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Homeland Security

Trump Nominates Former Coast Guard Admiral To Lead TSA

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, June 6th, 2017

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Trump Nominates Former Coast Guard Admiral To Lead TSA

Transportation Security Administration Administrator David Pekoske.

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…

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