Security Clearance news
Weapons Cache and Experimental Marijuana Grow-House Found in Clearance Applicant’s Home
This particular Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case was certainly an interesting read just because of the audacity of the applicant in thinking he could keep a security clearance in the first place. The Department of Defense initially granted him eligibility in 2018. In May 2021 he completed
Clearance Denials Involving Drug Use on the Rise
Last year, the number of security clearance denials involving illegal drug use increased by 36% from the previous year. Quite a few of the denials involved security clearance holders who mistakenly thought they could partake in marijuana use because it was legal in their state. So far, 2024 is starting
I agree with your attorney that it shouldn’t happen, but i can tell you from personal experience that it does. Here is the most pertinent question. How did the agency…
I think finding alternative uncleared work for the next 7-10 years may be your best bet. Maybe after no issues for 7-10 years give it another try.
…I believe it is a matter of security and lessons learned. I believe it is a fact software set up to monitor (protect the government) caught it. I do not…
Definitely not. They had to be aware of something and were actively monitoring them. That is the only way this would be on their radar. There is no system or…