The Pentagon revokes former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s eligibility to access classified information and to hold sensitive positions, according to multiple outlets. The Pentagon says the action takes effect immediately.
The Defense Department’s statement attributes the revocation to what it describes as an unauthorized disclosure of classified information about Air Force One’s capabilities to a news outlet. ABC News and The Hill report that Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Kendall’s clearance and ability to hold any sensitive position are removed.
Other coverage focuses more on the broader context and unanswered questions. Newsweek frames the move as part of ongoing scrutiny of how classified information is handled within government. The reporting does not describe the specific material Kendall allegedly disclosed, nor does it include detailed findings beyond the Pentagon’s stated reason.
Overall, outlets agree on the core steps taken by the Pentagon—revoking classified access and restricting sensitive roles—and on the general justification involving Air Force One capabilities.
