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class="views-field views-field-title"><h4 class="field-content"><a href="/travel/travel-tips/tsa-partnered-stars-and-stripes-news-special-military-guide" hreflang="en">TSA partnered with Stars and Stripes News for special military guide</a></h4></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-intro-summary"><p class="field-content">The special guide for service members and their families includes travel tips, such as how to prepare, pack and declare a firearm, checkpoint dos and don’ts, and an inside look at some of TSA’s programs and employees, with a special military emphasis.<br /> </p></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-thumbnail"><div class="field-content"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/kid_150.jpg" alt="Traveling with children" width="250" height="150" class="align-right" loading="lazy"></p></div></div><div class="views-field views-field-title"><h4 class="field-content"><a href="/travel/travel-tips/kids-rule-airport" hreflang="en">Kids rule the airport!</a></h4></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-intro-summary"><p class="field-content">Traveling with children. Those words can strike fear in the hearts of even seasoned travelers. How does one prepare for the ‘excitement’ of bringing young travelers to the airport? We have the answer to three of the most common issues.</p></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-thumbnail"><div class="field-content"><p class="tsa-right-fit-thumbnail"><iframe allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0v4S6rI0cfM?feature=player_embedded&showinfo=0&rel=0&" width="270"></iframe></p> </div></div><div class="views-field views-field-title"><h4 class="field-content"><a href="/travel/travel-tips/strollers-car-seats-breastmilk-oh-my" hreflang="en">Strollers, car seats, breastmilk, oh my!</a></h4></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-intro-summary"><p class="field-content">It can be stressful traveling with baby gear any time of year. Check out this video for tips on navigating through the security screening process with these items. And don’t forget, if you need assistance – just ask – we’re happy to help!</p></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-thumbnail"><div class="field-content"><p class="tsa-right-fit-thumbnail"><iframe allowfullscreen feature="player_embedded&showinfo=0&rel=0&"" frameborder="0" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ApD2hRP8d_I" width="270"></iframe></p> </div></div><div class="views-field views-field-title"><h4 class="field-content"><a href="/travel/travel-tips/refresh-your-memory-liquid-rules" hreflang="en">Refresh your memory on the liquid rules</a></h4></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-intro-summary"><p class="field-content">We all know by now that a turkey sandwich is not a liquid, but it can still be confusing when you’re figuring out how to pack your liquids. Watch this video and it will all be crystal clear.</p></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-thumbnail"><div class="field-content"><p class="tsa-right-fit-thumbnail"><iframe allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0g7ymqnll9M?feature=player_embedded&showinfo=0&rel=0&" width="270"></iframe></p> </div></div><div class="views-field views-field-title"><h4 class="field-content"><a href="/travel/travel-tips/tsa-precheck-game-changer" hreflang="en">TSA PreCheck® = game changer </a></h4></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-intro-summary"><p class="field-content">Who doesn’t want to get through security faster? TSA PreCheck® allows you to do just that. It’s quick and easy security screening for travelers we know more about – and have earned the esteemed title of “Trusted Traveler.” Applying is easy and once you’re a member- you’ll never want to go back.</p></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-thumbnail"><div class="field-content"><div class="media media-element-container media-default"><div class="file file-image"><div class="content"><img src="/sites/default/files/tn_thatguy_150.jpg" alt="Packing luggage" width="250" height="150" class="align-left" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="views-field views-field-title"><h4 class="field-content"><a href="/travel/travel-tips/how-not-be-%E2%80%9C-guy%E2%80%9D-airport-checkpoint" hreflang="en">How not to be “That Guy” at the airport checkpoint</a></h4></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-intro-summary"><p class="field-content">If you’re like most travelers, you likely don’t like to hear the sound of tapping feet and heavy sighs as your fellow travelers wait for you to prepare your items for security. Want to get through security as fast as possible, while still being safe? Check out these tips for domestic travel from your friends at TSA.</p></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-thumbnail"><div class="field-content"><p><img src="/sites/default/files/medicine_small.jpg" alt="Medicine" width="250" height="151" class="align-left" loading="lazy"></p></div></div><div class="views-field views-field-title"><h4 class="field-content"><a href="/travel/travel-tips/can-you-pack-your-meds-pill-case-and-more-questions-answered" hreflang="en">Can you pack your meds in a pill case and more questions answered</a></h4></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-intro-summary"><p class="field-content">One of the more popular questions we get from travelers is: “Can I travel with my medication?” The answer is yes, with some qualifiers. Here are a few tips that you might find helpful.</p></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-thumbnail"><div class="field-content"><div class="media media-element-container media-default"> <div id="file-9623" class="file file-image"> <div class="content"> <img alt="Slapping his forehead" title="Slapping his forehead" class="media-element file-default tsa-left-fit-thumbnail" src="/sites/default/files/forget.jpg" height="160px" width="224px" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="views-field views-field-title"><h4 class="field-content"><a href="/travel/travel-tips/how-know-youve-forgotten-something-checkpoint" hreflang="en">How to know you’ve forgotten something at the checkpoint</a></h4></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-intro-summary"><p class="field-content">Ever gotten on a plane and felt like you were missing something? Here’s a list of the most common items left behind at the security checkpoint. Take note, so it doesn’t happen to you!<br /> <br /> <br /> </p></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-field-thumbnail"><div class="field-content"><p> <img src="/sites/default/files/dog2.jpg" alt="Dog in Travel Carrier" width="261" height="191" class="align-left" loading="lazy"></p></div></div><div class="views-field views-field-title"><h4 class="field-content"><a href="/travel/travel-tips/taking-your-human-plane-what-every-pet-needs-know" hreflang="en">Taking your human on a plane: what every pet needs to know</a></h4></div><div class="views-field views-field-field-intro-summary"><p class="field-content">Hey, down here! Are we going to the airport again? 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