I want to wish a very Merry Christmas and a happy start of Hanukkah to all who are celebrating today – and a joyous Kwanzaa beginning tomorrow. This holiday season, it’s important to share our appreciation for those who make a difference in our lives. I couldn’t be more

Today, and through this weekend, we’re expecting high travel volumes across the country. I want to start by thanking #TeamTSA, and especially those who have taken time away from their loved ones this week to make sure our transportation systems are safe. For those traveling, if

TSA extends its deepest condolences to the Carter family on the passing of President Jimmy Carter. His unwavering dedication to service and humanity inspired generations, and his legacy will endure as a beacon of hope and compassion.

We’re projecting consistently high travel volumes through January 2nd as travelers return home from their holiday travels. As always, remember to arrive at the airport early & know that our teams are working hard to keep our aviation system secure. If you have any travel

I am proud each and every day to serve alongside a team of dedicated professionals in #TeamTSA. Despite the challenges they face each day, their vigilance and steadfast focus on protecting our nation’s transportation systems allowed us to reach this milestone of screening over

We closed out winter holiday travel with record-breaking numbers. I commend the TSA workforce for their teamwork and vigilance in the midst of challenges they face each day. Thank you, #TeamTSA for an incredible job well done and thanks to our airport and airline partners for

BREAKING NEWS: TSA screened nearly 39M individuals from Dec 19 through Jan 2, 2025, during our busiest end of year holiday travel period ever. For the entire year of 2024, TSA officers screened a record 904M individuals at airport checkpoints around the country. Go #TeamTSA!

I love seeing what our team comes up with each year as they compile TSA’s Top 10 Best Catches, and this year’s video doesn’t disappoint. This is a testament to the hard work of our officers across the country, who work every day to keep travelers safe. This is also a great

The TSA Federal Air Marshal Service relies on intelligence-driven data when making risk-based determinations where strategic assets are deployed, both inflight & on ground. FAMS are an integral part of TSA’s multilayered transportation security approach to keep the public safe

On today's National Day of Mourning, we honor the legacy of former President Carter and remember his lifelong dedication to public service, humanity, and peace.

Let us all take a moment to recognize our many TSA law enforcement officers and offer our sincere thanks to their families for the support they give and the sacrifices they make every day. Thank you for your service.

Congress passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 to enhance security standards for identification, directly in response to the security vulnerabilities highlighted by the 9/11 attacks. Identity verification is foundational to security. I urge those who use a driver’s license or

Did you notice any of our new tech during recent travels? At TSA, we're rolling out CAT-2, our credential authentication tech using facial recognition for faster, more secure passenger identification. The facial recognition step is optional, balancing security with strong

One firearm at a checkpoint is too many. Firearms present a safety risk for our employees and everyone else at the checkpoint. It’s also costly and slows down operations. If individuals who carry a firearm intend to travel, we remind them that the firearm must be unloaded, locked

Last year, we reached a historic milestone with the highest passenger volumes and the largest screening workforce in the agency’s history – an achievement that reflects the dedication, resilience and vigilance of our people across the agency. In the face of record travel volumes

One of my proudest achievements this year is seeing how we’ve grown and retained our amazing #TeamTSA. Whether you’re interested in becoming a TSO, a Federal Air Marshal or pursuing a career in intelligence, cybersecurity, and more, TSA has a path for you. Explore

The work we do at TSA isn’t done alone – it’s a collaborative effort. Our federal, international and transportation partners are key to our success. This week, we’ve celebrated many milestones, and I’m grateful for everyone who’s contributed. Excited to see what we can achieve

As we prepare for Monday’s Presidential Inauguration, I want to express my sincere gratitude for our Officers who will be supporting the U.S. Secret Service in ensuring the safety and security of this historic event. Your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment in

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