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Press Release | Monday, December 3, 2018

Loaded handgun stopped at Pittsburgh International Airport checkpoint
Press Release | Friday, November 30, 2018

Appointments available now for temporary TSA Pre✓® enrollment center coming to Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport
Press Release | Friday, November 30, 2018

TSA officers at Dulles International Airport catch loaded handgun at the checkpoint
Press Release | Thursday, November 29, 2018

TSA discovers loaded firearm at Des Moines International Airport Security Checkpoint
Press Release | Thursday, November 29, 2018

TSA announces opportunity to become a certified cargo screening canine
Press Release | Thursday, November 29, 2018

Loaded gun detected at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport checkpoint
Video | November 28, 2018

A Day in the Life: Christopher Cotton

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The 2018-2026 TSA Strategy guides the agency through TSA’s 25th anniversary and identifies three strategic priorities: Improve Security and Safeguard the Transportation System, Accelerate Action, and commit to Our People.

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Image from the TSA Instagram account with the following caption: We see a wide range of kitchen equipment during the holidays, including a variety of carving knives. But even we were a bit nervous when we imagined the turkey that would require THIS bit of hardware.
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This sword was discovered at the security checkpoint at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV). While we appreciate the fact that the blade was carefully wrapped, knives and swords are prohibited from being brought into the aircraft cabin.
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So, if you do feel the need to arm yourself against a giant turkey, please place the weapon in your checked luggage.
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