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Security Clearance Denial

On August 14, 2024, the Department of Justice charged a Fort Liberty soldier, Kai Liam Nix, with making false statements on his Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF-86) and trafficking in unlawful arms. According to the indictment, Nix lied on the SF-86 by answering “No” to the question in Section 29 – Association Record

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Security Clearance Denial

The U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) ranks the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the number one threat when it comes to protecting classified national security information and sensitive proprietary data. Reports from the Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Departments of Justice and Commerce, and the Defense Security and

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Security Clearance Denial

Everyone knows the continued use of illegal drugs is not compatible with holding a security clearance. However, not everyone is aware that the same thing…
Obtaining Security Clearance

The National Background Investigation System (NBIS) has been in the news quite a bit lately, and not in a good way. Congressional hearings, Inspector General…
Obtaining Security Clearance

A defense contractor was initially denied clearance eligibility by the DoD due to concerns involving sexual behavior. Specifically, the conduct involved flashing his sexual organs…