HONOR FIRST: The Story of the National Border Patrol Museum and Memorial Library

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by Joseph Banco (Author), Roger "Buck" Brandemuehl (Author), John D. Guinn (Editor)

The National Border Patrol Museum (NBPM) serves as the singular repository dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich, complex history of the United States Border Patrol. This is the story of how the dreams of a group of men and women interested in preserving that history made it a reality.

The NBPM offers an essential destination for anyone seeking to better understand the evolution of border security, the tools employed, and—most importantly—the men and women who have shaped and been shaped by service along the border. Its indoor and outdoor exhibits present a detailed and often poignant chronicle of an agency that is frequently misunderstood. Together, these artifacts reveal the courage, innovation, and sacrifice of the men and women, past and present, who have carried out—and continue to carry out—the Border Patrol’s mission.

The NBPM is more than a collection of artifacts. It is an immersive journey through the historical forces that have shaped America’s southern, northern, and coastal borders. Its story extends from the rugged early days of mounted guards pursuing smugglers across vast and unforgiving landscapes, through Patrol Inspectors confronting bootleggers, guarding against enemy threats during World War II, serving as air marshals, and supporting the enforcement of federal law during the civil rights era, to the high-technology and multifaceted operations conducted by today’s Border Patrol Agents.

All net proceeds from the sale of this book benefit the National Border Patrol Museum and Memorial Library Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not receive a regular federal appropriation or continuing government operating subsidy.

1. Print length

   249 pages

   
   
2. Publication date

   September 4, 2026

   
   
3. Dimensions

   6 x 0.57 x 9 inches