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First Czech Republic Visa Waiver Program Flight
First Czech Republic Visa Waiver Program Flight - 11/17/2008
Czech Ambassador Petr Kolar meets with Czech Deputy Prime Minister Vondra and Minister of the Interior Langer after arriving on the first Czech Republic flight to participate in the Visa Waiver Program at JFK airport in New York.

First Czech Republic Visa Waiver Program Flight
First Czech Republic Visa Waiver Program Flight - 11/17/2008
Czech Minister of the Interior Langer is processed at a CBP primary inspection booth after arriving on the first Czech flight to participate in the new Visa Waiver Program at JFK airport in New York.

First Czech Republic Visa Waiver Program Flight
First Czech Republic Visa Waiver Program Flight - 11/17/2008
Czech Minister of the Interior Langer displays his commemorative badge with a fellow Czech passenger from the first Czech flight to participate in the new Visa Waiver Program at JFK airport in New York.

Forum with CBP Senior Leadership at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.
CBP 2008 Trade Symposium - 10/29/2008
Forum with CBP Senior Leadership at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.

CBP Web Technology Team exhibit at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.
CBP 2008 Trade Symposium - 10/29/2008
CBP Web Technology Team exhibit at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham delivers opening remarks at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.
CBP 2008 Trade Symposium - 10/29/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham delivers opening remarks at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.

Agriculture Inspection Program exhibit at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.
CBP 2008 Trade Symposium - 10/29/2008
Agriculture Inspection Program exhibit at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.

CBP Deputy Commissioner Jayson P. Ahern speaks at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.
CBP 2008 Trade Symposium - 10/29/2008
CBP Deputy Commissioner Jayson P. Ahern speaks at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.

Chief of Staff Thad Bingel, Field Operations Assistant Commissioner Thomas S. Winkowski and International Trade Assistant Commissioner Dan Baldwin at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.
CBP 2008 Trade Symposium - 10/29/2008
Chief of Staff Thad Bingel, Field Operations Assistant Commissioner Thomas S. Winkowski and International Trade Assistant Commissioner Dan Baldwin at the Trade Symposium in Washington, D.C.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham and Acting Chairman of CPSC announce the expansion of the Importer-Self Assessment Product Safety Program.
Product Safety Pilot Press Conference - 10/29/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham and Acting Chairman of CPSC announce the expansion of the Importer-Self Assessment Product Safety Program.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham visited the Department of Justice’s National Gang Intelligence Center on October 20, to announce CBP’s newly established membership with the center.
CBP Commissioner Visits National Gang Intelligence Center - 10/20/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham visited the Department of Justice’s National Gang Intelligence Center on October 20, to announce CBP’s newly established membership with the center.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham, blue blazer, and Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern, white shirt, with CBP law enforcement officers upon their arrival at Houston Intercontinental Airport to tour CBP’s rescue and relief efforts following Hurricane Ike.
Relief Operations Following Hurricane Ike - 09/17/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham, blue blazer, and Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern, white shirt, with CBP law enforcement officers upon their arrival at Houston Intercontinental Airport to tour CBP’s rescue and relief efforts following Hurricane Ike.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham chats with Border Patrol agents about conditions in southeast Texas following Hurricane Ike.
Relief Operations Following Hurricane Ike - 09/17/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham chats with Border Patrol agents about conditions in southeast Texas following Hurricane Ike.

Commissioner W. Ralph Basham inspects relief products destined for families in need in the greater Galveston, Texas area. Many families able to stay in their homes are in need because electricity and gasoline are scarce.
Relief Operations Following Hurricane Ike - 09/17/2008
Commissioner W. Ralph Basham inspects relief products destined for families in need in the greater Galveston, Texas area. Many families able to stay in their homes are in need because electricity and gasoline are scarce.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham, blue blazer, and Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern, white shirt, chat with CBP law enforcement officers at the Houston operations center about response to Hurricane Ike.
Relief Operations Following Hurricane Ike - 09/17/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham, blue blazer, and Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern, white shirt, chat with CBP law enforcement officers at the Houston operations center about response to Hurricane Ike.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham and Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern examine the missions tote board that follows progress from the Houston operations center.
Relief Operations Following Hurricane Ike - 09/17/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham and Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern examine the missions tote board that follows progress from the Houston operations center.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham thanks CBP law enforcement personnel for their efforts in providing rescues and relief services to the people of southeast Texas.
Relief Operations Following Hurricane Ike - 09/17/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham thanks CBP law enforcement personnel for their efforts in providing rescues and relief services to the people of southeast Texas.

