U.S. Customs and Border Protection Field Operations Academy

On April 22nd, Officer Basic Training Session 713 walked the halls of building 912, locked in, and to the stage where they were pinned with their new badge, officially becoming U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.

Congratulations 713 on your work and dedication thus far. We are proud to send you out to the field, prepared and ready, to join the agency that protects America’s air, land, and sea.

A special thank you goes out to the session’s mentor, Assistant Director of the Field Analysis and Intelligence Unit for the Buffalo Field Office, Thomas Rusert, whose dedication to the class was reflected in their successes. Thank you, sir, for your time and involvement.

The Field Operations Academy is proud to announce the graduation of Officer Basic Training Session 710 on April 9th. As they concluded their rigorous training, our newest officers powerfully affirmed their commitment with the chant, ‘710, protect and defend!’.

We extend our sincere congratulations to these officers as they prepare to serve and safeguard our nation's borders. Their dedication is crucial to our mission.

A special commendation is given to Director of Field Operations, Miami/Tampa Field Office, Daniel Alonso, for his invaluable mentorship. His commitment of time, attention, and guidance was instrumental in supporting Session 710's successful completion of their training.