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Release: RICHMOND, Va. Residents of Richmond and the surrounding area will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck program or the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program at the Richmond AAA Glenside branch office from March 6 to 10, where officials will host a temporary pop-up enrollment center in a specially marked RV/truck parked at the AAA office located at 7009 W. Broad Street, Richmond 23294.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological Material of Belize on Feb. 23

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page rule on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Homeland Security Department discusses Final Flood Hazard Determinations on Feb. 23

The US Homeland Security Department published a three page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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TSA officers prevent local woman from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Richmond International Airport

Release: RICHMOND, Va. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Richmond resident from bringing her loaded handgun onto her flight yesterday (Feb. 23). The.38 caliber gun was loaded with five bullets.
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TSA breaks yet another record nationally for firearm discoveries in 2022

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detected 50 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2022. Every one of these firearms was discovered during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on property. Nationwide last year, TSA officers found 6,542 firearms at 262 different airports.
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TSA breaks yet another record nationally and statewide for firearm discoveries in 2022

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers in Hawaii detected seven firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2022, with the greatest number of firearms discovered Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), the state’s busiest airport for TSA screening operations
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Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center set for Feb. 27 to March 3 in Norfolk

Residents of Norfolk and the surrounding area will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at the Norfolk AAA offices from Feb. 27 to March 3, where officials will host a temporary “pop-up” enrollment center at 330 W. 22nd Street, Suite 101, Norfolk, Va. 23517.
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TSA officers prevent local man from bringing loaded gun onto flight at Norfolk International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Virginia Beach, Va., resident from bringing his loaded handgun onto his flight yesterday (Feb. 20).
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TSA breaks yet another record nationally for firearm discoveries in 2022

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that its security screening officers at the three major airports in the Bay Area detected 35 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2022.
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Burlington International Airport sees first firearm detection of the year

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Burlington International Airport (BTV) detected a firearm during security screening on Saturday, February 18.
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TSA breaks yet another record nationally and locally for firearm discoveries in 2022

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas detected 108 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2022.
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All-female command makes history at Sector North Bend

As commander of Sector North Bend in Oregon, Capt. Breanna “Bree” Knutson is one of two women currently running a Coast Guard air station. She’s also the first to be doing it with an all-female senior command.
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All-female command makes history at Sector North Bend

As commander of Sector North Bend in Oregon, Capt. Breanna “Bree” Knutson is one of two women currently running a Coast Guard air station. She’s also the first to be doing it with an all-female senior command
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Don’t miss the 2nd OPM Virtual Roadshow!

Officers, don’t miss the second Officer Personnel Management (OPM) Virtual Roadshow scheduled for March 2 at 2 p.m. eastern time (ET).
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Caribbean Air and Marine Branch Breaks Ground on New Facility for Mayaguez Marine Unit

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) continues to upgrade and modernize its operating locations and facilities by breaking ground Thursday of a new building for the Mayaguez Marine Unit, at the Boquerón ward
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CBP to Hold Global Entry Enrollment Event at Missoula Montana Airport in April 2023

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations announces dates for an upcoming Global Entry enrollment event to be held by CBP at the Missoula Montana Airport.
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CBP Officers Stop Alleged Human Smuggling Attempt at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Camino Real International Bridge arrested a man in connection with an alleged attempt to smuggle one undocumented noncitizen minor child through the Eagle Pass Port of Entry.
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Otay Mesa CBP Officers Intercept Deadly Drugs Worth More Than $15 Million

Clay pots, jicama, and furniture all had one thing in common for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Otay Mesa’s cargo facility; they were used to conceal more than $15 million worth of different types of nefarious narcotics.
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Philadelphia CBP Discovers Dangerous Ketamine inside an Ottoman destined to Maryland

One month after discovering ketamine concealed inside candles, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia discovered an additional ketamine load concealed inside an ottoman.
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CBP Officer and Border Patrol Agent Rescue Motorists from Crash

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer and a Border Patrol Agent rescued three trapped motorists, one before the vehicle was engulfed in flames.
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