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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon has initiated retirement grade determination proceedings against Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, which could result in a reduction of his retired Navy captain rank and corresponding military pension.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon has initiated retirement grade determination proceedings against Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, which could result in a reduction of his retired Navy captain rank and corresponding military pension.

The administrative action stems from a November video in which Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds reminded service members they can refuse illegal orders, a principle outlined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

The administrative action stems from a November video in which Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds reminded service members they can refuse illegal orders, a principle outlined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Hegseth issued a formal letter of censure to Kelly, stating the video was seditious in nature and undermined good order and military discipline. The censure will be placed in Kelly's permanent military personnel file.

Hegseth issued a formal letter of censure to Kelly, stating the video was seditious in nature and undermined good order and military discipline. The censure will be placed in Kelly's permanent military personnel file.

Kelly responded by stating he earned his rank through 25 years of Navy service, 39 combat missions and four space missions, and vowed to fight the action with everything he has got, calling Hegseth the most unqualified Secretary of Defense in the country's history.

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Kelly responded by stating he earned his rank through 25 years of Navy service, 39 combat missions and four space missions, and vowed to fight the action with everything he has got, calling Hegseth the most unqualified Secretary of Defense in the country's history.

The other lawmakers in the video were Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Representatives Jason Crow of Colorado, Chris Deluzio and Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, and Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire, all veterans or former national security officials.

The other lawmakers in the video were Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Representatives Jason Crow of Colorado, Chris Deluzio and Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, and Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire, all veterans or former national security officials.

Kelly has 30 days to respond to the Pentagon's action, and Hegseth stated the retirement grade determination process will be completed within 45 days. As a retired officer receiving military pay, Kelly remains subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Kelly has 30 days to respond to the Pentagon's action, and Hegseth stated the retirement grade determination process will be completed within 45 days. As a retired officer receiving military pay, Kelly remains subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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