Awards and decorations of the United States Department of Homeland Security
Awards and decorations of the United States Department of Homeland Security are those awards issued to members of the various agencies under the umbrella of the department and the Secretary of Homeland Security. == Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations == Source: == Customs and Border Protection, Border Patrol == Sources: On August 8, 2002, the Border Patrol began its awards program; Chief Gustavo De La Viña awarded the first two medals.