Office of Information Technology Program Manager Nael Samha and Office of Field Operations Program Manager Thomas Roland, Jr. were recognized for creating a smartphone application that allows CBP officers and agents in the field to access law enforcement databases in real time, which has led to enforcement actions against more than 450 drug traffickers, weapons smugglers, illegal aliens and potential terror suspects since March 2010.

President Obama said that Service to America Medal recipients "exemplify the spirit of service that marks our federal workforce," and provide a reminder that "the collective efforts of dedicated civil servants lay the foundation for America's prosperity and ensure a brighter future for our children."