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Pentagon Reduction of Mark Kelly's Retirement Pay

The Pentagon, led by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, has initiated administrative proceedings that could reduce Senator Mark Kelly's retired rank and therefore cut his military retirement pay.

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Jan 12, 2026
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What precedents exist for military grade reduction or pension cuts tied to political speech by former officers?

There are very few direct precedents for reducing a retired officer’s grade or pension as punishment for political speech after retirement; past uses of the retirement‑grade review process have typica...

Jan 6, 2026
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Did Mark Kelly's retirement get cut?

The Pentagon, led by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, has initiated administrative proceedings that could reduce Senator Mark Kelly’s retired rank and therefore cut his military retirement pay and h...