Minneapolis BORTAC Officer with Forward Observations Group Patch

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection BORTAC operator in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection BORTAC operator in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection BORTAC operator is seen in Minneapolis on January 21, 2026. BORTAC, the Border Patrol Tactical Unit, is a specialized unit trained for high-risk incidents. The operator wears a patch for the Forward Observations Group, a private military company. Find more photos like this on my Operation Metro Surge: Ice in Minneapolis page.

Photo taken in January 2026.

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