News from April 2023


The Long Blue Line: The Baker Twins—Re-searching the first female Coasties - or were they?

Who were the Baker Twins? Were they truly among the first uniformed women in the Coast Guard? Did they even serve in the military during World War I?


TSA recruiting Federal Air Marshals in Chicago, Detroit, and Minneapolis

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals.


TSA offers tips for traveling with small pets through the security checkpoint at PDX during spring break and year round

With the spring break travel period upon us, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting to see a marked increase in the number of pets brought to the security checkpoint at Portland International Airport (PDX).


The Long Blue Line - 20 Years OIF: This is the Coast Guard Cutter Walnut's story about deploying to the Persian Gulf for buoy tender operations

Coast Guard members and units, and its predecessor services, have served with distinction in every major American conflict. Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), which began in 2003, proved no exception to this rule.


British Nationals Sentenced for Interference with Flight Crew, Assault during Flight Diverted to BIA

Two men from Manchester, England were sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor today for interference with a flight crew and assault.


FEMA Mitigation Funds Help Homeowners Rebuild Stronger

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - More than 50,000 Florida homeowners have received funds from FEMA to rebuild their homes stronger after Hurricane Ian.


Passengers encouraged to arrive early as TSA installs new checkpoint technology at Bismarck Airport

Three state-of-the-art advanced technology Computed Tomography (CT) checkpoint scanners that provide 3-D imaging will soon be installed at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Bismarck Airport (BIS).


TSA offers spring break preview and travel tips for passengers departing Portland International Airport

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates steady passenger volumes through its security checkpoints at Portland International Airport (PDX) during an extended spring break travel season


TSA to begin installation of computed tomography screening technology at JQF

Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the installation of two new computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanners is on track to begin Monday at the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (JQF) security checkpoint.


TSA officers prevent two individuals from carrying guns through checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) prevented two Pennsylvania residents from bringing their handguns through the security checkpoint on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18.


TSA officers prevent local woman from bringing a gun onto flight at Norfolk International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a local woman from bringing her loaded 9mm handgun onto her flight on Friday, March 17.


TSA recruiting officers to work at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking to hire women and men to work at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons and is participating in two upcoming hiring events.


TSA highlights IND’s gold-standard security model with two-week training for international delegation

Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are hosting high-level aviation officials from the Philippines for two weeks of training in Indianapolis, part of an international partnership aimed at improving security at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).


Bangor TSA officers intercept loaded firearm during security screening

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a 57-year-old passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Monday at Bangor International Airport (BGR).


Secretary Mayorkas Recognizes Over 1,300 DHS Employees with Annual Secretary’s Awards

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the 1,341 winners of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary’s Awards, which honor employees from 43 different states, countries, territories, and districts.


Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center set for April 17 to 21 inside West Virginia International Yeager Airport

Residents of the state capital and the surrounding Charleston region will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) from April 17 to 21, where officials will host a temporary “pop-up” enrollment center inside airport terminal near the baggage claim area.


TSA alarmed about the increase in the number of guns carried to BWI Airport checkpoints

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police are concerned about the increase in the frequency that they are seeing travelers carry handguns to security checkpoints at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).


TSA officers prevent two travelers from bringing loaded guns onto flights on the same day at Philadelphia International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport prevented two Pennsylvania travelers from bringing their loaded handguns onto a flight on Wednesday, March 22.


Secret Service Falls in Charity Hockey Game to Rival FBI in Thriller, 2-1

A capacity crowd was on hand at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex to witness the 2023 Charity Hockey Game between the United States Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fans were treated to 45 minutes of non-stop action, and three total goals.


“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 30

“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” was published on pages S1075-S1078 of the Congressional Record on March 30.