USAF Takes Action Against Discord Leaks, Disciplines Airmen

The U.S. Air Force is implementing reforms to improve procedures related to the "need to know" principle and classified access after a leak of hundreds of classified documents earlier this year. The leak was attributed to personnel conflating having access to classified systems with the "need to know" principle. The Air Force has disciplined 15 individuals and made several changes, including improving need-to-know enforcement, providing additional guidance on physical security, emphasizing cyber hygiene, and enhancing security training. The report also revealed that three superiors were aware of the leak but failed to disclose the information, resulting in prolonged unauthorized disclosures. The commander of the 102nd Wing was relieved of command, and administrative action was taken against another commander.