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Pentagon revokes security clearance from Biden's Air Force secretary

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The Pentagon revoked a former U.S. Air Force secretary's security clearance, alleging that he shared classified information about Air Force One's capabilities to a news outlet.

Parnell: "This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One's capabilities." "Safeguarding classified information is a non-negotiable duty." "Those who violate that trust forfeit the privilege of access and any role requiring it."

Kendall (NYT, on the jet): "time didn't permit all the normal Air Force One modifications." "With the Iran situation, this could be of concern." "Frankly, I'm surprised to see this plane used outside the U.S."

Parnell did not name a specific publication or quote. The Pentagon's allegation is only an "unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One's capabilities." Parnell said ex-officials normally retain access after leaving posts; Kendall now sits on the Air & Space Forces Association board and is a nonresident senior fellow at the Center for American Progress (neither responded to requests for comment).

The temporary Boeing 747 was donated by Qatar; Trump flew it domestically in July, then switched to an older Air Force One after the NATO summit in Turkey amid Iran tensions. The Air Force awaits 2028 delivery of two Boeing VC-25Bs delayed by cost overruns.