AMO Deputy Exec Asst Commissioner Keith Jones

CBP Air and Marine Operations - Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner

[CBP AMO @CBPAMO]

Not today. Not tomorrow. Not ever! THE BORDER IS CLOSED.

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This Veterans Day, we honor our veterans, past and present, whose service and sacrifice have safeguarded our nation. We remember those who fought, defended our freedom, and gave their lives for America. 🇺🇸

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Nighttime Maritime Interdiction Stops Cocaine-Smuggling Panga off Puerto Rico

Air and Marine Operations agents used multiple AMO assets and advanced technology to detect, intercept, and stop a panga vessel off the coast of Puerto Rico on November 6.

A Coastal Interceptor Vessel Crew interdicted the vessel just after midnight Friday, resulting in the seizure of approximately 1,113 pounds of cocaine and the arrest of three Dominican Republic nationals. The cocaine and subjects were transferred to the Homeland Security Task Force for further investigation and processing.

The border is closed. Those who attempt to smuggle drugs or enter the United States unlawfully will be apprehended, arrested, and removed!

[AMO Deputy Exec Asst Commissioner Keith Jones @CBPAMODEAC]

Great work Miami!

[CBP AMO @CBPAMO]

#BREAKING - On November 4, at approximately 11:20 a.m., CBP Marine Interdiction Agents assigned to the Miami Marine Unit responded to a reported helicopter crash in Biscayne Bay after overhearing a mayday call from a Good Samaritan.

Two CBP Air and Marine Operations Coastal Interceptor Vessel crews operating nearby arrived as the first law enforcement responders on scene and recovered two individuals from the water. With support from local fire rescue partners, the individuals were transported by CBP’s vessel to No Name Harbor for emergency medical care. One patient was transported by ground ambulance, and another was airlifted to a higher level of care.

The helicopter pilot was transported separately by a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vessel while lifesaving measures were underway. Responding partner agencies established a safety zone around the crash site. The incident remains under investigation.

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JACKPOT! 🚨2,407 lbs. of cocaine seized! On Oct. 19, our P-3 aircraft crew detected and tracked a suspicious go-fast boat during a Caribbean maritime patrol. Working closely with an international partner, the interdiction resulted in 3 arrests and the seizure of 2,407lbs of cocaine. Great teamwork with our international partners!

[CBP AMO Southwest Region XD Hunter Robinson @CBPAMORegDirSW]

Good morning, America! It's time to rise and grind. 🇺🇸

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When our air and maritime assets collide for a beautiful take down! How is this for some Monday motivation? 🇺🇸

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AMO never disappoints. 🇺🇸

[CBP AMO @CBPAMO]

POV: Your smuggler says you won’t get caught…

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🚨🇺🇸From the air, enhanced border infrastructure was clear in Fiscal Year 2026: approximately 290 miles of new border barriers, including 131 miles of primary wall, strengthened security on the ground, supported frontline personnel, and helped deliver the most secure border in American history!

[CBP AMO Southwest Region XD Hunter Robinson @CBPAMORegDirSW]

Sea spray and serenades 🌊🎵
#AirAndMarineOperations #AMO

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🚨A Cuban national is fortunate to be alive after being found alone on a small raft approximately 16 miles east of Key Biscayne, Florida, on October 12.

A good Samaritan reported the sighting over VHF Channel 16, our Miami and Fort Lauderdale marine units and the U.S. Coast Guard responded and located the individual and provided emergency assistance. He was evaluated by EMS, medically cleared by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and transferred to the USCG Cutter Melvin Bell for further processing.

This incident underscores the extreme danger of attempting illegal maritime migration. The open water is unforgiving, and these journeys can quickly become fatal.

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Vigilance, integrity, and service to country guide @CBPAMO Marine Interdiction Agents across the water. Ready to uphold the same values?

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#CBPCareers #AMO

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No Days Off! 🇺🇸

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Marine Unit Intercepts Smuggling Vessel Off Southern California Coast

ICYMI: On Oct. 3, the Long Beach Marine Unit intercepted a vessel south of Newport Beach, California, carrying 14 undocumented noncitizens.

The crew safely transported all 14 individuals to the U.S. Coast Guard dock in Newport Beach, where one individual was evaluated and cleared by EMS. U.S. Border Patrol assumed custody for processing, and the vessel was seized.

Watch the video to see the operation unfold.

[AMO Deputy Exec Asst Commissioner Keith Jones @CBPAMODEAC]

Thank you, P-3 Dome, for protecting America. Your legacy lives on.

[CBP AMO @CBPAMO]

End of the Road: AMO’s Iconic P-3 Dome Takes Its Final Flight!

On September 30, 2026, the distinct silhouette of a four-engine turboprop carrying its massive rotating radar dome touched down for the final time at the National Air Security Operations Center in Jacksonville.

Our Jacksonville-based P-3 AEW fleet has served as a cornerstone of America’s outer-layer border security. Its crews flew far beyond our borders, providing wide-area surveillance across the Caribbean, Gulf of America, and the transit zones of Central and South America, helping detect and track threats before they could reach the United States.

This final landing marks more than the retirement of an aircraft. It marks the close of a remarkable chapter defined by vigilance, sacrifice, innovation, and unwavering commitment to protecting America.

Thank you, P-3 Dome, for decades of service to the mission and the Nation.

[AMO Deputy Exec Asst Commissioner Keith Jones @CBPAMODEAC]

Great teamwork on this search and rescue!

[CBP AMO @CBPAMO]

🚨BODYCAM RESCUE FOOTAGE: Following a capsized yola-type vessel incident near the Mona Passage, Air and Marine Operations, alongside federal and Puerto Rico partners, launched a massive coordinated search-and-rescue operation.

Three AMO Coastal Interceptor Vessel crews and a Black Hawk crew from the Caribbean Air and Marine Branch alongside our partners helped rescue 49 migrants, including individuals recovered from the water and the capsized vessel. Three deceased individuals were also recovered.

Survivors reported to the @USCG that 62 people were aboard. The search continues for 10 missing individuals. USCG Cutter Joseph Doyle is transferring survivors ashore to U.S. Border Patrol and HSI for further investigation. #SAR

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Today we celebrated the grand opening of a nearly $22 million joint AMO and U.S. Coast Guard facility at the Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González-Colón and AMO Southeast Region Executive Director Andy Blanco helped officially open the facility, which will house our Ponce Marine Unit and U.S. Coast Guard Resident Inspection Office Ponce.

Located along Puerto Rico’s southern approaches, this facility is critical to detecting, interdicting, and responding to maritime threats while strengthening border security throughout the Caribbean region.

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Another successful United Nations General Assembly in the books for the men and women of Air and Marine Operations! Incredible unseen work by our teams to provide air security for the world’s leaders. 🇺🇸

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Would you prefer an aisle or window seat on this freedom flight? 🇺🇸