Air Force Special Access Program (AF SAP) Appeals Process
Common Reasons for AF SAP Access Limitation or Revocation No one is entitled to security clearance access, whatever their rank or position. This is even more true of Special…
The Role of an Attorney in Your Security Clearance Process
The security world is one of privileges, not rights. Security clearance laws, rules, and regulations prioritize national security by design. When you receive eligibility for…
DNI Tulsi Gabbard Plans ODNI Workforce Cut in $700M Shakeup
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ClearanceJobs) — On Wednesday, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard announced that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence…
Trump’s decision puts him in charge of D.C. National Guard troops
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Washington Post) — President Donald Trump’s decision to use Title 32 to activate D.C. National Guard forces will allow him to use them to conduct law…
Trump’s Firing of BLS Head Hurts Confidence in Labor Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — President Donald Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics carries reputational risks for the Department of…
Australian Officer Loses Security Clearance Over Israel Ties—A Warning for U.S. Military?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ClearanceJobs) — Earlier this year, an Australian Army officer was stripped of his security clearance. He wasn’t accused of sharing state secrets. Still,…
Classified Workplace Changes: DCSA Deadlines and Transitions Applicants and Holders Need to Know
Following the Global Financial Crisis (2008) and the COVID Pandemic (2020-2023), many young professionals sought Federal work as a means of building security in their professional…
Security Clearance Summertime Blues: Should You Self-Report?
Summertime is peppered with family vacations, federal holidays, block parties, and fun in the sun. But, it’s not just tomatoes and the beach that are in season. Studies suggest…
Know Before You Go: Holiday Road, Vacay, and Other Travel Considerations for Security Clearance Applicants and Holders
When you apply to, plan to apply to, or work within, a classified workspace, you give up certain rights for the privilege of working under a security clearance granted because you…
Fireworks, Booze, and Bad Decisions: How the Fourth of July Could Cost You Your Security Clearance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ClearanceJobs) — On average, more than 45,000 Americans will pay a visit to the emergency room on the Fourth of July, resulting in the highest daily number…