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How 911 Changed Airport Security Forever | Yakima News
September 11, 2001 didn’t just change aviation—it shattered the status quo. For airport workers that day, normalcy vanished instantly. One intern-turned-custodian, watching the news while pushing a trash barrel, realized this wasn’t just another crisis—it was a turning point. The world of air travel had to pivot overnight, with security becoming the absolute priority. Within months, the U.S. government created the TSA, replacing private screening companies with a federal agency tasked with safeguarding every flight. This seismic shift reshaped how we fly, embedding technology and rigorous…
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