CBP Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern thanks CBP law enforcement officers for their contributions to Texas hurricane response and recovery.
Relief Operations Following Hurricane Ike - 09/17/2008
CBP Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern thanks CBP law enforcement officers for their contributions to Texas hurricane response and recovery.

An American flag is flown at CBP headquarters in Washington D.C., in memory of the 9/11 victims.
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony - 09/11/2008
An American flag is flown at CBP headquarters in Washington D.C., in memory of the 9/11 victims.

CBP Assistant Commissioner Michael Kostelnik, Border Patrol Chief David Aguilar and Assistant Commissioner Tom Winkowski pay their respects at a memorial service honoring the victims of 9/11.
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony - 09/11/2008
CBP Assistant Commissioner Michael Kostelnik, Border Patrol Chief David Aguilar and Assistant Commissioner Tom Winkowski pay their respects at a memorial service honoring the victims of 9/11.

A CBP Border Patrol agent holds a vase of white roses to place on a wreath honoring the victims of 9/11.
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony - 09/11/2008
A CBP Border Patrol agent holds a vase of white roses to place on a wreath honoring the victims of 9/11.

Members of CBP Border Patrol, field operations and air and marine operations attend a memorial service honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony - 09/11/2008
Members of CBP Border Patrol, field operations and air and marine operations attend a memorial service honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks.

A CBP Border Patrol bagpiper plays as he leads a wreath to be laid at CBP headquarters in Washington D.C., in commemoration of the victims of 9/11.
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony - 09/11/2008
A CBP Border Patrol bagpiper plays as he leads a wreath to be laid at CBP headquarters in Washington D.C., in commemoration of the victims of 9/11.

A CBP Border Patrol agent carries a wreath to be laid at CBP headquarters in Washington D.C., in commemoration of the victims of 9/11.
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony - 09/11/2008
A CBP Border Patrol agent carries a wreath to be laid at CBP headquarters in Washington D.C., in commemoration of the victims of 9/11.

A CBP Border Patrol agent salutes at a wreath to laid in commemoration of the victims of 9/11 at CBP headquarters in Washington D.C.
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony - 09/11/2008
A CBP Border Patrol agent salutes toward a wreath to laid at CBP headquarters in Washington D.C., in commemoration of the victims of 9/11.

CBP Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern places a white rose on a wreath honoring the victims of 9/11.
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony - 09/11/2008
CBP Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern places a white rose on a wreath honoring the victims of 9/11.

CBP bagpipers from the offices of field operations and air and marine operations play a somber song in commemoration of the victims of 9/11.
September 11 Remembrance Ceremony - 09/11/2008
CBP bagpipers from the offices of field operations and air and marine operations play a somber song in commemoration of the victims of 9/11.

Deputy CBP Commissioner Jayson Ahern speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C.
Human Trafficking Symposium - 09/09/2008
Deputy CBP Commissioner Jayson Ahern speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C.

Thomas S. Winkowski, CBP assistant commissioner, discusses human trafficking challenges at U.S. ports of entry.
Human Trafficking Symposium - 09/09/2008
Thomas S. Winkowski, CBP assistant commissioner, discusses human trafficking challenges at U.S. ports of entry.

CBP Chief of the Border Patrol David Aguilar speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C.
Human Trafficking Symposium - 09/09/2008
CBP Chief of the Border Patrol David Aguilar speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C. The event was hosted by CBP and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Human Trafficking Symposium - 09/09/2008
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C. The event was hosted by CBP and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C. The event was designed to launch a national effort to combat this crime.
Human Trafficking Symposium - 09/09/2008
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C. The event was designed to launch a national effort to combat this crime.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C.
Human Trafficking Symposium - 09/09/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C.
Human Trafficking Symposium - 09/09/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C.

Asst. Secretary of ICE, Julie Myers, speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C.
Human Trafficking Symposium - 09/09/2008
Asst. Secretary of ICE, Julie Myers, speaks at the Human Trafficking Symposium in Washington D.C.

CBP’s Air and Marine agents and officers discuss the next mission for a CBP Blackhawk helicopter in Hammond, La.
CBP Continues to Assist in Aftermath of Gustav - 09/08/2008
CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.

CBP officers assist in debris clean-up in Baton Rouge, La.
CBP Continues to Assist in Aftermath of Gustav - 09/08/2008
CBP officers assist in debris clean-up in Baton Rouge, La.

Officer lends a hand at Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired north of LSU.
CBP Continues to Assist in Aftermath of Gustav - 09/08/2008
Officer lends a hand at Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired north of LSU.

