Employee Stories
TSA Officers support record summer screening at nation’s airports
July 19, 2024
Summer travel is sizzling, and hundreds of TSA officers are volunteering to temporarily leave home to help their peers at other airports across the country.
As TSA screens a record number of travelers during the…
TSA teams with Secret Service, others to secure landmark NATO Summit in DC
July 18, 2024
Leaders from around the world converged on Washington, D.C. last week to make key decisions on how to protect dozens of nations, and TSA played a significant role in the milestone event.
For just the fourth time…
The family business: two generations proudly protect ATL travelers
July 17, 2024
A quiet ceremony marked a memorable moment for two TSA officers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). With coworkers and friends in attendance, Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) Velda Vanterpool pinned the…
Kudos Across America - Orlando
July 16, 2024
I wanted to bring to your attention an experience I had with two of your Officers at the Orlando International Airport (MCO).
I was traveling home from Orlando to Albuquerque and was not very familiar with the airport.
I returned…
Alabama STSO acts swiftly when live ammo discharged in burning house
July 15, 2024
TSA Supervisory Officer Tracy Mize made an unexpected and abrupt stop on his way home from his p.m. shift at Alabama’s Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) when he saw smoke and flames spiraling out of the back of a familiar wood frame home.
“…
Kansas TSA officers help kids with disabilities prepare to fly
July 12, 2024
TSA officers at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) partnered with airport staff to help children with disabilities experience what goes on at an airport so they could be ready to fly when the big day comes.
The…
Kudos Across America – Boston
July 9, 2024
I would like to thank and praise Samantha Whitney, a manager with Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Life spared, TSA Detroit explosives expert becomes hero at I-75 crash site
July 8, 2024
It was 4:15 a.m. Cory Sullenberger was making his daily 62-mile commute from northwest Ohio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) where he helps keep the flying public safe from explosives.
On that…
One year later - pay plan’s impact on TSA
July 2, 2024
One year ago, on July 2, 2023, TSA’s Transportation Security Compensation Plan went into effect, bringing the agency’s pay in line with its counterparts across the federal…
Missing teen safely found with Alaska TSO’s help
June 27, 2024
TSA Officer Michelle Black was scrolling social media after her overnight shift at Alaska’s Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) when she saw a post that made her pause: a young man was missing, and he looked familiar.
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TSA officer helps reunite Ukrainian family
June 24, 2024
Last month Lead TSA Officer Patricia Vargas-Castaneda had no way of foreseeing that her actions would result in reuniting a Ukrainian family fleeing from a war-torn country and bringing them back together in the U.S.
After being…
TSA officer brings Pride to TSA Alaska
June 17, 2024
Four years ago, Lead Transportation Security Officer Jessica Ciocon accepted a position at King Salmon Airport (AKN) in Alaska, more than 4,000 miles away from her home in Florida. The move meant leaving sandy beaches for subzero temperatures,…
Father to son: TSA early influencer inspires next gen innovator
June 14, 2024
Jeremy Trujillo was an influencer before influencers were cool. He shaped TSA officer behaviors, changed attitudes and looked sharp doing it long before social media was a thing.
Of all the roles Trujillo has had over his nearly 22…
New spacious home for TSA Pullman
June 13, 2024
TSA officers in Pullman, Washington, have a renewed pep in their step, thanks to a brand new home to screen passengers and their bags.
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) opened a new terminal and TSA…
TSA, dogs foster aviation security partnership with Chile
June 12, 2024
Dogs are helping TSA make new friends and partners around the world.
A delegation from the Republic of Chile in western South America flew to San Antonio, Texas, to get an up close look at TSA’s Canine Training…
TSA Field Intelligence Officer Amanda Houck Recognized by Gerardo Hernandez ‘In The Line of Duty’ Award
June 7, 2024
While returning from the Washington State Fusion Center’s Crime and Safety Conference with a co-worker, TSA Field Intelligence Officer (FIO) Amanda Houck drove up on a scene that looked like it had fallen from the pages…
TSA Surface mentorship pays off! Montana screening officer earns degree
June 4, 2024
It’s the people who make up TSA and are crucial to the agency’s success in protecting the nation’s transportation systems.
The one thing, though, that makes TSA extra special is the care and compassion TSA…
Kudos Across America – Burlington, Vermont
June 3, 2024
Dear TSA leadership,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding service provided by Supervisory TSA Officer (STSO) William Martin at the baggage and…
Getting the Job Done Despite Son’s Life-Saving Emergency Surgery
May 31, 2024
TSA’s National Transportation Vetting Center (NTVC) was facing significant challenges.
The TVC’s Vetting Operations Section, which operates 24/7 to vet all airline passengers traveling on domestic and international flights, is a critical…
Full speed ahead: TSA expands security support for Indianapolis 500
May 29, 2024
Hundreds of thousands of race car fans filled the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this past Sunday to watch the 108th running of the Indy 500, and TSA made its presence known.
Indiana TSA Federal Security Director…