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Ready to Rise
The men and women at the Department of Homeland Security stand ready to rise to meet the next emerging threat that faces our Homeland.
DHS Mission
Preserve and Uphold the Nation's Prosperity and Economic Security
America’s prosperity and economic security are integral to DHS’s homeland security operations, which affect international trade, national transportation systems, maritime activities and resources, and financial systems.
Guiding Principles
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security holds five guiding principles that shape our mission.
DHS Personnel Security Info & Reference Materials
Information on policies, procedures, and general reference information related to personnel security at DHS. This information is provided to aid DHS’s industry partners, as well as the general public, in navigating the personnel security landscape when doing business with DHS.
OCSO
OCSO
Secretary Nielsen Remarks: Rethinking Homeland Security in an Age of Disruption
Secretary Nielsen gives remarks focusing on rethinking homeland security in an age of disruption at George Washington University.
Written testimony of DHS Secretary Nielsen for a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019 budget request for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen addresses DHS’ crucial missions and presents the President’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget request for the Department.
Written testimony of DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen for a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the President's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen addresses DHS' crucial missions and the President's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget request for the Department.
Photo of the Week
The U.S. Coast Guard protects our coastlines, ports, waterways and our people furthering the DHS mission. Today, the Coast Guard was deployed to survey the Apalachicola, Florida area with night compatible equipment for damage caused by Hurricane Hermine. The crew searched the area for people in distress, pollution, flooding, or other damages.
We Are DHS
We are DHS. Every single day, across the country and around the world, the dedicated men and women of the Department of Homeland Security keep our nation secure, and our people safe. We celebrate our accomplishments. We honor our personnel. And we continue to do what is hard, in order to keep our nation safe. That’s all in a day at DHS.
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