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EPISODE 14 - BORDERLINE: THE MAKING OF THE MOVIE WITH RETIRED ASSISTANT CHIEF GIL PETTY Jul 25, 2020

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Today we will be interviewing RETIRED ASSISTANT CHIEF GIL PETTY to talk about the making of the film BORDERLINE, starring Charles Bronson. This film came out in 1980 and is considered one of the more realistic portrayals of U.S. Border Patrol Agents and the way the job was done in those days. This film received the support of the Border Patrol and the INS.

Veteran Agents, served as technical advisors during the making of the film. This includes first and foremost the famous “AB Taylor”, legendary PA and sign-cutter, who retired from the Patrol to work with the filming of the movie full time.

Lot’s of rumors and innuendos concerning this film. What’s true? What’s false? Well, come and listen for yourself.

EPISODE 13 - INTERVIEW WITH THERESA TRUEAX Jul 22, 2020

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Today in honor of the 45th anniversary of women coming into the Patrol, we will be talking with RETIRED SUPERVISORY BORDER PATROL AGENT THERESA TRUEAX, otherwise known as "MILADY".

She started in CLASS 156. I met and worked with her at the El Cajon Station. I had no idea the things she saw and experienced as the first female agent in Campo Station in San Diego Sector. She says her experiences molded and shaped who she is today. How?

Come listen to her story. Ain't no patrol Like the Old Patrol. Honor First, Honor Always.

EPISODE 12 ~ INTERVIEW WITH MELISSA HERRERA Jul 20, 2020

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ASSISTANT CHIEF MELISSA HERRERA, OF THE PLANNING DIVISION IN HEADQUARTERS D.C., started out in CLASS 465, and reported to the FABENS (now CLINT) Station, EL PASO SECTOR. She took to the job with a true passion and drive and it has taken her far in the Patrol. How far?

Come listen to her story.

EPISODE 11 ~ INTERVIEW WITH JANALYN BUSECK Jul 17, 2020

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Today in honor of the 45th anniversary of Women coming into the Patrol, we will be talking with RETIRED BORDER PATROL SUPERVISOR JANALYN BUSECK, CLASS 175 out of GLYNCO, GEORGIA. She started in YUMA. AZ and with true courage, guts and determination she was committed to making it in the Patrol. How did she do? Come hear her story.

EPISODE 10 - INTERVIEW WITH MARLENE CASTRO Jul 12, 2020

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RECRUITED RIGHT FROM UNDER DPS' NOSES BY A CRAFTY BPA, MARLENE CASTRO WAS LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE AND THE BORDER PATROL WAS HAPPY TO OBLIGE. WITH HER STRONG WORK ETHIC, POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND ABILITY TO MAKE THE BEST OUT OF ANY SITUATION, SHE HAS WORKED HER WAY FROM BEING THE FIRST FEMALE AGENT TO BE ASSIGNED CARRIZO SPRINGS STATION IN DEL RIO SECTOR, TO BEING THE CURRENT TRAINING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR AT THE BORDER PATROL ACADEMY IN ARTESIA, NM.

COME AND HEAR HER INSPIRATIONAL STORY.

EPISODE 9 - INTERVIEW WITH KARLA CHASTEEN Jul 10, 2020

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Follow Retired Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Karla Chasteen's career from her start in Class 234 to her early hard-charging dope catching days to serving warrants and putting away bad guys as a Detention's Officer!

EPISODE 8b - INTERVIEW WITH KATHLEEN SCUDDER - PART TWO Jul 04, 2020

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FROM HER HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AS A BORDER PATROL AGENT IN CLASS 322, IN NOGALES STATION, TO HER CURRENT POSITION AS ACTING DEPUTY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OPS IN WASHINGTON, D.C., KATHLEEN SCUDDER HAS ALWAYS UPHELD A STRONG CHARACTER AND A PASSION AND DRIVE TO ACCOMPLISH HER GOALS AND GET THE JOB DONE! LISTEN TO HER INSPIRATIONAL STORY HERE AS WE CELEBRATE THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN IN THE PATROL. HONOR FIRST, HONOR ALWAYS.

EPISODE 8A - INTERVIEW WITH KATHLEEN SCUDDER Jul 04, 2020

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EPISODE 6B - INTERVIEW WITH JUANITA SANTANA ~ PART TWO Jun 29, 2020

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AN AGENT OUT OF THE 224TH SESSION IN 8/8/88...SHE IS A HERO AND LEGEND AMONG HER PEERS AND THROUGHOUT THE BORDER PATROL. SHE IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE NEWTON/AZRAK AWARD AND THE FIRST FEMALE BORDER PATROL AGENT TO RECEIVE THE PURPLE CROSS FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED IN A GUNFIGHT. COME AND HEAR THE STORY STRAIGHT FROM MS. SANTANA HERSELF!

EPISODE 6A - INTERVIEW WITH JUANITA SANTANA ~ PART ONE Jun 29, 2020

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