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Dec 27

Press Release

Statement by Secretary Johnson on the Passage by Congress of the FY 2017 NDAA with Provisions for Strengthening the Department of Homeland Security

I thank the President and Congress for the passage of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, which includes provisions to codify key components of our Department’s Unity of Effort initiative launched in 2014: Joint Task Forces for border and maritime security.

Dec 22

Blog

Holiday Travel Tips: 2016

Traveling for the holidays? Just as with Thanksgiving, we’d like to offer you some relevant news and tips to help get you to your destination a little easier. 

Dec 21

Blog

Staying Safe Online While On-the-Go this Holiday Season

Originally posted on The TSA Blog

Dec 19

Press Release

Statement by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh C. Johnson Announcing Paul Beeson as the Director of JTF-West

I am pleased to announce that last week I appointed Paul A. Beeson as the new Director of Joint Task Force-West (JTF-West).  In this role, Director Beeson will oversee and coordinate the Department’s activities for our southwest land border. 
 

Dec 19

Press Release

DHS Announces 2017 Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative

The Department of Homeland Security today announced it will begin accepting applications for the 2017 Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative, inviting current undergraduate and graduate students to support the DHS cyber mission at Department field offices in over 40 locations across the country.

Dec 19

Blog

Photo of the Week

Securing the seas from smugglers. The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads 26.5 tons of cocaine with an estimated worth of $715 million, seized in international waters since October 1. Cutter Hamilton returned home from its maiden voyage last week, just in time for the holidays.Securing the seas from smugglers. The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads 26.5 tons of cocaine with an estimated worth of $715 million, seized in international waters since October 1. Cutter Hamilton returned home from its maiden voyage last week, just in time for the holidays.

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Secretary Johnson and U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch stand with other attendees of the G6 Meeting of Interior Ministers.
Secretary Johnson shakes hands with Italian Interior Minister Alfano.
CBP agent on a ship holds a rope in the water
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas speaks at a podium for the Blue Campaign
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas and Antonia Hernandez pose with a certificate
The U.S. Coast Guard protects our coastlines, ports, waterways and our people furthering the DHS mission. Today, the Coast Guard was deployed to survey the Apalachicola, Florida area with night compatible equipment for damage caused by Hurricane Hermine. The crew searched the area for people in distress, pollution, flooding, or other damages.
Secretary Johnson walks up the bank of a flooded road
Secretary Johnson Securing the 2016 Democratic National Convention
Secretary Johnson at One Police Plaza
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas and Dr. Matania shake hands
Secretary Johnson is briefed by personnel at the Louisiana Emergency Operations Center
Deputy Secretary Mayorkas speaks at a podium
Secretary Johnson sits with Jaafar, an 11 year old turkish refugee
Secretary Johnson, Jaafar and his family in front of the World Trade Center
Secretary Johnson met with NYPD Commissioner William Bratton and top NYPD leadership to discuss ongoing counterterrorism efforts
Secretary Johnson at roundtable briefing at Louisiana Emergency Operations Center
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