Federal Air Marshal Service Chief Resigns

Thomas Quinn, head of the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced he will resign on February 3rd, according to Newsweek.  Quinn did not state why he is resigning.

Quinn's email announcement of his retirement is posted below:

-----Original Message-----

From:  Director Quinn

Sent:  Thu 05-Jan-06 15:08

Subject:  Retirement

Effective February 3, 2006, I will retire as the Director of the Federal

Air Marshal Service (FAMS), Transportation Security Administration.

I am proud of the men and women of the FAMS and salute you for

your dedication and performance in fulfilling our Mission. 

The leadership provided by the management team in the FAMS field

offices, divisions, and headquarters has been exemplary.

I leave knowing that the Federal Air Marshal Service is an effective,

competent Federal Law Enforcement Organization that will continue

to be an important contributor to the security of the homeland.

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve you, this country,

and this President.