News from May 2023
DHS to Conduct Enforcement Operation in El Paso, Texas
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Beginning May 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers – along with law enforcement partners from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – will conduct a targeted enforcement operation in El Paso, Texas.
Border Patrol and Local Communities Come Together to Combat Cross-Border Human Smuggling
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) in Maine is seeking assistance from the public to combat suspected human smuggling activity in and around border areas.
Philadelphia CBP Officers Discover Nearly $400k Cocaine Load on a Flight from Jamaica
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 12 pounds of cocaine on a flight from Jamaica on Thursday at Philadelphia International Airport.
Eagle Pass CBP officers seize hard narcotics worth over $530K
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics that totaled over $530,000 in street value.
CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry arrest homicide fugitive
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained a man at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide out of San Bernardino County.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol dismantle a stash house in Zapata, Texas
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Zapata Station dismantled a stash house in Zapata, Texas.
Mother’s Day Flower Rush at LAX, a Busy Time for CBP Agriculture Specialists
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Millions of Cut Flower Stems Arriving from South America, Netherlands, Thailand, and Australia
Philadelphia CBP Intercepts NJ Marijuana Load Destined to Bermuda
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Seizure comes one week after officers seized 72 pounds destined to Ireland
CBP Invites Public Comments for Discussion at Green Trade Innovation and Incentives Forum
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Feedback on green trade themes is sought from various stakeholders as public comment period to close on May 22
CBP tops 1B cut flower inspections ahead of Mother’s Day
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Inspections curb unwanted pests, plant diseases from entering U.S.
Dulles CBP Officers Mute Ketamine Concealed inside California-bound Micro Stereo
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
It might have been a micro stereo, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers clearly didn’t like the loud sound they heard emanating from it recently at Washington Dulles International Airport.
CBP Apprehends 3 Stowaways that Jumped from a Barge Arriving in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers apprehended three stowaway men from the Dominican Republic Monday who jumped to the water from a barge arriving to Guayanilla, Puerto Rico from Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Introducing Petty Officer 1st Class Hannah Hall, your 2022 Coast Guard Reserve Enlisted Person of the Year
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Petty Officer 1st Class Hannah Hall, a boatswain’s mate at Station Georgetown, South Carolina, is the 2022 Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year for the Reserve Component.
Introducing Petty Officer 2nd Class James King, your 2022 Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
Petty Officer 2nd Class James King, a maritime enforcement specialist at Maritime Security Response Team West, is the Coast Guard’s 2022 Enlisted Person of the Year
The Long Blue Line: Lt. Frank Newcomb and the Battle of Cardenas Bay 125 years ago
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
When Navy officials asked World War II Commandant Russell Waesche to choose a Coast Guardsman whose name should grace a new Fletcher-class destroyer, he singled out Revenue Cutterman Frank Hamilton Newcomb as by far the best candidate.
Back by popular demand: the Coast Guard’s PCS Assist Team
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The PCS Assist Team is back again this year to help families executing challenging transfers.
How-To: Move your household goods
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
If you’re one of the roughly one-third of the Coast Guard’s military workforce who got orders to complete a permanent change of station (PCS), congratulations on your new adventure. Here’s what you need to know to get your stuff from your house to your new duty station.
Legal program unveils qualification insignia for military members, civilians
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
The diverse activities of our judge advocates, civilian attorneys, and support professionals are vital to the Coast Guard’s missions and people.
Attn: Military personnel with Florida driver’s licenses
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
A recent glitch in Florida’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) system is creating issues for many military members.
“I love you…Over.”
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
For those serving in Vietnam, the only way to stay in touch with family was by using the Military Affiliate Radio System. MARS stations, supporting all branches of the service, were established throughout Vietnam, as well as aboaOne of the Coast Guard's 82-foot Patrol Cuttersrd ship.