Can I Get a Security Clearance if I Smoked Marijuana?
One of the most common questions heard from cleared employees is: “I purchased, smoked, or consumed marijuana. Is there any chance I can obtain or maintain my security…
VETCON brings veteran entrepreneurs together
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The annual Veterans in Economic Transition Conference works to connect veteran business owners with work opportunities. Anthony Kuhn, VETCON Chair, said…
VetCon conference bridges gap for veteran owned businesses and work opportunities
Building community relationships and bridging the gap for disabled veteran business owners is the mission behind a Colonie-based conference called the Veterans in Economic…
Proposed legislation aims to end remarriage penalty for surviving military spouses
The recently proposed Love Lives On Act could impact thousands of military spouses if enacted. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would allow the spouses of deceased service…
Veterans Treatment Courts give vets a second chance
U.S. military veterans have an option to enter into a rehabilitation program if they run into trouble with the law. Veterans Treatment Courts are diversionary courts designed to…
Military Survivor Annuity Program finally offers long-promised open season to choose new beneficiaries
During the final hours of America’s war in Vietnam, Air Force pilot H. John Markulis and his crew circled the U.S. embassy in Saigon aboard an Air Force AC-130 gunship,…
SBP Open Season – Why is DFAS denying me?
The NDAA 2023 required that DFAS conduct an open season to allow anybody not currently participating in the Survivor Benefit Plan (“SBP”) program to update their elections.…
SBP Open Season—Is DFAS intentionally ignoring the NDAA 2023?
Military retirees may be eligible to make an election at certain times—upon retirement, immediately following a divorce or marriage, etc.—that would allow their surviving…
Service members would face consequences if caught with marijuana
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Active military service members who use recreational marijuana could be putting their positions at risk. Recreational marijuana is now legal in New York…
Tully Rinckey PLLC Promotes Allison Weber to Partner
Tully Rinckey PLLC Promotes Allison Weber to Partner Military law and security clearance law attorney joined the firm in 2018 after JAG Corps service. BUFFALO, N.Y. – Tully…