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Are You Shivering with Anticipation for Halloween?
October 26, 2021
The cooler weather isn’t the only thing sending shivers down our spine this month. It’s almost time for Halloween, and anyone who reads this blog knows one thing about us…we’ll never ghost ya when it comes to travel tips. So hold on to your…
9/11: Stories that Shaped Who We Are
September 9, 2021
Twenty years ago, our country witnessed the single deadliest terrorist attack to ever take place on American soil. A day that forever changed our nation. A day from which our Transportation Security Administration was a direct result. Ask anyone…
Meet TSA’s 2021 Cutest Canine Contest Winner!
August 26, 2021
Every dog has their day, and today belongs to Alona, the winner of this year’s TSA Cutest Canine Contest! We tallied over 131,000 votes from you on our social media platforms. Alona, an Explosives Detection Canine out of McCarren International…
Travel like a VIP this summer with TSA PreCheck®!
May 20, 2021
We don’t know about you, but when we travel, we love feeling like VIPs. We don’t worry about long lines or whether or not our socks match. We keep our laptops in our bags and our belts on and buckled. This summer, we’re traveling with ease. Why?…
Prohibited Items Week 2021
April 13, 2021
We launched Prohibited Items Week for the first time last year as a way to highlight the great work of our officers in airports across the country. We also hoped it would inform and deter travelers from packing prohibited items in their own carry-on…
TSA Commemorates Vietnam War Veterans
March 29, 2021
A few weeks ago, I learned that today, March 29, marks the national commemoration of the Vietnam War. Do you remember where you were in November 1955 when the Vietnam War began? How about in April of 1975 when the Vietnam War came to an end? Were…
All in the Family: TSA Employees Volunteer for DHS Surge Capacity Force
March 22, 2021
The effects of COVID-19 reached each and every person across our country. But as the expression goes, in the worst of times, we begin to see the best in people. That sentiment holds especially true with our workforce here at TSA and across the…
TSA’s Explosives Detection Canines are Something to Woof About!
February 24, 2021
Hey, it’s me, Cooper! You might recognize me from TSA’s social media – my birthday was kind of a big deal. February is National Dog Training Education Month, and as TSA’s most senior explosives detection dog, I’m back to let you know about all…
Isn’t It Romantic
February 10, 2021
Planning a romantic vacation this Valentine’s Day? You may be wondering about how you can travel by air with some of your special items to spark romance. Check out our tips and remember to stay safe! Setting the Mood If you’re looking to set the…
TSA PreCheck®: Save time with us!
January 25, 2021
TSA PreCheck®. If you’ve traveled through domestic airports in the past few years, chances are you know us. You’ve watched from the standard screening lane, eyes green with envy, as travelers enter the TSA PreCheck lanes and cruise right through…
