
Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has security clearance revoked over Air Force One disclosure
The move follows what officials say was an unauthorized disclosure about Air Force One's capabilities
By Brittany Miller Fox News
Published August 7, 2026 7:16pm EDT
The U.S. Department of War has revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s eligibility to access classified information over what the department says was an unauthorized disclosure involving Air Force One’s capabilities.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced the move Friday on X, saying it took effect immediately and also bars Kendall from holding any sensitive position.
"Effective immediately, the Department of War has REVOKED former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s eligibility for access to classified information and his ability to hold any sensitive position. This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities to a media outlet. Safeguarding classified information is a non-negotiable duty. Those who violate that trust forfeit the privilege of access and any role requiring it."
Kendall served as secretary of the Air Force under former President Joe Biden.
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