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Message from Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas About Public Service Recognition Week

These first seven days of May mark Public Service Recognition Week. During this week, we take a moment to recognize and express the Nation’s appreciation for what you and others in public service do for the American people.

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Patents and Pending Patents

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, we wanted to highlight the women inventors working for DHS, both federal employees and contractors. To date, DHS has a total of eight women inventors who hold six patents. In addition, more than 20 inventions by DHS women are currently awaiting approval by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Celebrating DHS Women Inventors for International Women’s Day

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, we wanted to highlight the women of DHS who are inventors. To date, DHS has a total of eight women inventors who hold six patents. In addition, more than 20 inventions by DHS women are currently awaiting approval by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).  

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Watch as DHS Celebrates the U.S. Marine Corps’ 245th Birthday

On November 10, the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its 245th birthday. Following featured guests and the traditional cake cutting ceremony, watch Deputy Under Secretary for Management Randolph D. Alles (MajGen, USMC Ret.) speak to this momentous occasion.