Employee Stories
TSA, FAA bring drone awareness to Connecticut high school
July 12, 2023
TSA’s Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS) partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to bring drone awareness to a Connecticut high school. East Granby High School Technology Teacher Wendi Meunier invited…
Incident escalates when Southwest Florida canine officer sits
July 11, 2023
TSA’s Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) Advanced Threat Local Allocation Strategy (ATLAS) team was conducting a countermeasure in a secure area of the airport when they began to wonder if they were being…
TSA gives Third-Party Canine-Cargo program in Sacramento stamp of approval
July 10, 2023
The first-ever third-party explosives detection canine team in California’s state capital is now in action after getting TSA’s stamp of approval. TSA certified canines at K2 Solutions to screen U.S. Priority Mail® on United Continental…
TSA partners with Metropolitan Transportation Authority to assess new security technology in New York’s Grand Central Terminal
July 7, 2023
In an effort to address continued security threats, TSA partnered with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to assess two screening technology systems inside New York City’s Grand Central Terminal. TSA’s Multimodal and…
Dayton TSA officers lend hand to passenger in distress
June 29, 2023
It was a Saturday night and all TSA employees had clocked out at James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY). TSA officers were casually filing out of the breakroom and heading home, but little did Supervisory Officer Tina Schaefer and…
Kudos Across America – Amarillo, Texas
June 26, 2023
There is a gentleman at the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport named Papa [TSA Officer Wyatt Papa] - I believe that is what his name tag said - and he is absolutely above and beyond and over-the-top fabulous.…
TSO Helps Reunite Mother and Missing Child Across State Lines
June 26, 2023
A year ago TSA Officer Albert Torres started his TSA career at LaGuardia Airport (LGA), bringing his spirited humor to the frontlines. In his free time, Torres loves volunteering within his community. One of his biggest passions lies in…
Chattanooga Brothers, Sisters in Pink Form Indestructible Chain Against Cancer
June 21, 2023
Lead TSA Officer Donna Rice was in doubt, and just as she was trained to do, she used her network at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA). This time the issue wasn’t a passenger or a prohibited item. “I mean, there's always doubt when…
Training is What Happens in Vegas: Grand Opening of Academy West
June 20, 2023
After two years of renovations, cross-country coordination and navigating a COVID-19 environment, TSA officers now have a new West Coast training center to call home. On June 9, TSA celebrated the official opening of the TSA Academy West…
A Dad, His Wingman, TSA and Father’s Day: The Spinden Story
June 16, 2023
Timing is everything. The agency Jim Spinden helped pioneer in 2002 as Idaho Falls first federal security director (FSD) is the same mission-driven TSA where Robert, his son, now works as the FSD of Georgia. But both men are fast to say,…
Behind the Lens with TSA’s Social Media Specialist Kris M.
June 14, 2023
In recognition of Pride Month, Strategic Communications & Public Affairs Social Media Specialist Kris M, whose pronouns are they/them, sat down with us in a candid discussion about their views on their work at…
Kudos Across America – Washington, D.C.
June 13, 2023
I semi-regularly fly from Minneapolis to the Washington, D.C. This morning, I was returning to Minneapolis and was in the screening line and I observed a TSA officer talking with a mother who had a young daughter with her. They clearly…
Connecticut TSA helps children with autism practice going through screening
June 9, 2023
Imagine you’re at the airport feeling anxious as you go through screening and get ready to board your flight. It’s loud, you’re rushed, and you’re thinking about a bunch of things at once. You’re not quite sure what to…
TSA leader gets rare opportunity to speak at daughter’s graduation
June 8, 2023
Many TSA employees had the exciting opportunity to see their sons or daughters graduate from high school or college over the last few weeks, but one TSA leader enjoyed the very rare honor of speaking at her daughter’s commencement weekend.
Employee Spotlight on Louis Fletcher
June 6, 2023
Louis Fletcher served in the Navy as a yeoman when “don’t ask, don’t tell” was the official U.S. policy on military service of non-heterosexual people. When the policy ended 17…
Cold, hot – doesn’t matter to TSA Airports of the Year
June 6, 2023
When you’re talking about the weather, Alaska and Florida are on the extreme opposite ends of the climate spectrum. But when it comes to aviation security, the two states have something in common. Alaska and Florida are the proud homes of…
Surf’s up for Wounded Warriors: TSA helps veterans get to the beach
June 2, 2023
TSA officers from San Jose International Airport (SJC) welcomed Texas veterans who participated in Operation Surf, a Wounded Warrior program emphasizing the healing power of the ocean to restore hope,…
TSA on all cylinders Indy 500 weekend
June 1, 2023
One of the largest sporting events in the world took center stage in America’s heartland Memorial Day weekend, and TSA operated on all cylinders in the thick of the action. Over 330,000 race fans attended the 107th running of the…
TSA honors humble servant with top public service award
May 30, 2023
“Humbled, grateful, thankful.” Those were the words of Roxane Jett after learning she earned TSA’s top annual public service award. However, it’s the less fortunate people in her hometown of Atlanta who are grateful and thankful for Jett’…
Curbside walk to checkpoint proves fateful for TSA officer
May 24, 2023
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) TSA Officer Jason Kelvington was heading back to his post after the last break of his overnight shift, preparing for the flood of passengers he would assist through the alternate checkpoint entrance outside…