Can You Appeal a Revoked Security Clearance After a Job Loss?
You lost your job, and then you lost your security clearance. What next? Losing a security clearance can derail a federal career, especially if that clearance is revoked after…
What Reclassification of Marijuana Could Mean for Security Clearance Holders
If you are a security clearance holder, or looking to obtain one in the near future, you may be aware that reclassification of marijuana (cannabis, weed, pot) from a Schedule I…
Fort Bliss soldier in Russian spy case had criminal past yet maintained top-secret Army clearance
AUSTIN, TX (Stars & Stripes) — A Fort Bliss soldier was already under criminal investigation when he called a Russian Embassy to share the weaknesses of the U.S.…
Understanding the Security Clearance Appeal Process
Obtaining a security clearance is required for individuals working in government, military, defense contracting, and other fields requiring access to classified information that…
The ‘Long-Term Danger’ of Trump Sending Troops to the LA Protests
LOS ANGELES, CA (WIRED) — As hundreds of United States Marines deploy in Los Angeles under presidential orders to protect federal property amid growing protests over…
Legal Protections for Employees During Security Clearance Investigations
Security clearance investigations are a regular part of the United States federal government employment process for any job that requires eligibility for access to classified…
Governor’s plan to expand Gold Star benefits gains local veterans’ and advocates’ support
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — In Rensselaer County, Carrie Farley has a Gold Star banner that hangs outside her home. “So with that, I remember,” said Farley looking at the banner…
13,000 troops removed under ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ can now have discharge papers reviewed
NORFOLK, VA (WVEC) — The Defense Department’s old Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy barring openly gay, lesbian or bisexual people from military service was…
Turkeys for Veterans marks 16 years helping military families in New York
SYRACUSE, NY (CNY Central) — Tully Rinckey and Market 32/Price Chopper has distributed 150 free turkeys to Syracuse military families. The free turkeys were given away to…
Obtaining Veterans Benefits with a Less Than Honorable Discharge
Are you a veteran of one of the military branches who might be eligible for veterans’ benefits, but you don’t have an honorable discharge? It can be difficult to establish…