MIAMI – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security hosted an awards ceremony at the Port of Miami to celebrate the workforce, including individuals who served since the Department’s inception 20 years ago. Chief of Staff Janene Corrado officiated the ceremony, where more than 80 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the mission.

“This Department was born of tragedy and necessity. But from the very beginning, the greatest strength of the Department of Homeland Security has been all of our dedicated workforce,” said Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security John K. Tien. “Americans are in the skies and on the seas, traveling through our land ports, enjoying imported goods, relying on critical infrastructure, and so much more because of our workforce’s talent and tireless dedication to the mission. They have built the United States Department of Homeland Security, and their achievements are and continue to be remarkable. It is the highlight of my life to support these committed Americans and to serve alongside them.”

At the award ceremony today, Deputy Secretary Tien presented the Gold Medal award to Erica Devaughn, a member of CBP’s Traumatic Incidents and Events Response Team. Ms. Devaughn deployed to the Uvalde Border Patrol Station to provide crisis management support after the recent mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The TIER Team also provided support to the local community members of Uvalde, Texas....

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