News from April 2023
Three tools to support sexual assault survivors
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year we are reminded how sexual harassment, assault and abuse impact every person in our community.
The Long Blue Line: “That others might live”—Ben Dailey’s Gold Medal rescue of the Ephraim Williams, 1884
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
These poor, plain men, dwellers upon the lonely sands of Hatteras, took their lives in their hands, and, at the most imminent risk, crossed the most tumultuous sea that any boat within the memory of living men had ever attempted on that bleak coast, and all for what? That others might live to see home and friends. U.S. Life-Saving Service inspector, 1885
Is it time to explore your relationship with alcohol?
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Do you ever worry about your relationship with alcohol? It may be time to change your relationship status.
Do you have a great idea that could benefit the Coast Guard Reserve?
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Do you have a great idea that could benefit the Coast Guard Reserve? Is there a policy change that could significantly impact and improve the way reservists are organized, trained, and equipped.
Coast Guard spouse with ‘servant heart’ wins Ombudsman of the Year for second time
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
April 7 was a busy day for Jenna Hall, the ombudsman of Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston.
Are you financially capable?
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Financial capability means having the appropriate knowledge, skills, and resources necessary for managing your personal finances. Take the time now to assess your financial plans and develop financial goals and habits to help build a secure financial future.
“The ocean is your office” Why Chief Llamas serves at sea
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles where cuttermen talk about why they go to sea.
Officers: Stuck on mid-term counseling? OPM has the solution
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The Career Management Branch Officer Personnel Management (OPM-4) is hosting a virtual roadshow for officers to introduce two new job aids for required mid-term counseling, April 27 at noon EDT.
Coast Guard expands Advance-to-Position (A2P) beta test to all enlisted ratings
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Due to overwhelming success of the Advance-to-Position (A2P) Beta Test for the boatswain’s mate (BM) and electronics technician (ET) ratings, the Coast Guard has expanded the program to include all ratings.
TSA at Hagerstown Regional Airport installs two new technologies that enhance checkpoint screening capabilities
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has installed two new technology units to enhance screening capabilities of travelers and their belongings at the security checkpoint. A new credential authentication technology (CAT) unit and computed tomography scanner are now in use at the airport’s checkpoint.
Man arrested after TSA detects gun at Pittsburgh Airport checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
A man from Arkansas was arrested by police on Tuesday, April 18, after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) stopped him with a handgun in his carry-on bag.
Install of computed tomography screening technology underway at HVN TSA checkpoint
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is installing two new state-of-the-art advanced technology computed tomography (CT) checkpoint scanners.
TSA reminds passengers to not bring firearms to airport security checkpoints and highlights significant penalties in first quarter of 2023
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted 1,508 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first quarter of 2023, which ended March 31, averaging 16.8 firearms caught per day. More than 93% of the firearms were loaded.
New York man arrested with gun in his carry-on bag at JFK Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
A Sullivan County, N.Y., man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a handgun in the man’s carry-on bag at a John F. Kennedy International Airport security checkpoint on Wednesday, April 19. The firearm was not loaded; however, it was packed alongside five bullets in a gun magazine.
TSA officers at Richmond Airport caught two guns at the checkpoints on Wednesday
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented two travelers from bringing their loaded handguns onto their flights on Wednesday, April 19.
TSA intercepts gun at Des Moines International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) Thursday.
TSA stops firearm during security screening at T.F. Green Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a male passenger from carrying a firearm onto an airplane at T.F. Green Airport (PVD) on Thursday, April 20. This was the first firearm detection this year at a PVD security checkpoint.
Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center to open for appointments at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Residents of Lubbock will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck® program at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) April 24 to May 5.
TSA officers prevent Virginia man from carrying loaded gun onto flight at Reagan National Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) prevented a Fredericksburg, Va., man from bringing his handgun onto a flight on Thursday, April 20. The .38 caliber gun was loaded with five bullets.
Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number 1625-0041 discussed on April 28 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.