Officers stage brush clearing equipment in Baton Rouge, La.
CBP Continues to Assist in Aftermath of Gustav - 09/08/2008
Officers stage brush clearing equipment in Baton Rouge, La.

CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Helps in Aftermath of Gustav - 09/04/2008
CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.

CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Helps in Aftermath of Gustav - 09/04/2008
CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.

CBP officers and Border Patrol agents assist in the cleanup efforts in the Gulf Coast region hit by Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Helps in Aftermath of Gustav - 09/04/2008
CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.

CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Helps in Aftermath of Gustav - 09/04/2008
CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.

CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Helps in Aftermath of Gustav - 09/04/2008
CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.

CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Helps in Aftermath of Gustav - 09/04/2008
CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.

CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Helps in Aftermath of Gustav - 09/04/2008
CBP personnel deploy to help the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Gustav.

CBP officers and agents deploy from Houston, Texas to Hammond, La., to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Assists in Gustav Aftermath - 09/03/2008
CBP officers and agents deploy from Houston, Texas to Hammond, La., to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.

CBP officers and agents deploy from Houston, Texas to Hammond, La., to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Assists in Gustav Aftermath - 09/03/2008
CBP officers and agents deploy from Houston, Texas to Hammond, La., to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.

CBP officers and agents deploy from Houston, Texas to Hammond, La., to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Assists in Gustav Aftermath - 09/03/2008
CBP officers and agents deploy from Houston, Texas to Hammond, La., to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.

CBP officers in Houston prepare supplies for the approach of Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Prepares for Hurricane Gustav - 09/01/2008
CBP officers in Houston prepare supplies for the approach of Hurricane Gustav.

At a staging site in Houston, CBP officers unload bottles of water in preparation for Hurricane Gustav.
CBP Prepares for Hurricane Gustav - 09/01/2008
At a staging site in Houston, CBP officers unload bottles of water in preparation for Hurricane Gustav.

Bottled water is one of the main necessities CBP officers in Houston prepare to be transported as Hurricane Gustav nears landfall.
CBP Prepares for Hurricane Gustav - 09/01/2008
Bottled water is one of the main necessities CBP officers in Houston prepare to be transported as Hurricane Gustav nears landfall.

Eric S. Rembold, CBP’s director of operations for Air and Marine, at the opening of the new station at Selfridge, Mich. Air National Guard base.
CBP Opens 5th Northern Border Air and Marine Branch - 08/11/2008
Eric S. Rembold, CBP’s director of operations for Air and Marine, at the opening of the new station at Selfridge, Mich. Air National Guard base.

Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Michael C. Kostelnik makes opening remarks at the opening of the Great Lakes station in Selfridge Mich.
CBP Opens 5th Northern Border Air and Marine Branch - 08/11/2008
Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Michael C. Kostelnik makes opening remarks at the opening of the Great Lakes station in Selfridge Mich.

Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Michael C. Kostelnik makes opening remarks at the opening of the Great Lakes station in Selfridge Mich.
CBP Opens 5th Northern Border Air and Marine Branch - 08/11/2008
Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Michael C. Kostelnik makes opening remarks at the opening of the Great Lakes station in Selfridge Mich.

Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Michael C. Kostelnik makes opening remarks at the opening of the Great Lakes station in Selfridge Mich.
CBP Opens 5th Northern Border Air and Marine Branch - 08/11/2008
Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Michael C. Kostelnik makes opening remarks at the opening of the Great Lakes station in Selfridge Mich.

U.S. Rep. Candice Miller discusses the impact of the station on her district.
CBP Opens 5th Northern Border Air and Marine Branch - 08/11/2008
U.S. Rep. Candice Miller discusses the impact of the station on her district.

Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Michael C. Kostelnik makes opening remarks at the opening of the Great Lakes station in Selfridge Mich.
CBP Opens 5th Northern Border Air and Marine Branch - 08/11/2008
Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Michael C. Kostelnik makes opening remarks at the opening of the Great Lakes station in Selfridge Mich.

U.S. Rep. Candice Miller speaks in the hangar of the new facility.
CBP Opens 5th Northern Border Air and Marine Branch - 08/11/2008
U.S. Rep. Candice Miller speaks in the hangar of the new facility.

A CBP explorer competes at the 9mm firing range portion of the conference, held in Greeley, Colo.
National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Fort Collins, Colo. - 07/28/2008
A CBP explorer competes at the 9mm firing range portion of the conference, held in Greeley, Colo.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham along with National Director of the CBP Explorers Robert Clement pin the new explorer badges at the opening of this years conference.
National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Fort Collins, Colo. - 07/28/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham along with National Director of the CBP Explorers Robert Clement pin the new explorer badges at the opening of this years conference.

