2026 Special Rates for Certain Law Enforcement Personnel

On August 28, 2025, President Trump issued an alternative pay plan under 5 U.S.C. §§ 5303(b) and 5304a announcing decisions regarding January 2026 pay adjustments. The plan provides a 1 percent base pay increase for employees under the General Schedule and certain other pay systems.

Additionally, Executive Order 14368, issued on December 18, 2025, directed the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to assess whether certain Federal civilian law enforcement personnel may receive additional pay adjustments, up to a total increase of 3.8 percent, as determined by the OPM Director. This assessment is to be conducted in coordination with affected agencies and consistent with 5 U.S.C. § 5305 and the January 2026 military pay increase.

This assessment includes GS-1896 Border Patrol Agents.

Passing of Agent Courtney Henry

It is with an extremely heavy heart that Local 2554 must inform you of the passing of Agent Courtney Henry. Agent Henry was assigned to Calexico Border Patrol Station for many years before accepting a transfer to San Diego Sector. He was well-liked and respected by the many men and women that worked with him. No matter the situation, Agent Henry always kept a smile on his face and could brighten anyone’s day just by being in his presence.

Local 2554 would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the family of Courtney Henry for this tremendous loss.

Listed below is the information for the funeral services, which are to be held on Wednesday, June 28th.

Calexico Station Union Vice President Lombardo Amaya Passed Away on April 26, 2022

Local 2554 was saddened by the news that long-time Local 2554 Union President and current Vice President of Calexico Station, Lombardo Amaya, had passed away due to complications with a recent heart surgery on Tuesday morning, April 26, 2022. Lombardo was not only a Border Patrol Agent at Calexico Station, but spent many years representing the Local 2554 membership with a multitude of issues. Lombardo will always be remembered as a strong voice and advocate for the membership of El Centro Border Patrol Sector, but also as a close friend to the many people that knew him.

This Local, for one, will never forget the many lessons that Lombardo taught us in all his years of service. Lombardo was very knowledgeable with all things Union-related and he used that knowledge to help so may people.

We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family of Lombardo and the many people that will be affected by such a tragic loss.

Agent Alejandro Flores-Banuelos Memorial Fund

Below is the link to the GoFundMe page set up for the family of Agent Alejandro Flores-Banuelos.

Go Fund Me Link

Border Patrol Agent Alejandro Flores passed away in the line of duty on March 15, 2021. Agent Flores stopped to help out at an accident scene on Highway 86, near Salton City, California when he was struck and killed by another motorist.

Agent Flores, was a 12 year veteran of the United States Border Patrol, and prior to joining the USBP, was a proud United States Marine.

Agent Flores leaves behind a pregnant wife and three children. Agent Flores will be remembered for his smile, and upbeat demeanor; always willing to lend a hand.

All funds will be going directly to his family to assist them with their loss and to help with future expenses

Jonathan Morales Named 2019 AFGE Law Enforcement Officer Of The Year

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The AFGE Law Enforcement Steering Committee is proud to announce Border Patrol Agent Jonathan Morales as the recipient of the 2019 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

On April 27, 2019, a gunman armed with a rifle opened fire in the Chabad of Poway Synagogue in San Diego County striking multiple people. What the gunman didn't know that day, is that the Chabad Synagogue was protected by a shield. That shield was off duty Border Patrol Agent Jonathan Morales. After the gunman opened fire, Jonathan Morales sprang in to action. Agent Morales ran to obtain the only weapon that the synagogue had for defense; an antique Derringer revolver containing only four rounds. Outgunned and showing no fear, Agent Morales engaged the gunman. Upon realizing that he was not the only person in the Synagogue with a firearm, the gunman turned and fled from the scene. Agent Morales gave chase and pursued the gunman down the street. The gunman jumped in to his vehicle and sped off. He was later arrested by San Diego Law Enforcement.

If it were not for the actions that Agent Morales took that day, countless more lives could have been lost. Showing true bravery in the face of evil, Agent Morales exemplified the best characteristics of a Law Enforcement Officer. The United States is a safer place knowing that people like this live and walk among us. Agent Morales himself said it best at the podium in front of the White House with President Donald Trump. "In order to fight these random acts of violence, we must continue to do random acts of kindness."

Jonathan Morales is not just a Border Patrol Agent assigned to El Centro Sector in California, he also serves on the local Union's executive board as the Sergeant at Arms. As an active executive officer of AFGE/NBPC Local 2554, Agent Morales not only works the line on the U.S. Border, but also assists his fellow Border Patrol Agents with the enforcement of their union rights. Agent Morales shows us every day what it means to be a Law Enforcement Officer in the U.S. Border Patrol and a proud serving member of the American Federation of Government Employees/National Border Patrol Council. Agent Morales' actions reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Border Patrol, National Border Patrol Council and American Federation of Government Employees. Agent Morales will receive the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award on the evening of Tuesday, February 12, 2020 at Kelly's Irish Times in Washington, DC. If you are in town for AFGE's Legislative & Grassroots Mobilization Conference, please stop by and congratulate Johnny.

NBPC Local 2554, PO Box 2976, El Centro, CA 92244