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You’ve heard of elf on the shelf but have you heard of propane on the plane? No it’s prohibited plz stop bringing it to the airport
December 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Not a ton of cattle at the airport so you can understand why we have questions about the carry-on cattle prod you tried to bring…
December 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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BREAKING NEWS: Yesterday, TSA screened about 3,133,924 individuals, the highest number ever in TSA's history, bringing our Top 10 busiest days all above 3M. Returning home from the holidays? Remember to visit www.tsa.gov or text us your questions to “AskTSA” at 275-872.
a graphic highlighting the top 10 busiest travel season
December 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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If you’re stuffing the turkey with pew pews you’re doing it wrong (hope this helps)
Raw chicken stuffed with a pew pew discovered by TSA
November 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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For 24 years, we’ve served the traveling public with pride, vigilance, and unwavering dedication. Our birthday reaffirms the importance of our mission. #NotOnOurWatch
TSA workforce Celebrating 24 years of service
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Today we recognize Gold Star Mothers and Families for their sacrifice, strength, and love.

In support we offer FREE TSA PreCheck enrollment & renewal.

Learn more here: www.tsa.gov/precheck/mil...
Folded flag being handed off to another person.
September 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Not a doctor but the sharp pain in your foot might go away if you try not hiding a knife in your shoe as you walk through security???
September 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Whoever left this behind...

Next time, please do a "wallet, keys, phone, quesadilla" check before leaving security. Thank you.
Quesadilla in TSA bin
September 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Passengers now that shoes can stay on:
pants that are also shoes that tie all the way up to the waistband
September 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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*opens email*

“Rocket launcher discovered by TSA in a checked bag”

Omg please make it stop we are literally begging…
September 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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“Silence is golden” does not apply at the airport omg plz if you see something say something
September 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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“I didn’t know it was in there”

Oh, ok so the knife just wrapped itself in tinfoil then…
September 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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We are once again asking people to stop bringing propane to the airport…
September 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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9/11/2001 8:30 P.M.

U.S. President Addresses the Nation from the White House-
“This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite for our resolve for justice and peace… None of us will ever forget this day. Yet, we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.” -President George W. Bush
September 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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9/11/2001 5:20 P.M. New York

After burning for hours from the fires and damage of the nearby Twin Towers, 7 World Trade Center also collapses.
September 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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9/11/2001 10:28 A.M. New York

The North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
September 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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9/11/2001 10:15 A.M. Virginia

The damaged section of the west-facing outer ring known as the Pentagon E Ring collapses.
September 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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9/11/2001 10:03 A.M. Pennsylvania

United Airlines Flight 93 crashes into a field near the town of Shanksville, PA.
September 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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9/11/2001 9:59 A.M. New York

The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapses.
September 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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9/11/2001 9:42 A.M.

The Federal Aviation Administration grounds all flights and orders all civilian planes in U.S. airspace to land.
September 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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9/11/2001 9:37 A.M. Virginia

American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon.
September 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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9/11/2001 9:03 A.M. New York

United Airlines Flight 175 crashes into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
September 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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9/11/2001 8:46 A.M. New York

American Airlines Flight 11 crashes into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
September 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Where were you on September 11th, 2001?

Today, we’re sharing the timeline of these tragic events as they happened 24 years ago as a reminder, because as a nation we promised to #NeverForget.

September 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Remember last month when we asked you not to show up to Newark airport with a bag full of fake IDs? Obviously not because here we are again…
September 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM