Pentagon changes rule for security clearances

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This undated handout photo provided 1st Sgt. Andrew Brown shows Brown. U.S. troops wont have to reveal all their mental health counseling when applying for security clearances under a change the Pentagon hopes will ease the stigma of seeking help for ...
This undated handout photo provided 1st Sgt. Andrew Brown, shows Brown. U.S. troops won't have to reveal all their mental health counseling when applying for security clearances under a change the Pentagon hopes will ease the stigma of seeking help for combat stress, The Associated Press has learned. Defense Secretary Robert Gates plans to announce the new policy Thursday, May 1, 2008, according to several defense officials. (AP Photo/Photo provided by Andrew Brown)

(AP) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday urged troops to get psychiatric counseling for wartime mental health problems, saying it's "not going to count against them" if they apply for national security clearances for sensitive jobs.


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