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When the current administration started rolling out executive orders calling for a reduction in the federal workforce and sent federal workers the “fork in the road” email, Defense and Intelligence agencies were exempt. However, it was not long afterwards that we started hearing stories indicating otherwise. Applicants on ClearanceJobsBlog were

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Security Clearance Denial

Another interesting Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals case caught my eye because it involved a systems administrator and installation and use of a Chinese made web browser on his government workstation. The DoD initially denied his clearance eligibility based on security concerns involving finances and use of information technology.

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Obtaining Security Clearance

The National Background Investigation System (NBIS) has been in the news quite a bit lately, and not in a good way. Congressional hearings, Inspector General…
Obtaining Security Clearance

A defense contractor was initially denied clearance eligibility by the DoD due to concerns involving sexual behavior. Specifically, the conduct involved flashing his sexual organs…
Security Clearance Denial

The number of Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals cases involving illegal drug use has increased dramatically over the last few years, likely fueled by the increased…