Employee Stories
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Retired TSA canine with rare pedigree dies
August 11, 2022
One of America’s furry heroes has passed away. Qqualls, who died from suspected cancer-related complications on July 27 at the age of 13, served TSA for more than 8 1/2 years and came from a very rare family…
Kudos Across America - Los Angeles to Honolulu
August 10, 2022
We were travelling as a family with our 10-year-old daughter who has autism. The last time we travelled was few years ago and we were traumatized because the process was too overwhelming for her and she had a…
Pair of RIC EOD trainings build cohesion, best practices
August 8, 2022
A green Kevlar® bomb suit, standard attire for anyone using a disruption tool on a suspected improvised explosive device (IED), saw action in a pair Richmond International Airport (RIC) response trainings. In-…
10-year-old boy battling cancer sworn in as TSA officer, Federal Air Marshal
August 8, 2022
A 10-year-old boy joined TSA’s ranks when he was sworn in as an honorary TSA officer and Federal Air Marshal during a special ceremony at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Secret Service and Wyoming TSA team up for rally security
August 5, 2022
When the United States Secret Service reached out to TSA in Casper, Wyoming for screening assistance, TSA Federal Security Director Richard Whitmer’s team saddled up.
Not a test! Cane with hidden knife in TSA PreCheck®
August 4, 2022
A suspicious cane came through a Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) checkpoint, and it took an alert TSA officer and her Alaska team to crack the case. Officer Kanoelani Eli was on X-ray in…
Tragedy turns triumph during unforeseen incident at Boston Logan International
August 3, 2022
In the middle of a terminal E checkpoint lane at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), a passenger yelled, “There’s a situation that requires medical attention.” When Supervisory TSA Officer Michael Miller…
Kudos Across America – Cheyenne, Wyoming
August 1, 2022
To whom it may concern, I wanted to let you know of a recent encounter with a TSA officer at Cheyenne [Regional] Airport in May. The officer, Lead TSA Officer Kyle McCormick, was amazingly helpful and…
TSA Canine Handler pays it forward with random act of kindness
July 27, 2022
It had been a long day for Denver International Airport TSA Canine Handler Marcus Dierlam. All he wanted was to pick up some takeout at a large truck stop in Bennett, Colorado, get home and make it a short night. But it…
TSA leads bomb drill on Lake Erie
July 26, 2022
With the threat of violence today, TSA is at the ready … even on the water! TSA explosives experts from Pittsburgh helped organize a unique maritime bomb drill on Lake Erie in Pennsylvania. The explosives…
Kudos Across America – Thief River Falls, Minnesota
July 25, 2022
I just wanted to reach out and give compliments to the TSA crew at Thief River Falls Regional Airport TVF. They were very professional, accommodating, polite, and humorous! Specifically, they went above and beyond for giving a mother a…
Fire in Milwaukee: Lead TSA officer to the rescue
July 21, 2022
Earlier this month, a fire broke out in Brookfield, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. The city called five surrounding fire departments to help, and without hesitation, Anthony D’Amico and his crew hit the ground…
Kudos Across America – Reno, Nevada
July 19, 2022
We travel constantly, flying two or three times a month round trip. I have never had such a pleasant…
TSA takes home over 100 awards at Homeland Security ceremony
July 15, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security recognized over 100 TSA employees for their professional excellence, sacrifice and accomplishments at the 2022 Secretary’s Awards ceremony. The Secretary’s Awards…
Kudos Across America – Detroit
July 15, 2022
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Northern California elementary students are TSA Junior Officers for the day
July 14, 2022
In Northern California, a small-town airport, locally referred to as Arcata Airport (ACV) in coastal Humboldt County, partnered with the community to provide an airport security experience to remember. Six…
What People Are Saying (About TSA) June 2022
July 14, 2022
New York - John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Retired TSA canine finds special path to fur-ever home
July 12, 2022
Thanks to a new partnership, a recently retired TSA canine has a fur-ever home.
TSA Instagram - creating savvy travelers the punny way
July 5, 2022
In an insatiably hungry industry that devours content in a “you’re only as good as your last reel,” kind of way, TSA’s Social Media team has gained a worldwide reputation for creating fresh, humorous Instagram posts…
Security Support Assistants answer call of duty at John F. Kennedy International Airport
June 30, 2022
Earlier this year, 18 hub airports were authorized to establish a new role – the Security Support Assistant (SSA). Today, there are around 49 airports where SSAs are working closely with officers and passengers.