U.S. prepares for summer air travel spike; weighs foreign changes
Reuters | May 25, 2021 04:10 PM EDT
Passengers gather near Delta airline s counter as they check-in their luggage at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. (Photo : REUTERS/Carlos Barria)
U.S. agencies are preparing for increased domestic air travel this summer even as government agencies continue to debate whether to allow more foreign travelers to visit.
Acting TSA Administrator Darby LaJoye said on Tuesday that the agency plans to hire another 1,000 officers by July 4 after hiring 3,000 officers since Jan 1.
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Like Us on Facebook We have already seen a sharp rise at the nation s airports and will continue to experience steady increases throughout the summer, LaJoye told a news conference at Reagan National Airport outside Washington.
Atlanta police train for active shooter situation at Georgia Aquarium
The Atlanta Police Department and Grady EMS held an active shooter training session at the Georgia Aquarium.
ATLANTA - Atlanta police conducted a mass training exercise outside the Georgia Aquarium Monday night. They were training for an active shooter situation. This is important to test our readiness to make sure we re ready to respond, said Atlanta Police SWAT Commander Lt. Michael Carter.
The drill involved Atlanta police and fire.
In the scenario, police get a call of a man opening fire outside the aquarium. He runs toward the front doors, there s a scuffle, but he makes it inside.
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Moon says he got surprise gifts from US over vaccine, North Korea envoy
Posted : 2021-05-23 08:01
Updated : 2021-05-23 08:02
South Korean President Moon Jae-in waves before boarding his Air Force one at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, the U.S., to depart for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, on May 23. Yonhap
Sung Kim, the United States special representative for North Korea Policy / YonhapPresident Moon Jae-in said Sunday he is returning home with surprise gifts from the United States, citing U.S. President Joe Biden s announcement on COVID-19 vaccine provision and pick of a new special envoy on North Korea.
The two leaders had their first summit talks at the White House on Friday.
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