A CBP explorer gets ready to start the bicycle obstacle course at the conference in Ft. Collins, Colo.
National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Fort Collins, Colo. - 07/28/2008
A CBP explorer gets ready to start the bicycle obstacle course at the conference in Ft. Collins, Colo.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham addresses the 175 explorers that attended this year’s conference.
National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Fort Collins, Colo. - 07/28/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham addresses the 175 explorers that attended this year’s conference.

A CBP explorer out of Hawaii negotiates a “shoot or don’t shoot” scenario at this years conference held in Ft. Collins, Colo.
National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Fort Collins, Colo. - 07/28/2008
A CBP explorer out of Hawaii negotiates a “shoot or don’t shoot” scenario at this years conference held in Ft. Collins, Colo.

A CBP explorer post out of Puerto Rico begins their Drill Competition.
National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Fort Collins, Colo. - 07/28/2008
A CBP explorer post out of Puerto Rico begins their Drill Competition.

CBP Border Patrol explorers await the start of their Drill Competition at this year’s conference.
National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Fort Collins, Colo. - 07/28/2008
CBP Border Patrol explorers await the start of their Drill Competition at this year’s conference.

A CBP explorer navigates through this year’s obstacle course at the explorer’s conference in Ft. Collins, Colo.
National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Fort Collins, Colo. - 07/28/2008
A CBP explorer navigates through this year’s obstacle course at the explorer’s conference in Ft. Collins, Colo.

Counterfeit Rolex watches were displayed at the dedication and open house of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.
National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center - 07/10/2008
Counterfeit Rolex watches were displayed at the dedication and open house of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.

Counterfeit items were displayed at the dedication and open house of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.
National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center - 07/10/2008
Counterfeit items were displayed at the dedication and open house of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.

Counterfeit items were displayed at the dedication and open house of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.
National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center - 07/10/2008
Counterfeit items were displayed at the dedication and open house of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff gives opening remarks at today’s dedication and open house of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center located in Arlington, VA.
National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center - 07/10/2008
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff gives opening remarks at today’s dedication and open house of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center located in Arlington, VA.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff gives opening remarks at today’s dedication and open house of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center located in Arlington, VA.
National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center - 07/10/2008
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff gives opening remarks at today’s dedication and open house of the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center located in Arlington, VA.

Underwriters Laboratories President and CEO Keith Williams makes remarks at the National IPR Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.
National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center - 07/10/2008
Underwriters Laboratories President and CEO Keith Williams makes remarks at the National IPR Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant Secretary Julie L. Myers gives closing remarks at the opening of the IPR Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.
National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center - 07/10/2008
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant Secretary Julie L. Myers gives closing remarks at the opening of the IPR Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.

U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez, addressed CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham and other distinguished guests at the opening of the IPR Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.
National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center - 07/10/2008
U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez, addressed CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham and other distinguished guests at the opening of the IPR Coordination Center in Arlington, VA.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee on June 24, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
Commissioner Testifies on CBP’s Trade Functions and Enforcement Efforts - 06/24/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee on June 24, 2008 in Washington, D.C.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee on June 24, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
Commissioner Testifies on CBP’s Trade Functions and Enforcement Efforts - 06/24/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee on June 24, 2008 in Washington, D.C.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee on June 24, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
Commissioner Testifies on CBP’s Trade Functions and Enforcement Efforts - 06/24/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee on June 24, 2008 in Washington, D.C.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee on June 24, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
Commissioner Testifies on CBP’s Trade Functions and Enforcement Efforts - 06/24/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee on June 24, 2008 in Washington, D.C.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee on June 24, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
Commissioner Testifies on CBP’s Trade Functions and Enforcement Efforts - 06/24/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee on June 24, 2008 in Washington, D.C.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham and United Kingdom Chief Executive Lin Homer sign a bilateral agreement for a pilot program to facilitate travel between the U.S. and the U.K.
U.S., United Kingdom Border Agencies Agree to Expedite Travel Between Nations - 06/24/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham and United Kingdom Chief Executive Lin Homer sign a bilateral agreement for a pilot program to facilitate travel between the U.S. and the U.K.

CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham and United Kingdom Chief Executive Lin Homer sign a bilateral agreement for a pilot program to facilitate travel between the U.S. and the U.K.
U.S., United Kingdom Border Agencies Agree to Expedite Travel Between Nations - 06/24/2008
CBP Commissioner W. Ralph Basham and United Kingdom Chief Executive Lin Homer sign a bilateral agreement for a pilot program to facilitate travel between the U.S. and the U.K.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announces efforts to improve entry processes into the U.S., including the Global Entry pilot.
Global Entry Kickoff Event - 06/06/2008
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announces efforts to improve entry processes into the U.S., including the Global Entry pilot.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff greets CBP officers at Houston Intercontinental Airport.
Global Entry Kickoff Event - 06/06/2008
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff greets CBP officers at Houston Intercontinental Airport.

CBP Assistant Commissioner Thomas Winkowski listens to Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff explain details of the Global Entry program.
Global Entry Kickoff Event - 06/06/2008
CBP Assistant Commissioner Thomas Winkowski listens to Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff explain details of the Global Entry program.

Applicants look over CBP position descriptions available to them at a job fair held at the new Indianapolis Hiring Center.
Indianapolis Hiring Center Official Opening and Job Fair - 06/05/2008
Applicants look over CBP position descriptions available to them at a job fair held at the new Indianapolis Hiring Center.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham speaks with CBP officers and a Border Patrol agent at a job fair at the new Indianapolis Hiring Center.
Indianapolis Hiring Center Official Opening and Job Fair - 06/05/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham speaks with CBP officers and a Border Patrol agent at a job fair at the new Indianapolis Hiring Center.

A CBP officer speaks with potential applicants at a job fair held at the new Indianapolis Hiring Center.
Indianapolis Hiring Center Official Opening and Job Fair - 06/05/2008
A CBP officer speaks with potential applicants at a job fair held at the new Indianapolis Hiring Center.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham is joined by State Representative Phil Hinkle (R-Indianapolis) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the new Indianapolis Hiring Center.
Indianapolis Hiring Center Official Opening and Job Fair - 06/05/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham is joined by State Representative Phil Hinkle (R-Indianapolis) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the new Indianapolis Hiring Center.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham speaks prior to a ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the new Indianapolis Hiring Center.
Indianapolis Hiring Center Official Opening and Job Fair - 06/05/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham speaks prior to a ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the new Indianapolis Hiring Center.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announces the modernization of elements of the visa waiver program for participating countries.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization Announced - 06/03/2008
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announces the modernization of elements of the visa waiver program for participating countries.

Lee H. Hamilton, left, president and director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and co-chair of the 9/11 Commission, introduces Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at  announcement of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization Announced - 06/03/2008
Lee H. Hamilton, left, president and director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and co-chair of the 9/11 Commission, introduces Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff at announcement of the Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff takes a question concerning ESTA, which will enable visa-waiver travelers to receive authorization to travel via a Web tool.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization Announced - 06/03/2008
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff takes a question concerning ESTA, which will enable visa-waiver travelers to receive authorization to travel via a Web tool.

Senator Robert Byrd signs a ceiling beam at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the ATC Firing Range Complex in West Virginia.
ATC Firing Range Complex Ribbon Cutting and Leadership Academy Ground Breaking Ceremonies - 05/30/2008
Senator Robert Byrd signs a ceiling beam at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the ATC Firing Range Complex in West Virginia.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham and Senator Robert Byrd participate in a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Firing Range Complex at the ATC in West Virginia.
ATC Firing Range Complex Ribbon Cutting and Leadership Academy Ground Breaking Ceremonies - 05/30/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham and Senator Robert Byrd participate in a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new Firing Range Complex at the ATC in West Virginia.

Officials from the Office’s of Field Operations, Air and Marine and Border Patrol at a ceremony for the new Advanced Training Center Leadership Academy in West Virginia.
ATC Firing Range Complex Ribbon Cutting and Leadership Academy Ground Breaking Ceremonies - 05/30/2008
Officials from the Office’s of Field Operations, Air and Marine and Border Patrol at a ceremony for the new Advanced Training Center Leadership Academy in West Virginia.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham shakes Senator Robert Byrd’s hand at the ribbon cutting ceremony held at the CBP Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
ATC Firing Range Complex Ribbon Cutting and Leadership Academy Ground Breaking Ceremonies - 05/30/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham shakes Senator Robert Byrd’s hand at the ribbon cutting ceremony held at the CBP Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham and Senator Robert Byrd’s at a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the CBP Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
ATC Firing Range Complex Ribbon Cutting and Leadership Academy Ground Breaking Ceremonies - 05/30/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham and Senator Robert Byrd’s at a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the CBP Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham attends a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Firing Range Complex at the CBP Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
ATC Firing Range Complex Ribbon Cutting and Leadership Academy Ground Breaking Ceremonies - 05/30/2008
CBP Commissioner Ralph Basham attends a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Firing Range Complex at the CBP Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd attends a ribbon cutting at the CBP Advanced Training Center Firing Range Complex in Harpers Ferry.
ATC Firing Range Complex Ribbon Cutting and Leadership Academy Ground Breaking Ceremonies - 05/30/2008
West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd attends a ribbon cutting at the CBP Advanced Training Center Firing Range Complex in Harpers Ferry.

