CBP AMO, the Air and Marine Operations division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, posted a series of updates on its official Twitter account between April 2 and April 3, 2026. The tweets covered recruitment efforts, daily operations, and the announcement of a staff member's passing.
On April 2, CBP AMO highlighted recruitment opportunities with an aerial perspective of border security activities. The tweet stated: "Border Security from above! Who’s ready to join our team? Drop us a DM to get paid to have this view. #ProtectingAmerica #MEA #SuperKingAir350ER" (April 2, 2026).
The following day, the agency encouraged followers to engage with their mission by posting: "Seize the day! #ProtectingAmerica" (April 3, 2026).
Later on April 3, CBP AMO announced the death of one of its members. The tweet read: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden and tragic loss of Marine Interdiction Agent and Course Instructor William Hutson from the Air and Marine Operations Academy.
MIA Hutson devoted more than thirty years to federal service, beginning with the U.S. Coast Guard and" (April 3, 2026).
Air and Marine Operations is a component within U.S. Customs and Border Protection responsible for providing air and maritime law enforcement in support of border security missions across the United States.
