Department of Justice Skips Reference Checks The Department of Justice comes under investigation for skipping reference checks when applicants have security clearance.
OPM Fields Public Comments on SF-86 If you've ever had to obtain a security clearance, you know that filling out Standard Form 86 can be tedious. If you've ever...
Don't Let Furlough Cuts Injure Your Security Clearance The upcoming furlough can affect your security clearance in tricky and indirect ways. Here's four tips on how to cope.
Modernizing Security Clearance Renewal Do we need changes in how we gain and renew security clearance in the near future?
Democrats Renew Call for Probe of Musk-Putin Ties Seven months after a report said Elon Musk had held phone conversations with Vladimir Putin, there is no sign the Defense...
Trump & Co’s Polygraph Pandemonium "Multiple studies over the years have shown not only that polygraphs are hardly foolproof when it comes to vetting ...
US Bans Government Personnel in China from Romantic or Sexual Relations with Chinese Citizens The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with...
Improvements Considered for Clearance Process If you're thinking about a job that requires a security clearance, you should know what changes may be coming down the pike.
2013 Fall Security Clearance Decisions If you're wondering what exceptions the Office of Personnel Management makes in accepting clearances, check out a few cases...
OPM Restrictions for Contractors with Clearances If you're looking for contracting jobs that require a clearance, you should know the restrictions you'll be working with.
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.