Carter to Lead Panels on Base Security, Clearance Hagel recently asked for two departmentwide reviews. The first will examine physical security and procedures at all DOD...
USIS Under Investigation for Clearance Oversight Snowden's whistle-blowing has left the OPM reeling to root out security clearance errors, and its latest target is the USIS.
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...
Department of Justice Skips Reference Checks The Department of Justice comes under investigation for skipping reference checks when applicants have security clearance.
Clearance Revision Aids Sexual Assault Victims Revisions to clearance procedures allows sexual assault survivors to keep counseling a secret.
Navy Yard Gunman’s Troubles Eluded Main Contractor Hewlett-Packard Co. said it was unaware of the Navy Yard gunman's troubling behavior in the weeks before the shooting.
Clearance Checks – Senators Press for Action A bipartisan group of Senators is urging the Senate Homeland Security Committee to strengthen security clearance checks.
Veteran Homeless After Battle With Identity Theft For veteran Stephen Echols, identify theft created nearly irreversible damage to his security clearance and employability.
Major Faces Long Road Back After Identity Theft Identity theft Major Purdy hard in 2010, although he didn't know it until February 2012 when it cost him a coveted job.
Top Enlisted Leader at Air Force Special Operations Command Fired, Facing Investigation Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, who advised on the readiness, training and quality of life of enlisted air commandos, was...
Army to Soldiers: Reenlist by Monday if You Want to Claim Incentives While it is not unusual for the Army to curtail incentives after meeting its retention goals, the troops were given little...
Former Air Force Commander Punished with 21 Days' Confinement, Forfeiture of Pay After Guilty Plea Col. Christopher Meeker, the former commander of Wright-Patterson's 88th Air Base Wing, was sentenced Tuesday evening after...
New Air Force Academy Mission Statement Drops Educate, Adds a Different Focus The Air Force Academy has rolled out a new mission statement that drops the word "educate" and adds in a focus on winning...
The Army Is Getting Rid of Athletic Trainers The Army is set to phase out its unit-level athletic trainers -- civilian specialists tasked with providing immediate care...