Today, DHS bids farewell to Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Ali Mayorkas. After seven years of dedicated public service, we say thank you.

Those honored with #DHSawards are an example for all 230,000 DHS employees protecting the homeland. Watch highlights from this year’s #DHSawards, where we recognize those leading the effort to safeguard our Nation. dhs.gov/secretarys-awards-2016

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Deputy Secretary Mayorkas takes creative measures to pose with #DHSawards winners.

DHS employees: Register today to serve the #DHSMission on the Surge Capacity Force in times and areas of greatest need #JoinTheForce

At the #DHSawards, we recognize the heroes, life savers, innovators, and outstanding public servants embodying the #DHSmission and keeping Americans safe.

Check out DHS Science and Technology Directorate's live Facebook Town Hall on vehicle security happening today at 1:00 p.m. ET

Today, we are recognizing more than 700 DHS employees with Secretary’s Awards for their contributions to the Department and the Nation. Our awardees have saved lives, improved services, deployed effective technology, and embodied the #DHSmission. #WeAreDHS

#TSAOnTheJob: A TSA Transportation Security Specialist explains his work protecting travelers from explosives → go.usa.gov/xk7Fz

Today, Secretary Johnson was at The White House for the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. Secretary Johnson highlighted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign's efforts to #endtrafficking

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Secretary Johnson and U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch are in Rome, Italy for the G6 Meeting of Interior Ministers, reaffirming the importance of homeland security and intelligence cooperation between the U.S. and our European partners.

Here’s how FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency led the Department of Homeland Security and our partners in responding to #HurricaneMatthew →

DHS encourages all Americans to practice earthquake preparedness by participating in the world’s largest earthquake drill, the #GreatShakeOut, today at 10:20 a.m.

Secretary Johnson will be in #Rome, #Italy tomorrow for the G6+1 Ministerial, meeting with his European counterparts from the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland to discuss a range common security priorities. Take a look back at last year’s G6+1 held in London.

Today U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Chief of Staff Juliet Choi swore in new citizens and recognized UC Berkeley professor Dr. Julian Chow as an Outstanding #AmericanByChoice

This morning, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presented Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)'s highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award. go.usa.gov/xkvry

DHS Surge Capacity Force volunteers are an important addition to FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster workforce and directly support recovery efforts on the ground. Learn how you can support the #DHSMission in times and areas of greatest need → http://go.usa.gov/xkd5y

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This is a reminder to take steps to be #CyberAware online. Each day, we take steps to protect ourselves by locking our doors, looking both ways before crossing the street, and brushing our teeth. These habits protect our physical security and health. Similarly, it is just as important to take steps every day to protect yourself when you are online.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: This week, Secretary Johnson met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and members of his cabinet to reinforce the strong working relationship we have with our neighbors. Official photo by Gustavo Camacho Olivares.

Secretary Johnson was in Mexico City, #Mexico this week where he met with his counterparts to further our strong & vital relationship #DHSinMexico