Senator’s Navy Pension Under Fire For Civilian-Level Rebellion
KEY POINTS
- •Senator Mark Kelly released a controversial video six weeks ago urging troops to disobey unlawful orders, which triggered official scrutiny.
- •Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called Kelly's statements ‘seditious’ and announced a formal review impacting Kelly's retired Navy pay grade.
- •Kelly has 30 days to respond, with the final retirement grade decision expected within 45 days, potentially affecting his pension.
In a headline-grabbing military pension plot twist, Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), who used to be a Navy Captain, is under threat of a pension downgrade for starring in a seditious blockbuster — a video urging troops to refuse unlawful orders. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (aka Captain No Chill) dubbed Kelly's six-week-old rebel cameo 'reckless and seditious' on the internet stage. Now, the Department of War (yes, really) is reviewing his retired rank, with potential hits to his pension that might sting more than a sea urchin at a summer swim. Kelly has 30 days to defend his acting choices before we find out if the paycheck shrinks within 45 days.
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Nothing screams ‘respect the military’ like Congress members moonlighting as rebellion consultants and losing pension ranks over it.
When you’re retired military but decide to play ‘Commander of Chaos,’ expect pension cutoffs, not applause.
Mark Kelly just found out 'disobey orders' is not the new military motto, especially if you like money.
Source: Axios | Published: 1/5/2026 | Author: Josephine Walker
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