Former Secretary Of Air Force Has Clearance Revoked After “Unauthorized Disclosure”
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Former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has had his eligibility to access classified information revoked following an alleged unauthorized disclosure of classified information about Air Force One’s capabilities, the Pentagon said Friday.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the action was effective immediately, citing what he described as Kendall’s unauthorized disclosure of classified information to a media outlet.
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…
— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellASW) August 7, 2026
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.
It is unclear what information was disclosed and to what media outlet.
Parnell did not identify the media outlet or specify which information Kendall allegedly disclosed.
The move comes days after The Wall Street Journal published a report comparing the capabilities of the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8, now used as a presidential aircraft, with the older Air Force One jets. Kendall was among the former officials quoted in the report.
The Journal reported that the newer aircraft lacks some capabilities available on the older VC-25A jets, including midair refueling and hardening against a nuclear blast. The report also detailed differences involving defensive systems, air stairs, baggage handling and food storage.
