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See AST Exclusive Interview ’ with TSA Administrator David Pekoske by Dr . Kathleen Kier- nan , President of NEC NSS at the 2021 ‘ ASTORS ’ Awards Presentation Luncheon .
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Our keynote speaker featured a moving and informative ad- dress from TSA Administrator and Vice-Admiral of the Unit- ed States Coast Guard ( Ret ), David Pekoske ; on the strategic priorities of the 64,000 mem- ber TSA workforce in securing the transportation system , en- abling safe , and in many cases , contactless travel .
Administrator Pekoske addressed the topics of ensuring smooth and timely holiday season traveling , COVID-19 mandatory vaccina- tions , how the TSA is addressing increasing inflight passenger disturbances , which include a ‘ Crew Member Self Defense Training Program ’ initiated and devel- oped by the Federal Air Marshal Service , and new regulations im- posed upon those travelers who become combative during flights .
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