The US Customs Service was created on July 31, 1789, to collect import tariffs. The Investigative Arm was the Customs Agency Service, Customs Agents, and later GS 1811 Criminal Investigators.
Agents served along the Southern Border as did Agents of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Bureau of Narcotics, Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, Immigration Investigators, The Drug Enforcement Administration, and Others.
This website is dedicated to GS 1811 Agents who served on the US/Mexican Border. Those who have been stationed and worked there for at least 3 years, at any time, or had direct supervision over such Agents qualify as Regular Members. We invite others to join us in this fraternal organization as Associate Members.
NOTIFICATION FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello, Fellow Rats!!!
First, let me say that the Laredo Conference in May 2024 was a huge success. Many thanks to Jaime and Malena and all who made it possible. It’s all about real friendships and it was great seeing everyone.
This year’s board meeting will be held on October 28, 29, and 30th in San Antonio. It’s an open meeting and all Border Rats are invited to attend. It will be held at the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Airport. To get the lower rate use code FOBA2024 for the meeting’s reduced rate.
The phone number for reservations is (210) 342-3738
The FOBA Convention will be May 11, 12, and 13th, 2025 at the same hotel in San Antonio. To get the lower rate use code FOBA2025.
Some are still talking about our last convention in this wonderful city, and Fred says it will be even better this time.
The phone number for reservations is (210) 342-3738
THINGS TO DO:
- Start planning now to attend.
- Tell everyone you worked with to come.
Hasta Luego,
Gil Hinojosa