News from 2023
Miguel Vergara selected as ERO Harlingen field office director
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) announced Miguel Vergara’s selection to the Senior Executive Service April 25. Vergara will serve as the field office director (FOD) for the Harlingen field office.
ERO New York City removes noncitizen aggravated felon to the Marshall Islands
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New York City removed Gina Zhou, 35, to the Marshall Islands April 18.
Man pleads guilty to importing meth following HSI McAllen, federal partner investigation
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
A South Texas man pleaded guilty April 24 to importing meth after a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) McAllen and U.S. Customs and Border Protection investigation. Argelio Chavero, 50, of Alton, admitted to aiding and abetting another man to bring meth into the country before a federal judge.
ERO Boston arrests Brazilian wanted for fraud in home country
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested an unlawfully present immigration fugitive wanted in Brazil for fraud in Lynn, Massachusetts, April 18.
Former service member sentenced to 12 years for conspiring to smuggle drugs into the US
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
A former Marine received a 12-year prison sentence for his role in trafficking illegal drugs into the United States.
Secretary Mayorkas Remarks at a Press Conference, April 27, 2023
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
News Release: Good morning. Thank you, Secretary Blinken. As the Secretary described, this is a hemispheric challenge that demands hemispheric solutions. Working with our neighbors in the region, we can and will reduce the number of migrants who reach our southern border. The Regional Processing Centers announced...
Officers: Attend OPM’s virtual roadshow all about Intel/Mission Support and Cyberspace assignments
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
The Officer Personnel Management’s (OPM), Career Management Branch (OPM-4) hosts its fifth virtual road show April 26, at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
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.