security clearance

Just when you think you can’t hear anything new when it comes to security clearance applicants doing things that cost them access eligibility, another Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case comes around that just makes you shake your head and say, “What the heck was he thinking?”  Here

A recent news story reported that the General Services Administration (GSA) had “terminated” hundreds of employee security clearances. But that terminology can be misleading, as it suggests an adverse action was taken against those employees. In reality, security clearances aren’t “terminated.” When it comes to an individual’s clearance, there are

I have run across a few security clearance applicants that were convicted of sexual crimes and, as a part of their sentencing, were required to register as a sexual offender for the rest of their lives. The question that comes up with these individuals is, can they be granted eligibility

A defense contractor was denied security clearance eligibility by the Department of War due to security concerns regarding behavior linked to his emotional and mental state affecting his judgement, reliability and trustworthiness. He subsequently appealed the denial to the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals. Here are highlights of his