Pentagon Revokes Ex-Air Force Secretary’s Access to Classified Information
The Pentagon has revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's access to classified information and barred him from sensitive positions, alleging he disclosed sensitive details about Air Force One's capabilities to the media. This action follows reports on security concerns…
Detroit, MI, August 7, 2026 —
The Pentagon has taken significant action against former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, revoking his access to classified information and prohibiting him from holding sensitive positions. The decision stems from allegations that Kendall disclosed sensitive details regarding the capabilities of Air Force One to the media.
The move by the Department of Defense follows recent reports that raised security concerns about a new Air Force One aircraft. This particular aircraft was reportedly a gift from Qatar and had undergone a substantial retrofit costing approximately $400 million. The specific nature of the sensitive details allegedly disclosed by Kendall was not further detailed in the available information.
As a consequence of these allegations, Kendall is no longer authorized to access classified government information. Furthermore, he has been deemed ineligible for any positions requiring a security clearance or access to sensitive material. The Pentagon’s action underscores the importance placed on maintaining the confidentiality of national security information, particularly concerning high-value assets like the presidential aircraft.
The exact timeline of the alleged disclosure and the subsequent investigation by the Pentagon were not provided. The contractor responsible for the $400 million retrofit of the Qatari-gifted Air Force One was also not specified in the provided details.
Story summarized from the original created by Jesse Bedayn And Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
