CBP AMO, the Air and Marine Operations branch of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, shared a series of updates on its official Twitter account highlighting recent operations and activities related to border security and emergency response.
On January 10, 2026, CBP AMO reported that "On January 6, 2026, a Yuma AS3350 aircrew sprang into action after a 911 call reported an injured ATV rider. The aircrew quickly located the injured individual and transported nearby @USBPChiefYUM BORSTAR agents to provide emergency aid. The patient was airlifted by REACH Air to https://t.co/wrL5Efkeo". This tweet documents the rapid response by CBP AMO personnel in coordinating with other agencies such as BORSTAR and REACH Air Medical Services to assist an injured individual in a remote area.
In another post dated January 11, 2026, CBP AMO tweeted: "Border Security one-two punch! #ProtectingAmerica https://t.co/XDohQWUudQ". This message underscores the agency's ongoing focus on border security operations.
A third update from January 12, 2026, read: "Horsepower and freedom. #BorderSecurity #MondayMotivation https://t.co/iLX9PzpEEc". The tweet emphasizes themes of mobility and national security along the U.S. borders.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations is responsible for providing aerial and maritime support for law enforcement missions along U.S. borders, including search-and-rescue efforts as well as interdiction of illegal activities. Their coordination with other agencies such as BORSTAR (Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue) units highlights their role in both humanitarian response and security operations.