Senator Robert Byrd gave the keynote address at a ribbon cutting event held in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
ATC Firing Range Complex Ribbon Cutting and Leadership Academy Ground Breaking Ceremonies - 05/30/2008
Senator Robert Byrd gave the keynote address at a ribbon cutting event held in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern and Deputy Director of the Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation Service Dr. Gerrit Versluis sign an agreement for a new Trusted Traveler program at Terminal Four at JFK airport in New York City.
CBP and the Netherlands Integrate Trusted Traveler Initiatives - 05/19/2008
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern and Deputy Director of the Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation Service Dr. Gerrit Versluis sign an agreement for a new Trusted Traveler program at Terminal Four at JFK airport in New York City.

Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern of U.S. Customs and Border Protection gives remarks after a signing event held at JFK in New York City for the new Trusted Traveler program, Global Entry.
CBP and the Netherlands Integrate Trusted Traveler Initiatives - 05/19/2008
Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern of U.S. Customs and Border Protection gives remarks after a signing event held at JFK in New York City for the new Trusted Traveler program, Global Entry.

The Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation Service Deputy Director Dr. Gerrit Versluis gives remarks about the new Global Entry program being implemented at JFK in New York City.
CBP and the Netherlands Integrate Trusted Traveler Initiatives - 05/19/2008
The Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation Service Deputy Director Dr. Gerrit Versluis gives remarks about the new Global Entry program being implemented at JFK in New York City.

Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Jayson Ahern gets interviewed by a Dutch television crew about the implementation of the Trusted Traveler program Global Entry.
CBP and the Netherlands Integrate Trusted Traveler Initiatives - 05/19/2008
Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Jayson Ahern gets interviewed by a Dutch television crew about the implementation of the Trusted Traveler program Global Entry.

Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern gets a demonstration on how to use the International Expedited Traveler kiosk located in Terminal Four at JFK International Airport in New York City.
CBP and the Netherlands Integrate Trusted Traveler Initiatives - 05/19/2008
Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern gets a demonstration on how to use the International Expedited Traveler kiosk located in Terminal Four at JFK International Airport in New York City.

A Border Patrol agent plays Taps in Washington D.C. at a memorial service honoring fallen CBP officers and agents.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
A Border Patrol agent plays Taps in Washington D.C. at a memorial service honoring fallen CBP officers and agents.

Customs and Border Protection officers and agents carry a ceremonial flag in Washington D.C. at a memorial service honoring their fallen comrades.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Customs and Border Protection officers and agents carry a ceremonial flag in Washington D.C. at a memorial service honoring their fallen comrades.

Customs and Border Protection officers and agents respectfully fold a ceremonial flag at a CBP memorial service.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Customs and Border Protection officers and agents respectfully fold a ceremonial flag at a CBP memorial service.

Customs and Border Protection officers and agents carry a ceremonial flag in Washington D.C at a CBP memorial service.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Customs and Border Protection officers and agents carry a ceremonial flag in Washington D.C at a CBP memorial service.

A Customs and Border Protection Honor Guard member stands ready before the memorial service held in Washington D.C. to honor fallen CBP officers and agent.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
A Customs and Border Protection Honor Guard member stands ready before the memorial service held in Washington D.C. to honor fallen CBP officers and agent.

A Customs and Border Protection officer stands guard in Washington D.C. at a memorial service honoring fallen officers and agents of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
A Customs and Border Protection officer stands guard in Washington D.C. at a memorial service honoring fallen officers and agents of CBP.

A Customs and Border Protection officer carries a flag in Washington D.C. at a memorial service honoring fallen officers and agents of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
A Customs and Border Protection officer carries a flag in Washington D.C. at a memorial service honoring fallen officers and agents of CBP.

A Customs and Border Protection agent plays the bagpipe at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
A Customs and Border Protection agent plays the bagpipe at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.

Customs and Border Protection agents and officers carry a flag at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Customs and Border Protection agents and officers carry a flag at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.

A Customs and Border Protection officer from the Honor Guard at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
A Customs and Border Protection officer from the Honor Guard at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.

