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A guardsman jumps back as an instructor moves toward him with a sharp object in a gym.

Nonlethal Training

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol agents at the El Paso sector perform nonlethal training with Texas National Guard members from the 3rd Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Regiment, who are deployed to the border region as part of the Joint Task Force Guardian Support mission, Sept. 26, 2018. Army Sgt. Roberto Gonzales leaps back from CBP Agent Firma Soto's knife slash during combatives class. The week of training includes hand-to-hand combat training and shoot-don't shoot scenarios with room and house-clearing skillsl. CBP instructors enjoyed the enthusiasm and high level of participation from the guardsmen. Border Patrol Agent Firma Pena, with 23 years on the force, said, "These guys are really good participators, they don't hesitate at all. I am really enjoying that part of it."

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