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After more than four years leading the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), John S. Pistole said Thursday that he would step down from the job at the end of the year to pursue a position in academia.After more than four years leading the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), John S. Pistole said Thursday that he would step down from the job at the end of the year to pursue a position in academia.
The former FBI agent didn’t say where in expected to land, but in revealing that he expected to start early next year, he suggested he had a destination in mind. The former FBI agent didn’t say where in academia he  in expected to land, but in revealing that he expected to start early next year, he suggested he had a destination in mind.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to have served as TSA Administrator,” Pistole said in a statement announcing his plan. “No words can convey my deep gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the thousands of men and women committed to protecting the American public. I could not be more proud of all that our employees have accomplished together, particularly what they have done to help enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of transportation security while improving the passenger screening experience.”“It has been an honor and a privilege to have served as TSA Administrator,” Pistole said in a statement announcing his plan. “No words can convey my deep gratitude for the hard work and dedication of the thousands of men and women committed to protecting the American public. I could not be more proud of all that our employees have accomplished together, particularly what they have done to help enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of transportation security while improving the passenger screening experience.”
Pistole was nominated for the TSA job in May 2010. He received unanimous confirmation by the Senate. He joined joined the FBI in 1983 after practicing law for two years.Pistole was nominated for the TSA job in May 2010. He received unanimous confirmation by the Senate. He joined joined the FBI in 1983 after practicing law for two years.
In a private memo to the TSA staff, Pistole praised their efforts.In a private memo to the TSA staff, Pistole praised their efforts.
“You perform a critical role in our national security, often without appreciation,” he wrote. “You are key to the successes of the Department of Homeland Security’s counter-terrorism effort and make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans who travel by air safely every day. You provide efficient world-class security at our airports and you ensure the safety of millions of passengers.”“You perform a critical role in our national security, often without appreciation,” he wrote. “You are key to the successes of the Department of Homeland Security’s counter-terrorism effort and make a difference in the lives of millions of Americans who travel by air safely every day. You provide efficient world-class security at our airports and you ensure the safety of millions of passengers.”
“In my life, I have had a sense of calling,” he continued. “I never imagined more than four years ago that I would become TSA Administrator, and I will remain forever grateful to be part of the TSA story and the TSA team. As I start a new chapter in my life, I know each of you will continue to remain vigilant, focus on the mission, and be the consummate, caring professionals I know you to be.”“In my life, I have had a sense of calling,” he continued. “I never imagined more than four years ago that I would become TSA Administrator, and I will remain forever grateful to be part of the TSA story and the TSA team. As I start a new chapter in my life, I know each of you will continue to remain vigilant, focus on the mission, and be the consummate, caring professionals I know you to be.”