Customs and Border Protection Honor Guard members march at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Customs and Border Protection Honor Guard members march at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.

Customs and Border Protection agents and officers salute their fallen comrades.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Customs and Border Protection agents and officers salute their fallen comrades.

Customs and Border Protection Honor Guard members at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officer.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Customs and Border Protection Honor Guard members at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officer.

Key officials from Customs and Border Protection lay a rose to honor fallen agents and officers of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Key officials from Customs and Border Protection lay a rose to honor fallen agents and officers of CBP.

The Deputy Commissioner honors CBP’s fallen agents and officers.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
The Deputy Commissioner honors CBP’s fallen agents and officers.

Customs and Border Protection honor guard members stand ready at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Customs and Border Protection honor guard members stand ready at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.

CBP Air and Marine agent at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
CBP Air and Marine agent at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.

Customs and Border Protection officers and agents carry the United States flag at a memorial ceremony in Washington, DC.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Customs and Border Protection officers and agents carry the United States flag at a memorial ceremony in Washington, DC.

A Border Patrol agent lays a wreath at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
A Border Patrol agent lays a wreath at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.

Customs and Border Protection officers and agents carry a ceremonial flag at a memorial service in Washington, DC.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Customs and Border Protection officers and agents carry a ceremonial flag at a memorial service in Washington, DC.

A Border Patrol agent plays the bagpipe at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
A Border Patrol agent plays the bagpipe at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.

Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern lays a wreath at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.
Valor Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony - 05/13/2008
Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern lays a wreath at a memorial service honoring fallen agents and officers of CBP.

Kids gather around the agriculture canine officer and beagle at this years PSRW.
CBP Participates in Public Service Recognition Week - 05/06/2008
Kids gather around the agriculture canine officer and beagle at this years PSRW.

CBP Deputy Commissioner Jason Ahern visits the canine booth at the PSRW.
CBP Participates in Public Service Recognition Week - 05/06/2008
CBP Deputy Commissioner Jason Ahern visits the canine booth at the PSRW.

CBP canine unit brought puppies to this years PSRW held in Washington DC.
CBP Participates in Public Service Recognition Week - 05/06/2008
CBP canine unit brought puppies to this years PSRW held in Washington DC.

Customs and Border Protection officers answer questions from the public at this years PSRW held in Washington DC.
CBP Participates in Public Service Recognition Week - 05/06/2008
Customs and Border Protection officers answer questions from the public at this years PSRW held in Washington DC.

Employees from the office of Air and Marine hand out rulers and pencils to kids that attended the Public Service Recognition week held in Washington DC.
CBP Participates in Public Service Recognition Week - 05/06/2008
Employees from the office of Air and Marine hand out rulers and pencils to kids that attended the Public Service Recognition week held in Washington DC.

Customs and Border Protection employees speak with the public about the role CBP plays in DHS.
CBP Participates in Public Service Recognition Week - 05/05/2008
Customs and Border Protection employees speak with the public about the role CBP plays in DHS.

Customs and Border Protection employees speak with the public about the role CBP plays in DHS.
CBP Participates in Public Service Recognition Week - 05/05/2008
Customs and Border Protection employees speak with the public about the role CBP plays in DHS.

Customs and Border Protection employees speak with the public about the role CBP plays in DHS.
CBP Participates in Public Service Recognition Week - 05/05/2008
Customs and Border Protection employees speak with the public about the role CBP plays in DHS.

Customs and Border Protection employees speak with the public about the role CBP plays in DHS.
CBP Participates in Public Service Recognition Week - 05/05/2008
Customs and Border Protection employees speak with the public about the role CBP plays in DHS.

A CBP Air interdiction agent prepares to take off in a Blackhawk stationed outside University of Phoenix Stadium.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/04/2008
A CBP Air interdiction agent prepares to take off in a Blackhawk stationed outside University of Phoenix Stadium.

Customs and Border Protection Blackhawk flies over the University of Phoenix stadium, as part of the air security for this year's Super Bowl.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/04/2008
Customs and Border Protection Blackhawk flies over the University of Phoenix stadium, as part of the air security for this year's Super Bowl.

Air interdiction officer provides security from a Blackhawk flying overhead during the Super Bowl in Glendale Ariz.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/04/2008
Air interdiction officer provides security from a Blackhawk flying overhead during the Super Bowl in Glendale Ariz.

CBP Blackhawks fly security routes over the Arizona stadium hosting Super Bowl XLII.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/04/2008
CBP Blackhawks fly security routes over the Arizona stadium hosting Super Bowl XLII.

