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Mission, Vision and Core Values

TSA has established guiding principles to maintain the security of the traveling public and continuously set the standard for excellence in transportation security.

Mission

The Transportation Security Administration protects the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Vision

As a high performing counterterrorism organization, the Transportation Security Administration will provide the most effective transportation security in the most efficient way.

Core Values

To enhance mission performance and achieve our shared goals, we are committed to promoting a culture founded on these values: 

  • Integrity
    • Respect and care for others and protect the information we handle
    • Conduct ourselves in an honest, trustworthy and ethical manner at all times
    • Gain strength from the diversity in our cultures
  • Innovation
    • Embrace and stand ready for change
    • Courageous and willing to take on new challenge
    • Enterprising spirit, striving for innovations and accept the risk-taking that comes with it
  • Team Spirit
    • Open, respectful and dedicated to making others better
    • Have a passion for challenge, success and being on a winning team
    • Build teams around our strengths
Latest revision: 06 February 2013