Federal Law Could Limit Pentagon’s Punishment for Mark Kelly, Experts Say

On Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a letter of censure to Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired Navy captain, saying the senator’s actions were prejudicial to good order and discipline following a Nov. 18 video shared to social media. The censure letter, a copy of which was reviewed by USNI News, opens the proceedings for a reduction in retired grade, with Secretary of the Navy John Phelan making a recommendation to Hegseth as to whether it is warranted. Hegseth will then determine if he will reduce Kelly’s grade after receiving the recommendation. No matter the recommendation, military law expertsRead More