WASHINGTON (Wednesday, March 27, 2013) – Starting today at airports nationwide, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will offer expedited screening to severely injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces.  The new policy is available to any service member or veteran with injuries or mobility issues, regardless of when they served.  They will no longer be required to remove their shoes, jackets or hats at airport security checkpoints.

To be eligible for this service, a Wounded Warrior or traveling companion should email the Military Severely Injured Joint Services Operations Center, MSIJSOC@dhs.gov, or call 1-888-262-2396 with itinerary information for the traveling party.  Traveling companions will receive standard screening. 

 “In recognition of the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, we have revised our screening requirements to allow expedited screening for this trusted group of citizens,” said John Halinski, TSA’s Deputy Administrator and 25-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

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