News from May 2023
Coast Guard seeks volunteers for 2023 National Jamboree hosted by Scouts BSA
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Coast Guard is looking for volunteers to share their skills and experiences with future leaders during the 2023 National Jamboree hosted by Scouts BSA, July 19-28 at the Bechtel Summit Reserve in Beckley, West Virginia.
Motorcycle safety month
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The sun’s out, the birds are chirping, and the weather is the peak of perfection. This is the ideal time of year for motorcycle riding, and many riders are pulling their bikes out of the garage to get back on the road to enjoy it.
“The impact we have globally and in our communities” - Why CPO Gentry serves at sea
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Name: Chief Petty Officer William Cody Gentry
TSA is prepared for the expected increase in summer travel from Syracuse Hancock International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Syracuse Hancock International Airport and airports nationwide.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) - 2022 Airport of the Year
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recognized St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) as the 2022 Airport of the Year in the small to medium sized airports category. This recognition is part of the annual TSA Honorary Awards. To win this award, PIE had to compete with 333 airports of similar size.
TSA is prepared for high travel volumes this Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Agency announces new benefit to TSA PreCheck® membership and continues to deploy checkpoint technology to improve security effectiveness, efficiency and the passenger experience
TSA officers prevent two travelers from bringing loaded guns onto their flights on Sunday
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) prevented two out-of-state travelers from bringing their loaded handguns onto their flights on Sunday, May 21.
TSA is prepared for the expected increase in summer travel from Buffalo Niagara International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Buffalo Niagara International Airport and airports nationwide.
TSA stops gun at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a handgun from making its way onboard an airplane at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Sunday.
TSA officers at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport discover firearm in carry-on luggage
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) kept a male traveler from bringing a loaded firearm onto an aircraft this morning. The firearm was discovered during routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the airport’s security checkpoint.
TSA officers prevent Maryland man from carrying loaded gun onto flight at Washington Dulles International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented a Frederick County, Md., man from bringing his loaded handgun onto a flight on Monday, May 22. The 9mm handgun was loaded with four bullets.
TSA partnering with WorkSource to recruit security screening officers to work at PDX
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has two recruitment events scheduled for this week to hire security screening officers to work at Portland International Airport (PDX
TSA expecting higher passenger volumes at Burlington International this summer
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Burlington International Airport (BTV) is prepared for a very busy summer travel season. TSA anticipates that daily average summer passenger volumes at BTV will match and probably exceed those of last year.
TSA officers prevent local woman from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Harrisburg International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
A Harrisburg, Pa., woman was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Harrisburg International Airport yesterday (May 23) when they detected a handgun in the woman’s carry-on bag. The 9mm gun was loaded with six bullets.
TSA is prepared for the expected increase in summer travel from Greater Rochester International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport and airports nationwide.
TSA is prepared for the expected increase in summer travel from Syracuse Hancock International Airport
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 28, 2023
TSA expecting higher passenger volumes at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport this summer
FEMA Coordinates with Network of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster to Provide Support and Humanitarian Aid Following Impacts from Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire | May 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Crews continue to work to restore electricity and water service in the affected areas, with more than 65% of Guam’s substations being restored and more than 70% of power restored in areas of Rota of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Feeding and bottled water operations continue as needed and requested by the territory and the commonwealth officials.
Baton Rouge Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing Numerous PPP and EIDL Loan Applications Totaling More than $1 Million and Laundering the Fraudulent Proceeds
By Homeland Newswire | May 29, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Tiera R. Lands, age 30, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with numerous false and fraudulent applications that she filed to obtain funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in 2020 and 2021.
Secret Service and CISA Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs
By Homeland Newswire | May 29, 2023
News Release: Joint toolkit includes action-oriented guidance, self-assessment worksheets, reference resources, and useful checklists
California Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft and Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 29, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. A Los Angeles, California, man pleaded guilty today to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.