Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has security clearance revoked over Air Force One disclosure

By Fox News (Politics) | Created at 2026-08-07 23:26:45 | Updated at 2026-08-07 23:55:59 39 minutes ago

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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."

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Air Force Frank Kendall waits to speak at the National Press Club on April 19, 2022 in Washington, DC. Kendall discussed the Air Forces 2023 budget requests and his thoughts on the department's posture to deal with future threats, April 19, 2022.

Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall had his eligibility to access classified information revoked on Friday. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images, File)

Kendall served as secretary of the Air Force under former President Joe Biden.

Brittany Miller is a Fox News Digital breaking news writer and former Independent reporter who graduated from Syracuse University in 2023.

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