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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Holds Promotion Ceremony

Release Date
Wed, 10/05/2016

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent Mario Martinez, presented new insignia ranks, and certificates to 18 Border Patrol agents and 2 promotion certificates to sector employees during a ceremony on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at The Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts. 

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Holds Promotion Ceremony
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Chief Patrol
Agent Mario Martinez, presented new
insignia ranks, and certificates to 18
Border Patrol agents and 2 promotion
certificates to Laredo Sector employees. 
A special recognition was given to Border
Patrol Agent Josue Gonzalez who was
recently awarded the Congressional
Badge of Bravery.

The selection and promotion of today’s ceremony included promotion ranks from Deputy Chief Patrol Agent, Division Chief, Assistant Chief Patrol Agent, Patrol Agent in Charge, Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge, Watch Commander, Operations Officer, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent, and Mission Support Specialist. A special recognition was given to Border Patrol Agent Josue Gonzalez who was recently awarded the Congressional Badge of Bravery.

“I am privileged and proud to lead the men and women of the Laredo Sector Border Patrol.  Every day presents a new opportunity to do more for our country, employees and organization.  It is no longer about you, it is about setting an example in the workplace and the community in which you serve,” said Chief Patrol Agent Mario Martinez.

The Laredo Border Patrol Sector currently has over 1,700 Border Patrol Agents and support personnel. 

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career visit www.cbp.gov/careers.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021