<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1U7Gh9_0w2b5A7900" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1U7Gh9_0w2b5A7900" width="1400" height="600" ><figcaption>Credit: U.S. Border Patrol</figcaption></figure><p><b>LAREDO, Texas</b> — U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason D. Owens, alongside Laredo Sector Chief Patrol Agent Jesse D. Muñoz and Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Desi D. DeLeon, presented awards to agents for exceptional service. The ceremony recognized agents with commendation medals, meritorious awards, and the prestigious Newton-Azrak Award for conspicuous heroism.</p><p>The awards were given to agents who demonstrated outstanding dedication and bravery beyond their regular duties, according to a press release from the U.S. Border Patrol Laredo Sector. The Newton-Azrak Award is one of the highest honors in the Border Patrol, celebrating acts of heroism and courage. Congratulations were extended to all the recipients for their exemplary service.</p></div></body>

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Border Patrol agents honored for heroism in South Texas

LAREDO, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason D. Owens, alongside Laredo Sector Chief Patrol Agent Jesse D. Muñoz and Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Desi D. DeLeon, presented awards to agents for exceptional service. The ceremony recognized agents with commendation medals, meritorious awards, and the prestigious Newton-Azrak Award for conspicuous heroism.