Employee Stories
Bangor officers aid fallen passenger
October 5, 2020
“While impressive to see them spring into action, it was no surprise,” said Maine Assistant Federal Security Director for Screening Briana Corrales. “We have an incredible team at Bangor. Not only are they committed to the mission, they also care…
Boston TSA officers stop FBI Impostor from boarding flight
October 2, 2020
When a woman approached the exit door at Terminal C at Boston Logan International Airport, TSOs James Nelson and James Freel intercepted her before she could board a flight. Nelson and Freel reviewed images on the woman’s cellphone that…
TSA Women in Aviation: Barbara Schukraft
October 2, 2020
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a weeklong collection of stories featuring women in aviation. These stories are in recognition of Girls in Aviation Day on September 26…
Where are all these guns coming from?
October 2, 2020
Does it seem like we’re discovering more firearms at the checkpoint, or is it just another 2020 anomaly?
Kudos Across America – Denver
September 30, 2020
I just want to give a personal thank you to Supervisory TSA Officer Kelly Smith. She really went above and beyond to help a little boy find his lost phone.
TSA Women in Aviation: Janis Burl
September 29, 2020
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a weeklong collection of stories featuring women in aviation. These stories are in recognition of Girls in Aviation Day on September 26 sponsored by Women in Aviation International. Through these stories,…
TSA Women in Aviation: Christine Assili
September 29, 2020
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a collection of stories featuring women in aviation. These stories are in recognition of Girls in Aviation Day on September 26 sponsored by Women in Aviation International. Through these stories,…
Orlando canine handler tosses bobber to military veterans at risk of suicide
September 29, 2020
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide was responsible for more than 48,000 deaths in 2018. That’s about one death every 11 minutes. In 2018, 10.7…
Women hike 116-mile hike along the Underground Railroad route, walking that sacred ground
September 28, 2020
In March of this year, singer and songwriter Linda Harris posted on Facebook: “Hey, I want to walk the Underground Railroad,” and set the challenge. The rest is history. TSA Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist Jennifer Bailey and…
The value of a TSA internship
September 25, 2020
George Mason University senior Frank Diallo enjoys an interim secret clearance, a benefit he’s earned by interning with TSA’s Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). As an information systems and operations management major, Diallo fine-tunes his…
TSA canine training instructor awarded Bronze Star Medal for courage under fire in Afghanistan
September 23, 2020
The newest Training Instructor at the TSA Canine Training Center brings more than just a great resume to TSA. Staff Sgt. Alex Schnell earned a Bronze Star medal with a “V” for Valor, for heroic achievement and courage under fire during a…
TSA Women in Aviation: Angela Brooks
September 23, 2020
Editor’s Note: This story features a leading woman in aviation and is in recognition of Girls in Aviation Day on September 26 sponsored by Women in Aviation International.…
TSA Women in Aviation: Karin Glasgow
September 22, 2020
Editor’s Note: This story features a leading woman in aviation and is in recognition of Girls in Aviation Day on September 26 sponsored by Women in Aviation International. Through this story on Karin…
TSA Women in Aviation: Karen Hanlon
September 22, 2020
Editor’s Note: This story features a leading woman in aviation and is in recognition of Girls in Aviation Day on September 26 sponsored by Women in Aviation International.…
Dayton TSA officer saves fellow officer from choking
September 21, 2020
You never know what to expect when you report for duty with TSA. Most employees never foresee finding themselves in a life or death situation, especially in the TSA breakroom. Dayton (Ohio) International Airport TSA Officer Matthew…
Kudos Across America – Denver
September 16, 2020
Hello. I apologize for just getting to this now, but my family flew through the Denver airport back in March. We have a very medically fragile daughter and were very impressed with the gentleman who helped us through security with her and all her…
Resumption of airport services and recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Laura pummels Southwest Louisiana
September 16, 2020
Heeding mandatory evacuation orders, twelve Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) officers and one Supervisory Transportation Security Inspector sought safer ground a day ahead of Hurricane Laura’s landfall late Wednesday, August 26. All LCH…
New Salt Lake City airport opens for business
September 15, 2020
A brand new airport with a $4 billion price tag is now open for business in Utah’s capital city. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) opened on Tuesday with a new terminal, two new concourses and a new parking garage. This is the…
Acting Deputy Administrator Patricia Cogswell retires, celebrates 24 years of public service
September 11, 2020
When asked years ago where she wanted to be when she retired from government service, Patricia Cogswell, or Patty as she is known by her contemporaries expressed TSA. The last two years as TSA’s Acting Deputy Administrator is fulfillment of that…
Lanai TSA officers give back to community, launch beach cleanup effort
September 10, 2020
For the last six months, COVID-19 turned our world upside down, but TSA officers at Hawaii’s Lanai Airport (LNY) rose above the pandemic to come together as a team to help the local environment. Supervisory TSA Officer Lemual Schutt felt…