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Tampa Airport Keeps TSA Gold+ Officers, Nearly 800 Staying

8/25/2026

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Tampa International Airport will keep security checkpoints staffed by federal TSA officers.
Airport officials completed a months-long review of the TSA Gold+ public-private partnership.
The review examined workforce stability, security rules, technology, finances and legal issues.
Nearly 800 TSA employees will remain federal, with options to transfer, retire or join the private firm.
AFGE National President Everett Kelley thanked the airport for listening to staff and keeping TSA.

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Story summary

Tampa International Airport will keep security checkpoints staffed by federal TSA officers.
Airport officials completed a months-long review of the TSA Gold+ public-private partnership.
The review examined workforce stability, security rules, technology, finances and legal issues.
Nearly 800 TSA employees will remain federal, with options to transfer, retire or join the private firm.
AFGE National President Everett Kelley thanked the airport for listening to staff and keeping TSA.