Air Force Unit Loses Intelligence Mission Over Security Leak Scandal.

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The Air Force has launched an investigation into how a young airman was able to access and post highly classified documents on the internet. The unit the airman was assigned to has been removed from its intelligence mission, and its work is being done by other units. The Air Force Inspector General will investigate overall compliance with policy, procedures, and standards related to the release of national security information. The Air Force will also conduct a service-wide review of security procedures to reassess its security posture and procedures.
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