Security Standards for Classified Documents Under Review: U.S. Air Force Chief

The Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, Frank Kendall, has announced a review of his agency's security protocols following the release of classified documents by service member Jack Douglas Teixeira. He made this announcement during a hearing with the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, as reported by TASS.

“We have taken a number of actions in this direction. We are investigating what mistakes or violations have occurred... We are revising our security policy,” he stated.

Previously, Pentagon Press Secretary Deputy Sabrina Singh revealed that U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered a review of the procedures for handling classified documents within 45 days.

On April 18, it was reported that investigators are looking into the connections of Jack Douglas Teixeira, a member of the U.S. National Guard, who publicized the Pentagon's classified documents.

Prior reports have indicated that service member Teixeira, who was detained on suspicion of leaking classified documents, is facing charges related to the theft, retention, and transmission of classified information. According to NBC, the charges could result in a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.