Employee Stories

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What happens after a firearm discovery in carry-on bags?

April 13, 2022

Editor’s note: This limited series explores the Compliance arm of Security Operations: what they do, how they relate to the passengers and why accurate execution of each portion of the process is crucial for the…

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Passenger: Boston TSA Officer saved my life

April 12, 2022

The quick thinking, persistence and instincts of a lead transportation security officer (LTSO) may have saved a passenger’s life when the officer prevented the sick traveler from boarding a plane at Boston Logan…

CUTLINE: Golf fans flood Augusta Regional Airport the day after the Masters. (Photo by Cora Gauthreaux)

TSA Augusta swings into high gear for the Masters

April 12, 2022

On a regular day, TSA at Georgia’s Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) screens about 800 passengers. On…

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Kudos Across America – Norfolk, Virginia

April 7, 2022

On Feb. 9, 2022, I was traveling out of Norfolk, Virginia, to San Francisco, and found the team of TSA professionals to be some of the best I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with.

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Sometimes, wishes do come true

April 1, 2022

It is not often you can help someone realize a dream, but that is what TSA Cleveland, the Cleveland Police, United Airlines and A Special Wish Foundation did for Josie – A Special Wish child.

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Four in Houston earn national TSA Employee of the Year honors

March 31, 2022

Coming off back-to-back national Airport of the Year Awards in 2019 and 2020, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) took home several awards during the 2021 TSA Honorary Awards…

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Idaho TSA officer named top national TSO

March 30, 2022

Five years ago, Margaret Hanson was looking for a career change, so she came to TSA. What a perfect fit!

Since joining the agency in May 2017, Hanson, a transportation security officer (TSO) at Idaho Falls…

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Kudos Across America – Providence, Rhode Island

March 29, 2022

TSA Officer Bentley — I later found out his first name is Tim [Timothy] — was so gracious, professional and patient with my daughters and I.

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TSA South Carolina, bomb squad provide explosives training for new TSA officers

March 28, 2022

TSA South Carolina teamed up with the Charleston County Bomb Squad (CCBS) to hold an explosives exercise, training TSA security officers on how to recognize and respond to improvised explosive devices (IEDs). TSA…

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TSA IT specialist gives back to community, earns distinguished Honorary Award

March 28, 2022

First responders falling on hard times in northern Virginia are getting a big boost, thanks to the leadership of a TSA IT specialist.

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Albany, DFW Leaders Named 2021 FSDs of the Year

March 24, 2022

Each day, Federal Security Directors provide direction and oversight to TSA’s airport staff and security operations, and they do so with the agency’s mission in mind.

Two, in particular, have shown exemplary leadership and a profound…

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Employee Spotlight: Jannetta Sewell

March 22, 2022

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport’s (DTW) Jannetta Sewell has risen from entry level screener in 2002 to her present role as Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director, all while serving at her home airport.

Her satisfaction with…

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TSA recognizes Intelligence and Analysis team with prestigious cornerstone award

March 21, 2022

While 2021 was a challenging year for most, TSA’s Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) 24/7 Operations Team stood watch behind-the-scenes day in and day out safeguarding the traveling public.

During the…

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Dog, man’s close partnership earns DFW canine handler top honor

March 18, 2022

Man’s best friend – That’s truly the case for David Seamands and his dog, Hhilbert.

For nearly three decades, dogs have been a big part of Seamands’ life. They’ve worked together around-the-clock to protect the…

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Kudos Across America – Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska

March 17, 2022

During the Christmas holiday, my wife and I traveled to Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska.

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Philadelphia officers discover $250,000 hidden in bag

March 17, 2022

As James Blocker reviewed images in the airport’s checked baggage screening room, he couldn’t quite make out if what was alarming on the bag’s pull handle was a threat or not. Going with his gut instinct, the…

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Colorado TSA officer earns top award

March 16, 2022

“I was pretty shocked. Honored, but more so, just shocked.”

That was Kaitlyn Talley’s reaction after learning she was selected as one of two TSA Officers of the Year. Talley was honored during the…

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Others drove by; Philadelphia TSA officer stopped, made a difference

March 14, 2022

Her first thought was to document the traffic jam in case she was late to work, but when

Philadelphia International Airport TSA Officer Ebony Johnson inched closer to the multi-car accident, she knew she had to stop and help. 

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Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach named TSA’s top airports of 2021

March 14, 2022

Innovation, commitment, leadership, communication, efficiency! All play key roles in TSA’s mission and selection of the agency’s top airports in 2021.

During its annual Honorary Awards ceremony, TSA named Las…

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A life of community service and helping others

March 11, 2022

Program Analyst Felicia Archer says you cannot protect folks 100% of the time from a natural disaster. “It is impossible,” said Archer and she should know. Prior to joining TSA, she worked in disaster relief in support…