
President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated David Pekoske to head the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), choosing a former Coast Guard officer and industry executive to run the agency responsible for ensuring the nation’s transportation systems are secure.Pekoske retired from the Coast Guard in 2010 after a 30 year career, ending his service with one-year stint as vice commandant preceded by a one-year assignment as commander of the Pacific Area. Since retiring from the Coast Guard, he has been a member…