Strict Behavior Standards for Military Personnel Military personnel are held to a stricter standard of allegiance in order to retain their security clearance.
The Security Clearance Advantage One of the most valuable qualifications that a transitioning service member can bring to the table is an active security...
Top 20 Reasons for Clearance Rejection The top 20 reasons why clearance applications are rejected as listed by the Defense Security Service.
US Department of State: Security Clearance FAQ The following security clearance FAQ applies to those with jobs or seeking jobs in the U.S. Department of State.
Why We Don't All Need a Security Clearance In spite of what almost everyone will tell you, it will not be the end of the world if you don't keep your security clearance...
What You Should Know About Background Investigations Here's some common questions about the background investigation process, and their answers.
Why You Failed the Lie-Detector Test It's possible you'll fail the lie-detector test (polygraph), and it's not that big of a deal.
Young Soldiers Targeted by Scams and Predators It's important to look out for financial scams -- a serious dent in your finances can threaten your security clearance.
Your Security Clearance and You You just submitted your security clearance package; what happens next?
Pentagon Effort on Extremism Snarled by Confusion, Guard Divisions, Gaps in Security Clearance Screening Military leaders were confused about how to define and root out extremist behavior, even as they acknowledged a stream of...
House Approves Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill After Bipartisan Compromise Reached A wide-ranging veterans policy bill that would bolster home caregiver programs and support for homeless veterans, among other...
Kings of Campus: How Some Army Instructors Use Their Clout to Prey on College Cadets To the young students in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), the officers who run the programs on college...
Tricare Changes are Coming in 2025. Here’s What Beneficiaries Need to Know Right Now Tricare beneficiaries need to be aware of changes taking place in both the East and West regions and may need to take action...
Naval Academy Graduate Charged with Hate Crime After Pride Flag Ripped from Annapolis Shop A Naval Academy graduate was charged with a hate crime after a tattoo shop in Annapolis reported its LGBTQ Pride flag had...
Who Is Doug Collins? A Look at Trump's Pick to Head the VA The former Georgia congressman is a Southern Baptist minister and Air Force colonel.