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Former U.S. Air Force secretary loses security clearance

The U.S. Department of War reportedly revoked former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s security clearance after a leaker was identified.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 7, 2026, 4:07 AM UTC.

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The action concerns access to sensitive national-security information and may signal a significant government response to an alleged leak.

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Leaker Identified - Dept of War Revokes Security Clearance for Former Secretary of Airforce, Frank Kendall ↗theconservativetreehouse.com · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC
Former Air Force Secretary Kendall Warns Of "Climate Of Fear" Under Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Leadership ↗foreignpolicyjournal.com · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC

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