WORKING THE REMOTEST WILDERNESS TERRAIN IN PRESIDIO, TX.; RABBIT HUNTING CONTESTS; BAR-ROOM BRAWLS IN A REDLIGHT DISTRICT IN MEXICO; AND MAKING A COLOMBIAN CARTEL HIT LIST?! CHARLES KOTHMANN HAS HAD A TRULY EPIC AND ADVENTUROUS CAREER IN THE BORDER PATROL. (WARNING: THIS INTERVIEW WILL NOT BE POLITICALLY CORRECT!)
OUR EPIC INTERVIEW WITH OLD PATROL INSPECTOR WILLIAM METCALF, SESSION 61 OUT OF FT. BLISS, EL PASO TEXAS. GET A FIRST HAND TOUR OF HOW THINGS WERE BACK IN THE OLD PATROL!
Part 2 of the brief survey of the founding of the Patrol through the reports of the Commissioner General of Immigration from 1923 - 1927
Part 1 of a brief survey of the founding of the Patrol through the reports of the Commissioner General of Immigration from 1923 - 1927
STARTING HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER AT THE 88TH SESSION IN LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS, FROM WORKING DOPE AND ALIEN TRAFFIC ON THE RIO GRANDE, CARRYING FIREARMS INTO MEXICO, WORKING INFORMANTS AND INTEL ALONG THE BORDER, TO BECOMING AN ACCOMPLISHED AUTHOR, DONNY DANIELS HAS HAD AN AMAZING 45 YEAR CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT BEGINNING WITH THE U.S. BORDER PATROL.
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