Security Clearance news

CAC Eligibility Appeal Granted by DOHA
Although the primary purpose of the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) is to review appeals for security clearance eligibility, they are also tasked to review appeals for fitness and eligibility for the issuance of a federal credential under Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12. We don’t see too

Clearance Revoked for Uploading 187K Sexually Explicit Images to Government Network
In one of the more unusual Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Hearing and Appeals cases, a DOE contractor had his clearance eligibility revoked due to concerns about psychological conditions and misuse of information technology. The contractor subsequently appealed – below are the highlights of the case. The contractor had
If it were me, I would respond, “A Christmas tree? Wow, that is beautiful. You know what else is beautiful? The truth. The truth is beautiful, and that is why…
Snarky replies to a polygraph operator are unwise if one’s goal is to pass.
Good idea. Let us know how that goes…
I passed. I did not say that exact line (which, I admit, sounds too snarky), but every time I clapped back at an accusation they looked stunned and moved on…