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Pentagon revokes former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s security clearance over alleged Air Force One disclosure

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The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s eligibility to access classified information and barred him from holding sensitive positions, alleging he disclosed classified details about Air Force One’s capabilities to the media. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell announced the action on Aug. 8, 2026.

Discovered 2026-08-07T17:59:38.643872-07:00 | 2026-08-07T17:59:38.643872-07:00

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  • The action removes a former senior Air Force official’s access to classified information and eligibility for sensitive positions, underscoring the consequences of alleged unauthorized disclosures.
  • The allegations concern classified information about Air Force One’s capabilities, linking security-clearance enforcement to the protection of high-profile government aircraft and associated defense information.

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