University of Phoenix stadium, site of this year’s Super Bowl, won by the New York Giants.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/04/2008
University of Phoenix stadium, site of this year’s Super Bowl, won by the New York Giants.

Air support by CBP Air and Marine unit based out of Tucson Ariz. helped secure the area around the stadium during Super Bowl XLII.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/04/2008
Air support by CBP Air and Marine unit based out of Tucson Ariz. helped secure the area around the stadium during Super Bowl XLII.

CBP air interdiction officer gives a safety briefing for state and local police authorities during a demonstration a few days before the game.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/01/2008
CBP air interdiction officer gives a safety briefing for state and local police authorities during a demonstration a few days before the game.

CBP air interdiction officer gives a safety briefing for state and local police authorities during a demonstration a few days before the game.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/01/2008
CBP air interdiction officer gives a safety briefing for state and local police authorities during a demonstration a few days before the game.

Customs and Border Protection Blackhawk flies over University of Phoenix Stadium during festivities days prior to the game.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/01/2008
Customs and Border Protection Blackhawk flies over University of Phoenix Stadium during festivities days prior to the game.

Customs and Border Protection Blackhawk flies over University of Phoenix Stadium during festivities days prior to the game.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/01/2008
Customs and Border Protection Blackhawk flies over University of Phoenix Stadium during festivities days prior to the game.

Customs and Border Protection Blackhawk flies over University of Phoenix Stadium during festivities days prior to the game.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/01/2008
Customs and Border Protection Blackhawk flies over University of Phoenix Stadium during festivities days prior to the game.

Customs and Border Protection Blackhawk flies over University of Phoenix Stadium during festivities days prior to the game.
Glendale, Ariz. - 02/01/2008
Customs and Border Protection Blackhawk flies over University of Phoenix Stadium during festivities days prior to the game.

International Airport in Phoenix clears passengers at the baggage inspection area.
Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix - 02/01/2008
International Airport in Phoenix clears passengers at the baggage inspection area.

CBP officers at Sky Harbor International Airport, are a among a large contingency helping to secure the Super Bowl held In Glendale, Ariz.
Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix - 02/01/2008
CBP officers at Sky Harbor International Airport, are a among a large contingency helping to secure the Super Bowl held In Glendale, Ariz.

CBP officers at Sky Harbor International Airport are a among a large contingency that are helping to secure the Super Bowl held In Glendale Ariz.
Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix - 02/01/2008
CBP officers at Sky Harbor International Airport are a among a large contingency that are helping to secure the Super Bowl held In Glendale Ariz.

CBP officers at Sky Harbor International Airport are a among a large contingency helping to secure the Super Bowl held In Glendale Ariz.
Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix - 02/01/2008
CBP officers at Sky Harbor International Airport are a among a large contingency helping to secure the Super Bowl held In Glendale Ariz.

CBP officer at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix clears passengers at the passport inspection area.
Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix - 02/01/2008
CBP officer at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix clears passengers at the passport inspection area.

CBP officer at baggage secondary looks over a money belt that a passenger wore into the U.S. The officer was making sure the passenger wasn't trying to smuggle money into the U.S.
Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix - 02/01/2008
CBP officer at baggage secondary looks over a money belt that a passenger wore into the U.S. The officer was making sure the passenger wasn't trying to smuggle money into the U.S.

CBP Director of Air Operations in Tucson Martin E. Vaughan speaks about CBP Air and Marine participation during this year’s Super Bowl.
Glendale, Ariz. - 01/31/2008
CBP Director of Air Operations in Tucson Martin E. Vaughan speaks about CBP Air and Marine participation during this year’s Super Bowl.

CBP officer inspects all vehicles entering the Super Bowl area.
Glendale, Ariz. - 01/31/2008
CBP officer inspects all vehicles entering the Super Bowl area.

CBP officer inspects all vehicles entering the Super Bowl area.
Glendale, Ariz. - 01/31/2008
CBP officer inspects all vehicles entering the Super Bowl area.

CBP officer with his explosive detection dog clears vehicles entering the Super Bowl area.
Glendale, Ariz. - 01/31/2008
CBP officer with his explosive detection dog clears vehicles entering the Super Bowl area.

CBP officer uses radiation detection device to clear vehicles entering the Super Bowl area.
Glendale, Ariz. - 01/31/2008
CBP officer uses radiation detection device to clear vehicles entering the Super Bowl area.

CBP officer clears all vehicles entering the Super Bowl area.
Glendale, Ariz. - 01/31/2008
CBP officer clears all vehicles entering the Super Bowl area.


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