Hi everyone!
My name is John Tien – and I am the Deputy Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security.
Here’s a little bit about me:
For most of my career, I have had the distinct honor of serving our country.
I started my journey at the United States Military Academy at West Point where I was
the first Asian American to ever serve as the First Captain and Brigade Commander.
For the next 24 years, I served as a U.S. Army combat arms officer, retiring at the
rank of Colonel.
When I’m not working, I’m spending time with my lovely wife and high school sweetheart,
Tracy, and two incredible daughters.
I am also the proud son of a naturalized citizen, who escaped with his family from Communist
China after World War II.
My father, John Tien, Sr., encouraged me to give back to the country that welcomed our
family decades earlier.
It is my honor to join DHS and to serve its mission as we work to safeguard the American
people, our homeland, and our values.
From my days at West Point, I have carried with me our class slogan: Our Country We Strengthen.
I bring that commitment to my work now at DHS.
The mission of our Department is to secure the Nation from the many threats we face.
The threats that our Nation faces today are evolving, complex, and dynamic – and they
originate both domestically and abroad.
At DHS, we must not just be vigilant, we must be ready.
In my new role, I will help ensure the Department is ready and that it executes its missions
effectively on behalf of the American public that we serve.
I look forward to serving our country and working in partnership with Secretary Mayorkas
and the entire DHS workforce.
Thank you.