【Key Focus: U.S. Navy Retired Colonel, Astronaut Kelly Under Full Investigation】
On November 24, 2025, in Washington time, the U.S. War Department stated in a statement:
The U.S. War Department has received serious allegations of misconduct against retired U.S. Navy Colonel Mark Kelly. A full investigation has been launched into these allegations to determine further actions, which may include reactivating his military service for court-martial or administrative measures. U.S. law prohibits veterans from engaging in actions that may undermine the loyalty, morale, and discipline of the U.S. armed forces.
Supplementary information by Old Liu:
Mark Kelly is currently a Democratic Senator from Arizona. He served as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy with over 4,500 flight hours. Later, he became an astronaut and participated in four NASA space missions. Last week, he appeared in a video along with several other lawmakers calling on the U.S. military to refuse illegal orders.
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